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500 Nigerians in UK prisons, says envoy (only 500?)

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, October 16th, 2011

ABOUT 500 Nigerians are languishing in the United Kingdom, (UK)’s prisons for various offences ranging from immigration issues to criminal activities, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, has disclosed. He further said the UK was no longer a safe haven where Nigerians could easily travel to and eke out a livelihood. […]

Joy, disappointment for Nigerian players in Europe

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Shola Ameobi Nigeria’s Shola Ameobi was on song at St. James Park on Sunday as his 86th minute goal salvaged a point for his club Newcastle after 2-2 draw with Tottenham. Ameobi came on for Leon Best in the 70th minute and produced a moment of brilliance 16 minutes later as he took a fierce […]

Newflash: Corruption, major problem, not fuel subsidy – Saraki

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Oil Politics Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Former Kwara State Governor, Bukola Saraki, has urged the Federal Government to tackle the alleged corruption in the petroleum industry to win the confidence of Nigerians in its plan to withdraw fuel subsidy. According to him, there is the need for public enlightenment to make the people appreciate the policy. Saraki, who represents Kwara […]

Femi Fani-Kayode: On Goodluck Jonathan, David & Goliath

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Femi Fani-Kayode, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), NNP Columnists, Presidency Sunday, October 16th, 2011

By Femi Fani-Kayode, NNP – October 16, 2011 – ”I am not David….I am not a general…..I am not a lion……I will defeat the Goliaths in our land”-President Goodluck Jonathan. These are deep and instructive words yet I do wonder whether Mr. President understands the spiritual and practical implications of what he is saying. If […]

Goodluck Jonathan: A True President of the Niger Delta? – By Haruna Manu Isah

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Haruna Manu Isah, Niger Delta, NNP Columnists, Presidency Sunday, October 16th, 2011

By Haruna Manu Isah, Kaduna, Nigeria – October 16, 2011 – Nigeria has about 160million population. This qualified it to be the 8th most populous nation in the world and surprisingly the 32nd biggest economy in the world, but today is saddened by the burden of inept leadership. When, in 2010, former U.S ambassador to […]

FCT demolishes Okorocha’s uncompleted shopping centre

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, Imo, State News Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Tempers flared as the Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration demolished an illegal drinking joint and restaurant built on a land owned by Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha at Port Harcourt Crescent, Area 11, Abuja, on Friday. The plot, which had an uncompleted shopping mall, had been converted into a drinking joint […]

Baba Suwe spends fifth day in NDLEA cell

Posted by admin Headlines, NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency) Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Omidina Babatunde, a.k.a Baba Suwe The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Sunday said that it could not readily determine when the ace actor and comedian, Mr. Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, would be released from its custody. Baba Suwe was arrested on Wednesday at the Murtala Muhammed International Lagos when he was […]

Senate laments condition of border towns

Posted by admin Legislature, Senate Sunday, October 16th, 2011

The Senate Committee on States and Local Government Administration has decried the neglect of Nigerian border communities by the Federal Government. The Chairman of the committee, Senator Kabiru Gaya, said in a statement in Kaduna on Sunday that the Federal Government’s lack of interest in the welfare of the nearly 22 million people living […]

Fuel Subsidy: How FG blew N1.5trn –Maccido

Posted by admin Headlines, Oil Politics Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Fresh facts have emerged on the illegal N1.5 trillion spent on oil subsidy by the Presidency as against N240 billion approved for the same purpose by the National Assembly for the 2011 fiscal year. Senator Bukola Saraki had raised the alarm in a motion approved by the Senate last Thursday. He said that the Presidency […]

Ojukwu recuperating, to return soon – Bianca

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Kenneth Uwadi Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora, Chief Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu has expressed hopes that her husband, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu who is currently undergoing treatment in a London hospital will soon be discharged as he is recuperating rapidly. Speaking with journalists at the Leyton Marsh Fields, London, venue of the 2011 Nigerian Carnival United Kingdom […]