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2015: Aides analyse how Jonathan can win, lose

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

Y Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor President Goodluck Jonathan Plans by close aides of President Goodluck Jonathan to win re-election include exploiting division in the ranks of the nation’s governors, playing on the political ambitions of some Northern power brokers and the promotion of a clash of egos between the leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, […]

Why I Didn’t Celebrate Christmas! – By Ugochukwu Ejinkonye

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

By Ugochukwu Ejinkonye | Lagos, Nigeria | Jan. 2, 2013 – A few days ago, what is generally termed ‘Christmas Day” was marked across the world with din, pomp and fanfare. But in my household, it was just another day – like any other day. The reason was quite simple: I do not believe that […]

About gender separation in mosque

Posted by admin Headlines, Religion Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

By Haroon Balogun The question of “segregation” in the mosque during events other that salat has been a topic of discussion in Islamic fora. A reader last week drew my attention to a scenario where a Governor and his wife sat together in Mosque during a prayer session. It was not a salat but a […]

Aregbesola, Omisore trade words over worship centre

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, State News Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

By CHARLES KUMOLU FORMER Deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore has described the proposed building of an Interdenominational Worship Centre by the state government as an attempt to siphon taxpayers’ money. But in a swift reaction, Director of Publicity of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Kunle Oyatomi dismissed the allegations as unfounded. Omisore also […]

FG, 34 states to spend N10.67trn in 2014 (Table) (Spend, a coded word for loot)

Posted by admin Latest Politics, State News Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

States 2013 2014 capital Recurrent Nbn Nbn Nbn Nbn Abia 137.8 149.6 87.5 62 Adamawa 95 97.9 39.7 58.2 Anambra 110.96 140.00 100.29 39.71 A/Ibom 599.180 469.374 308.870 165.504 Bauchi […]

CHAN: Anything is possible, says Keshi

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

SUPER Eagles head coach Stephen Keshi has played down his side’s chances of winning the 2014 African Nations Championship. The tournament, which is open only to those who ply their trade in Africa, kicks off on January 11 where the Super Eagles will play Mali in a Group A clash in Cape Town. But Keshi, […]

Woman collapses, dies while testifying in church

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

By CHIDI NKWOPARA OWERRI — Tragedy struck in Umuogwuta, Ndegwu, Owerri West local council area of Imo State, as a lady who was giving her testimony during the New Year service suddenly collapsed and died. A villager, who spoke to Vanguard on ground of anonymity, said: “The Lagos-based lady, Ifeoma Anozie, collapsed and died while […]

Jonathan Reduces Aso Rock’s Billion Naira Feeding Bill by N494 Million

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

With the economy in a bind and a growing public anger over his administration’s management of the economy, President Goodluck Jonathan has taken a rare decision to spend less on food and consumables at the presidential villa in 2014. As the budget comes under an increasingly intense media scrutiny, President Jonathan has given up […]

End of the road: 40 Army Generals to be retired

Posted by admin Armed Forces, General Politics, Latest Politics Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

Views: 267 In its bid to reposition the Nigerian Army for expected operational challenges in the coming year and beyond, the Nigerian Army Council has commenced issuing terminal letters to over 40 generals preparatory to their leaving the force. The letters from the Military Secretary’s office said the letters are being issued to officers of […]

2015: Jonathan can’t deny one-term pact with North —Nyako

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

BY Soni Daniel, Regional Editor, North Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, yesterday, concurred with his Niger State counterpart, Muazu Aliyu Babangida, that President Goodluck Jonathan actually signed an agreement with them to serve for a single term of four years. The governor, in an interview with Vanguard, said that the attempt by Jonathan to […]