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Only two govs signed death warrants since 1999’

Posted by admin Edo, Governors, Headlines, Kano, State News Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

DECEMBER 23, 2012 BY ALLWELL OKPI 42 COMMENTS | credits: bhagwad.com Since 1999, only two governors have signed death warrants of the execution of death row inmates in the country. The first was in 2006 by the former governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State, while the second was by Governor Adams Oshiomhole in October 2012. […]

2015 – President Jonathan’s Lonely Walk

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

ANALYSIS The political feud between incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has apparently deepened. Worst still is that President Jonathan’s strong supporter and kinsman, Alhaji Mojahid Dokubo- Asari may have also ditched him, saying the President may not go beyond 2015. Saturday Vanguard’s JOHN BULUS analyzes the situation and its consequences. Long before […]

Exclusive – the Kidnap Syndicate in Delta

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, Niger Delta, State News Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

KIDNAPPING (read man-stealing) has metamorphosed into such a very big industry in Delta State that it currently has a loose association, comprising graduates and undergraduates with an organized set-up and leadership. Our investigations showed that it is no longer a case of the money-making kidnappers abducting and looking for where to hide their captives from […]

Senate Probes Military Helicopters’ Use

Posted by admin Legislature, Senate Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

The Senate has resolved to probe the use of military Helicopters. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Chris Anyanwu, titled Urgent need to investigate the recent crash of Naval Augusta 109 Helicopter in Bayelsa State. The upper chamber further resolved that the results of past investigation into air mishaps should be made public. […]

Aluu 4: Police Arraign Three More Suspects

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

The Rivers State police command, yesterday, arraigned three more suspects before a Port Harcourt Chief Magistrate Court over their involvement in the gruesome murder of four University of Port Harcourt students in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area. The accused persons are Finebone Jeffrey (23), Joshua Ekpe (27) and Abang Cyril (27) who are standing trial […]

Will You Die for Nigeria? – By Prince Charles Dickson

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Prince Charles Dickson Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

By Prince Charles Dickson / Jos, Nigeria / Dec. 23, 2012 – “Facts are stubborn things…” John Adams During the week, I sent out the above question across various platforms in and out of Nigeria, we discussed it in various forums with friends and ‘foes’ of Nigeria. I have chosen to share excerpts from the […]

Abia and Gov. Orji’s Incessant Affront – By Odimegwu Onwumere

Posted by admin Abia, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Odimegwu Onwumere, State News Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

By Odimegwu Onwumere / Rivers, Nigeria / Dec. 23, 2012 – Some persons have the ability to learn from experience while others do not have. The later does not make human existence unique. It is not remarkable. Such makes the world to retrogress. And this is what has been playing on in Abia State. But […]

Why I dropped Osaze, Taiwo-Keshi

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

Poor attitude has cost top stars, Osaze Odemwingie and Taye Taiwo a chance to fight for places in the Eagles’ squad to 2013 AFCON in South Africa. MTNFootball.com learnt that Keshi defended his decision to drop Odemwingie and Taiwo by citing the players’ attitudes with particular reference to the Nations Cup qualifier in February in […]

NAFDAC Warehouse fire rages

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

By Sola Ogundipe and Chioma Obinna The fire that broke out Friday night at the Oshodi Central stores, Lagos, office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is still raging more than 12 hours after. When Vanguard arrived the scene of the incident at about 10.00 am Saturday morning, tongues […]

Nobody can stop us from questioning Jonathan – Mohammed, Reps spokesman

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

By Emman Ovuakporie Zakari Mohammed is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs. In this chat, Mohammed speaks on the activities of the 7th Assembly. He also gives an insight into the frosty relationship between Mr President and the Green Chamber. Excerpts: How do you assess the 7th Assembly in the […]