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Latest Politics, Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
The World Bank has said it needs additional time to provide comprehensive information on the funds looted by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha. The World Bank told a human civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) seeking information on the loot that for now, it is compiling information on the […]
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Latest Politics
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Abuja – The Federal Government has suspended issuance of licence to new vehicle assembly plants. Mr Aminu Jalal, the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. Jalal said that the action was to enable the council to consolidate the country’s vehicle assembly […]
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House, Latest Politics, Legislature
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
By Peter Duru MAKURDI—A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mark Gbilah, has stated that the appointment of 36 ministers by an administration in one fell swoop is too much for a government that needs to cut costs. Gbilah, who represents Gwer/Gwer West federal constituency, suggested an amendment of the section of the 1999 Constitution […]
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Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday night left Abuja for London to participate in the launching of the Energy Africa Campaign today. He will be signing a commitment on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria to partner with the United Kingdom government on the Campaign. A statement from his […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
…Presidency angry, may sanction SGF over comments Provocative remarks: “Tinubu and Akande were the ones that made it possible because if it had been left to northerners, it is doubtful if they will take a Christian man to make Secretary to the Government of the Federation”. Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Indications emerged yesterday that […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
Business is slow at the moment for Benedict Okafor, who sells luxury cars from a lot near the port in Nigeria’s financial capital, Lagos. In the capital, Abuja, 535 kilometres (333 miles) away, the property market seems to be in a rut, with the habitual buyers — the monied elite — staying away. “I normally […]
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Latest Politics, Sokoto, State News, Women Politics
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, along with Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, had a fruitful one hour discussion with President Muhammadu Buhari on matters surrounding the nomination of Ms. Aisha Abubakar as a ministerial nominee from Sokoto State. At the moment, all issues are being resolved, according to a statement by Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal`s spokesman. (Source: […]
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Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
(ABUJA) The Federal Government is to set up a crisis communication centre that will provide information to counter violent extremist ideology especially in the North-East. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the disclosure when he met with the US Special Envoy on Counter Terrorism Communication, Rashad Hussain, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Osinbajo, the […]
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General Politics, Latest Politics, Ministries, Oil Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

By Emeka Anaeto, Economy Editor, with agency report There is an indication that the Presidency has reversed itself on the petroleum ministerial position. The portfolio will now have no minister, while a ministerial nominee in the person of Emmanuel Kachikwu, current Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, would be Minister of State for […]
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Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate
Sunday, October 11th, 2015
By Clifford Ndujihe & Dapo Akinrefon NATIONAL Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, lambasted Senate President, Bukola Saraki, describing him as an indisciplined, disloyal and member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in soul. Tinubu spoke yesterday while denying media reports (not Vanguard) that he was conspiring with Senate President […]