May 22
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Ekwueme, Ciroma, Soyinka, Others to Feature at National Summit On Security
Premium Times
Worried about growing insecurity and the emergency situation in the country, prominent Nigerians, including some current leaders of government are convening an emergency national... Read more »
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'Nigeria's Economy Is a Bundle of Contradictions' - LCCI
Premium Times
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, the premier chamber of commerce in Nigeria has described the Nigerian economy as a bundle of contradictions as it possesses... Read more »
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Premium Times
It was another massive legal defeat for United States-based Nigerian lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, Monday as a U.S. District Court shredded all his arguments and ordered him to... Read more »
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Representatives Support Emergency Rule but Differ With Senate On Administration, Funding
Premium Times
The House of Representatives backed the Senate on Tuesday to approve President Jonathan's request for emergency rule in three northeast states, but steered away from the upper... Read more »
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MPC Keeps Monetary Policy Rate Unchanged At 12 Per Cent
Premium Times
The Monetary Policy Committee has left the nation's monetary policy rate unchanged at 12 per cent, as predicted by financial analysts. Read more »
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Nigeria's Agriculture University, FUNAAB, Sacks Professor, Two Other Lecturers for Plagiarism
Premium Times
A professor and an assistant lecturer in the Chemistry Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, FUNNAB, Abeokuta have had their appointments terminated based on a... Read more »
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Oyerinde's Murder - Nigeria Police Appeal At Supreme Court Against N5 Million Damages to Activist
Premium Times
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, and the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, have appealed last month's ruling of the Court of Appeal in Benin City which ordered the... Read more »
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We Will Start Nigerian Sports Development Afresh - Gbenga Elegbeleye
Premium Times
The Interim Director General of the National Sports Commission (and Director, Human Resources and Finance), Mustapha Mohammed, on Tuesday, handed over the reins of power to the... Read more »
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Pillars Spend N35 Million to Clear Bonuses
Vanguard
Kano Pillars have settled all outstanding match bonuses and other allowances totalling 35 million Naira, officials said. Pillars spokesman Idris Malikawa revealed that the board... Read more »
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State of Emergency - Adamawa Reduces Working Hours
Vanguard
THE Adamawa Government, Tuesday, reduced official working hours in the state by one hour, to ease the difficulties civil servants have been experiencing since it imposed a... Read more »
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Achebe - the Icon and Greatest Anti-Corruption Crusader [analysis]
Vanguard
meaning Nigerians and international figures have said so much in tribute to this literary giant since his death on March 21, 2013. The world is celebrating Chinua Achebe! What else... Read more »
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Christians Back Emergency Rule
Vanguard
LAST week's declaration of a state of emergency in three states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe has received the official endorsement of the umbrella body of Christians across the... Read more »
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Aliyu Blames Killings in North On Religious Intolerance, Boundary Disputes
Vanguard
Following the killing of security agents and several bloody communal clashes in Nasarawa and other Middle Belt states, Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has identified... Read more »
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Micho Beats Siasia to Uganda Job
Vanguard
Uganda have unveiled Serbian tactician Milutin Micho Sredojevi? as the new coach on a 2-year deal at FUFA House in Mengo, beating former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia to the... Read more »
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Ugborodo Community, Chevron at Loggerheads Over Damaged Transformer
Vanguard
THERE is uneasy calm in Ugborodo community, in Warri South- West Local Government Area of Delta State, where Chevron Nigeria Limited's tank farm is located, as women and youths of... Read more »
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FG Replaces WAI With Community Support Brigade
Vanguard
The Federal Government, Tuesday, unveiled Community Support Brigade, CSB, to replace the rested War Against Indiscipline, WAI, in its effort to restore national consciousness... Read more »
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National U-19 Cricket Team Departs for ICC World Cup
Vanguard
The National U 19 cricket team departed the country yesterday for Kampala, Uganda to participate in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Division 1 taking place in East African... Read more »
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Microsoft Partners PIN to Train NGOs
Vanguard
The software giant, Microsoft Nigeria in collaboration with Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) have hosted the 2013 Microsoft NGO connection day Nigeria in Calabar. Read more »
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'Attitudinal Change Will Reduce Carnage On Roads'
Daily Trust
New Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Kwara State Mrs. Mary Wakawa says grassroots sensitisation and enlightenment will bring about change of... Read more »
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'FIRS Collected Over N5 Trillion Tax in 2012'
Daily Trust
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) last year collected over N5 trillion in tax revenue, the acting Executive Chairman, FIRS, Kabir M. Mashi has said. Read more »
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Ecobank Nigeria Bags Delta FA Platinum Award
Daily Trust
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has been awarded the Delta State Football Association's Platinum Award for Excellence in recognition of the bank's constant support and contribution to the... Read more »
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Adoke Slams Melaye With N10 Billion Suit
Daily Trust
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke has sued former member of the House of Representatives Dino Melaye for N10.2bn over alleged libel. Read more »
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PDP Wants Land for NWC Members in Abuja
Daily Trust
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday pleaded with the Federal Capital Territory minister Bala Mohammed to hasten action on pending request... Read more »
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UBA Capital Posts N890 Million in First Quarter
Daily Trust
UBA Capital Plc tripled gross earnings to N890.3 million in the first quarter of 2013 and grew Profit Before Tax to N617 million, translating to 211 percent growth when compared to... Read more »
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Sanusi - State of Emergency Could Weaken Economy
Daily Trust
The ongoing military action and the emergency rule in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states would make the Federal Government to spend more money and this has the potential to negatively... Read more »
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