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Trump names White House chief of staff, chief strategist

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Sunday, November 13th, 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump made the first top appointments of his new administration Sunday, naming Reince Priebus his White House chief and Steve Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counselor. “I am thrilled to have my very successful team continue with me in leading our country,” Trump said in a statement. “Steve and Reince […]

Picture: RCCG pastor’s son stabbed to death in Canada bar

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Canadian Politics, Headlines Sunday, November 13th, 2016

RCCG pastor’s son stabbed to death in Canada bar Kunle Falayi At about 2am on Sunday, November 6, 21-year-old Solomon Odekunle was seen stumbling out of a popular hangout, Piper’s Bar and Grill, in Ottawa, Canada, with blood gushing out of his neck. Eyewitnesses interviewed by the police said few steps away, he collapsed on […]

Ghana to charge Nigerians $120 to live in the country – Nigeria reacts, calls it outrageous

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Top Stories, Uncategorized Friday, November 11th, 2016

-Vanguard By Joseph Erunke ABUJA- Vice President, Inter-Parliamentary Union for Africa,IPU-Africa, and senator representing Kano Central, Kabiru Gaya, Friday, frowned at Ghanaian government for introducing $120 residency fee for Nigerians in the country , saying the development, which he noted, was against the spirit of brotherliness in Africa, must not be allowed to stand. […]

Policeman kills colleague over N20,000 bribe

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

— 9th November 2016 Disagreement over DPO’s share A policeman (name withheld) with the Bayelsa State command has shot dead his colleague (name also withheld) over N20, 000 bribe. The incident occurred yesterday morning following an argument over the sharing formula. The duo went on an operation where they were rewarded with N20, 000. The deceased […]

Gunmen kill over 40 miners in Zamfara

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Zamfara Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

The Police in Zamfara said several people were killed by gunmen suspected to be cattle rustlers at a mining site in Gidan Ardo Village of Bindin district of Maru Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Shehu Muhammad, disclosed this to journalists in Gusau on Tuesday. Mr. Muhammad, however, said […]

The many sides of PDP crisis

Posted by admin Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is desperately in need of peace. But the more the party searched for peace, the more it seems elusive. Hopes for an early resolution of the crisis dimmed a fortnight ago, as the protagonists in the leadership crisis that had torn the party apart in the past […]

US commits $30m to family planning in Nigeria

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

US commits $30m to family planning in Nigeria — 8th November 2016 (By Basil Obasi – ABUJA) The United States Agency for International Development has said that it had spent N9.12 billion (about $30 million), to promote family planning and other health interventions in Nigeria annually. The Director of Health, Population and Nutrition, USAID Nigeria, Dr Nancy Lawanthal, […]

Ambode hails Oshiomole, gives university scholarship to two best graduating students

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, Lagos, State News Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

…Commission Projects In Edo Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday applauded Governor Oshiomhole for the people-oriented projects commissioned at the twilight of his administration, said the completion of the projects at a time when Nigeria was facing economic challenges was an eloquent display of astute, prudent and visionary leadership. Governor Ambode, who spoke […]

N-Delta: FG plans synergy with stakeholders, others to tackle infrastructural challenges

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

By Chris Ochayi The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to explore all avenues including synergy and collaboration among stakeholders and development partners in achieving its resolve to tackle the challenges of providing social and infrastructural needs for the people of the Niger Delta Region. The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, […]

PDP congratulates Dickson

Posted by admin Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated the governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson on his victory at the supreme Court which reaffirmed his victory at the governorship election in his state. The Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 upheld the Election of Governor Dickson on the Appeal brought before it by the All Progressive […]