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Press Release: IHRC Offers a 7-Point Agenda for Peace in Syria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Press Releases Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Dear Brother & Sisters I am presenting the formula for peace talks for Syria and I hope that Nigerian Government and the whole world will support our efforts for achieving Peace and finding the path of democracy. 1. The Western powers and Arab countries must stop to back and support by all means to the armed […]

Nigeria’s Iron lady: Dr.Okonjo-Iweala – Do Not Heap all the Blames on Her – By Emeka Chiakwelu

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists, Women Politics Sunday, April 1st, 2012

By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | April 1 | 2012 Nigeria finally got herself her very own Iron lady, Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. A lady with vim and enduring conviction that believes that Nigeria’s greatness is attainable. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a patriot with nerve of steel and to her Nigeria’s potential […]

A Warning to The Rainbow Nation – By Femi Fani-Kayode

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Articles, Columnists, Femi Fani-Kayode, NNP Columnists Sunday, April 1st, 2012

By Femi Fani-Kayode | NNP | April 1, 2012 – The South Africans are an ungrateful lot. After all Nigeria did for them during the struggle against apartheid, white minority rule and the relentless tyranny of the Boers they have done nothing but treat us with disrespect, disdain and contempt. A glaring example of this […]

In Nigeria, The Math Does Not Add Up – By Prince Charles Dickson

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Prince Charles Dickson Sunday, April 1st, 2012

By Prince Charles Dickson | Jos, Nigeria | April 1, 2012 – The owner of the body does not say that he is in no pain, while we insist on commiserating with him for his sleeplessness and his restlessness. (One does not commiserate with a person who does not admit his/her misfortune). In Nigeria, it […]

Why Nigeria is behind Malaysia, by minister

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, March 31st, 2012

Federal, states vote N1.044b for GDP computation NATIONAL Planning Minister, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, yesterday gave reasons for Malaysia’s impressive growth ahead of Nigeria in the last 20 years. The minister, who recalled his encounter with his Malaysian counterpart, said the Asian country has achieved its globally-acknowledged growth because it recorded 96 per cent literacy level […]

Convicted Rev. King’s family, church allege plans to prejudice appeal

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, March 31st, 2012

THE family of convicted clergyman, Rev. Emeka Ezeugo, (a.k.a) Rev. King, the general overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly (CPA) and the church yesterday alleged that there are deliberate plans to prejudice the appeal filed in the court to overturn his death sentence. The family and the church, who spoke through their counsel, Mr. Olalekan […]

New U.S. Visa Processing Fees Take Effect April 13

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Saturday, March 31st, 2012

THE United States (U.S.) Department of State has announced adjustment in its embassy visa processing fees effective from April 13, 2012. According to a statement by the Information Office, Public affairs Section of U.S. Consulate General, the fees for most non-immigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees […]

Eulogies As Mbu is Laid to Rest

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, March 31st, 2012

AT exactly 2pm amid clement weather and joy of fulfillment, the remains of Nigeria’s first envoy to the United Kingdom (UK), Ambassador Mathew Tawo Mbu was laid to rest. He was interred in the grave he (Mbu) had prepared for himself over 50 years ago by the Catholic Church led Bishop Joseph Ukpo in Ukundi, […]

N’Delta needs N600bn annually for development

Posted by admin Niger Delta Friday, March 30th, 2012

The Niger Delta Youth Parliament has said that the oil producing region needs about N600bn yearly to fight poverty, put in place basic infrastructure and ensure quick development. The NDYP stated that for the region to experience massive development, the N600bn should be released consistently for the next 10 years. The National Coordinator of the […]

Falcons, Banyana to clash in June

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, March 30th, 2012

March 30, 2012 by Agency Reporter The Nigeria Football Federation and the South African Football Association have agreed on two international friendly matches between their senior women’s teams in June. In a letter to the NFF on Thursday, the SAFA confirmed that the Banyana Banyana, will take on the Super Falcons in the first leg […]