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Northern govs protest forces PDP to postpone convention

Posted by admin Governors, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Friday, June 28th, 2013

Protest by governors of the northern states may have forced the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party to postpone its special national convention from July 20 to August 20. This protest, which is hinged on the fact that July 2o falls within the Ramadan period, has also affected the South-West congress of the party initially […]

Presidential dinner: Jonathan didn’t meet Amaechi for security reason–Presidency

Posted by admin Clement Muozoba, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present) Thursday, June 27th, 2013

The Presidency on Thursday defended the prevention of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State from exchanging pleasantries with President Goodluck Jonathan by a security operative during dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. It said the incident was purely a security issue that should not be politicised,especially by opposition political parties. The governor, who […]

If BB were to be on iPhone, Android….

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, June 27th, 2013

By LAJU ARENYEKA If the rumours were anything to go by, it should have happened yesterday. From yesterday, June 27, Iphone and Android users should have been able to download the Blackberry messenger service on their phones. But it did not happen. Blackberry and Iphone users are still keeping their fingers crossed for that digital […]

Jega admits presence of corrupt staff in INEC

Posted by admin INEC Politics, Latest Politics Thursday, June 27th, 2013

BY LEVINUS NWABUGHIOGU ABUJA—Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, has admitted the presence of corrupt officials and staff who aid and abet rigging and other electoral malpractices during elections in the commission. The admittance came as a reaction to various knocks given Jega by some political parties and stakeholders who converged […]

Nigeria: Kill Corruption Before It Kills You! – By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye | Lagos, Nigeria | June 26, 2013 – It has since become common knowledge which enjoys widespread acceptance that any day Nigeria is able to make up its mind to end its obscene and ruinous romance with the stubborn monster called “Corruption”, this country will automatically witness the kind of prosperity no […]

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi and Oyo State in a Hurry – By Abiodun Ladepo

Posted by admin Abiodun Ladepo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Oyo, State News Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

By Abiodun Ladepo | Los Angeles, USA | June 26, 2013 – An Ijesha man (they are always apt for jokes) boarded a commercial vehicle from Ilesha headed for Ibadan. The driver asked him where he would prefer to alight. The man answered: “Iwo Road.” Once there, the driver asked the passenger to pay and […]

Court orders arrest of EFCC boss, Lamorde

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Latest Politics Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

By IKECHUKWU NNOCHIRI ABUJA — Justice Peter Kekemeke of an Abuja High Court has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to arrest the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, for disobeying a valid court order. Justice Kekemeke directed that the EFCC boss and an operative of the […]

FG to Impose £20,000 Visa-Bond On UK Visitors – Ambassador Ashiru

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

Indications emerged yesterday that Nigeria would impose a £20,000 visa bond on UK visitors if a planned £3000 bond on Nigeria pushes through. Minister of Foreign Affairs Olugbenga Ashiru said yesterday that the Federal Government will defend the interest of Nigerians on consular related issues with foreign countries. Ashiru spoke in Abuja following a proposal […]

APGA urges Umeh to withdraw suits

Posted by admin All People Grand Alliance (APGA), Party Politics Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

BY PETER OKUTU ABAKALIKI—THE All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Monday, called on the embattled chairman of the party, Chief Victor Umeh, to withdraw the various law suits he instituted against the party, saying such litigation were inimical to the growth and development of the party. Briefing newsmen, National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Bernard […]

Jonathan directs Head of Service to purge service of corruption (Start with your own ministers)

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday directed the Head of Service of the Federation to provide immediate solutions to corruption and other unethical practices in the nation’s civil service. The President, who was represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, gave the directive at this year’s Civil Service Week Dinner/Award night at the State House, […]