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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Presidency
Friday, June 12th, 2015
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is embroiled in conflict with his kinsman and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Sidi Godwin, over property seized from former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. Alamieyeseigha was impeached in 2005 by the state House of Assembly and later convicted for money laundering, paving way for Jonathan […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Friday, June 12th, 2015
Plenty of goals but few upsets are likely outcomes when the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying competition kicks off Friday. All the first and second seeds in the 12 four-team groups enjoy home advantage, giving them a distinct early edge as they compete for 15 places at the tournament in Gabon. Recently appointed […]
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Africa & World Politics, Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Friday, June 12th, 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday requested leaders of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Benin Republic to allow Nigeria to command the troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), which will fight Boko Haram He also promised to pay up the $100 million pledged by Nigeria to fund the Force. The President spoke during the […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Latest Politics, Legislature, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Party Politics, Presidency, Raw Politics, Senate, Top Stories
Friday, June 12th, 2015
The crisis sparked by the election of National Assembly officials was still smouldering yesterday. President Muhammadu Buhari has invited Senator Ahmed Lawan’s Unity Forum, which is contesting the election of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President , for a meeting today. “It is all to save the party from being factionalised,” an All Progressives Congress […]
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CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Headlines
Friday, June 12th, 2015
Written by Nduka Chiejina, Abuja (Assistant Editor)The Bankers’ Committee yesterday said total bank credit now stands at between N13 trillion and N14 trillion, adding that three per cent of this huge credit is not performing. Addressing reporters in Abuja yesterday at the end of the Bankers’ Committee meeting, Director, Banking Supervision, Central Bank of Nigeria […]
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Headlines
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
I would like to think everyone, well at least nearly everyone who is literate, knows of the name Chimamanda. Not just because it is a beautifully long African (Igbo) name – the sort that makes you wonder (and cringe) at those of us who still cling on to, or worse, give to their children in […]
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Headlines
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
Pay cut coming for public office holders The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is to seek a review of the Remuneration Act of 2008, which prescribes Salaries and Allowances for Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders — in line with its constitutional mandate. A statement from the RMAFC, signed by Ibrahim Mohammed, Head, […]
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Ebonyi, EFCC Politics, Headlines, Jigawa, Raw Politics, State News
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited ex-Governors Sule Lamido and Martin Elechi for questioning for alleged diversion of funds. Lamido is to answer questions on alleged money laundering. The allegations against Elechi border on mismanagement of the State/Local Government Joint Account. Although Lamido’s invitation is dated June 9th, he is expected for […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
U-20: Germany eliminates Nigeria Levin Oztunali’s first half goal was enough to take Germany through to the last eight of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 at the expense of Nigeria. Ultimately, Frank Wormuth’s side were deserved winners against the Group E runners-up and while the Africans could not be faulted for effort, […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
By Jimitota Onoyume Port Harcourt – About 2000 placards carrying youths protest alleged plan by governor Nyesom Wike to dissolve the elected council executive in 22 local government areas sworn in by former governor Chibuike Amaechi on May 25 before he bowed out on May 29. At press time the protesters had barricaded the ever […]
