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Gombe, Kwara, Lagos, Latest Politics, Oyo, State News
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Protests against the removal of fuel subsidy grounded parts of Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin and Gombe on Tuesday. Thousands of people marched through the streets chanting songs in condemnation of the removal of fuel subsidy by President Goodluck Jonathan. One person was feared killed in a similar protest in Ilorin while the police reportedly arrested […]
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Latest Politics, Oil Politics
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Prices of foodstuffs and other essential commodities have risen in most markets across the country following the recent announcement of fuel subsidy removal. At noon yesterday in Lagos, many consumers were seen complaining of the increase in food prices which prevented them from buying what they wanted to buy. While some traders attributed the price […]
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Latest Politics, Oil Politics
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
From Lagos to Abuja, Benue to Kano, Bauchi to Kwara, Oyo to Kogi – the story is the same: A groundswell of mounting protests, like a bushfire, has continued to ravage the country, a fallout of Federal Government’s subsidy removal. The protests, interestingly, took a new turn in Lagos, as protesters from an unlikely quarter […]
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Africa & World Politics, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
United States President, Mr. Barrack Obama has been warned over the involvement of the United States of America (USA) in Boko Haram’s matter. Professor Jean Herskovits, a professor of History at the State University of New York who gave the warning in New York yesterday also warned the United States not to allow itself to […]
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Boko Haram, Latest Politics, Nigerian Police
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
By Rotimi Ajayi The National Security Adviser, NSA, General Owoye Andrew Azazi and the Nigerian Police have dismissed the purported ultimatum as a rumour, adding that Nigerians were free to live wherever they wished in the country as the police would protect them. “I can assure you the security forces are up to it,” Azazi […]
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Boko Haram, Latest Politics, Niger Delta
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
By Kenneth Ehigiator The Federal Government, yesterday, assured that there would be no reprisal killings in the Niger Delta region, in response to the violent activities of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Government’s assurance came against the backdrop of the two weeks ultimatum given by Egbesu warriors, after the bombing of a mosque in […]
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General Politics, Ibrahim Babangida (1985-93), Latest Politics, Presidency
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

By Paul Odenyi Abuja—Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, yesterday condemned the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, saying the move was ill- timed. He also wondered why the government had to rush into the policy when it had promised the people that consultation was still on-going with major political stakeholders, especially the […]
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Latest Politics
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
President still chasing shadows, say ACN, Rep He is on course, Mark, Aliyu, AYCF, NBA others AS emergency rule takes root in 15 local councils across Borno, Niger, Plateau and Yobe states, opinions were divided yesterday as to the appropriateness of the step. Niger State Governor, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, yesterday backed President Goodluck Jonathan on […]
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House, Latest Politics, Legislature
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday defended his leadership style, saying he had been slow in taking decisions on national issues because of his belief in consulting widely. Jonathan said at the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, where he and his family joined other Christians to mark the New Year that expereince had taught him that […]
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Borno, Latest Politics, Niger, Plateau
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Emergency: FG deploys more soldiers in Jos, Maiduguri January 2, 2012 by Oluwole Josiah, Abuja 14 Comments More soldiers have been deployed in Madalla, Niger State, Jos and Maiduguri, following the declaration of state of emergency in 15 local governments of the state by the Federal Government. Also, residents of Maiduguri reported a sharp increase […]