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Letter: Abuja, theatre of looting

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, State News Monday, May 7th, 2012

SIR: Abuja is gradually emerging as the headquarters of corruption incorporated because of concentration of power at the centre. The Nigerian federation as it is constituted at present is not and will not encourage dignity of labour or service delivery to already impoverished and deprived citizens. The concept of service for public good, progress and […]

How a money-changer was murdered in Lagos

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, May 7th, 2012

WHEN 35-year-old Alli Sani, a bureau de-change operator, in Apapa area of Lagos left home for work on Monday, April 30, 2012, his family could never have suspected he would not be coming home to them, ever again. But that was exactly what happened. That fateful day, Alli had received a telephone call with the […]

Why Nigerian leaders must engage women

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Monday, May 7th, 2012

With her slim figure and firm handgrip, it is no doubt Robin Carnahan will pass a fitness test any day. It is also not surprising that with her looks, she is an avid runner, having completed five marathons. But what may surprise many who meet this instrument-rated pilot -without any introduction- on the streets of […]

Northern Christians want govt to support confab

Posted by admin Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Headlines Monday, May 7th, 2012

Seek restructuring, six regions ACN links 2015 debate to Jonathan’s performance FOR the Federal Government to effectively come to grips with its multi-faceted problems, it has to support the persistent call for a national conference where the citizens will determine their terms of existence. This was the position the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NORCEF) […]

Obama officially kicks off re-election campaign

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Monday, May 7th, 2012

UNITED States (U.S.) President Barack Obama officially kicked off his campaign rallies at the weekend in Columbus, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia, delivering two almost identical fiery speeches attacking Republican’s policies and pledging to take the country forward if re-elected. “Four years ago, you and I began a journey together, not just to win an election […]

Miss Cross River, Isabella Ayuk Wins MBGN 2012

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Miss Cross River, Isabella Ayuk has emerged the winner of 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN). Isabella beat 31 other contestants short-listed for final 32 to compete for the crown at the ceremony held in Benin City the Edo State capital. She will represent Nigeria in the Miss World competition holding later this year. […]

Obama snubs Jonathan, invites other African leaders to G8 summit

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Washington – US President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana and Tanzania to take part in a session on food security in Africa at the G8 summit this month, officials said Thursday. Obama will host the leaders of the rich nation’s club at his Camp David retreat in Maryland between 18-19 […]

Mass wedding for 100 widows, divorcees

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano, State News Friday, May 4th, 2012

Kano State Government has approved the implementation of the pilot scheme of the “Zawarawa marriage scheme”, which will see 100 of 1,000 widows and divorcees earmarked for the pilot scheme getting married. The state government said the project is in fulfillment of its commitment to widows and divorcees, adding that it has earmarked N15 million […]

Eminent Nigerians, Togolese pastors bid Omoboriowo goodbye

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Ondo, State News Friday, May 4th, 2012

Remains of the late former Deputy Governor of old Ondo State, Chief Akinwole Michael Omoboriowo, were committed to mother earth yesterday in his Ijero-Ekiti country home, in Ekiti State, with eminent Nigerians and pastors from the Republic of Togo biding him goodbye The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, in demonstration of love […]

Ijaw leader defends Azazi

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Friday, May 4th, 2012

As reactions continued to trail the National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen Owoeye Azazi’s (rtd) utterance on the festering insecurity problem occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram, an Ijaw leader, Denzil Amagbe Kentebe, has stoutly risen in defence of the security chief, declaring that he has not done anything wrong to warrant his removal or […]