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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:48:24 GMT

Lagos bids Ojukwu farewell
The Nation Newspaper
By Our Reporter 6 minutes ago Markets were shut and traffic grinded to a halt as eminent Nigerians gathered yesterday at the Tafawa Balewa Square for the Lagos leg of the multiple funeral programme for the late Biafra leader, Dim Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
The Minority ParadoxLeadership Newspapers
Nigerian leaders bid Ojukwu farewellMoment Nigerian Newspapers
Lagos Igbo traders close markets for OjukwuNigerian Tribune
Vanguard -Daily Times Nigeria -P.M. News
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:30:08 GMT

Court refuses to stop Cross River election
The Nation Newspaper
By Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja 1 hour ago Justice Abdul Kafarati refused to grant an interlocutory application by the All Nigeria People Party (ANPP) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Oboi Patrick Okomiso, seeking to stop the election.
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C/River gov poll: Judge silent on orderNigerian Tribune
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:43:04 GMT

Why Jonathan participated in Somalia conference, by Tafida
The Nation Newspaper
By Miriam Ndikanwu 29 minutes ago President Goodluck Jonathan participated in the British government organised conference on Somalia because of Boko Haram's link with Somalia's terrorist group, Nigeria's envoy to the United Kingdom Dr. Sarki Tafida, ...
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Boko Haram invades Islamic schools – FGVanguard
Boko Haram: Six police officers killed in Kano, MinnaMoment Nigerian Newspapers
Boko Haram Targets IG'sLeadership Newspapers
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:24:16 GMT

Medical students decry non-accreditation of school
The Nation Newspaper
By Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi 1 hour ago Medical students of the Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi, yesterday protested at the Government House, Makurdi over non-accreditation of their school by the Nigeria Medical and Dental Council.
Mystery fire guts Suswam's private homeVanguard
ACN Accused Of Burning SuswamLeadership Newspapers
Accreditation: Benue varsity college of medicine risks closureNigerian Tribune

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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:04:10 GMT

NCP to partner NASS for NITEL's privatisation
Vanguard
By DANIEL IDONOR ABUJA – As ailing national carrier, NITEL's indebtedness hits N250 billion, Vice President Namadi Sambo Thursday expressed the willingness of the National Council on Privatisation, NCP, to partner the National Assembly to achieve ...
House frets over NITEL's N250b debtThe Nation Newspaper
House Committee Raises AlarmLeadership Newspapers
NCP to partner National Assembly on privatisationWorldStage

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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:40:47 GMT

Supreme Court, Okorocha And “Back Door” Theory
Leadership Newspapers
Chief Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state, has a penchant for inundating his subjects with hyperboles, so brazenly that it is usually a wonder to observers if they ever believe him. Recall that in the very earlier days of his administration, ...
Imo: Awaiting Supreme Court's interventionThe Nation Newspaper
Okorocha and his praise singersMoment Nigerian Newspapers
Any serious gov'll make impact in two yearsNigerian Tribune
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:12:35 GMT

Former KBR exec gets prison time in Nigerian bribery scheme
Houston Chronicle
By James Pinkerton A former KBR Inc. chief executive who oversaw a massive bribery scheme to induce Nigerian officials to award $6 billion in natural gas contracts was sentenced Thursday to a 30-month prison term. Albert "Jack" Stanley, 69, ...
Ex-KBR Chief Sentenced to 30 Months in Nigerian Bribery CaseNew York Times
Two Britons, American sentenced for bribing Nigerian politiciansThe Nation Newspaper
Ego, Alcohol to Blame, Says KBR's Ex-ChiefWall Street Journal
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:35:25 GMT

Dickson calls for Ijaw unity
The Nation Newspaper
By Polycarp Orosevwotu, Warri 1 hour ago Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson yesterday called on Ijaws to be part of the state's developmental process. He spoke yesterday at the Ijaw Day Celebrations in Yenagoa, the state capital.
A contriman reports for dutyNigerian Tribune
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:45:52 GMT

Oyo police dismiss 16 men for alleged bribery
The Nation Newspaper
By Oseheye Okwuofu, Ibadan 1 hour ago The Oyo State Police Command yesterday dismissed 16 men for bribery, absenteeism and neglect of duty. Commissioner of Police Moses Onireti told reporters in Ibadan, the state capital, that two policemen were ...
Purge in Oyo police: 19 sacked over extortion, other offencesVanguard
16 cops axed for corruptionP.M. News

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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:35:24 GMT

Tribunal dismisses Omehia's, APGA's petition
The Nation Newspaper
By Bisi Olaniyi, Port Harcourt 1 hour ago The petition filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Rivers State, Celestine Omehia and his party at the reconstituted Election Petition Tribunal in Port Harcourt, ...
Election tribunal dismisses Omehia's petition against AmaechiNigerian Tribune
Rivers Guber Tussle: Tribunal Strikes Out Omehia's PetitionLeadership Newspapers
Tribunal Dismisses Case Against Governor AmaechiP.M. News

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