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July 7, 2011

Nigeria: Another Blast Kills Six in Maiduguri

AT least six people died and 13 injured when another bomb blasted in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, yesterday evening. This happened at a time the state government was about to... Read more »
Nigeria: Is This the Democracy we Fought For? [opinion]

THE way Nigerian politicians twist the laws to fit their selfish interests marvels me. Why is it that every Nigerian politician thinks that he or she is the best for any position,... Read more »
Nigeria: Tale of Mass Exodus to APGA in South-East

THE fortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East is on the dwindle. From control of the five states in that geopolitical zone, the party now makes do with a... Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Angry With Jonathan, Meets With Security Chiefs

EXASPERATED with President Goodluck Jonathan's indecision over his choice of ministers, the Senate on Tuesday shelved the screening of ministerial nominees, to give him time to... Read more »

Nigeria: Fighting Corruption - the Task Before Jonathan, Waziri

THIS may not be the best of times for the EFCC, saddled with the responsibility of fighting corruption in the country. Just like it is common knowledge that corruption has become... Read more »
Nigeria: Knocks for UBA Over N25, 000 Minimum Balance

CONDEMNATIONS have trailed the United Bank for Africa (UBA) over its new rule increasing the minimum balance individual current and savings account holders of the bank are allowed... Read more »
Nigeria: Athletes Lament Poor Hospitality At 17th National Sports Festival

A preponderant of athletes taking part in the ongoing National Sports Festival in Port Harcourt, River State has complained about chaotic organisation that has characterised the... Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram - Senate Summons Security Chiefs

BOTHERED by the spate of bombings and general insecurity across the country, the Senate has resolved to have a closed-door session with the National Security Adviser, the Chief of... Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Ministers Retain Ministries

TWELVE ministers in the last federal cabinet have retained their former portfolios. Sworn-in by President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday the ministers are expected to assume office... Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Battles Senators Over Ministerial List

TOUGH time awaits President Goodluck Jonathan as the Senate re-convenes this week to commence screening of his ministerial nominees. Read more »
Nigeria: Danger Signals As Jonathan Plots for Second Term

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has literally dumped the much hyped all-inclusive government that he promised opposition parties that supported his candidacy in the April 16... Read more »

Nigeria: Music Diva, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, Dies At 50

CHRISTY Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, MFR, popularly known as "Lady of Songs", has died. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Trains Troops On Anti-Terrorism Abroad

FOLLOWING a recent wave of deadly bomb attacks, believed to be masterminded by Muslim extremist sect, Boko Haram, Nigerian soldiers are presently undergoing anti-terrorism training... Read more »

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