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Disabled Nigerians will Benefit from Federal Job Scheme – Okonjo-Iweala

15Mar

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Disabled Nigerians will Benefit from Federal Job Scheme – Okonjo-Iweala

Twenty percent of the 370,000 jobs that will be created nationwide this year under the public works programme of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Scheme (SURE) (more…)

EFCC Faults Court Judgment on Former Speaker, Deputy

15Mar

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EFCC Faults Court Judgment on Former Speaker, Deputy

AN Abuja High Court clearance of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole and his Deputy, Usman Bayero Nafada of financial misconduct or wrong doing of the (more…)

Mimiko Presents N150b Budget Says: We Have Redefined Governance

15Mar

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Mimiko Presents N150b Budget Says: We Have Redefined Governance

ONDO State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Tuesday presented to the State House Of Assembly a N150 billion budget for the 2012 fiscal year. (more…)

In Court, Osun Monarch Claims Alleged Rape Victim Enjoyed Sex with Him

15Mar

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In Court, Osun Monarch Claims Alleged Rape Victim Enjoyed Sex with Him

A prominent traditional ruler in Osun State, Oba Adebukola Alli, the Alowa of Ilowa in Obokun local government area of the state has disclosed that he made love with an ex- corps member, (more…)

US Candidate for President, Mitt Romney, Regains Momentum in Republican Primaries

15Mar

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US Candidate for President, Mitt Romney, Regains Momentum in Republican Primaries

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney coasted to a first-place victory in Florida's primary Tuesday, laying claim to all of the state's 50 delegates in the winner-take-all contest. (more…)

Under SSS Questioning, Former Kano Governor Denies Link with Sect

15Mar

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Under SSS Questioning, Former Kano Governor Denies Link with Sect

A former Governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, was yesterday quizzed by the State Security Service (SSS) over alleged ties with the Boko Haram sect. (more…)

70 Die in Egyptian Soccer Pitch Invation

15Mar

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70 Die in Egyptian Soccer Pitch Invation

Seventy-three people were killed and at least 1,000 injured on Wednesday after a soccer pitch invasion in the Egyptian city of Port Said, a health ministry official said, in an (more…)

LP Will Trounce Opposition At Coming Polls – Mimiko

15Mar

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LP Will Trounce Opposition At Coming Polls – Mimiko

Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has warned oppositions to the Labour Party government to be prepared for an unprecedented disgrace in coming elections declaring that the ruling party will win massively. (more…)

Boko Haram Spokesperson, Abdul Qaqa, Reportedly in SSS Custody

15Mar

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Boko Haram Spokesperson, Abdul Qaqa, Reportedly in SSS Custody

CONFLICTING reports continue to emerge over the purported arrest of the spokesman of the villainous Islamic terror group Boko Haram, Adul Qaqa. He was reportedly arrested using the (more…)

Jonathan Government Seeks to Raise Petroleum Refining Capacity

15Mar

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Jonathan Government Seeks to Raise Petroleum Refining Capacity

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has assured investors that Government was willing to give licenses to those interested in setting up refineries in the country, as part of the overall effort to raise the (more…)

A Shady Deal by the Nigeria Navy to Acquire Abandoned N10bn Vessel

15Mar

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A Shady Deal by the Nigeria Navy to Acquire Abandoned N10bn Vessel

ON the surface, it sounds quite reasonable: the Nigerian National Assembly is set to approve the procurement of an ocean vessel by the Nigeria Navy for about 10 billion naira. But on closer examination, it appears the (more…)

Youth Entrepreneurship Program, YouWin, Accepts 6,000 Applicants

15Mar

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Youth Entrepreneurship Program, YouWin, Accepts 6,000 Applicants

- Over 500 Applicants Received from Foreign-Based Nigerians OVER 500 applications were received from Nigerians in the Diaspora among the 24,000 who applied to participate in the Federal Government youth entrepreneurship programme, YOUWIN. (more…)

Ogun Assembly Seat: John Obafemi Wins at Court of Appeal

15Mar

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Ogun Assembly Seat: John Obafemi Wins at Court of Appeal

The Appeal Court of the Federal Republic sitting in Ibadan and headed by Justice Gana Mishelia, on Friday set aside the judgment of the Electoral Petitions Tribunal held in Abeokuta and upheld the victory of (more…)

“I will not Fail this Nation,” Ag. Police Inspector-General Assures Nigerians

15Mar

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“I will not Fail this Nation,” Ag. Police Inspector-General Assures Nigerians

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has reiterated his commitment to live up to the expectations of Nigerians. He said: ``I will do my best not to fail the nation.’’ (more…)

Aggrieved Workers Threaten to Shut MTN Call Centers

15Mar

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Aggrieved Workers Threaten to Shut MTN Call Centers

Some aggrieved workers of the MTN call center in Jos have threatened to shut down call center facilities over alleged “exploitation” by the management of the local station. (more…)

US Republican Hopeful, Mitt Romney, Wins Nevada Caucuses

15Mar

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US Republican Hopeful, Mitt Romney, Wins Nevada Caucuses

Mitt Romney won Nevada's Republican caucuses on Saturday night, grabbing the largest chunk of the state's 28 delegates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and racking up his (more…)

US Football: New York Giants Edge New England Patriots to Win Superbowl

15Mar

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US Football: New York Giants Edge New England Patriots to Win Superbowl

The New York Giants battled back to beat the New England Patriots 21-17 and win the Super Bowl with heart-stopping fourth quarter comeback capped by a six-yard touchdown (more…)

Vaccine for HIV Treatment Expected in Five Years – Nigerian Virology Institute

15Mar

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Vaccine for HIV Treatment Expected in Five Years – Nigerian Virology Institute

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), says vaccine for treatment of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus that causes AIDS, may be available in the next five years. (more…)

OSUN STATE IMPERIAL GOVERNOR,RAUF AREGBESOLA,AGAIN DIVERT RESOURCES FOR SELF AGGRANDIZEMENT

15Mar

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OSUN STATE IMPERIAL GOVERNOR,RAUF AREGBESOLA,AGAIN DIVERT RESOURCES FOR SELF AGGRANDIZEMENT

-Takes convoy of 250 cars to attend honorary phd award-Promote boko haram agenda in the south-west Governor Rauf Aregbesola of osun state is now being accused of deploying state funds for self aggrandizement as he stormed owo and (more…)

Journalists Protests Denial of Access at Lagos Airport

15Mar

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Journalists Protests Denial of Access at Lagos Airport

LAGOS State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has frowned at the inability of aviation reporters covering the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to perform their professional duties since (more…)