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Jonathan slams critics of his style, government

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Sunday, September 25th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday chided critics of his style and government, accusing them of trying to force him to act in ways that were contrary to his nature. The President also noted that while he was condemned at home, he was celebrated outside the shores of the country. “Some Nigerians still want the […]

Terrorism: FG places seven countries on watch list

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines Sunday, September 25th, 2011

The Federal Government has drawn up a terrorism watch list similar to the one maintained by some developed countries. Travelers who arrived from or are going to the countries on the list would receive special attention by the security agencies, and the Nigeria Immigration Service. THE PUNCH learnt over the weekend that the countries […]

Abia govt changes position on gang rape

Posted by admin Abia, Headlines, State News Sunday, September 25th, 2011

ABIA State Government has said its statement on the gang rape video clip was based on claims by the Vice-Chancellor of the state University, the institution’s student union government and the state police commissioner. Five suspected members of a cult group had gang-raped a student of ABSU, recorded the incident and posted it on […]

ASUU begins nationwide warning strike today

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, September 25th, 2011

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered a shutdown of all academic activities in the nation’s universities, as it begins its one-week warning strike today. This is just as the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has thrown its weight behind the ASUU, while asking the Federal Government to honour the agreement reached with […]

Sanusi wins sub-Saharan African Central Bank Governor of the Year again (For introducing Islamic Banking)

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Headlines Sunday, September 25th, 2011

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has been announced the winner of the 2011 Central Bank Governor of the Year Award for Sub-Saharan Africa for the second consecutive year, by the international magazine, Emerging Markets. According to the editor, Emerging Markets, Taimur Ahmad, the awards recognise and honour leading policy makers […]

FG concludes demobilisation of 20,192 ex-militants

Posted by admin Niger Delta Sunday, September 25th, 2011

The transformational training on non-violence for 20,192 ex-militants at the post-amnesty camp in Obubra, Cross River, has been concluded. The News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the demobilisation and graduation of the last batch (Batch 17) of the first phase of the programme was rounded off on Saturday at the camp. Addressing trainees at the […]

Dangote donated N524.7m in one month

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, September 25th, 2011

President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has made a donation of N524.7 million cash and millions of naira worth of relief materials to the needy within the last one month. The states that have benefited from the billionaire’s largesse include Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Oyo and Lagos states. In this regard, the Bauchi State governor, Mallam Isa […]

1 die, 2 injured as truck rams into Mark’s convoy

Posted by admin Legislature, Senate Sunday, September 25th, 2011

A heavy duty truck belonging to a conglomerate, on Sunday, rammed into the convoy of the Senate President, Senator David Mark, killing a policeman attached to the convoy, while also injuring two others. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Senator Mark, Mr Paul Mumeh, indicated that the incident happened in Otukpo, Benue State, […]

Boko Haram plots suicide bombing Oct 1 -Intelligence Report

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Sunday, September 25th, 2011

THE terrorist Islamic group, Boko Haram, appears not willing to let go of its sinister plot to wreak a monumental havoc on the nation to avenge the military onslaught against the group, with intelligence report showing that the group has earmarked between Monday, September 26 and Saturday, October 1, 2011, when Nigeria would be celebrating […]

How Aliyu, Jang foiled emergency rule in Plateau

Posted by admin Headlines, Plateau, State News Sunday, September 25th, 2011

A northern cabal said to be the mastermind of the sustained unrest in the North almost succeeded in causing a declaration of a state of emergency in Plateau State, but for smart moves by the governor, Jonah Jang and his colleague from Niger State, Babangida Aliyu. Findings by Nigerian Tribune indicated that members of the […]