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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Governor Ajimobi Promotes Agriculture as Alternative for Economic Rejuvenation

LAUDING what he described as the foresight of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the governor of Oyo State, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi, promised that his government would promote agriculture to (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Ansar-ud-deen Tasks Govt over Activities of Boko Haram

The Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria on Sunday in Ibadan called on the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the heinous activities of the Boko Haram sect. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Ban Ki-moon Others Condemns Multiple Attacks in Kano

* Italian Govt Condoles with Nigeria over Kano Explosions UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the Friday multiple attacks in Kano, which claimed the lives of many and left many injured. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Explosions Rock 2 Worship Houses in Bauchi

- 2 Soldiers, Policeman, 8 others Killed in Attacks in Bauchi Explosions rocked two places of worship in Bauchi on Sunday. The explosions occurred between 2.30 a.m. and 3 a.m. at the worship centres at Railway and Fadaman Mada areas. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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FG Restates Commitment to Tackle Terrorism in Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government toward tackling terrorism in the country. ``The Federal Government will not rest on its oars (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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FG Sets to Commercialise Aviation Industry

The Minister of Aviation, Mrs Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to commercialise all agencies in the aviation industry as part of its transformation agenda. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Girl Friend’s GSM gives out 11 Robbery Suspects in Lagos

The Police on Saturday in Lagos arrested 11 members of a robbery gang, through the mobile telephone number, given by a randy member of the gang to his girlfriend. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Governors Condole with Kwankwaso, Kano People, Channels TV

Three State Governors on Sunday condoled with Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State and the people, over the coordinated explosions that rocked the state on Jan. 20. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Illegal Detention: Woman Sue Suswan’s Wife, Seeks N50m Damages

Mrs. Faith Ibya, wife of a journalist in Makurdi, has sued the wife of Benue Gov. Mrs Yemisi Suswam, for alleged illegal arrest and detention. Joined in the suit is the Police Commissioner (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Jonathan Makes Unscheduled Visit to Kano as Terror Group Boasts of Massacre

-Emir of Kano Weeps over Terror Acts in Kano-Suspected Boko Haram Members Kill 13 in Benue PRESIDENT Goodluck E. Jonathan on Sunday made an unscheduled visit to the ancient city of Kano, the site of (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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JTF Destroyed 6,000 Illegal Refineries in 2012

A TOTAL of 6,000 illegal refineries were destroyed last year in the Niger Delta by the Joint Task Force (JTF) formally code-named Operation Restore Hope now called Operation Pulo Shield. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Mimiko’s Three Years of Intimidating Transformation

WITH lots of projects either completed or under construction simultaneously in both the rural areas and urban centres in Ondo State, Our Correspondent reports that Governor Olusegun Mimiko had set a (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Ondo Ritualist, Samuel Olatunji, Others Arrested for Hunchback Murder

- Local Robbers Terrorizing Akure Area Arrested FOUR suspected ritualists were apprehended by the Ondo State Police Command at the weekend for allegedly killing a (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Segun Oni Issues Petition for Justice Salami’s Trial with 72 Hours

FORMER Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni has requested the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN) to commence criminal prosecution of the suspended  President of the (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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South-South, South-West Leaders Urge Jonathan to Sack Disloyal Staff, Security Officers

* South East Governors, Igbo Political Leaders to Meet on Security Some South-South and South-West leaders have urged President Goodluck Jonathan to sack all those with doubtful loyalty (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enters Gulf Without Incident

A U.S. aircraft carrier sailed through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Gulf without incident on Sunday. The carrier was returning, a day after Iran backed away from an earlier threat to take action (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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“America is Back, And Anyone Who Tells Who Otherwise..Doesn’t Know What They’re Talking About” – President Obama

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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NYT: Obama Speech Makes Pitch for Economic Fairness

WASHINGTON — President Obama, confronting a Congress in which Republicans have been determined to stymie him, used his last State of the Union address before he faces the voters to offer a populist pitch for greater economic fairness. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Federal Government Withdraws Soldiers from Lagos

EIGHT days after Lagos residents awoke to find its streets blanketed by soldiers on the orders of a jittery federal government, the soldiers were summarily withdrawn on the orders of the same federal government on Tuesday. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Bill Gates Makes $750M Pledge to Global AIDS Fund

MICROSOFT chairman and philanthropist Bill Gates yesterday pledged additional $750 million to global AIDS fund and urged governments to continue their support to save lives. (more…)

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