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House, Legislature
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
An Abuja High Court yesterday granted the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to arraign Herman Hembe, the former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Other Financial Institutions.??Justice Abubakar Umar also granted permission to EFCC to arraign the former Vice Chairman of the committee, Chris Azubogu, over […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
US President Barack Obama REUTERS U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, taking a stand on a divisive issue that is likely to please his political base and upset conservative voters. “It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012 • Photo: Sun News Publishing More Stories on This Section The Federal Government is planning to extend the Almajiri education programme aimed at mopping 9.5 million children from the streets in the north to other parts of the country as a national programme. This is even as it signs a Memorandum […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Liberia Football Association has shunned former Eagles’ handler, Samson Siasia for the post of its national team coach, as it has appointed Kaetu Smith to coach the Lone Star. The Liberian replaces Italy’s Roberto Landi, who was dismissed by the FA in February. Smith, last coached in Liberia in the 1990s, leading both Baccus Marines […]
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Borno, Headlines, State News
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Even as he acknowledged collaborative efforts between the Federal Government and his government to stem the tide of security challenge occasioned by the menace of Boko Haram, Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima has admonished the Federal Government to spare a thought for developmental institutions and agencies that will stimulate development in theNorth, just as it […]
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Headlines, Women Politics
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Only 15 per cent of Nigerian women have bank accounts with the women running only 20 per cent in the formal sector and 43 per cent in the informal sector, a study published by the British Council, Nigeria, has revealed. According to the study entitled: “Gender In Nigeria Report 2012,” women’s contribution to economic growth […]
