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FG to summon S’African envoy over botched arms deal

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

There are strong indications that the Federal Government may summon the South African Ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, over the botched arms deal which led to the seizure of millions of dollars meant for the purchase of military hardware. It was learnt that some senior officials met on Wednesday in Abuja where they decided that […]

China overtakes US as world’s largest economy

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

The International Monetary Fund says China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy, according to a report. The IMF estimates that the size of the US economy is $17.4tr, while the Chinese economy comes in at $17.6tr, Business Insider reports. China’s share of the global economy is 16.48 per cent, while the […]

$9.3m: Dokubo-Asari denies involvement, blasts Lai Mohammed

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Raw Politics Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

The Leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujaheed Dokubo-Asari, on Wednesday distanced himself from the $9.3 million botched arms deal in South Africa, saying he had not been to the country since 2002. His denial came on the heels of a call by the All Progressive congress that the Federal Government should […]

My emergence is divine, says Ngilari – Court sacks Adamawa, gov. installs ousted dep. gov.

Posted by admin Adamawa, Governors, Headlines, State News Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

| credits: http://kingsscribe.blogspot.com/ The newly sworn in Governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari has described his emergence as a divine intervention of God, pledging to partner with other stakeholders to create an enabling environment for peace and progress in the state. He stated this in his acceptance speech Wednesday, while taking his oath of […]

Borno donates 40 vehicles to police

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, Nigerian Police, State News Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

The Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Suleiman Abba, said on Wednesday that the Borno State Government had donated 40 vehicles to the police. Abba said this while addressing officers and men of the Borno State Police Command during an official visit to Maiduguri. He said the donation was part of the ongoing Police Reform Programme of […]

2015: PDP, govs set to clash over aspirants

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu There were indications in Abuja on Tuesday that the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party may clash with governors elected on the party’s platform over what it considers as indiscriminate endorsement of some governorship aspirants in their states. Investigations showed that the PDP leadership […]

APC, PDP Reps poised for showdown

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, House, Legislature, Raw Politics Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Members during plenary at the floor of the Nigeria House of Representatives THE Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress caucuses in the House of Representatives are set for another showdown when the House resumes on October 14 . The issue that will spark off the row is the latest seizure by the South […]

Opinion: How clueless is President Goodluck Jonathan?

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Presidency Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Uche Igwe He is said to be the sixth richest President in Africa, allegedly with an estimated wealth of 100 million US dollars approximately N16.4bn. Even if I think he may even be far richer, yet there are those who had tried in the past to portray President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as a clueless […]

Nigerian, Edet Umoafia, wins top Canadian Business Award

Posted by admin Headlines, NNP News Sunday, October 5th, 2014

Written by New Nigerian Politics It was celebration galore on September 24th at the 10th Anniversary of Canadian Aboriginal Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) gala event where several awards were given to high achieving global business leaders, corporations and small businesses across the country for their exploits in various spheres of business endeavours. The well attended event […]

Why I walked out of my marriage —Ini Edo

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Sunday, October 5th, 2014

It is no more news that Nollywood diva and producer, Ini Edo’s marriage to her US-based husband, Philip Ehiagwina, has crashed. The marriage was said to have crashed a few weeks ago, but the couple decided to keep the news away from the public. While the marriage lasted, there were reports that Ini Edo was […]