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Jonathan congratulates new French president, Francois Hollande

Jonathan congratulates Hollande FRENCH President-elect, Francois Hollande, is to start work on forming a new government, after telling supporters his victory gave hope of an end to austerity. Mr Hollande has vowed to rework a deal on government debt in eurozone member-countries to focus on promoting growth. The Socialist leader won just under 52% of […]

How a money-changer was murdered in Lagos

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, May 7th, 2012

WHEN 35-year-old Alli Sani, a bureau de-change operator, in Apapa area of Lagos left home for work on Monday, April 30, 2012, his family could never have suspected he would not be coming home to them, ever again. But that was exactly what happened. That fateful day, Alli had received a telephone call with the […]

Why Nigerian leaders must engage women

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Monday, May 7th, 2012

With her slim figure and firm handgrip, it is no doubt Robin Carnahan will pass a fitness test any day. It is also not surprising that with her looks, she is an avid runner, having completed five marathons. But what may surprise many who meet this instrument-rated pilot -without any introduction- on the streets of […]

Northern Christians want govt to support confab

Posted by admin Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Headlines Monday, May 7th, 2012

Seek restructuring, six regions ACN links 2015 debate to Jonathan’s performance FOR the Federal Government to effectively come to grips with its multi-faceted problems, it has to support the persistent call for a national conference where the citizens will determine their terms of existence. This was the position the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NORCEF) […]

Obama officially kicks off re-election campaign

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Monday, May 7th, 2012

UNITED States (U.S.) President Barack Obama officially kicked off his campaign rallies at the weekend in Columbus, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia, delivering two almost identical fiery speeches attacking Republican’s policies and pledging to take the country forward if re-elected. “Four years ago, you and I began a journey together, not just to win an election […]

Shake-up looms at NNPC, DPR, PPPRA over rot (Start with the minister)

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Oil Politics Monday, May 7th, 2012

THE House of Representatives ad-hoc committee’s report on the fuel subsidy regime may soon claim its first casualties. Reason: Plans are under way by the Federal Government to send on compulsory retirement several top executives of some agencies in the oil sector over their indictment in the […]

The Black Race and the Intelligence Debate: Challenges to Nigerian leadership Crisis – By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Leonard K. Shilgba, PhD, NNP Columnists Monday, May 7th, 2012

Presented by Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba | Yola, Nigeria | May 5, 2012 – A Seminar Talk at American University of Nigeria on April 18, 2012. Today, I begin to frame a debate around the intelligence of the black race— What is intelligence? How can we measure intelligence? What role does intelligence play in shaping […]

2015 still far from my mind — Jonathan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Sunday, May 6th, 2012

May 6, 2012 by Olalekan Adetayo 39 Comments President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan | credits: File copy President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said nothing could be farther from his mind at this point in time than the 2015 presidential elections. He said media reports on his alleged plans to seek re-election in 2015 were meant by […]

Miss Cross River, Isabella Ayuk Wins MBGN 2012

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Miss Cross River, Isabella Ayuk has emerged the winner of 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN). Isabella beat 31 other contestants short-listed for final 32 to compete for the crown at the ceremony held in Benin City the Edo State capital. She will represent Nigeria in the Miss World competition holding later this year. […]

Obama snubs Jonathan, invites other African leaders to G8 summit

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Washington – US President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana and Tanzania to take part in a session on food security in Africa at the G8 summit this month, officials said Thursday. Obama will host the leaders of the rich nation’s club at his Camp David retreat in Maryland between 18-19 […]