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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
The legal age for marriage in Ghana should be raised from 18 to 23, chief government statistician Philomena Nyarko has said. This would make women better prepared, physically and mentally to have children, she said. It could also slow population growth in Ghana by 15% to 20%, Ms Nyarko added. Her proposal comes as MPs […]
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Africa & World Politics, Top Stories
Thursday, July 18th, 2013

Nelson Mandela is spending his 95th birthday in hospital in Pretoria, as events take place around the world and in South Africa in his honour. South Africans are being urged to mark the former president and anti-apartheid leader’s 67 years of public service with 67 minutes of charitable acts. Mr Mandela, who is in critical […]
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Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Philip Amiola
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

By Philip Amiola | Lagos, Nigeria | July 17, 2013 – You’re probably reading this article because the title got you curious, offended or slightly infuriated. If that’s the case, I’m glad I got your attention. However, my intention is not just to arouse your curiosity but to remind you of some fundamental truths which […]
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American Politics, Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | July 17, 2013 – The fight against terrorism in Nigeria was recently given a boost when the United States of America offered a $7 million (N1.1billion) reward to anyone with information on the whereabouts of the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau. The reward is said to be […]
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Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Nollywood (Film Industry)
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

The reported separation of celebrated actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, Kehinde Oloyede, lengthens the list of celebrities with failed marriages, writes TEMITAYO FAMUTIMI Some days after pictures that Funke Akindele took on location for a new film – in which she acts as a palmwine tapper – circulated on the social media, the story […]
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Adamawa, Headlines, Kano, Niger, Rivers, State News, Top Stories
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

As Lamido, Kwakwanso, Aliyu, Nyako call for redeployment of CP From CHRIS ANUCHA and TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Protesters yesterday held Rivers State Governor, Hon Chibuike Amaechi and four visiting governors hostage at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The governors holed in at the airport, with Amaechi, are Alhaji Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Alhaji Rabiu Musa […]
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Latest Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

To many, the crisis currently rocking Rivers State is enough to derail the nation’s democracy. Analysts argue that all the parties to the conflict should apply caution to prevent it fron snowballing into a state of lawlessness. In this interview with WILLY EYA, a public affairs commentator and renowned lawyer, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), reflects […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

By ROMANUS UGWU, Abuja Nigerian former junior international, Emmanuel Babayaro, has told Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi to leave Stamford Bridge Premiership outfit, Chelsea and grab one of the torrents of offers coming his way. The goalkeeper argued that now is the best opportunity for Mikel to secure his future with one of the […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja As the political crisis in Rivers State lingers, Evans Bipi, who was chosen by lawmakers opposed to Governor Chibuike Amaechi as speaker of the state House of Assembly, has insisted he is the authentic leader of the House. Claiming to have been elected by over 23 members of the House and […]
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Ebonyi, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
From JEFF AMECHI AGBODO, Abakaliki The police in Ebonyi State have uncovered kidnappers’ hideout where victims were kept in Emezabi community, Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The location at the boundary between Ebonyi and Benue states had served as hideout for kidnappers over the years where they kept their victims while […]