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US-Based Group Links Bayelsa Election to Campaign for Salami’s Return

15Mar

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US-Based Group Links Bayelsa Election to Campaign for Salami’s Return

Justice For All Nations, a US-based non-governmental organization has accused the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) of aiding and abetting corruption in the Nigeria Judiciary. (more…)

Eminent Nigerians Endorse Governor Mimiko for 2nd Term

15Mar

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Eminent Nigerians Endorse Governor Mimiko for 2nd Term

- Recommend ABIYE Program for African countries - We Use His Template In Guv's Forum – Peter Obi Notable personalities and opinion moulders in the country have recommended the Ondo State (more…)

Zakari Biu, Former Police Commissioner and Abacha’s Helmsman, Finally Dismissed

15Mar

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Zakari Biu, Former Police Commissioner and Abacha’s Helmsman, Finally Dismissed

AFTER surviving a previous dismissal from the Nigeria Police in 1999 to return in 2009, what looks like Zakari Biu’s good fortunes tanked-out on Wednesday as the Police Service Commission, (more…)

Ekiti Group Criticizes Gov. Fayemi over Arrest of Aide to Former Gov. Oni

15Mar

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Ekiti Group Criticizes Gov. Fayemi over Arrest of Aide to Former Gov. Oni

- Rights Activist in Jigawa Arraigned for ‘Defamation’ of Gov’s Aide The Ekiti Justice Group (EJG) has described the arrest of Mr. Lere Olayinka, media aide to former governor of the State, Chief Segun Oni, at the (more…)

Deadly Shootout in Kano between Troops and Suspected Terrorists

15Mar

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Deadly Shootout in Kano between Troops and Suspected Terrorists

Explosions and gunfire rocked a suburb in northern Nigeria's largest city of Kano early Wednesday where Islamists staged deadly attacks in January, an AFP reporter and residents said. (more…)

Governor Mimiko in the Den of Pseudo-Progressives

15Mar

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Governor Mimiko in the Den of Pseudo-Progressives

By Alaba Adulrazak The media has been recently abuzz with the exchange of words between the Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his counterpart from Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. (more…)

15Mar

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Celebrating Dafinone at 85

By Henry Ebireri Senator David Dafinone will on Monday, March 12, 2012 celebrate his 85th birthday, marking still another milestone in a life that few could have imagined. (more…)

Bloody Week in Nigeria as Extremist Group Continues Brutal Attacks

15Mar

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Bloody Week in Nigeria as Extremist Group Continues Brutal Attacks

THE week ended in Nigeria with members of the devilish Islamic sect popularly known as Boko Haram maintaining its orgy of violence across the northern part of the country, killing no less than XX people in the process. (more…)

15Mar

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PPMC Allays Fear over Fuel Scarcity

- Says Issues Concerning Fuel Import Have Been Resolved FOLLOWING recent fuel shortages experienced by consumers in many parts of Nigeria, the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company has allayed fears over the (more…)

Former Oyo Governor, Ladoja Returns to PDP

15Mar

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Former Oyo Governor, Ladoja Returns to PDP

- Appointed Nigeria Port Authority Chairman If feelers coming from the political grapevine are anything to go by, the former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, may be on his way back to rejoin his hitherto party, the (more…)

On Third Anniversary as Governor, Mimiko Advocates State Security Control

15Mar

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On Third Anniversary as Governor, Mimiko Advocates State Security Control

- Akpabio Seeks Similar Control for State in Managing Power Resources AT a major milestone of his popular mandate as Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko is making the case for the decentralization of Nigeria’s security agencies to enable states have more effective (more…)

EFCC Slams Former Governor Timipre Sylva with Multiple Corruption Charges

15Mar

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EFCC Slams Former Governor Timipre Sylva with Multiple Corruption Charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has slammed the immediate past governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, with a six-count charge concerning his alleged mismanagement of N2.45 billion while in office. (more…)

AKSG Signs Contract for Goss Printing Press

15Mar

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AKSG Signs Contract for Goss Printing Press

Contract for the procurement of a Community Goss Graphics Press for the Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation publishers of the Pioneer Newspapers has been signed between the Akwa Ibom Government and the (more…)

Continuing with Reforms, Nigeria Police Boss Moves to Decongest Holding Cells

15Mar

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Continuing with Reforms, Nigeria Police Boss Moves to Decongest Holding Cells

MAINTAINING his vow to tackle official corruption within the rank and file of the organization he now heads, police Inspector-General Mohammed Abubakar has commenced efforts to decongest detention cells across (more…)

Ekiti Group Decries Arrest, Trial of ACN Senator

15Mar

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Ekiti Group Decries Arrest, Trial of ACN Senator

Coalition of Non Governmental Organisations in Ekiti State, the Ekiti Movement for Peace and Good Governance (MOPEGO) has decried the arrest and trial of a former Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Senator, Bode Ola (more…)

James Ibori Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in British Court

15Mar

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James Ibori Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in British Court

STANDING before British Judge Anthony Pitts of the Southwark Crown Court of London on Monday morning, former governor of Nigeria’s Delta State, James Onanaefe Ibori, entered a guilty plea to a 10-count charge of fraud, money laundering and corruption. (more…)

Monday Morning High School Shooting: Gunman Held in US State of Ohio

15Mar

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Monday Morning High School Shooting: Gunman Held in US State of Ohio

Four students were injured and one gunman is in custody following a Monday morning shooting at Chardon High School in Ohio, according to ABC News' Cleveland affiliate WEWS. (more…)

3 Police Personnel Killed in Sunday Night Attack in Adamawa

15Mar

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3 Police Personnel Killed in Sunday Night Attack in Adamawa

Suspected Boko Haram militants, on Sunday night, attacked the Shuwa Divisional Police Station in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing three police officers. (more…)

Ekiti State Residents Edgy as Appeal Court Reviews Election Case

15Mar

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Ekiti State Residents Edgy as Appeal Court Reviews Election Case

RESIDENTS of the south-western state of Ekiti are on the alert following the commencement of the review of the case brought before the Court of Appeal by a former governor of the state. Mr. Segun Oni is compelling the court to set aside the judgment which declared Dr. Kayode Fayemi the elected state governor. (more…)

15Mar

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Ekiti State Residents Edgy as Appeal Court Reviews Election Case

RESIDENTS of the south-western state of Ekiti are on the alert following the commencement of the review of the case brought before the Court of Appeal by a former governor of the state. Mr. Segun Oni is compelling the court to set aside the judgment which declared Dr. Kayode Fayemi the elected state governor. (more…)