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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Latest Politics
Sunday, December 23rd, 2012
By Lekan Bilesanmi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has ordered Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDAs) to return all unspent balances on personnel votes to the Sub-Treasury of the Federation not later than Monday, December 31, 2012, or face the law. A release by the Commission’s chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta, also […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Sunday, December 23rd, 2012
NEW DELHI, (AFP) – Police shot dead a journalist Sunday during a protest over a sex assault on an actress in northeast India as security forces in New Delhi fired tear gas at new demonstrations over a student’s gang-rape. After the victim of last Sunday’s gang-rape in Delhi began recounting her ordeal to police, a […]