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EFCC gets ballistic vests from US Police

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, EFCC Politics Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The Philadelphia Police Department in the United States of America has donated 24 high-end ballistic vests to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance the operations of the agency. The support from the US Police came even, as the Chairman of the EFCC, Mrs Farida Waziri ordered the immediate release of three Merceded […]

Ex-NDDC bosses to face trial over failed contracts

Posted by admin Niger Delta Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. E. E. Aguariawodo and former Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mr. Timi Alaibe are to be prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) for their alleged involvement in N1.2billion contract scam The duo have been found to have awarded […]

Showdown over Salami – NBA calls removal a blunder

Posted by admin Judiciary, Latest Politics Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 •Protest by coalition of civil society groups in Lagos over the removal of Justice Salami yesterday. Photo: Sun News Publishing More Stories on This Section The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), yesterday threatened showdown with the Federal Government over the removal of the President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Ayo […]

Opinion: OBJ, IBB: Beyond good and evil

Posted by admin Headlines, Ibrahim Babangida (1985-93), Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

There’s something quite riveting about these two men: it’s all about their life stories and “great exploits” done at grave expense to the country. Their stories are both edifying and unsalutory in almost equal measure. And their saloon of admirers are always ready to defend their masters’ positions. For sure, the stories of these ex-soldiers […]

Mikel’s father rescued in Kano…Abductors now in police net

Posted by admin Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The abducted father of Chelsea and Nigerian star, John Mikel Obi, has been found alive in Kano, Nigeria. Michael Obi was last seen on August 12, 2011 in the city of Jos, where his car was found last Wednesday. The Obi senior told BBC that he was kidnapped in Jos before being transferred to Kano. […]

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles win Fair Play Award

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, August 22nd, 2011

NIGERIA’S Flying Eagles emerged the winner of the FIFA Fair Play award of the just concluded FIFA U-20 World Cup competition in Colombia. The John Obuh tutored side only collected three yellow cards from sixty five fouls committed in their five matches played in the competition. Ganiu Ogungbe, Emmanuel Anyanwu and Ahmed Musa collected the […]

FG urged to halt sale of NPA’s property in UK

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, August 22nd, 2011

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has been urged to halt the sale of properties of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in the United Kingdom. The Senior Staff Association of Communications, Transport and Corporations (SSACTAC), NPA branch, made the call at the end of its meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday. The president of the association, Mr […]

EFCC to seek further damages against Halliburton, Siemens, others

Posted by admin EFCC Politics Monday, August 22nd, 2011

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has agreed to seek further damages against multinational companies found to have violated Nigerian laws while operating the companies. The anti-graft agency’s renewed commitment to seek further damages against the multinational corporations was sequel to a request by a rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) […]

Anyim, Okonjo-Iweala, others for S’East Economic Summit

Posted by admin Latest Politics, South-East Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Anyim Pius Anyim and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are among dignitaries billed to participate in the forthcoming South-east Economic Summit. While Anyim is the chairman of a panel to discuss the future of the political future of the zone and its […]

Madagascar tie, our greatest headache — Maigari

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Ahead of the crucial Nations Cup encounter between Madagascar and the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has hinted that it will abandon other programmes to ensure that the Samson Siasia-handled side came out victorious. Glass House boss, Aminu Maigari, told the media in Abuja that the federation had already given a mandate to […]