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Borno, Headlines, State News
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Even as he acknowledged collaborative efforts between the Federal Government and his government to stem the tide of security challenge occasioned by the menace of Boko Haram, Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima has admonished the Federal Government to spare a thought for developmental institutions and agencies that will stimulate development in theNorth, just as it […]
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Headlines, Women Politics
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Only 15 per cent of Nigerian women have bank accounts with the women running only 20 per cent in the formal sector and 43 per cent in the informal sector, a study published by the British Council, Nigeria, has revealed. According to the study entitled: “Gender In Nigeria Report 2012,” women’s contribution to economic growth […]
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Latest Politics
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu, wife of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as an ambassador, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Ojukwu’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs following which her nomination was unanimously approved by the senators. Bianca, […]
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Legislature, Senate
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
By Inalegwu Shaibu ABUJA — Senate Committee on Aviation has ordered Lufthansa Airlines to pay to the Federal Government N2.198 billion being debt owed from non-payment of royalty or face sanctions. The committee also summoned former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Babatunde Omotoba, to appear before it tomorrow over the violation of aviation laws by Lufthansa. […]
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National Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
The British Government may soon begin to bar children of corrupt Nigerian politicians from its private schools. This follows last month’s conviction of a former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, by a London crown court for stealing millions of pounds from the treasury of his state and spending the same to acquire luxury […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
THE presidency has debunked speculation that there is an imminent shake-up of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), saying that it is a calculated attempt to divert the attention of the ministers. It said in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Dr Reuben Abati, in Abuja, on Wednesday, that contrary to recent […]
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Headlines
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
By Austin Ogwuda Asaba—A Delta State High Court, Asaba, has jailed two technicians for threatening to kill a 42-year-old civil servant and her children, if she failed to pay them N3.5 million. The convicts, Patrick Boyitie and Edafe Erakpor, were arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy and threat to life. The charge against them […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
By Ben Efe Nigeria’s free fall in the FIFA rankings continued for the month of May as the country dropped three places down to the 63rd position. However, Nigerian football enthusiasts are hopeful that Nigeria will climb back to world reckoning, as the Eagles tackled 36th placed Peru in a friendly on May 23. In 1994 the […]
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Anambra, Boko Haram, Headlines, State News, Yobe
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
The peace of Akwaeze in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State was a fortnight ago broken as the community was thrown into anguish following the loss of its illustrious son to the activities of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in Yobe State. Forty-two-year-old businessman, Mr. Paul Udeze was gruesomely murdered by Boko Haram in […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
World football governing body, FIFA, and the Ghana Football Association have sent condolence messages to Nigeria on the death of a former Africa Footballer of the Year, Rashidi Yekini. The football icon died on Friday in Oshogbo, Osun State. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, in a letter addressed to the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday, said […]
