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FG bans importation of rice through land borders

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, January 30th, 2011

DETERMINED to block revenue loopholes, the Federal Government has banned importation of rice into Nigeria through the country’s land borders. The decision, which was taken in a bid to stem the increasing smuggling of rice, leading to loss of revenue, is expected to net government several billions. Impeccable sources told the Nigerian Tribune that while […]

Voters’ Registration: 5 foreigners nabbed

Posted by admin Elections 2011 Sunday, January 30th, 2011

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested five foreigners for allegedly attempting to participate in the ongoing voters’ registration in Lagos. The five persons comprising three women and two men are currently facing interrogation at the NIS office at Alagbon Close, Ikoyi. Comptroller of Immigration, Lagos State Command, Mr Ahmed Suleiman who paraded the suspects […]

Killing in democracy’s name must stop -IBB

Posted by admin Ibrahim Babangida (1985-93), Latest Politics, Presidency Sunday, January 30th, 2011

FORMER Military President Ibrahim Babangida yesterday condemned last Friday killing of the Borno State Candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, Engr. Fannami Modu Gubio and six others, just as he said that the act which “is barbaric and frightening calls for worry by all in the country.” In a statement signed yesterday in […]

I don’t need your votes, Akunyili tells fake drug dealers

Posted by admin National Politics, Top Stories Sunday, January 30th, 2011

FORMER Minister of Information and Communications and senatorial candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for Anambra Central in the April 2011 election, Professor Dora Akunyili, has said that fake drug dealers who are allegedly threatening to deny her their votes during the forthcoming election for her role as the Director-General of the National Agency […]

Abati: Are Nigerians ready to fight for democracy?

Posted by admin Columnists, NNP Columnists, Reuben Abati Sunday, January 30th, 2011

THE point has been made elsewhere that the enthusiasm and passion that Nigerians have shown in the course of the current voters’ registration are proof positive of their commitment to democracy and their willingness to defend their freedom. In the light of fresh revelations, however, is this really the case? Is there something more fundamental […]

Shocker: Eagles’ Obama cup may be a fraud

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, January 30th, 2011

THERE are strong indications that the much talked about The United States’ President Day Celebrations Soccer Invitational Tournament tagged “Obama Cup” may afterall be a fraud. Super Eagles of Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is expected to participate in the Invitational Soccer Tournament later in the year.The championship was earlier scheduled to […]

Why Shagari Was Overthrown – Dikko

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Alhaji Umaru Dikko was Minister of Transport during the Shagari regime. He holds the opinion that the military was and still is the nation’s problem. He also spoke to David Odama on why Shagari was overthrown. Nigerians of the younger generation are almost forgetting that there was once a minister called Umaru Dikko. Why have […]

Is PDP Chairmanship Cursed?

Posted by admin Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo may have thrown in the towel as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, but his ouster again brings to the fore the question about the manner PDP removes its chieftains. Stanley Nkwocha writes on the unending saga. That the PDP, between 2009 and 2011 has had three national party chairmen may be […]

Jos: 16 Killed In Students’ Protest

Posted by admin Plateau, State News, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (2007-10) Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Sixteen lives were lost yesterday in Jos as armed youths took on soldiers in a free for all. The crisis was a fallout of Friday’s shooting of 15 students of the University of Jos. Also, filling stations, shops and several houses were burnt yesterday in the Farin Gada area. Speaking to newsmen in Jos, the […]

Lar Blasts ACF Over Jonathan

Posted by admin Arewa House, Latest Politics Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Says it doesn’t represent the North || Elder statesman and Second Republic governor of Plateau State Chief Solomon Lar has lashed out at the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) over its rejection of the candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan for this year’s polls. Lar said the ACF does not the represent the North […]