I was not arrested by the EFCC...my opponents are scared - Ifeanyi Ubah
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 22:08
- Written by elombah.com
Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Managing Director of Capital Oil & Gas Industries Limited has said that the recent attempt by the EFCC to reopen the fuel subsidy investigation against him is politically motivated, and is aimed to distract him from his quest to be the Governor of Anambra State next year.
Defence HQ and NEMA submit preliminary reports on Baga to President Jonathan
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 20:52
- Written by Admin
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE - President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the Military High Command, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development for their swift response to his order for immediate action to investigate the incident in Baga, Borno state, assist
Ifeanyi Ubah not arrested by EFCC!
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- Category: Politics
- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 14:53
- Written by elombah.com
Elombah.com has learnt Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, the Managing Director of Capital Oil & Gas Industries Limited was not arrested by the EFCC contrary to reports published on an online media today. A friend of the oil mogul told elombah.com a few minutes ago; "I am with him as I am speaking to you right now". Sources however say Mr
Akata Fishing Festival holds in June
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:34
- Written by Minna Abell
The 2013 Akata Fishing and Cultural Festival will begin on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in Katsina-Ala, Benue State. Principal Consultant, Green Business Dimensions, Mrs. Rosemary Duamlong in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday said the festival would help individuals and organizations to expand the scope of their businesses and also
Moves to recall Akwa Ibom Senator Etok gathers steam
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:15
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The Akwa Ibom Diaspora Network (AIDN) was invited and its representatives participated in the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Stakeholders Conference held at Ikot Ekpene Council Hall, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Goal of the conference was to discuss developing issues between Senator Aloysius Etok and Governor Godswill
Public Complaints Commission to partner with NYSC
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 09:44
- Written by Elombah.com
The FCT Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Mr. Obunike Ohaegbu, accompanied by the Director of investigation, Lady Alice Ladi Yaro and some staff of the Commission today paid a courtesy call on the FCT Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Frank Ekpunobi.
SaharaReporters Please Take Down Your Boko Haram Recruitment Promotion Video
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 23:00
- Written by MuslimsAgainstTerror
Dear Sahara Reporters,
In regards to the video ‘Boko Haram Militants Showing Off Weapons “Captured” From An Army Barack Raid’
We advise you to stop being a tool box for the promotion of terror in Nigeria.
Lee Follender To Train At PPLD Training
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 22:19
- Written by Ugohukwu uwajeh
Press Statement - The Purpose Power and Lifestyle Design (PPLD) International would hold its first certified intensive training tagged “T3” from May 13 – 25 at its training centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. The training for potential trainers is specifically designed for success driven individuals who truly desire to distinguish themselves in their
At least 17 killed in fighting between security forces, insurgents in Borno state
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 19:27
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A military official says at least 17 people have been killed in fighting between Islamic extremists and security forces in northeastern Nigeria. The fighting happened in Bama, a town in northeastern Borno state where insurgents have been fighting the government since 2010. Lt. Col A.G Laka said Monday that the fighting killed at least seven police
Unknown gunmen kill five, rob bank in Jigawa state
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 19:24
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Gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades attacked a police station and a bank in northern Nigeria, killing three policemen and two civilians, authorities said on Monday, in a region struggling to control an Islamist insurgency. The gunmen struck the town of Ringim late on Thursday night, said Abdul Jinjiri, police spokesman for Jigawa state,
Pirates kidnap five foreign sailors off Nigeria coast
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 19:15
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Pirates have kidnapped five foreign sailors -- including a Russian sailor -- after storming their container ship off Nigeria’s oil-producing southern coast. The International Maritime Bureau -- an international body which fights against crimes related to maritime trade and transportation -- says the heavily armed pirates also broke into the
Commissioner Defends Ecowas’ Role In Mali, Tasks Human Rights Campaigners
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 19:11
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ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Gender, Dr. Adrienne Diop, has affirmed ECOWAS’ total involvement in the crisis in Mali and attributed the current global interest in the country to the untiring efforts of West African leaders. The Commissioner was addressing the opening of a two-day workshop and annual general
Stakeholders Commend Ecowas Peace Support Project, Urge Sustainability
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 14:47
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Participants at a just-ended stakeholders’ forum held in Monrovia, Liberia, have lauded the multi-million dollar donor support to the ECOWAS for Peace and Development Project (PADEP) for promoting the culture of peace, integration and providing vital humanitarian assistance to populations displaced by conflicts in the region.
Rights group warns on Increased Cases of Killing of Nigerians by its Soldiers
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 11:58
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Press Statement: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is shocked by the frequent cases of heavy casualties of civilians, especially women and children in engagements with insurgents. CDD condemns in strong terms the ugly incident that took place in Baga, Borno State where 185 people were reportedly killed during one
Bamanga Tukur Supports Son as Adamawa PDP Endorses Dr. Ardo’s Guber Ambition
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 10:59
- Written by Israel Ekene
As Bamanga Tukur throws support for his son, Hon. Auwal Tukur’s gubernatorial ambition come 2015, the Adamawa State PDP seems to have categorically recognized Dr. Umar Ardo as the pillar of the party in the state. The recognition, which came in a form of commendations from the party elders, stakeholders and the newly
You can’t register as APC, INEC tells ACN, CPC, others
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- Published on Sunday, 28 April 2013 23:08
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[TRIBUNE] THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to the All Progressives Congress, disclosing that its acronym, in its application seeking registration as a political party, clashes with that of the African People’s Congress. In a letter dated April 23, 2013 and signed by its secretary, Abdulahi Kaugama, the commission
Gov. Akpabio dismisses Sen. Etok’s allegations as spurious
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- Published on Sunday, 28 April 2013 21:48
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PRESS RELEASE - The Akwa Ibom State Government has described as unfortunate statements credited to Senator Aloysius Etok of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District where he made “spurious allegations that the State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio was after his life”. A release signed by the State commissioner for Information and
President Jonathan Salutes Adenuga's Exemplary Diligence, Entrepreneurship and Patriotism
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- Published on Sunday, 28 April 2013 14:42
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State House Press Release - As Adenuga Clocks 60, President Jonathan Salutes His Exemplary Diligence, Entrepreneurship and Patriotism : President Goodluck Jonathan has written to congratulate one of Nigeria’s most successful and renowned businessmen, Otunba Michael Adenuga as he celebrates his 60th birthday, tomorrow,
Grounded aircraft, govt cock and bull stories - Amaechi
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- Published on Sunday, 28 April 2013 10:32
- Written by David Iyofor
Press Statement - How Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, House of Representatives Members, Director-General Governors’ Forum Prince Tonye Princewill were grounded in Akure Airport and aviation authorities, cock and bull stories, narrated the alleged grounding.
Two Policemen injured in shooting outside Italy's PM Office
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- Published on Sunday, 28 April 2013 10:05
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Gunshots have been fired in front of the Italian prime minister's office in Rome as the new government of Enrico Letta was being sworn in at the president's palace around a kilometre away, Italian state television reported. It said there were injuries and quoted a witness who said that she had heard at least eight shots fired. The incident took
Nigerian senator says 228 killed in gunfight with Boko haram
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- Published on Saturday, 27 April 2013 22:34
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(Reuters) - A gunbattle between security forces and Islamist insurgents in Nigeria a week ago killed 228 people, a local senator said on Saturday, putting the death toll six times higher than the government's estimate. A large number of civilian deaths will fuel accusations that the military acted heavy-handedly and failed to protect
