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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME PORT HARCOURT—ANOTHER twin explosion yesterday rocked Buguma, headquarters of Asaritoru Local Government Area, causing panic and tension. The incident occurred in the evening during the inauguration of Asaritoru local government wing of Save Rivers Movement, at the Kalabari National College, KNC, premises. When contacted for comment, the state Police Public Relations Officer, […]
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Headlines, Wole Soyinka
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka yesterday faulted the visit of All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders to former President Olusegun Obasanjo last Saturday warning that Nigeria was heading for a shipwreck with such political romance. In his statement, titled: “Shipwreck Ahead”, Professor Soyinka cautioned that Nigeria would need rescue operations if the APC intends to court […]
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Headlines
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
The Federal Government, in a bid to ensure the successful implementation of its recently approved National Automotive Industry Development Plan, said it would encourage local auto manufacturers to produce less expensive models with price range of between N1.2m and N1.5m. It also said it would collaborate with auto manufacturers, franchise holders, reputable motor dealers and […]
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Headlines
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
-Punch The General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, has again warned members of the church against celebrating Christmas, saying the annual celebration of Christmas is idolatrous and unscriptural. Kumuyi warned that partaking in the celebration made Christians to go back from the commandment of Jesus Christ. The cleric said this […]
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Headlines, Kano, State News
Friday, December 20th, 2013
-Punch BY ABDULSALAM MUHAMMAD KANO — Thirty-five women were, yesterday, disqualified by the Kano State Hisbah Board from participating in the mass wedding organised and sponsored by the state government. Those disqualified included 19 divorcees said to have tested positive to HIV and 16 others said to be pregnant. Altogether, at least 1, 111 divorcees […]
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Headlines, Ondo, State News
Friday, December 20th, 2013
Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has charged Nigerians to always appreciate the progress recorded by successive administrations at all levels in the country instead of condemning government’s programmes and policies aimed at improving the society. Governor Mimiko gave the charge in Lagos during the conferment of good governance awards on him and his […]
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Headlines
Friday, December 20th, 2013
BY EBUN SESSOU & ADERONKE ADEYERI With just a few days to Christmas, traders in major markets in the country especially in Lagos are lamenting low patronage even as prices of foodstuffs and other household goods take the usual dimension of increment. When Saturday Vanguard visited some markets in the metropolis, it was discovered that […]
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EFCC Politics, Headlines
Friday, December 20th, 2013
By Emmanuel Elebeke Indications have emerged on why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has declared war on Nigeria’s former head of Service, Mr. Stephen Oronsoaye. *Mr. Stephen Oronsaye A dependable source at the Commission who spoke to our correspondent on the grounds of anonymity expressed displeasure over what he described as witch-hunt and […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Friday, December 20th, 2013
LONDON (AFP) – A Nigerian failed asylum seeker who has been on hunger strike for around 100 days was removed from Britain on Wednesday following an unsuccessful legal battle. Isa Muazu has been returned to Nigeria, immigration minister Mark Harper said. The 45-year-old had been detained since July after he was found to have overstayed […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency
Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
Jide Ojo | credits: File copy Opposition is true friendship. The man who tells you that you have a stinking rear is your friend. He is only drawing attention to your bodily filth and asking you to do something about it. He is better than a sycophant who says you can always come out of […]
