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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
Nigerian author, Ben Okri, will receive an honorary doctorate at the University of Pretoria’s Autumn Graduation Ceremony in South Africa on Friday, the university has said. In a statement, the University Council said, “Okri is being honoured on the grounds of his being a widely recognised, international writer and scholar whose outstanding contributions to contemporary […]
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Abuja (FCT), Boko Haram, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
The FCT Police Command on Wednesday appealed to residents spreading rumour of bomb blasts in the territory to desist from such habit. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Altine Daniel, made the appeal while reacting to another purported bomb scare at the Federal Secretariat. Daniel advised anyone with useful information on suspected persons, movement or […]
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Ekiti, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate for the June 21 election in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said commercial motorcycle operation, otherwise known as Okada, will not be banned by his administration if he is elected as the governor in the coming election. He said the operators would be free to operate without fear […]
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Boko Haram, Headlines, Wole Soyinka
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged all Nigerians to join the fight against the deadly activities of the violent Islamist sect known as Boko Haram and other insurgents. Soyinka made this statement at the formal inauguration of UNESCO’s 2014 World Book Capital City, in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, on Wednesday. While delivering the […]
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Adamawa, Boko Haram, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako | credits: File There are indications that the Federal Government has begun investigations into allegations levelled against the President Goodluck Jonathan administration by the Adamawa State Governor, Alhaji Murtala Nyako. The PUNCH gathered on Tuesday that as part of the investigations, security agencies would, latest next week, meet with the […]
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Headlines, Lagos, State News
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
Swimming pool section of the National Stadium… now closed | credits: File copy Boxing promoter, Martins Osaile, has lamented the state of the National Stadium, Lagos, saying it has turned to a home for prostitutes. The multi-purpose stadium, built in 1972, was once the pride of the country, hosting high-profile games including the final of […]
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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Headlines
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria and chairman of the conference, retired Justice Idris Kutigi The Christian Association of Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concern over the composition of the leadership of the National Conference Committee on Religion, saying its chairman, Justice Idris Kutigi, was carrying out an Islamic agenda. The association specifically accused the ex-Chief Justice […]
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Latest Politics, Nigerian Police, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98)
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
Former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Gambo Jimeta | credits: leadership.ng A former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Gambo Jimeta, said he was fired by a former military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha as IGP because of his suggestion that political detainees including Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and others should be […]
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Headlines
Monday, April 21st, 2014
Okokon’s house | credits: Etim Ekpimah A woman, Mrs. Ita Okokon, aka, Eka Isaac, at Atai Obio Offot, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, has killed her 15-year-old son, Isaac Okokon, after a minor disagreement. Isaac, an SSS II pupil of Offot Ukwa Secondary School, Obiofot, Uyo, was said to have died on Friday […]
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Boko Haram, Latest Politics, Raw Politics, Religion
Sunday, April 20th, 2014
Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi The Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno State has declared fasting and praying from Monday (today) to Wednesday to seek divine intervention for the release of the abducted students of the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok. Also, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians to pray […]
