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Need To Review Nigerian Foreign Policy Objective

By ISABEMOEH JAMES ROY
The foreign policy of any given state or nation is the quantum and level of relationship between that country and others in the international diplomatic scene. The foreign policy is designed baked and strategically implemented in the over all interest, first, of that nation, and other parties involved. Foreign policy extends from international politics to economic and socio-cultural interests.
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Akoko-Edo Re-Run: Election Holds Amidst Tight Security

By ISABEMOEN JAMES ROY/Agency Report

THE re-run election in Akoko-Edo (1) Constituency in respect of the Edo State of Assembly, was yesterday conducted under tight security but peaceful and conducive atmosphere. In most polling units visited, voting commenced as early as 9.45 a.m. where officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission were seen on duty. Adequate voting materials were also made available. The turn out of voters was high.

Gowon, Oyegun Condemn Cross Carpeting

By TUNDE EIGBIREMOLEN

A former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and former Governor of Edo State, John Oyegun, have joined others to condemn public officials who have left their parties, on whose platform they were elected, to become members of other parties.

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Obasanjo Marries Mama-Funso
Four years after the death of his wife, Stella, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally re-married.
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PENGASSAN Raises Alarm Over Impending Sack Of Oil Workers

Contract staff of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) have raised alarm over alleged plans by the oil firm to sack over 150 oil workers.

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Youth Parliament Blames Boko Haram Attack On Negligence

By KASSIM OMOMIA

THE Nigerian Youth Parliament has blamed the recent disturbances by the Boko Haram Islamic sect across some states in the North on failure of government to heed its call to reform the Alamajiri system.

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Youths Throw Weight Behind CBN Over Sack Of 5 Bank CEO’s

 

The Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) has in Abuja called on EFCC to ensure the recovery of all unsecured loans given to businessmen in the country.

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Residents Blame Malaria Cases On Absence Of Drainage System

 

Residents of Hadejia town in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa have blamed the high malaria incidence on the lack of a drainage system in the area.

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UNICEF Boosts Sokoto State’s Malaria Control Programme

Dr Jabbi Kilgori, the Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, said on Saturday that UNICEF has donated insecticide-treated nets, worth over N1.2 billion to the state, in support of its malaria control measures.

Kidnappings: Accused Plot Escape Routes?

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON

Just last Monday, Edo State Police Command paraded 15 suspected kidnappers reportedly arrested in Benin City by under-cover agents of the Command.

A voter identifying himself with his voter’s card with INEC oficials during the election re-run for the House of of Assembly yesterday at Ibillo, Edo State. Photo: DAVID ACHA.

LASG To Complete First Phase Of Schools’ Reconstruction In 2010

The first phase of the Lagos state Schools’ reconstruction project will be completed in 2010, according to Mr. Kehinde Akinola, Project Director, Lagos Metropolitan Development and Governance Project (LMDGP).
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NAPTAN Scribe Urges Govt To Focus On Pensioners Plight In The Country


A NAPTAN executive member, Chief Idowu Taiwo, has said that failure to pay pensioners their entitlements encourages divided loyalty among workers.

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Zamfara Recovers N100m From Ghost Workers


The Zamfara government was losing N100 million to ghost workers monthly in the past, the Commissioner for information, Alhaji Ibrahim Danmaliki, said in Gusau on Friday.

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Sports Headlines

Man United Are Champions

Nigerian Army Holds 2009 Sports Tourney

NWCA Regrets Dokpesi’s Loss In AFN Election

Switch World Cup To Australia, NZ- Ex-ICC President

Real’s ‘Galactico’ President Perez In Comeback Bid

Towards Eagles W/Cup Qualification:
Gov Amaechi Heads Presidential Task Force

 

Issues

Let Us Change, Positively

By JAMES AKATU ODEH

Change is constant, is a popular adage that we hear and say in our everyday life but what matters is not really the change but the direction of the change.

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Clinton’s Vote Of No Confidence On Nigeria’s Democracy

By Victor O. Okenini

IT is no longer a matter of controversy that America has the greatest democracy in the world. For so many years perhaps since America gained independence, the Americans have been enjoying stable governance.

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Electoral Process: Oshiomhole’s Brilliant Presentation

BY OSAZUA IVBAZE

UNTIL that day, when the Nigerian electoral process is overhauled and re-engineered, the much talked about consolidation of sustainable democracy will continue to remain but a mere fleeting illusion. The way it is now, is not only open to brazen abuse, but terribly fertile, for criminal manipulation of election results, and consequently a fatal abridgement of the right of the people to install a government of their choice.

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Don’t Give Up On Nigeria

By JAMES AKATU ODEH

Nigeria is a country of intelligent people who have divine ability to take the country to greater height. So why should I give up on such a great Nation? Nigeria is facing a lot of problems now no doubt. One of the greatest problems of this country is bad leadership. If we can get the right people with the requisite intellect and intelligence to see Nigeria through her myriad of problems, this country will be better than what we have now.

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Life

Never Settle For Failure

By EKECHUKWU G. IFEOMA

I woke up today with the thought of my girl friend’s story, of how her 45 years uncle with 4 kids who works with Shell company hung himself because promotion due to him was given to his colleague. Then I began to ask myself, why will one take his life because of mere promotion? Why are we so afraid to struggle for survival?

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Delayed Justice And State Of Nigerian Prisons

By IDELE ALILE

The systematic delay in the dispensation of justice is a violation of the sanctity of human person and the rule of law. It is an abuse of justice to turn a blind eye on anybody who is inhumanly detained without trail.

 
 
 
 

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