IN THE NEWS…
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902End of Low-key Abuja National Carnival
The 10th edition of the Abuja National Carnival, which was expected to bring together no fewer than 20 states to show their...
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Akwa Ibom, Not Akpabio, Endorsed Emmanuel — Sen. Okon
Senator Anietie Okon, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, has faulted claims by some members of...
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Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Extension of Emergency Rule
The Nigerian Senate was last Tuesday forced into a secret session following a “nay” majority vote during a consideration of President Jonathan’s...
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Japanese Economy Goes into Recession
The world’s third biggest economy is technically in recession. Japan’s GDP has suddenly fallen for two consecutive quarters. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s...
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Jim Nwobodo Mourns First Son
Second Republic governor of old Anambra State and minister during the Abacha regime Chief Jim Nwobodo is receiving sympathisers over the death...
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Boko Haram Keeps Moving, Killing
Death and destruction from Boko Haram continued at the weekend. A market in Azare in Bauchi State was the scene of suicide...
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Insurgents Bomb Kano, Occupy Chibok
Boko Haram terrorists have taken Chibok where over 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped on April 14. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen were probably fleeing...
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Nigeria Back in the Debt Trap
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, DMO, has released figures showing that the country is now owing almost $11trillion. With this, the country has...
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Catholic Bishops Warn Jonathan
Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria Thursday visited President Jonathan to warn him of the grave danger posed by Boko...
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Boko Haram Flushed Out of Chibok, Other Towns
The army has chased terrorist group Boko Haram out of Chibok, home of the 200+ girls it kidnapped seven months ago. The...