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Some commissioners and chairmen of local government areas in Rivers State, on Thursday, went underground as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stormed the state to make arrest.
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Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, asked Nigerians to await the results of the 2011 poll before condemning the Federal Government‘s approach to making the exercise hitch-free.
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The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday assessed 12 years of its existence, and said that it had not only stabilised the polity, but also put the country on the right path.
In a statement by the PDP‘s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Rufai Alkali, the National Chairman, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, said that the party had done well in the past 12 years.
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ogbonna Onovo, on Thursday failed to appear before an Abuja High Court, which had issued a bench warrant for his arrest over alleged contempt.
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The presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday in Kaduna said he did not hold any discussion with President Goodluck Jonathan on the 2011 elections during his visit on Monday to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Scores of people have been killed by flood in several states of northern Nigeria where unusually heavy rains have swollen rivers and streams across the region in the last two weeks. Whole villages and farmlands in Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara and Kebbi states have been submerged.
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Nigeria on Thursday requested for increased support from the European Union and other development partners for a successful election in 2011. President Goodluck Jonathan made the request while receiving the new EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Nigeria, Mr. David Macrae.
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Two directors on the rank of deputy secretary at the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Steve Osemeke and Pastor Ade Johnson have been retired.
A top officer of the commission, who asked not to be named because he was not authorised to speak to the press disclosed this to our correspondent on Thursday.
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The Action Congress of Nigeria and the Campaign for Democracy, have criticised the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria over its statements on its 12th anniversary. The ACN and CD condemned the PDP for saying that it had put Nigeria on the right path. They said the ruling party had wasted 11 years of democracy in Nigeria.
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Barring any last minute change, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is expected to release the 2011 general elections timetable and signal the commencement of the process by political parties to choose their flagbearers.
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The Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Liyel Imoke, on Thursday declared that the state was ready for governorship election in January 2011 if the court failed to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from conducting such poll in the state.
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The Nigeria Football Federation says the post of Super Eagles coach will now be advertised while elections into the local government and state football bodies will hold in December.
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West Ham manager Avram Grant is confident Obinna Nsofor will be a success at Upton Park, as he gets praise from the fans for signing the former Inter forward.
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The Super Eagles on Thursday were forced to abandon their training session at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar after the generator at the venue malfunctioned, causing sudden darkness.
The team arrived in Margreth Ekpo International Airport, Calabar by 2.20pm with all the invited players ahead of the Nations Cup qualifier against Madagascar. Coach Austin Eguavoen led the team to the city and they were received by the Nigeria Football Federation Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme.
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Super Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo has finally joined the national team for this weekend's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.
The defender, who was given permission to finalise his season-long loan move from English Premier League side Everton to Turkish Super League giants Fenerbahce joined the squad yesterday morning.
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Nigerian defender Danny Shittu is hoping for a fresh start after being released by English Premier League side Bolton Wanderers.
The Nigerian international's contract with the Trotters was cancelled on Wednesday after both parties agreed to a mutual termination of a three-year deal that commenced back in August 2008 when the then 28-year-old arrived from Watford on a £2m transfer fee.
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The Nigeria Premier League (NPL) continue its search of a title sponsor for the country's top flight division with less than three weeks to the start of the new season.
The Premier League has been without a title sponsor since Globacom pulled out as sponsor midway into last season. The telecoms service providers had been sponsors of the top flight division for four years before the contractual breakdown.
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Finally, the super talented and energetic singer and entertainer; Muma Gee settles with Prince Eke, an upcoming Nollywood actor, at their marriage introduction and engagement party in her home town few days back. She confessed her heart could not contain her joy
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Ace vocalist in Lagbaja’s band, Ego Ogbaro, has amassed a lot of fans. After she left the band to pursue a solo career, her fans have kept faith with her, waiting for when this talented singer will release her solo material. They need not wait any longer as the diva has responded to their yearning.
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Ghanaian girls who offer sex for money at Adum, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region, have expressed anger over some Nigerians importing younger and prettier girls who are gradually taking over the sex business.
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Pretty actress, Caroline Ekanem has officially quit acting. Her new found love is now music and artist management. The mother of two now runs a multi-million naira production company called Guepard Productions, in Lekki, Lagos.
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Much anticipated psycho-drama “Sinking Sands” lead actress Ama K. Abebrese received a Ghana United Kingdom Bases Achievement Award (GUBAA) nomination for Best Media Personality.
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Ruggedman is reacting to the calling out by the fast rising rap artiste, A-Q did on his latest single ‘Names’. AQ rapped that “We don’t say autotune, we say Jesse Jagz – We don’t say whack, we say Ruggedman is whack” and it was later reported as a ‘diss’ at the two artistes while some other media have reported it to be a publicity stunt which AQ addressed in a recent interview with NEXT newspaper – “If it is for a publicity, I would go after Naeto C or M.I.”.
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