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War: Libyan businessmen smuggle oil from Nigeria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, June 5th, 2011

The ongoing war of liberation in Libya has taken a new dimension following the discovery of a discreet but thriving oil smuggling business via Nigerian borders in Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina States. The recourse to Nigeria’s oil was said to have been mandated by the huge destruction to the oil supply chain in the war […]

I was in Bankole’s house on social visit -IGP

Posted by admin House, Legislature, Nigerian Police Sunday, June 5th, 2011

THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Hafiz Ringim, has denied preventing the arrest of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The statement, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olusola Amore, said the attention of the IGP was drawn to publication in the […]

Obama to receive Jonathan in White House

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Sunday, June 5th, 2011

PRESIDENCY has announced that the United States President, Barack Obama, would receive Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at the White House in Washington DC on June 8 at 4:40 pm local time. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan, who is billed to arrive New York to participate in a high-level Summit […]

FIFA to investigate Nigeria vs Argentina for match fixing

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, June 5th, 2011

THE decision of Nigerien referee, Ibrahim Chuaibu to prolong last Wednesday’s international friendly between Nigeria and Argentina in Abuja till the 98th minute has raised suspicion in Zurich, FIFA headquarters, where allegations of match-fixing is dangling on the 4-1 scoreline. World football body, smarting from allegations of corruption in recent days, yesterday claimed that it […]

Addis Ababa: Nigeria hold Ethiopia to a 2-2 tie in crucial ANC qualifier match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, June 5th, 2011

Joseph Yobo does not score often for Nigeria, but when he does, the goals tend to be decisive. And so it proved again on Sunday in Addis Ababa, when he popped up at the back post to head in the goal that rescued Nigeria’s African Nations Cup chestnuts on 86 minutes. Ike Uche put Nigeria […]

There is still one more inauguration to do – By Anthony A. Kila

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Friday, June 3rd, 2011

By Anthony A. Kila, London, UK – June 3, 2011 – Unavoidable, a lot of attention of has been drawn to the inauguration ceremonies that recently took place across most parts of Nigeria for newly elected leaders and those returning and I am sure they will still generate more conversations and analysis. Those inaugurations are […]

Picture: Nigerian Pastor in Toronto, Emmanuel Animodi, 45, arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Prayer Session

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, June 3rd, 2011

A North Toronto Pentecostal church was bolted shut Friday, the same day its pastor was scheduled to appear in a Finch Ave. courthouse charged with sexual assault. Emmanuel Animodi, 45, a self-described “prophet” of the Fire of Miracle of Ministries Church, was charged by police after they were called to the church on Finch Ave. […]

Ministerial, Board Appointments : Syndicates, lobby groups flood Abuja

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Ministries Friday, June 3rd, 2011

THESE are interesting times in Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power. Leading politicians, their godfathers or lobbyists are in a rat race to get one appointment or the other from President Goodluck Jonathan. A host of them are exploiting all avenues to claw their way into President Jonathan’s cabinet. Indeed, Vanguard gathered that jostle for appointments […]

N628m Allegation: House Clears Patricia Etteh

Posted by admin House, Latest Politics, Legislature Friday, June 3rd, 2011

In an emotion-laden end to the sixth National Assembly session, the House of Representatives in a last ditch effort, cleared the name of its former speaker, Patricia Olubunmi Etteh, of allegation of N628m graft which led to her resignation. In a long, moving speech, Etteh challenged the House to revisit the issue in a bid […]

April Polls, Turning Point For Nigeria – US

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Elections 2011, Latest Politics Friday, June 3rd, 2011

The United States of America has declared that the April 2011 electoral process was a great turning point for the country. This further backs the assessment of the international community of the April general elections and successful transition programme in Nigeria. Speaking during a special press briefing he addressed together with the Deputy Representative of […]