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Rivers accuses NEMA of insensitivity, unfairness over flood victims

October 25, 2012

The Rivers State Government, Wednesday, criticised the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, over the latter’s management of the flood victims in the state. The State... read more

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Group asks African Commission to stop hanging of Edo death row inmates

October 24, 2012

SERAP also wants Edo to pay compensation to the two men. …... read more

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NNPC denies using fake export clearance permit

October 24, 2012

NNPC dissociates itself from fake export clearance permit. …... read more

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Donald Trump’s announcement fails to unsettle Obama

October 24, 2012

Controversial billionaire Daniel Trump Billionaire Donald Trump’s announcement Wednesday will go down in the annals as just another instance of self-aggrandizement from the shameless self-promoter.... read more

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Jonathan salutes Onaiyekan, the new cardinal, who wins a peace prize

October 24, 2012

Mr. Onaiyekan says Jonathan should be fearless in handling this problem knowing that Nigerians will support him in this fight against evildoers Catholic priest with... read more

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On trial for corruption at home, Orji Kalu initiates Africa’s anti-corruption conference

October 24, 2012

Orji Uzor-Kalu A conference to discuss and find solutions to the challenge of corruption on the African continent is to hold in the first quarter... read more

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Again, Nigerian tennis stars crash out of Governor’s cup

October 24, 2012

Nigeria’s best seem unable to compete with their counterparts all over the world. …... read more

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Senator Ndume gave AGF’s mobile number to Boko Haram – SSS

October 24, 2012

Senator Ali Ndume More drama as details regarding Ndume’s transaction with Boko Haram emerges. …... read more

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Army fails to produce witnesses at inquest of man allegedly killed by soldiers

October 24, 2012

Nigerian Army The army counsel said all the soldiers involved in the alleged crime have been transferred. …... read more

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Despite corruption scandals, World Energy Forum appoints Obasanjo board member

October 24, 2012

Ex-President Obasanjo There were several unresolved corruption scandals in the energy sector during Mr. Obasanjo’s tenure as president. …... read more

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Russia says Syrian rebels have shoulder-fired missiles

October 24, 2012

Bashar al-Assad, Syrian president Russia opposes placing an arms embargo on the Syrian government. …... read more

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Sokoto Governor, Aliyu Wamakko, whips PHCN manager unconscious

October 24, 2012

Governor Aliyu Wamakko The governor attacked one and ordered his security officials to assault three PHCN staff, the agency alleged. …... read more

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PREMIUM TIMES to partner Integrity on anti-graft campaign

October 23, 2012

Signing of MOU In a novel media-civil society alliance, Premium Times and Integrity take on the biggest game in town …... read more

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Jonathan’s reforms ineffective, another World Bank Report shows

October 23, 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan The report showed that Nigeria has actually gotten worse for investors in the last one year. …... read more

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Court convicts $7million cash courier, to forfeit 25%

October 23, 2012

Abubakar Tijjani will forfeit over $600 thousand to the Federal Government. …... read more

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Eld-El-Kabir: Passengers stranded at Lagos railway terminus

October 23, 2012

Photo: NAN The Railway Corporation boss said they were not aware. …... read more

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We are not corrupt, NFF replies Amaechi

October 23, 2012

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi The Football Federation said it has been employing global best practices in its dealing …... read more

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Aviation Ministry, Arik deny rumour of bomber on Maiduguri-Abuja plane

October 23, 2012

A male passenger screaming “Allahu Akbar” in an air borne Arik plane scared passengers. …... read more

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Five more bodies recovered from river after bus accident

October 23, 2012

Photo: battabox.com A total of 18 bodies have now been recovered. By Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji with agency reports …... read more

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Federal lawmaker’s mother kidnapped

October 23, 2012

The lawmaker supervises the House Committee on Internal Security. …... read more

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Judge’s absence stalls trial of Ogbulafor, former PDP boss, over N170m scam

October 23, 2012

The former PDP boss is being prosecuted by the ICPC for contract scam while serving as minister. …... read more

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Babangida, Obasanjo, Abdusalam, others contribute to lack of electricity- Kainji boss

October 23, 2012

For 44 years, successive governments failed to act right on Kainji …... read more

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Akingbola again fails to produce witness in N47b fraud case

October 23, 2012

The Judge has closed arguments for the case and adjourned it to November 15. …... read more

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CPC members protest imposition of candidate

October 23, 2012

Muhammadu Buhari The Kaduna protesters accused the party of denying them the right to choose their candidate. …... read more

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Boko Haram: SSS to continue interrogation of Senator, Tuesday

October 23, 2012

The Senator has accused the JTF of extra-judicial killings. …... read more

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