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Campaign tragedy: Jonathan shelves rallies

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Amid commiserations over the tragedy that occurred at his campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Goodluck Jonathan has put planned campaign rallies in some states on hold. Special Adviser to Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro, on Sunday, announced the postponement of the presidential campaign, citing the need to show respect […]

Nigerian Corruption Profile Worst Ever, Says Ribadu

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Nigeria’s corruption profile is the worst ever, the presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Malam Nuhu Ribadu has declared. Speaking when he paid a condolence visit to the families of those who lost their loved ones during a protest in Lafia, Ribadu described mismanagement, insecurity and the corruption going on in the […]

Bukola Saraki’s Moral Burden

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, Kwara, State News Sunday, February 13th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Feb. 13, 2011 – The recent report that Dr Bukola Saraki has picked the PDP ticket for the Kwara Central Senatorial district generated headlines. According to reports, Saraki, a medical doctor, and former PDP presidential aspirant, who was never known to have an interest in being a Senator, […]

13 Governors Meet in Katsina

Posted by admin Governors, Latest Politics Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Thirteen governors from the South-South, South-East and North-Western states held a closed door meeting yesterday in Katsina.The meeting, chaired by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, was for the purpose of discussing issues pertaining to the unity and progress of the country.In his remarks, Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State said the purpose of their […]

Eagles lack stamina- Leone Stars’ coach says team played for only 45mins

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Head Coach of Sierra Leone’s national team, Christian Cole, has advised Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Samson Siasia, to work on the stamina of his players before Nigeria’s forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia. The FIFA football instructor spoke to Saturday Sunsports shortly after his team’s 2-1 loss to Super Eagles in Wednesday’s […]

Ogun guber: PDP may dump OBJ’s candidate

Posted by admin Ogun, State News Sunday, February 13th, 2011

It is not yet Uhuru for the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State. General Adetunji Olurin as the party leadership may have concluded plans to replace him with another candidate this week. Daily Sun reliably gathered that concerted efforts are being made by the national headquarters of the party to […]

Igbinedion dragged to court for allegedly breaking into son-in-law’s house

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, February 13th, 2011

The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, and one Collins Iginidu have been dragged before a Benin High Court by his son-in-law, Prince Avan Akenzua 11, over an alleged illegal breaking and entry into his house and removal of property worth millions of naira. The plaintiff, in a five-paragragh statement of claim, is urging […]

Tinubu, Ribadu clash over running mate

Posted by admin Elections 2011 Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has set up a two-man committee made up of its National Secretary, Senator Lawan Shuaibu and the former national secretary, Usman Bugaje to meet its presidential candidate, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to resolve the crisis over the choice of a presidential running mate. Leader of the ACN, Senator Bola Tinubu had […]

Only court can save Bankole, others –INEC

Posted by admin House, Legislature, Top Stories Sunday, February 13th, 2011

The cloud of uncertainty over participation of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, in the April elections thickened at the weekend with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) saying only the court can determine whether he and those in similar situation would run or not. Feelers from the commission showed that reports […]

Enahoro: Upgrade Uromi technical college to university –Ex-Minister

Posted by admin Edo, National Politics, State News Sunday, February 13th, 2011

A former Minister of State for Defence, Mike Oziegbe Onolememen, has urged the Federal Government to immortalize foremost nationalist, Pa Anthony Enahoro, by upgrading the Federal Technical College in Uromi, Edo State, to a University of Science and Technology and rename it “Anthony Enahoro University of Science and Technology.” Enahoro, who passed on in December […]