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Nigeria get okay draw for Brazil 2014

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Nigeria have been drawn into Group F with what might turn out to be either familiar foes or total strangers, or a mixture of both for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Malawi, whom the Super Eagles played recently as 2005 under Christian Chukwu, are in Group F, where they will be joined by the winners […]

CBN okays ETI, Oceanic Bank merger talks

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), General Politics, Latest Politics Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Bank International Plc yesterday announced entering into a transaction implementation agreement with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved merger and acquisition talks by both banks. The development came as CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, disclosed readiness of the stakeholders in the banking industry in Nigeria to publish in national […]

Muslims start Ramadan, Mark, govs, others urge prayers for Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, July 31st, 2011

AS Nigerian Muslims join their brethren across the world in observing the holy month of Ramadan by fasting from dawn to dusk for the next 30 days, Islamic clerics, public office holders and political party chieftains have tasked the faithful to pray for the transformation of the country for the betterment of its citizens. In […]

(Picture) Nigerian girl, Igho, wins BBA prize

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, National Politics Sunday, July 31st, 2011

MISS Karen Igho has become the third Nigerian, in a row, to have become a millionaire courtesy of Mnet and its Big Brother TV reality show. She grabbed the whopping $200,000 grand prize, along with Wendall (Zimbabwe) at the end of the 91-day show, which ended last night The first Nigerian to win the $200,000, […]

Gov Orji has done well in areas of education, roads and health

Posted by admin Abia, Governors, Headlines, State News Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Governor T.A. Orji’s application of administrative dexterity has undoubtedly yielded huge benefits in terms of development and institution of democratic dividends. Besides, in drawing comparisons, a serious consideration must be given to the abysmally low federal allocation which accrues to the state and the hydra-headed security bug, which adversely affected government’s genuine and well intended […]

Abia: God’s own state needs divine intervention

Posted by admin Abia, Headlines, State News Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Aba Towers welcomes you to Umuahia, the capital of Abia, which prides itself as God’s Own State. Standing in the middle of the Port Harcourt- Aba- Enugu expressway, the landmark, which was erected during the Dr Ogbonnaya Onu administration, is presently being given a facelift. The smooth but narrow Ossah-Mission- Hill road leading into the […]

My man, my marriage –Ini Edo

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Ini Edo is tired. Very tired. The actress, who lit the screen with her presence, confessed she’s tired of doing same of the same movies. “I am taking a stand against bad jobs,” she said. Bad scripts are not the only thing she’s taking a stand against. The Akwa Ibom-born actress is also taking a […]

We’ll attack Kano –Boko Haram•Sect writes Governor, Emir, Maitama Sule

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines, Kano, State News Sunday, July 31st, 2011

The Jama’atu Ahlisunnah Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad Islamic sect (commonly known as Boko Haram) has fired a warning that it would attack Kano State if the security agencies continue to hunt its members in the state. The militant group said its members have done nothing other than pursue the sect’s goal of ensuring that states in […]

Secrets about 2007 elections — Iwu

Posted by admin Latest Politics Friday, July 29th, 2011

Ever since he left office, Professor Maurice Iwu, erstwhile chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), figuratively went underground, shunning the limelight. He refused to speak to the press even when journalists thought he ought to speak, especially during the last general elections. Iwu has broken his silence. In an interview, he explained some […]

Niboro defends Jonathan over proposed single term

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Presidency Friday, July 29th, 2011

Immediate past special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan deserves commendation and not condemnation over his proposed constitution amendment bill to allow governors and president to serve a single term of six years. Speaking with journalists, in Abuja yesterday, Niboro said the proposal is […]