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Friday, September 11th, 2015
A US-based pressure group, Sociopolitical Awareness Forum (SPAF), has asked the Nigerian government to sanction a Lagos-based hospital, Georges Memorial Medical Center, over their negligence during a surgical operation, which resulted in the death of one Mrs Oluwayemisi Moradeke Olorundare (Nee Ajibade). A statement issued by the group and signed by its secretary, Dr. Kamaldeen […]
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Friday, September 11th, 2015
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche has called on politicians in Rivers State to eschew the negative culture of bitterness, blackmail and chicanery in their desperate bid to witch-hunt and denigrate political opponents from the state, all in an attempt to pull down Rivers sons and daughters and stop […]
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Friday, September 11th, 2015
Following a spate of recent negative outcomes for the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the various Election Petition Tribunals sitting in Abuja, the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has alleged that the Governor has commenced negotiations to borrow a whopping N10 billion from a […]
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Friday, September 11th, 2015
A bomb suspected to be detonated by two female suicide bombers at Malkohi Internal Displace Persons (IDP) camp in Adamawa state killed 7 people including the bombers and injured 13 people including 4 NEMA officials. Adamawa state commissioner of information, Ahmed Sajoh confirmed the incident to journalists in Yola shortly after visiting the victims of […]
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Thursday, September 10th, 2015
By Ayo Balogun – Following advocacy Wednesday, for capital punishment against corrupt officials by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be careful and weigh the call very carefully against the backdrop of attempts by enemies of progress to blackmail […]
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Thursday, September 10th, 2015
By Funmilayo Omidiji/Mustapha Abdul Salaam/Niyi Adeyi – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has made good its resolve to forge ahead with its advocacy for capital punishment against the convicted corrupt officials, as its States’ branches Thursday staged anti-corruption rallies across the country. While addressing the State’s Labour movement at the Government Secretariat arcade, Oke Mosan, […]
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Thursday, September 10th, 2015
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The Counsels to parties involved in the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia, the State capital have adopted their written addresses, preparatory to delivering of judgment on the petition filed by the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA), Labaran Maku in the April 11 […]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has advocated a permanent membership status for Nigeria in the Security Council of the United Nations, stating that the country deserves it because of its contributions to international peace keeping, the size of its population and economy. Delivering a keynote address today at the Africa launch of the Global […]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka has counselled the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to tell President Mohammadu Buhari to make his assets public properly as he promised Nigerians, rather than asking Governor Ayodele Fayose to declare his assets publicly, saying; “Governor Fayose was […]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
An overnight fire has burnt a family of five to death in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. The scene of the tragedy is No. 21 Michael Oguns Street, Lawanson area of Surulere. Eye witnesses said the entire family were burnt to death in the inferno that occurred at the early hours of Wednesday. The victims include […]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
By Niyi Adeyi – The University of Lagos (UNILAG) undergraduates Wednesday took to streets around Akoka and its environs, in protest against the death of their colleague, Oluchi Anekwe who was electrocuted on campus Tuesday night. Anekwe who was a 300 level student of Accounting department, died after a live electric cable fell off from […]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
By Ayo Balogun – The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the Kogi state governorship primary, earlier scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 10, 2015. A statement from the National Publicity Secretary, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh on Wednesday said the postponement is with regard to some logistic issues pertaining […]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
The Northern Christian Youth Solidarity Movement for Emancipation, Justice and Self Determination, has condemned what it described as campaign of calumny against the leader of the Christian community and President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor over the $9.3 million botched arms deal in South Africa involving a private aircraft allegedly owned […]
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari said has ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prune down the numbers of Nigerian foreign Missions especially those that are non essential. Buhari stated this after receiving briefs from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bulus Lolo. The President said that the review […]
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
By Ayo Balogun – Some physically challenged members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations on Tuesday embarked on a peaceful protest to the Lagos Governor’s office in Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria pleading with the Lagos State government to withdraw the suit against the Church and its founder, Pastor Temitope.Balogun ((TB) Joshua. The state government […]
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
By Ayo Balogun – A new report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has recommended to the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to thoroughly investigate the role and involvement of the World Bank in the repatriation, management and spending of repatriated Abacha stolen funds and other similar funds with a view to ensuring […]
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Monday, September 7th, 2015
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused the Care-Taker Governor of the State, Chief Nyesom Wike, of wasting over N120 billion during his first 100 days in office, which his administration attained two days ago without anything to show for it apart from falsehood and propaganda. The party made the allegation […]
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Monday, September 7th, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will make his ministerial nominees known before the end of the month. Buhari who was on a one day visit to Ghana made this known in Aburi Monday when he had audience with the Nigerian community. The Media Adviser […]
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Monday, September 7th, 2015
A socio-cultural group in Bayelsa State, Izon Ibe Youth Assembly, on Sunday alleged that a former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamowei Dudafa, has been fraternizing with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari by releasing sensitive documents to the government. The organisation specially said the ex-Presidential Aide was responsible for the document containing details […]
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Sunday, September 6th, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday lamented the demise of Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri saying the nation has lost a rare gem and an exceptional monarch. Saraki in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, said the passage of the Olu of Warri was […]
