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April polls: Commonwealth tasks INEC

Posted by admin Elections 2011 Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Against the background of criticism trailing the conduct of the voters registration and other electoral activities by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Commonwealth has urged Nigerians to spare the Commission of incessant attacks. The organisation expressed the view that it was too early to condemn the commission or doubt its ability to conduct […]

Fashola blasts Jonathan

Posted by admin Latest Politics Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola on Wednesday replied President Goodluck Jonathan who called South-west political leaders as rascals, saying his comments were completely “unpresidential.” Speaking with newsmen in Lagos Airport Wednesday afternoon, the Governor expressed shock that such derogatory comment came from the nation’s number one citizen, stressing that it clearly showed the People’s Democratic […]

FG to upgrade drivers’ licences

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

ABUJA — In a bid to develop a new database on drivers’ licences that would conform with international standards, the Federal Government has concluded plans to commence upgrading of all categories of drivers’ licences issued by the authorities across the country. The new move, aimed at restoring sanity to the system, would also afford the […]

Party Politics and The 2011 Elections

Posted by admin Akintokunbo A. Adejumo, Articles, Columnists, Party Politics Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo, London, UK – Feb. 9, 2011 – In previous articles, since 2007 I have always defended and given the excuse for our aberrant democratic practice as being nascent, (i.e. new, embryonic, blossoming, hopeful, promising, and budding). In fact, I try very hard to believe in my own folly, always trying seriously […]

Govs demand review of revenue formula

Posted by admin Latest Politics Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The 36 state governors on Tuesday demanded a review of the federal allocation formula. The governors, who met in Abuja under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum, immediately set up a six-man committee to prepare their views on the issue. The committee, which is headed by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), also […]

Ghana frees 27 Nigerian ex-militants

Posted by admin Niger Delta, Top Stories Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The Federal Government has secured the release of 27 ex-militants who were detained by the Ghanaian government for alleged misconduct. The 27-ex militants were among 212 persons sent to the National Vocational Training Institute in Ghana for training as welders on January 27, 2011. The Special Adviser to the President on the Niger Delta and […]

Ivorian crisis: EU presents final report to ECOWAS

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The European Union Observation Mission to Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday presented its final report on the presidential election held in that country in October and November, 2010. In the report, the EU mission among other things accuses the Ivorian constitutional council of violating Ivorian laws and abuse of power. The head of the observer […]

PDP ticket: Hope rises for Bankole

Posted by admin House, Latest Politics, Legislature Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State led by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Chief Jubril Martins-Kuye, may present the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, as its candidate for the Abeokuta Federal Constituency, THE PUNCH learnt on Tuesday. The faction’s Acting Secretary, Alhaji Semiu Sodipo, told one […]

No ‘big man’ in new Eagles –Siasia

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, on Tuesday said there would be no ‘big man’ in the new squad. Siasia held a meeting with the players and urged them to respect one another especially captain Joseph Yobo, The former international said, “Nigerians want to see a new team, with a positive attitude and we have […]

Healthcare services collapse as doctors continue strike in Enugu

Posted by admin Enugu, State News Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

HEALTHCARE delivery in Enugu State government health institutions has grinded to a halt, following the industrial action embarked upon by doctors since December 1, last year to protest non-implementation of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESSS for medical workers in the state as well as lack of basic facilities in the public health institutions. The doctors’ […]