Sunday, May 19, 2013

Update: Jonathan ignores Governors, Anglican Church, ACN, CPC, others to declare State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

May 14, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan. Nigeria’s ruling party had denied that the President was to declare a State of Emergency in troubled states. …... read more

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Nigerian lawmakers urge Executive to mobilise member countries to save Lake Chad

May 14, 2013

A lawmaker said more than 17 million Nigerians depended on the lake. …... read more

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Court to decide fate of Suleja bombing suspects on July 9

May 14, 2013

The court will rule on whether the accused are guilty or not. …... read more

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Nigeria President Jonathan declares State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

May 14, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa State The President announced this in a State... read more

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Politicians behind violence in Borno, Nasarawa, others – Labaran Maku

May 14, 2013

Minister of Information, Labaran Maku Mr. Maku said unemployment is not the only cause of violence in those states. …... read more

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Nigeria not a failed state, says Tanko Yakasai

May 14, 2013

Mr. Yakasai said Nigeria’s challenges are part of the development process. …... read more

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N6.5bn aviation scam: EFCC urges court to admit ‘confessional statement’ of ex-Minister, Borishade’s aide

May 14, 2013

Babalola Borisade Mr. Borishade allegedly committed the crime when he was Aviation Minister. …... read more

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Jonathan to address Nigerians by 7:00 p.m.

May 14, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan The address may focus on security. …... read more

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Boats evacuating refugees sink off Myanmar

May 14, 2013

The UN confirmed the accident. …... read more

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House of Reps orders for data on all private jets over Rivers’ aircraft controversy

May 14, 2013

Photo: airplanes.glo-con.com The Nigerian lawmakers requested for the information within two days. …... read more

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Nigerians in U.K. jail decline by 40 per cent

May 14, 2013

Dalhatu Tafida, [Photo: newsdiaryonline.com] The number of prisoners reduced from 900 to 540. …... read more

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UN seeks global effort to combat human trafficking

May 14, 2013

 More than a third of trafficked people detected worldwide between 2003 and 2010n were children. …... read more

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Seme Customs Command generates N446m revenue in April

May 14, 2013

[Photo: feelfree.co] The revenue was lower than that of March. …... read more

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China sacks minister after online corruption report

May 14, 2013

The minister was sacked by the Communist Party. …... read more

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N107mn fraud: Court adjourns trial of ex-PDP Chairman, Ogbulafor

May 14, 2013

The accused was docked on Tuesday. …... read more

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Jonathan holds ‘very frank’ meeting with Boko Haram amnesty committee

May 14, 2013

Dr Goodluck Jonathan. President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The committee is yet to meet with the leader of Boko Haram,  Abubakar Shekau. …... read more

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Nigeria’s increasing external debt is inimical to the economy – expert

May 14, 2013

Nigeria’s external debt is currently put at $6.6 billion. …... read more

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UN chief urges “holistic approach’’ to fight terrorism in Africa

May 14, 2013

Ban- Ki-moon, united nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon stated this at the UN Security Council programme. …... read more

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Quattara woos Qatari businessmen to Cote d’Ivoire, plans embassy in Doha

May 14, 2013

The president made the call on Tuesday. …... read more

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Nyako hails Jimeta residents for confronting gunmen

May 14, 2013

Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako The gunmen were cornered by residents of the area while trying to rob a supermarket. …... read more

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Nasarawa killings: Nigeria has no government – Aturu

May 14, 2013

Mr. Aturu advised Nigerians to be pro-active about their welfare. …... read more

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Nigerian human rights chief condemns police killings

May 13, 2013

Chidi Odinkalu The commission is leading investigation into some of the recent killings. The head of Nigeria’s human rights body, Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the... read more

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Nigeria Air Force releases report of preliminary investigation into crashed helicopter

May 13, 2013

The engines of the helicopter and the gear box were in good serviceable condition at the time of the accident. …... read more

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Medical students march to support bill on violence against women

May 13, 2013

National assembly abuja building The protesters want the removed clause re-introduced. …... read more

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Tukur to CPC, ACN: You’re ignorant for asking Jonathan to resign

May 13, 2013

PDP Chairman, Bamanga Tukur PDP chairman says party does not pretend it is the only one existing in the country. …... read more

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