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SSS secure release of two foreign hostages

Posted by admin Latest Politics Friday, February 11th, 2011

HE State Security Service, SSS have secured the release yesterday of two foreign hostages, Messrs Lakota Oleksandr, a Ukrainian and Panagotis Chiotis, a Greek. They were kidnapped on January 26 this year in a vessel named , Persea, where they work as Captain and Chief Engineer respectively. Briefing on the development, the new Director SSS […]

5 killed in Jos fresh attack

Posted by admin Plateau, State News Friday, February 11th, 2011

Five people were confirmed killed in a fresh attack by unknown gunmen at a village in Kuru, near Jos. The attack came barely 48 hours after the warring communities signed a peace pact to end the deadly attacks. An eye witness told Saturday Vanguard that the heavily armed attackers, who invaded the village on Thursday […]

People’s Spirit vs Hardened Mubarak

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Hakeem Babalola Friday, February 11th, 2011

By Hakeem Babalola, Budapest, Hungary – Feb. 11, 2011 – President Hosni Mubarak has refused to quit or resign in his anticipated speech to the nation on Thursday. Instead Mr. Mubarak who has been ruling Egypt for 30 years was adamant saying he will not yield to foreign influence or dictate which has been calling […]

Abati: The rascals in Nigerian politics

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Reuben Abati Thursday, February 10th, 2011

“HELLO rascal, long time, where have you been?” “Who is your rascal? Don’t let me get angry with you oh?” “Come, where were you when President Jonathan said the South West has been taken over by rascals and that the PDP is determined to rescue the political zone?” “And they told you the President mentioned […]

Jonathan receives new envoys, pledges free, fair polls

Posted by admin Latest Politics Thursday, February 10th, 2011

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday expressed confidence that the April general elections would be hitch-free despite the current tensions and challenges in the run-up to the polls. Also, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has submitted that the general election was the country’s last chance to demonstrate to the world that it had […]

Soyinka decries insecurity, backs Ribadu for President

Posted by admin Action Congress of Nigeria, Party Politics, Top Stories Thursday, February 10th, 2011

THE Democratic Front for a Peoples Federation (DFPF), yesterday declared its support for the candidature of Malam Nuhu Ribadu of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the race for the Presidency in the April elections. In a communiqué issued by the party’s Directorate of Publicity after an emergency meeting by its executive in Abuja, […]

(Picture) My ordeal in the hands of thugs–Ogun monarch

Posted by admin National Politics, Ogun, State News Thursday, February 10th, 2011

For the, Oba Olayinka Balogun, in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, the unexpected happened when hoodlums armed with guns and machetes stormed his palace. The strange visitors did not only storm the palace, but left indelible marks on the royal father who currently carries about plasters over wounds he sustained from the thugs. […]

2011: APGA adopts Jonathan as presidential candidate

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Thursday, February 10th, 2011

The Goodluck/Sambo Presidential ticket yesterday got one of its greatest boosts when the reinvigorated All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at its national convention yesterday in Awka, Anambra State adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its official presidential candidate for 2011 presidential election. Also yesterday, APGA renewed the tenure of its National Working Committee, led by Chief […]

N50bn fraud: Lawal, ex-minister, arrested

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Latest Politics Thursday, February 10th, 2011

A former minister of Works, Alhaji Hassan Lawal, was yesterday arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N50 billion fraud. Lawal, who had also held sway at the labour ministry, arrested over his alleged involvement in fraud, abuse of office, and breach of government regulations and due process […]

Kwankwaso steals the show at Jonathan/Sambo campaign rally

Posted by admin Latest Politics Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Kano state, and former Governor the State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso stole the show yesterday in Kaduna at the Jonathan/Sambo, North-west Presidential campaign rally. Kwankwaso who was also the Minister of Defence during former President Olusegun Obasanjo administration had his name rent the air intermittently, particularly by party supporters […]