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How TB Joshua wants his 50th birthday celebrated
Dear Editor, Renowned Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua turns 50 on Wednesday June 12th 2013. In his
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Posts by : Nicholas Ibekwe
NJC turns down FOI request on alleged corruption of retired judge
Various FOI requests made by Nigerian have been turned down making a mockery of the act. …... read more
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EXCLUSIVE: Hardship mounts as poorly-fed Nigerian troop in Mali are unpaid for three months
Five months after the deployment of Nigerian troops as part of the Africa-led International Support Mission to Mali (AFISMA) to fight Islamic insurgents, there is... read more
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the rot called Nigerian Bar Association
NBA The report indicted the past and present leaders of the NBA of mismanagement. …... read more
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I only got N39 billion from fraudulent Malabu deal- Etete tells British court
Nigeria’s Attorney General played a prominent role in the deal. …... read more
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“Tell Nigerians what killed MKO Abiola,” Gani Adams challenges country’s leaders
Today marked 20 years since the June 12, 1993 presidential elections. The National Co-ordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, has challenged the... read more
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Ombatse Killings: In search for justice, By Nicholas Ibekwe
Nicholas Ibekwe Many of the murdered policemen would still be alive today if the police authorities had done basic checks. …... read more
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Group acknowledges receipt of CJN’s query to Abuja judge, Gummi
Nasir El-Rufai A civil rights coalition, Civil Society Network Against Corruption, has sent a letter of commendation to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Aloma... read more
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Businessman’s search for home ends in complex case with Emeka Offor, ex-ambassador
The case highlights the intricate and sometimes, corrupt, nature of Abuja’s land systems. …... read more
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Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, eight others ask Jonathan to veto anti-gay bill
The groups stated their position in a statement on Wednesday. A group of 10 local and international human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Human... read more
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Group asks Jonathan to rein in Asari Dokubo, Kuku, others
Mujahid Asari-Dokubo The group said the Nigerian president has a responsibility to check threats of violence. …... read more
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Exclusive: Yabatech Rector in multi-million Naira fraud
The Rector collects millions for frivolous trips she never makes, records show. …... read more
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British Court throws out Ibori’s appeal over 13-year jail term
James Ibori…he stole his people blind The British Appeal Court said Ibori had no basis for appeal. …... read more
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Nigeria is most dangerous place for journalists in Africa after Somalia – Report
[photo: www.freedomsphoenix.com ] The CPJ released the survey on Thursday morning. …... read more
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Satellite imagery shows 2,275 houses burnt in Baga, Human Rights Watch says
Satelite imagery shows that 2,275 houses were burnt. …... read more
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Again, Jonathan’s approval rating takes a beating
Only 4 out of 10 Nigerians approved of Mr Jonathan’s performance. …... read more
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Again, U.S. tells Jonathan to be serious about fight against corruption
The American Ambassador also condemned extra-judicial killings. …... read more
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U.S. tells Jonathan administration to respect press freedom
Barack Obama chatting with Goodluck Jonathan The U.S. Consular General stated this in Lagos. Apparently worried by the seemingly increasing attack on the press by... read more
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Drop treason charge against Uwazurike, Akele tells Nigerian Government
MASSOB logo The leader of MASSOB, Ralph Uwazurike, is being charged for treason. …... read more
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Police dismiss fuel subsidy killer cop
Ademola Aderinto The Nigeria Police dismissed Olusegun Fabunmi. …... read more
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Controversy trails death of student at Lagos City Polytechnic
Ajibaye Saheed died in a controversial circumstance at the Lagos polytechnic. …... read more
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THROWBACK: Criminals, corrupt people should be barred from public office — Alamieyeseigha
Former Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha It is unclear what former governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, thinks now of criminals and corrupt people in the corridors... read more
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Pan-Yoruba group rejects amnesty for Boko Haram
Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG,says Boko Haram should not be given amnesty. …... read more
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27,000 Nigerians die of tuberculosis yearly- NMA
March 24 is the World Tuberculosis Day. With over 190,000 people infected, Nigeria has the highest burden of tuberculosis in Africa and is the 10th... read more
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Francis meets Benedict: first recorded meeting of two popes in history
Pope Francis meets Pope Benedict Pope Francis succeeded Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, on March 13. …... read more
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister, Mike Aondoakaa, sues U.S. government over visa revocation
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mike Aondoakaa Disgraced former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa,... read more
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