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Thursday, September 12th, 2013
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja debunked media report alleging that it ordered 53 gold-plated iPhones to mark the country’s 53rd independence anniversary. A statement signed by Mr Joseph Mutah, the Press Secretary to the Minister of Information, said the reports were ‘mere’ fabrications. The statement said the story “is false in its entirety […]
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Thursday, September 12th, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured that he would do everything within his power to secure the release of the Dean of Niger Delta Diocese of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Revd. Ignatius Kattey, There have been growing concerns by the Anglican community and the public on the continued captivity of Kattey. Speaking at […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Revealed: Why Jonathan sacked nine ministers September 12, 2013 at 12:47 am Written by Yusuf Alli President Goodluck Jonathan sacked nine ministers yesterday – in a shocking move that sparked questions on the motive of the action. Five factors accounted for the ministers’ sack, The Nation learnt. According to highly-placed sources in government, some of […]
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Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked nine cabinet ministers amid serious divisions in the governing party. Two weeks ago, seven of the country’s powerful state governors and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar formed a splinter-group in the PDP. They were angry after their allies were disqualified from party elections. BBC Nigeria analyst Naziru Mikailu says the […]
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Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
The Alhaji Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday lost its bid to obtain an order of court to re-open its secretariat in Abuja which was sealed off by the police on September 7. The Lagos High Court in Ikeja presided over by Justice Ganiyu Safari refused to grant the order, saying […]
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Aviation, Latest Politics
Sunday, September 8th, 2013
Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Stella Oduah | credits: File copy Owners and operators of foreign-registered private jets in the country are not ready to de-register them to enable their planes become Nigeria-registered in line with the new National Civil Aviation Policy 2013 unveiled by the Federal Government in May, investigations by our correspondent have shown. […]
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Latest Politics, Nigerian Police, Rivers, State News
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
Escort commander’s removal, an order from above -Police It’s an afterthought, lame excuse-Govt Barely 24 hours after the Rivers State government raised the alarm that the state police commissioner, Mbu Joseph Mbu was plotting harm against Governor Rotimi Aamechi following the sudden withdrawal of the latter’s security commanders, the police command has offered explanations for the […]
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Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
The Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has described the closure of its head office in Abuja by the police as the height of impunity. A statement issued by the National Secretary of the Baraje-led group, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, said security forces were mobilised to seal off the office on Saturday based on […]
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Latest Politics, Oil Politics
Thursday, September 5th, 2013
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Ben Agande ABUJA—The Dangote Group Wednesday made history by signing of a combined $ 9.05 billion facility agreement with a consortium of local banks and international investors for the establishment of a refinery, and petrochemicals cum fertilizer complex in Nigeria. Agreement Under the agreement signed at a crowded […]
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Latest Politics, Nigerian Police
Thursday, September 5th, 2013
The Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar on Wednesday underscored the place of intelligence as a strategic tool in policing. He spoke at Share, Kwara State during the foundation laying ceremony of the Police Intelligence Institute. The IGP said he was confident that the PII would act as catalyst for inter-agency cooperation. He added […]