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“We Shall No Longer Turn the Other Cheek”, Orji Uzor Kalu Warns Boko Haram

The stormy petrel of politics in Nigeria, former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has issued strong warnings of possible retaliations if ongoing pogroms against Christians in the north continues from (more…)

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A Protester’s Prayer

By Adedayo Ogunleye | Monday January 11, 2012 A citizen Desire to see a New Awakening in his Homeland Dear Father, Good Morning; (more…)

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AD, PPA Back Senate on Fuel Subsidy Reversal

Politicians on Wednesday in Lagos reacted differently to the Senate’s proposal to shift subsidy removal to April 1 in a bid to end the ongoing nationwide strike. (more…)

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Analysis: Moving the Port Reforms off the Ground

By Adeleye Ajayi A giant stride towards realising the objectives of port reform was taken by the Federal Government with the ejection of nine out of 14 government agencies at the seaports last year.The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, acting on the presidential directive, ordered the ejection of these agencies out of the ports to make the six-year old port reform work. (more…)

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Arab Monitor Quits Syria Mission in Disgust

* UN says Syria Killings Rise after Monitors Arrive-US An Arab League observer has left Syria, saying he had witnessed ``scenes of horror’’ that he was powerless to prevent. (more…)

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Ebonyi Water Corporation Staff Abandon Water Scheme Site

The crisis rocking the Ezza-Ezillo community in Ebonyi has forced the staff of the state water corporation to abandon the water scheme site in Ezillo. Mr Osmond Igwe, the General Manager (more…)

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Envoy Pledges Consular Support for Ojukwu Burial Plans

Dr Dalhatu Tafida, Nigeria’s High Commissioner in the UK on Wednesday pledged consular support for the burial preparations of late Chief Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. (more…)

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Labour Dismisses ‘no-work-no-pay’ Threat

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said they were not disturbed by the Federal Government’s threat to invoke the “no-work-no-pay” rule on public servants. (more…)

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Mixed Reactions Trail Curfew in Kaduna

Residents of Kaduna metropolis have received the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government with mixed reactions. The state government announced (more…)

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More than 500 Nigerians in Indian jails – High Commissioner

- Upsurge of Nigerians for Medicare in India Worries Nigerian Mission The Nigerian High Commissioner in India, Mr Oyebola Kuku, has expressed concern over the increasing number of Nigerians in jails in India. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Nigeria Losses N82 bln Daily to the Strike

- LCCI Advises Labour to Negotiation with FG Mr Muda Yusuf, the Director General of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), says the country is losing about N82 billion daily to the ongoing strike. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Protesters Burn INEC Office, other Property in Minna, Govt Imposes Curfew

The anti-subsidy withdrawal protest in Minna on Wednesday assumed a violent dimension when protesters burnt the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other property belonging to PDP officials.The protest, which was hijacked by hoodlums, was prevented from degenerating further by the police who dislodged the protesters when they also attempted to force their way into the Government House. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Protests: How I Escaped Death – Ogun CP

The Ogun Commissioner of Police, Mr Dauru Nkemdem, on Tuesday escaped death at Ibafo area of the state as the nationwide subsidy protests assumed a dangerous dimension. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Spate of Killings Bothers University

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, has expressed concern over the spate of killings across the country.The President of the university, Prof. Magee Ensign, made the stance known in (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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HYPOCRISY: Okonjo-Iweala’s N1.2bn Mansion Uncovered

IT may be harsh times for the average Nigerian out there, but those at the highest levels of power in Nigeria continue to enjoy lavish privileges, even as they recommend further austerity (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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How Dezeani Madueke and Haruna Momoh Make Billions from Subsidies

Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs. Dezeani Allison-Madueke and Mallam Haruna Momoh are being fingered as two key beneficiaries of the multi-million naira crumbs falling off the fuel subsidy removal politics in Nigeria. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Governor Mimiko Lauds Peaceful Protests in Ondo State

Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has lauded the peaceful manner in which the demonstrations and protests over oil subsidy removal had been conducted in the state. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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PRESS RELEASE: Abuja Property Firm Denies Selling Mansion to Okonjo-Iweala

In its false story published recently, an online news website, POINTBLANKNEWS.COM alleged that an Abuja property company, EFAB Holdings sold a mansion worth N1.2 billion in Maitama, Abuja, to the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in November 2011. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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They Say Nigerians Must Tighten Their Belts: The Multi-Billion Dollar Secret Account of Mohammed Bello Adoke

Another online news outlet has come out with damning facts of allegation on what it called the secret foreign accounts information of Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Bello Mohammed Adoke. (more…)

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Day 4 of Occupy Nigeria: Labor-Government Negotiations Deadlock

Indications emerged late Thursday night that Nigerians may continue to occupy the streets and sit at home following the failure of the labor and the government to reach a compromise over the vexed (more…)

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