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Reps to repeal anti-FoI Acts –Tambuwal

Posted by admin House, Legislature Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

To fast-track the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan last May, the House of Representatives said it would constitute a Committee on Reform of Government Institutions and Process as provided for in Section 29, Sub-section 4 of the Act. Speaker of the House, Aminu Tambuwal, who gave […]

Another bloody Army, Police’s clash averted in Lagos

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

There was pandemonium at Obanikoro, Lagos Mainland, yesterday when soldiers clashed with policemen attached to the Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA). Trouble started when a soldier riding in a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) drove through the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane at about 8 am was accosted by the states task force on environment […]

N35m deal: EFCC charges MKO Abiola’s son to court

Posted by admin EFCC Politics Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Members of the public were stunned yesterday when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Deji Abiola, second son of the late business mogul, Basorun M.K.O Abiola to court over alleged N35.5 million deal. Deji was dragged before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of Lagos High court sitting in Ikeja for alleged stealing and fraudulent conversion […]

Disturbing Picture: Reign of terror as thugs invade Ebonyi villages

Posted by admin Ebonyi, Headlines, State News Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Pa Callistus Njoku paints a pathetic picture. Meeting him, it is not difficult to observe that his life is in shambles. His mien reveals debilitating pains, agony and anguish. An indigene of Ndiegu Itsu village, Ndiezechi community in Izzi Local Government area of Ebonyi State, he began to swim in the ocean of sorrow on […]

Defining Achievement & Humility of the Political Class – By Akintokunbo Adejumo

Posted by admin Akintokunbo A. Adejumo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo, London, UK – June 23, 2011 – As I was having a brainwave and contemplating what to write about the topic of our political leaders’ “achievement,” “performance” and their “humility”, it occurred to me that I personally don’t resound with the concept of focusing life on achieving end results outside of […]

Neither Speakership Nor Chairmanship, Just a Yoruba Nation – By Anthony A. Kila

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

By Dr. Anthony A. Kila, London, UK – June 23, 2011 – In a country wherein elites are obsessed with political zoning and power sharing, it is natural and even understandable to see politicians and pundits engrossed in discussions and analysis about how the Yoruba nation (insipidly and annoyingly called South-West in Nigeria) was treated […]

Bombing Nigeria, Bombing Our Senses – By Dr. Leonard Karshima Shilgba

Posted by admin Articles, Boko Haram, Columnists, Leonard K. Shilgba, PhD, NNP Columnists Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

By Leonard Karshima Shilgba, PhD, Yola, Nigeria – June 22, 2011 – A terrorist group in Nigeria, Boko Haram has been engaging in a bombing campaign against the Nigerian state, bombing whatever and whoever they can. The height of this engagement was the bombing of the Nigerian police headquarters at the country’s capital city of […]

Ban Ki-moon Sworn in, Pledges Harmony Among Member States

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

As he was sworn in for a second term in office as the United Nations secretary-general, Mr. Ban Ki-moon has promised to serve as a bridge-builder among member states within the United Nations system, and between the United Nations and the rich diversity of its international partners. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly after taking […]

Rita Dominic, Eldee To Host 2011 Hip Hop Awards

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Nollywood (Film Industry) Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Award-winning actress Rita Dominic and celebrated Hip Hop artiste eLDee will host the 2011 edition of the Headies (this is the nickname of the Hip Hop gold head). In its continuing commitment to the promotion and development of urbane music, Smooth Promotions, producers of the Headies’ awards announced on Monday that the reputable performers have […]

More Protests Trail Ministerial Lists

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Ministries Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Confusion has continued to trail the bid by President Goodluck Jonathan to constitute a new cabinet amid consistent protests against some of the ministerial nominees which the presidency had shortlisted for appointment. Protests against the nominees had spread across the federation even as group of PDP members in the south-west are set to hold a […]