Thursday, May 23, 2013

ACN lawmakers snub party, join Senate to back emergency in three states

May 21, 2013

The Senate said the military must abide by their code of conduct. …... read more

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Consulate protests death of Nigerian in South African police custody

May 21, 2013

Nigerians are often maltreated in the hands of the police in South Africa, the Consul-General noted. …... read more

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Nigeria may experience floods again, Water Resources Minister warns

May 21, 2013

Water Resources Minister, Sarah Ochekpe Sarah Ochekpe say Nigerians must brace themselves up for the floods that might submerge various parts of the country. …... read more

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Envoy tasks Nigeria, Ghana on free movement of people, goods

May 21, 2013

President John Atta Mills will be buried Friday The envoy says it is important for the Nigerian and Ghanaian governments to eliminate trade barriers between... read more

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Anambra Police assures of adequate security for Achebe’s funeral

May 21, 2013

The police on duty The Anambra Police Command said on Tuesday that it would ensure adequate security at the burial of the late Professor Chinua Achebe in Ogidi,... read more

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Group advocates ban of phones in secondary schools

May 21, 2013

The group says the uses of phones in secondary schools distract students. …... read more

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Nigerian military seeks cooperation of civilians

May 21, 2013

Soldiers now patrol Without the cooperation of civilians, the fight against terrorism might be hampered, the military says. …... read more

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Nigerian Senate approves State of Emergency

May 21, 2013

Senate chamber The Senate unanimously approved the declaration. …... read more

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Nigerian Senate to debate State of Emergency in secret

May 21, 2013

The Senate if going to a closed door session. …... read more

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ACN Senators may shun party’s position on State of Emergency

May 21, 2013

ACN lawmakers said they have not taken a decision. …... read more

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ACN, CPC, ANPP, others convene crucial plenary session

May 21, 2013

All Progressives Alliance Composition of interim executive committee, constitution of association top agenda. …... read more

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Phone fraudsters target Nigerians in multi-billion Naira scam

May 21, 2013

On a recent Thursday afternoon, Yunus Mohammed, was rounding off a video editing project when his phone beeped. He tried to answer the call after finding... read more

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Nigerian military arrests 120 suspected insurgents during burial of Boko Haram commander

May 20, 2013

The military said it is winning the war against the insurgents. …... read more

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Group accuses Nigerian Judiciary of illegal appointments of Industrial Court judges

May 20, 2013

The group stated this in a petition by Dino Melaye. …... read more

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Ogun University, student leader denies death of students during protest

May 20, 2013

The Students Union Vice President denied the shooting of any student. …... read more

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Africa loses $50bn annually to illicit fund flow – Mbeki

May 20, 2013

Thabo Mbeki said this during a visit to President Jonathan. …... read more

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South Sudan army says it has retaken town held by rebel

May 20, 2013

[Photo: un.org] The Rebels have denied that the army has retaken the town. …... read more

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Embattled PDP officials get respite as Abuja Court hears suit in June

May 20, 2013

Party officials desert offices before court’s ruling. …... read more

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Group tasks Okiro on national security

May 20, 2013

Project Nigeria wants civil society to monitor the performance of the former IG. …... read more

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Nigerian lawmakers not competing with Executive on budget- David Mark

May 20, 2013

Senator David Mark, Photo: thisdaylive.com The Senate President explained the actions of the lawmakers. …... read more

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State of Emergency: More troops arrive in Adamawa

May 20, 2013

The troops are in Adamawa to curb the spate of terrorist attacks mainly carried out by Boko Haram. …... read more

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Nigeria’s Chief Justice blames slow administration of justice on poor infrastructure

May 20, 2013

The CJN says to be effective, courts need the requisite infrastructure, expertise and technology. …... read more

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Shell, community disagree over cause of Bayelsa oil spill

May 20, 2013

Shell said the spill was caused by sabotage. …... read more

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Jonathan thanks Nigerians for supporting State of emergency in three states

May 20, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan  The president also thanked security agencies for their ”efforts, loyalty, commitment and sacrifice.” …... read more

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Despite students protest, Ogun University insists on no fees, no exam policy

May 20, 2013

Ogun government said that all students yet to pay tuition fees must not be allowed to sit for the examinations. …... read more

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