NGF Election: Akpabio denies voting...Mimiko is my successor - Obi
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- Published on Saturday, 25 May 2013 08:45
- Written by Obi Ogadi
Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has intr0duced Governor Dr Segun Mimiko of Ondo State as his successor in office in the position of the Vice Chairman of the Governors Forum. Obi ,fingered as one of the four governors with which President Jonathan is working to break up the Nigerian Governors Forum claimed that Mimiko was elected
Gov. Jonah Jang claims victory as Amaechi is re-elected Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 23:49
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Gov. Jonah Jang of Plateau State is claiming victory as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum. A faction of the NGF led by the chairman of PDP governors forum governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa ibom had rejected the result of the election citing irregularities. See below list of signatories indicating the last may not have been heard of this
Governor Rotimi Amaechi's Speech After His Re-Election As Chairman Of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF)
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 21:40
- Written by Rotimi Amaechi
Today our democracy was tested and proven. Democracy is about participation. The aim of democratic governance is for everyone to partake in winning. Today the governors have spoken with one voice reaffirming our faith in democratic governance as the hope of Nigeria’s future. I must thank my colleagues for their tenacity and
Rotimi Amaechi wins re-election as chairman of governors forum
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 18:00
- Written by Elombah.com
Rotimi Amaechi wins election that took place today to determine who will become the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF). Despite efforts by President Goodluck Jonathan to entice Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and the NGF. Elombah.com learnt the
Text Of Press Conference On The State Of The Nation By Network Of Islamic Organisations of Nigeria
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 17:57
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Text Of Press Conference On The State Of The Nation Addressed By The Network Of Islamic Organisations Under The Auspices Of The Muslim Rights Concern (Muric) On Tuesday 21st May, 2013 At Beleke Smith Hall, Rabiat Thompson Street, Off Masha Road, Surulere, Lagos.
Second Suspect in London Woolwich Attack Named as Michael Adebowale
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 13:12
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As the family of the British soldier who was the victim of a horrific knife attack in London Wednesday gave a tearful press conference Friday, the second suspect in the attack against Rigby was named as Michael Adebowale, 22, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Prof Wole Soyinka shuns Achebe's burial
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 11:44
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The burial in Ogidi, Anambra State yesterday of the literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe, was literally turned to a political festval ad large numbers of Nigeria political figures and political insignias including President Goodluck Jonathan and Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama gave colour to the five- star burial. Achebe's burial also
President Jonathan condemns terror attack in Britain
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:27
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE - President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock at the terrorist attack and killing of a British soldier, Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in the Woolwich area of London, United Kingdom; and strongly condemns this unfortunate incident. He conveys his sincere condolences to
Reuben Abati loses mum
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:24
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PRESS STATEMENT - With a heavy heart and gratitude to God Almighty, the Abati family of Kemta-Okebode, Abeokuta announces the passing away of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Madam Maria Taiwo Abati who passed into glory today, aged 81. Mama Abati, a devout Christian, a very kind and loving person was born
Nigerian, British Born terrorist attacker named as Michael Adebolajo
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:15
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One of those who attacked Drummer Lee Rigby is a British citizen of Nigerian descent who became obsessed with Islamic extremism as a schoolboy, it was revealed today. Former classmates of Michael Adebolajo told London's evening Standard how he started becoming interested in Islam aged 15 or 16 having been raised as a Christian.
Celebrate Achebe, not mourn, Ngige counsels Ogidi
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:19
- Written by Ada Bosa
• House resolves to name Anambra University after writer
Senator Chris Ngige representing Anambra Central Senatorial District yesterday counselled Ogidi community to rise and take advantage of one of their biggest assets-the name of Prof Chinua Achebe, even as he donated 2000
Catholic Bishops Condemn Violent Persecution of Nigerian Christians; Supports FG over Emergency Rule
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:13
- Written by Obinna Akukwe
The Catholic Bishops, priests and clergymen from other denominations have condemned the violent persecution of Christians in the north. This was part of the outcome of the International Conference on ‘Religious Freedom and Tolerance, Need for Dialogue’, which held at the Ofuobi Cultural Centre, Enugu. The clergymen asked for
ACN says Kaduna Governor’s Peace and Reconciliation Committee is diversionary
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:10
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Press Release - The Kaduna State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) views Governor Yero’s peace and reconciliation committee as a time wasting exercise and diversionary in view of government’s obvious neglect of the vital sectors of the economy that could ameliorate the pains of poverty and engage the youths positively
Minister's Letter to remove Gwandu from UN Job is contemptuous & illegal, says Falana
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 22:24
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Distinguished Nigerian lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has said that the letter sent to a UN body, the International Telecommunication Union, ITU, by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson, against Dr. Bashir Gwandu's charmanship of the ITU is illegal. Elombah.com reported yesterday that Mrs Omobola Johnson
Ecowas Peace Ambassador Urges Greater Empowerment Of The Youth
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:19
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The reigning ECOWAS Peace Ambassador, Ms Hyeladzirra “Zirra” Banu, has called on ECOWAS governments and institutions to empower and create more opportunities for the youth as part of efforts to promote peace and stability and facilitate the region’s development. “As young ECOWAS citizens, we implore you, using the capabilities of your
Minister Lauds Ecowas Volunteers Programme
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:17
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Guinea's Minister of International Cooperation, Prof. Koutoub Sano on Monday 21st May 2013, commended the burgeoning ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) as a strategic tool whose faithful implementation will contribute to the realization of the ECOWAS Vision 2020 for a citizen-driven community. The EVP was launched in Monrovia,
President Jonathan orders the release of suspected boko haram militants
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 19:53
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Nigeria's President Goodluk Jonathan has ordered the release of some suspected boko haram sect members being held in custody across the country. In a press statement today, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade (director of defence information) stated: “Consequent upon the directives of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the
Nigerian Senators approves State of Emergency
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 13:07
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Nigerian Senators meeting behind closed doors have overwhelmingly voted to support the state of emergency imposed on three north-eastern states by President Goodluck Jonathan. 100 members of the 109 members by a voice vote unanimously approved the official gazette outlining the emergency measures in Adamawa, Borno and
PHOTONews: High Level Panel On Illicit Financial Flow In Africa
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 00:00
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President Godluck Ebele Jonathan has said Africa must check the huge funds being illegally taken out of the continent. President Jonathan was speaking to a delegation of the United Nations’ High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, at State House,
Nigeria Sovereign Wealth Fund to Start Investing in June
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 23:43
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Bloomberg - Nigeria’s $1 billion sovereign wealth fund will start investing in June, as its board has approved the investment policy statements for the three funds it includes, Chief Executive Officer Uche Orji said. The SWF, inaugurated in October, was set up to invest savings made from the difference between budgeted oil prices and
Nigeria army says it has retaken five Boko haram strongholds
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 23:41
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(AFP) Nigeria's military said Monday it had re-established control in five remote areas of the northeast where Islamist insurgents had seized territory, as it pressed on with a sweeping offensive against Boko Haram militants. Several thousand troops were last week deployed across three states in the volatile region, and fighter jets have pounded
