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Reps order FG to investigate murder of Nigerian by German police

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, House, Legislature Thursday, July 28th, 2011

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, adopted a motion which sought to investigate the gruesome murder of a Nigerian, Mrs Christy Schnudeck, nee Omorodion, who was resident in Germany. To this end, the House directed its Clerk, Mr Sanni Omolori, to liaise with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that the deceased’s […]

Jonathan appoints committee to audit NDDC contracts

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 28th, 2011

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of a presidential committee to look into the problems that have hindered the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) and generated several concerns among stakeholders. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, announced that the committee had Mr Steve Oronsaye […]

Boko Haram crisis’ll end soon –Defence Minister •As rumour of attack spreads in Jos

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines Thursday, July 28th, 2011

THE Federal Government will soon work out a plan that would bring an end to the Boko Haram insurgency, the Minister of Defence, Dr Haliru Mohammed Bello, has said. Bello, speaking in Kaduna, on Wednesday, said although insecurity was not peculiar to Nigeria, the Federal Government had its security plan for the country and would […]

Let us reform or disband this NTA – By Anthony A. Kila

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

By Anthony A. Kila – London, UK – July 27, 2011 – There is an open sore on the airwaves of Nigeria and since about a decade ago, thanks to technology, from Nigeria to the airwaves of practically the whole world. The sore is in the form of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). It is […]

2011 Senate Committee on Privatization- By Prof. Emmanuel Esiemokhai

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Emmanuel Omoh Esiemokhai, Legislature, NNP Columnists, Senate Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

By Prof. Emmanuel Omoh Esiemokhai, NNP – July 27, 2011 – At its plenary session, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria set up a Committee to investigate the privatization of Federal Government companies by the Bureau of Public Enterprises since the inception of the sales of those companies to private companies. Since the […]

Tough Talking Hafiz Abubakar Ringim – By Kenneth Uwadi

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Kenneth Uwadi, NNP Columnists Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

By Kenneth Uwadi, Imo, Nigeria – July 27, 2011 – It was Thursday, and I was drinking table water that I bought from a nearby store and from my window I stare at Bunmi that walks toward my door. She is dark, of Yoruba lineage and with large brown eyes .Her legs kept moving, as […]

Are Revolutions Really Worth the Hassle? – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – July 27, 2011 – The report by the Vanguard of July 8 2011that tens of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets to defend the ‘revolution’ that toppled President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt in February 2011 was very instructive. According to the report, the protesters directed their anger […]

Adoke Vs Waziri: Controversy in anti-graft war

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Headlines Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Controversy on the direction of the nation’s anti-graft war raged yesterday following growing infighting at the top echelon of government. At the centre of the controversy is the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Mrs. Farida Waziri. The controversy was sparked by enquiries initiated by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General […]

Leadership crisis hits ICPC

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Staff and management of the Independent Corrupt Practises and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, are at loggerheads over the refusal of the Acting Chairman, Dr Rose Abang Wushishi, to vacate office after the expiration of her term. A reliable source close to the management revealed to Vanguard in Abuja, yesterday, that the tenure of Wushishi […]

N40bn scam: Don’t compare me with Bode George, Bankole warns EFCC

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, House, Legislature, National Politics Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

ABUJA — Determined to extricate himself from allegations that he inflated the cost of contracts awarded by the House of Representatives whilst he was the Speaker, Mr Dimeji Bankole, yesterday, flayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for comparing the crime he allegedly committed with that of the convicted former Chairman of the Nigerian […]