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President Jonathan’s Independence Day Address

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

FELLOW NIGERIANS, 1. Today marks 53 years of our Independence as a nation. First and foremost, I would like to say congratulations to us all. Through thick and thin, we have built this country together. Through triumphs and trials, we have developed a Nigerian identity in our own way.? ? 2. […]

U.S. reassures on partnership with Nigeria, sends Independence greetings

Posted by admin American Politics, Latest Politics Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

By News Express, www.newsexpressngr.com, on 01/10/2013 The United States of America has reassured on its partnership with Nigeria, saying it can only get stronger in the years ahead for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries. A statement by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry congratulating Nigeria on the attainment of […]

FG Promises Enhanced Cargo Clearance At Ports

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Rivers, State News Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

The Federal Government yesterday promised to install the necessary technology to ensure prompt clearance of goods at the ports. Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello made the promise in Lagos at a meeting with terminal operators, clearing agents and service providers. Bello said that it was regular human contact that had contributed […]

Navy Destroys 60 Illegal Refineries

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Niger Delta, Rivers, State News Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

The Nigerian Navy says it has destroyed over 60 illegal refineries and barges in Rivers State within the last six months. The Commander, NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Duja E. Effedua disclosed this while briefing journalists on the achievements of his Command at NNS Conference Hall, Rumuolumeni near Port Harcourt last Wednesday. Commodore Effedua said that the […]

Yobe massacre one too many, says Tinubu

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Yobe Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

•‘Nigeria is under attack” Former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday reflected on the killing of over 40 students by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe State. He described it a “one massacre too many” In a statement from his media office, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader said “Nigeria is under attack.” The […]

Knocks, kudos as Jonathan names dialogue committee

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Okurounmu heads 13-man planning panel The President set the ball rolling yesterday for the convocation of “a national dialogue”. The action drew wide reactions, with some hailing it as a step in the right direction and others condemning it as a suspicious and diversionary. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan set up a committee, led by Dr. Femi […]

World Cup playoff: Eagles get October 8 deadline

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Home » News Update » World Cup playoff: Eagles get October 8 deadline World Cup playoff: Eagles get October 8 deadline Posted by: Agency Reporter in News Update, Sports 2 hours ago Nigeria expects all the 23 invited players for a 2014 World Cup playoff in Ethiopia to report to training camp in Abuja […]

U.S. govt shut down over budget row -0 more than 800,000 workers sent home

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

CLOSE to 800,000 federal workers in the United States (U.S.), the world’s largest economy, were sent home Tuesday. This was because the country’s lawmakers were unable to reach an agreement on a national common denominator: the budget. Implication? The workers are being put on unpaid leave. The disagreement in the U.S. Congress over […]

Pardoned prison inmate re-arrested for armed robbery

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Ojo The police in Lagos State have arrested a 22-year-old man, Musa Ojo, for armed robbery. PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspect was among the prison inmates recently pardoned by the state government in pursuant to the provisions of Section 1(1) of the Criminal Justice Release from Custody Special Provision Act, CAP C40, 2007, Laws […]

Opinion: 53rd anniversary monologue: Resolving the following question

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

October 2, 2013 by Uche Igwe (ucheigwe@gmail.com) Uche Igwe | credits: File copy On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, I will like to address some pertinent issues relating to our common destiny. It has become fashionable for anyone and everyone to blame all the woes of this country on our political […]