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Diplomats owe $17 million in New York parking fines; Nigeria is number 2 with $1 million

15Mar

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Diplomats owe $17 million in New York parking fines; Nigeria is number 2 with $1 million

Nigerian diplomats are amongst the worst violators of New York City’s traffic rules. With unsettled fee fines of over one million dollars, they are number two on the list of international diplomats owing the city a backlog of unpaid parking fees. (more…)

OIC Chairman Sarafadeen Ali in Critical Condition

15Mar

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OIC Chairman Sarafadeen Ali in Critical Condition

Relocated from UCH The Chairman of Oodua Investment Company (OIC), Mr. Sarafadeen Ali, who is under hospital care after sustaining injuries from contract killers last Saturday has been moved into intensive care after his condition was listed as critical. (more…)

Jonathan Restates Commitment to Strengthen Nigerian Institutions

15Mar

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Jonathan Restates Commitment to Strengthen Nigerian Institutions

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has restated his commitment to building virile institutions in the country, as a way of strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and making the country a better place for all. (more…)

‘Underwear Bomber’ Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Begins Trial, Condemns America

15Mar

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‘Underwear Bomber’ Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Begins Trial, Condemns America

The "Underwear Bomber" Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab began trial today Oct. 4 in Detroit. The attempted terrorist yelled "Anwar is alive," according to American news outlet ABC News, "The mujahedeen will wipe out the U.S. - the cancer U.S." (more…)

President Jonathan Embarks on a Three-Nation Tour

15Mar

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President Jonathan Embarks on a Three-Nation Tour

President Goodluck Jonathan begins a three-day diplomatic trip to East Africa and neighboring West African nation of Ghana, with a view to consolidating on-going bi-lateral talks which heavily underscores Nigeria’s rising (more…)

Former Governor of US State of Alaska Ends Speculation about Presidential Run.

15Mar

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Former Governor of US State of Alaska Ends Speculation about Presidential Run.

Former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, Sarah L. Palin ended her inscrutable cat-and-mouse game with the political establishment on Wednesday afternoon by saying that she would not join the (more…)

Alison Madueke, Oniwon, Others Mourn Departed NNPC Boss Shehu Ladan

15Mar

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Alison Madueke, Oniwon, Others Mourn Departed NNPC Boss Shehu Ladan

* As Body Arrives from Dubai Today Stakeholders in the Nigerian energy sector have continued to bear their minds and reflections on the life and times of the departted former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Alhaji (more…)

Sultan Says Nigeria’s Path to Peace is in Embracing the Pre-Colonial Jihad Teachings of Othman Dan Fodio

15Mar

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Sultan Says Nigeria’s Path to Peace is in Embracing the Pre-Colonial Jihad Teachings of Othman Dan Fodio

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has seized the well-intended Jodidi Annual Lecture series of the Weatherhead Centre of Harvard University in the American city of Boston to canvas the embrace of the (more…)

Observers Question Sanusi’s Plan to Sell Inter-Continental Bank to Rogue Debtors

15Mar

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Observers Question Sanusi’s Plan to Sell Inter-Continental Bank to Rogue Debtors

It has emerged that Aigbovigse I. Aig-Imokhuede, a key player in the sale of the InterContinental Bank of Nigeria, still owes the bank about N16 billion. This came to light as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Access Bank (more…)

“Investment in Women the Next Phase in Growing Global Economy” – Okonjo-Iweala

15Mar

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“Investment in Women the Next Phase in Growing Global Economy” – Okonjo-Iweala

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says the country’s outing at the recently concluded World Bank meetings in Washington, DC was “rich, rewarding and successful. (more…)

Markafi Set to Reclaim Mandate, Tenders 158 Exhibits

15Mar

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Markafi Set to Reclaim Mandate, Tenders 158 Exhibits

Former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi on Thursday began the process of reclaiming the senatorial seat he lost during the April 28 election in Kaduna state when he told the Legislative Elections Petitions Tribunal that (more…)

How Alao-Akala, Akwe-Doma, Daniel looted N102b – EFCC

15Mar

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How Alao-Akala, Akwe-Doma, Daniel looted N102b – EFCC

ANOTHER major offensive in the war against corruption was launched by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which yesterday arrested three former governors over alleged diversion and misappropriation of (more…)

Nigeria’s NNPC seeks debut $1.5bn Loan-Bankers

15Mar

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Nigeria’s NNPC seeks debut $1.5bn Loan-Bankers

The NNPC is looking to secure a $1.5 billion, five-year amortising restructuring syndicated loan from international lenders, bankers close to the deal said. (more…)

15Mar

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Wall Street Protest Digs In, Spreads

As anti-Wall Street protests spreads from New York to other U.S. cities, the activists beginning their third week inside a Lower Manhattan park urged participants to dress up as "corporate zombies" on (more…)

ACN Governorship Flagbearer Abubakar Audu Faces Prosecution

15Mar

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ACN Governorship Flagbearer Abubakar Audu Faces Prosecution

Abubakar Audu ACN gubernatorial aspirant in the forthcoming Kogi elections was on Friday arraigned in court to face corruption and money laundering charges. The presiding judge, Justice Saidu Tanko Husseini, disclosed (more…)

A Three Week-Old Boy’s Arm Amputated, Mother Cries for Help

15Mar

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A Three Week-Old Boy’s Arm Amputated, Mother Cries for Help

The birth of little Etimbuk heralded joy in the family and communities of Udung Otong, in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. But the joy in less than three weeks was reversed to sadness as the half brother of the baby (more…)

Nigeria and Ghana Vow to Strengthen Relations

15Mar

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Nigeria and Ghana Vow to Strengthen Relations

Nigerian President Goodluck E. Jonathan has stated that Nigeria and Ghana will continue to strengthen economic and trade relations for the benefit of the African continent, calling on citizens and investors in both countries to explore and (more…)

15Mar

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VP Sambo Plots for 2015

By Haruna Salami Supporters of Nigerian Vice-President Namadi Sambo stormed the venue of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP North West zone, in their hundreds on Saturday urging the (more…)

Mikano Donates 10KVA Generator to Airtel’s adopted Public School

15Mar

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Mikano Donates 10KVA Generator to Airtel’s adopted Public School

Mikano Limited has donated a 10KVA generator in support of Airtel’s Adopt-A-School programme to Oremeji Primary School 2 in Ajegunle, Lagos state. The primary school is a major beneficiary of Airtel’s Adopt-A-School Programme; the (more…)

Airtel Thanks Nigerians as it Reaches Agreement with Workers, Labor Unions

15Mar

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Airtel Thanks Nigerians as it Reaches Agreement with Workers, Labor Unions

Indications emerged at the weekend that following reported agreements reached between Airtel Nigeria and the labor vanguard under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labor Congress and the Union of Postal and Telecommunication (more…)