From the monthly archives: December 2010

Jonathan, Bankole, others urge prayers at Xmas

On December 25, 2010 · In News

POLITICAL leaders in Nigeria including President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senate President, Senator David Mark, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole and several state governors have all recognised the need to pray for a peaceful conduct of next year’s elections as they conveyed their best wishes for peace, joy and prosperity to Nigerians as the nation celebrates Christmas.

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X-mas tragedy: SAN, aide drown at Lagos Bar Beach

On December 25, 2010 · In News

A female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Sylvia Sinaba, and her Legal Assistant got drowned at the Lagos bar beach, Thursday, where they had gone for their chambers end of year party.

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We can exhume the corpses and count if…, says JTF Commander

On December 25, 2010 · In Politics

As Commander Joint Task Force, Operation Restore Hope, JTF, General Charles Omoregie is saddled with the task of ridding the area of hoodlums, sea pirates, illegal bunkers and other criminal elements threatening the nation’s economy from the area . In this interview, he appeals to all to see security as a shared responsibility, particularly community leadership, to steer youths away from the evolving culture of violence and criminality in the region.
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US February invitational: Siasia names 30 Home-based Eagles

On December 25, 2010 · In Sports

Players from the Nigeria Premier League who have been clamouring for a chance to exhibit their skills in the senior national team, the Super Eagles will have the opportunity to do so in February as the new helmsman of the team, Samsion Siasia has now beamed his searchlight on them.

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XMAS SPECIAL: I am motivated by my rough beginning, says Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

On December 25, 2010 · In Special Report

PASTOR Joseph Ayodele Oritsejafor, the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, is a preacher, pastor, evangelist and author with a unique anointing of God upon his life.

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Women group awards scholarships to 75 girls in Edo

On December 25, 2010 · In News

The Association Against Women Export, AAWE, has awarded scholarships to no fewer than 75 girls in Edo State over the last 10 years as part of its effort to banish exploitation of women and trafficking in human.Besides, the non-governmental organisation has given out awards to 35 well behaved female secondary school students in the state to mark its 120th anniversary.

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Jonathan, W/African leaders meet over Ivory Coast

On December 25, 2010 · In News

West African leaders held emergency talks yesterday in Abuja on the Ivory Coast crisis with the United States searching for more UN troops and France offering Laurent Gbagbo a final chance to step aside.

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Bolt fires Metu in training

On December 25, 2010 · In Sports

Nigerian sprinter, Obinna Metu is expecting a fulfilling 2011 season after joining the camp of reigning Olympic and World champion, Usain Bolt in Jamaica.

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Key political dates for Nigeria in 2011

On December 25, 2010 · In Politics

January Registration of Voters is scheduled to commence on 15 of January and end on 29th January, 2011 according to Section 9(5) of the Electoral Act, 2010.

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Govs seeking automatic tickets have no control over their states, says Shagaya

On December 25, 2010 · In Politics

General John Shagaya, former ECOMOG Commander and a Senator of the Federal Republic takes a swipe at politicians seeking automatic ticket, saying they are not on ground in their constituencies and states.

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Why I’m gunning for House of Reps, says Uzoatu

On December 25, 2010 · In Politics

Isidore Uzoatu is a journalist , writer and businessman and is currently running for the House of Representatives on the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA for Onitsha North/South Federal Constituency of Anambra State. In this encounter, he answers questions on his political aspiration.
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Jonathan accuses Atiku of blackmail

On December 25, 2010 · In News

The Goodluck/Sambo Campaign Organsiation alleged, yesterday, blackmail by the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organsiation ahead of the PDP primaries.

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Many feared dead as blasts rock Jos on Xmas eve

On December 25, 2010 · In Headlines

Residents of Jos spent the Christmas eve in fear after two devices went off almost simultaneously in different parts of the city last night.Time was 7:30 pm. Some people were feared dead but the exact number could not be immediately ascertained.

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Bayelsa rewards C’wealth Games medallists

On December 25, 2010 · In Sports

Wrestlers of Bayelsa state origin who represented the country at this year’s Commonwealth Games in India, were rewarded by Governor, Timipre Sylva at a grand reception organised for the athletes in the state capital, Yenagoa last Wednesday.

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