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OHAKIM: Imo Political Gladiator, Sheath Your Sword- By Emeka Oraetoka – Imo

Posted by admin Columnists, Emeka Oraetoka, Imo, NNP Columnists, State News Thursday, January 27th, 2011

By Emeka Oraetoka, Imo State, Nigeria – Jan. 27, 2011 – As an elder statesman in Nigeria, I make bold to say that my experience in politics both at the Centre and Imo State in particular puts me in a gilt-edged position to know the inner ring of Nigeria’s political system. It will not be […]

Beyond Atiku – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe-London, UK

Posted by admin Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists Thursday, January 27th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Jan. 27, 2011 – The PDP presidential primaries have come and gone. According to official results, Jonathan polled 2,736 votes against Atiku’s 805 votes, and also defeated him in his home state of Adamawa State by 76 to 31 votes. Though Atiku was said to be still consulting with […]

NDLEA seizes N3bn Indian hemp in Ondo

Posted by admin NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency), Ondo, State News Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Law Enforcement Agency said on Wednesday that it had seized about 32.9 tonnes of Indian hemp worth N3bn in the state, within the last eight months. The state Commandant of the agency, Mr. Walter Nicholas , who stated this while addressing journalists in his office in Akure, also said the command lost two of its […]

More complaints about DDC machines

Posted by admin Elections 2011 Thursday, January 27th, 2011

MORE complaints over inadequate number of Direct Data Capture (DDC) machines, on Wednesday, trailed the ongoing voter registration in the Lagos metropolis, as it entered the 11th day. However, our correspondent observed that some centres had devised means of easing public tension by granting concession to senior citizens, who could hardly cope with the rigours […]

Jos crisis: Only FG can determine when we’ll leave Plateau -STF commander

Posted by admin Plateau, State News Thursday, January 27th, 2011

s complaints continue to trail the operations of the Special Task Force (STF) in Jos, the Commander of the STF, Brigadier-General Hassan Umaru, has declared that it is only the Federal Government that can determine the time the task force will leave the state. It will be recalled that various bodies and individuals in recent […]

Nigeria lost $130bn to corruption in 8 years -US Report

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, January 27th, 2011

NIGERIA might have lost 130 billion dollars from 2000 to 2008 to illicit financial flows, a new report issued by US-based group, Global Financial Integrity (GFI), said. The report, entitled “Illicit Financial Flows from Developing Countries: 2000-2009,’’ said Nigeria had the 10th highest measured illicit outflows in the developing world, an average of 15 billion […]

Jonathan appoints anti-terrorism coordinator •Names replacement for Timi Alaibe

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Niger Delta Thursday, January 27th, 2011

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, fulfilled his promise to appoint a coordinator of government’s anti-terrorism efforts, in a bid to stem the rising tide of terrorist activities, including bombings, in the country. President Jonathan had pledged to appoint a coordinator for anti-terrorism activities, following bombings in Jos, Plateau State and Mogadishu Barracks, Abuja, on Christmas […]

Boko Haram: Army places soldiers on red alert in Maiduguri

Posted by admin Headlines, Raw Politics Thursday, January 27th, 2011

THE 21 Army Brigade, Maiduguri, Borno State, has placed its men on red alert, following the spate of killing of soldiers by unknown gunmen in Borno. The brigade’s spokesman, Lieutenant Abubakar Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri, on Wednesday, that the army lost four of its officers in separate attacks last […]

Sham marriages: 10 more Nigerians arrested in UK •May be imprisoned, deported

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, January 27th, 2011

TEN more Nigerians have been arrested by the UK Border Agency over crimes that relate to sham marriages and immigration fraud in continuation of the coordinated crackdown by the agency against foreigners. Those found guilty face imprisonment and deportation. A statement sent to the Nigerian Tribune via electronic mail by the agency, on Wednesday, hinted […]

•Man set ablaze, dumped in a well, woman also burnt to death

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

As the police intensify search for the killers of a 34-year-old divorcee and mother of two, Hadiza Ibrahim, another 45-year-old man, Alhaji Zubairu Lawal, has been burnt to death. His body was found in a well in the early hours of Monday, January 17, 2011, at his residence, Yusuf Yahaya Road, Kinkinau GRA, Ungwan Muazu, […]