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Latest Politics
Friday, July 29th, 2011

Ever since he left office, Professor Maurice Iwu, erstwhile chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), figuratively went underground, shunning the limelight. He refused to speak to the press even when journalists thought he ought to speak, especially during the last general elections. Iwu has broken his silence. In an interview, he explained some […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Presidency
Friday, July 29th, 2011
Immediate past special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan deserves commendation and not condemnation over his proposed constitution amendment bill to allow governors and president to serve a single term of six years. Speaking with journalists, in Abuja yesterday, Niboro said the proposal is […]
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Headlines
Friday, July 29th, 2011
Talks about bloated governments in the nation notwithstanding, the federal and 36 state governments still operate a total cabinet volume of 1,411 members. Saturday Sun exclusive investigation has revealed that the nation would spend about N63, 992, 763, 808 to pay their salaries. Figures we got from the Revenue Mobilisation Administration and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) […]
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National Politics, Religion
Friday, July 29th, 2011

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor yesterday picked holes in the statement credited to the Sultan of Sokoto and president general of Jamatul Nasril Islam (JNI) Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubukar, saying it fell short of expectations. Speaking in Kaduna in an opening remarks at a meeting to assess the level […]
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Articles, Columnists, Kunle Ojeleye, NNP Columnists
Friday, July 29th, 2011

By Dr. Kunle Ojeleye, London, UK – July 29, 2011 – The other day, driving the 60 mile stretch from my house into London, I decided for a change to relive the youthful days of my life. Hey, I was alone, my wife was not with me, so I could be at my best(?) behaviour. […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Raw Politics
Friday, July 29th, 2011

Nigerian commercial sex workers in Sokoto State are at war with their counterparts from neighbouring Republic of Niger and Togo. Nigerian prostitutes are calling on Immigration Officials to arrest and deport the foreign prostitutes because they are snatching their customers and also operating illegally in the country. “We want them out because most of our […]
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Africa & World Politics, Kwara, Latest Politics, Ondo, State News
Friday, July 29th, 2011

Another batch of 21 Ghanaians has been deported from Nigeria, bringing the number so far deported on the orders of two state governors to 45. The Nigerian High Commissioner in Accra, Mohammed Musiliu Obanikoro, has however frowned upon the action, promising to wade into it immediately. Earlier on July 14, 2011, 24 Ghanaians were arrested […]