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Nigeria News
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Why We Attacked Maiduguri Market - Boko Haram,
[Leadership]
The Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for yesterday's deadly attacks at the popular Baga market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, "to avenge" last Thursday's arrest of one of its member by some traders.
Number of Phones Hits Over 95 Million - NCC,
[Leadership]
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr. Eugene Juwah, has said that the number of phones in Nigeria has hit 95, 886, 714 phones.
Country's Debt, Economy On Front Burner At London Conference,
[Leadership]
Nigeria needs to keep watch on its domestic debt in order not to crowd out the private sector from the domestic debt market and thus stifle the real sector. Jide Akintunde, organiser of the Nigeria Development and Finance Forum (NDFF) who stated this, added that many Nigerians may be getting uncomfortable with Nigeria's current debt profile.
Lassa Fever Kills 40, As FG Releases Emergency Numbers,
[Vanguard]
Abuja -
No fewer than 40 persons have died from Lassa fever in the last six weeks, the Federal Government said yesterday.
Boko Haram Denies Split Over N41 Million Loot,
[Vanguard]
Boko Haram Islamic sect has said the claim by the State Security Services, SSS, that one of its arrested members revealed that the group was divided following disagreement over sharing of N41 million loot was totally false.
Bomb Scare Causes Major Panic in Kaduna,
[Leadership]
Again, suspected Bomb at the Ungwa Sarki area in Kaduna yesterday caused major panic, forcing residents of the area to abruptly abandon their businesses, while vehicles and persons where diverted to take other routes.
Has Social Media Chat Language Affected Good Diction?,
[Vanguard]
Designed as a social network to keep up with friends, share ideas, photos, links and many more in the new information order, social media, according to findings is killing creative writings among students in both secondary and higher institutions.
Nation Loses N2.9 Billion Daily to Oil Theft - Shell,
[Vanguard]
Abuja -
Anglo-Dutch Shell, said yesterday, that Nigeria was losing N2.9 billion daily to oil theft.
Jonathan Slashes 2012 Budget to N4.648 Trillion,
[Vanguard]
Abuja -
President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a revised budget proposal of N4.648 trillion for the year 2012 to the National Assembly.
Preparing for the Coming Heavy Rains,
[Vanguard]
When the heavy rains descend upon us later this year, nobody can say he or she was not warned enough.
Abdulmutallab Episode - Tightening the Noose On Visa Applicants,
[Vanguard]
Since the Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab failed underwear bomb attack on North West Delta Airline in Detroit on December 25, 2009, the United States has adopted stringent measures to on its visa issuance procedures and policy, thereby making it a matter of providence to gain access to the document.
Jonathan Seeks Elections Without Security Personnel Carrying Guns,
[Leadership]
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that after the success of one-man-one vote policy advocated by his administration, the next phase is to conduct election without gun wielding security personnel.
Lassa Fever Kills Six Health Workers, 34 Others,
[Daily Trust]
Two doctors and four nurses were among the over 40 people killed by Lassa fever in 12 states in the last six weeks, the Minister of state for Health Professor Muhammed Ali Pate has said.
Keshi Dispels Mikel Rift, Kaita Injury,
[This Day]
Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has dispelled news making the rounds that he has any axe to grind with Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, hence his non-inclusion in the team that will battle Rwanda next week Wednesday.
NDLEA Uncovers Laboratory for Illicit Drugs,
[This Day]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (ND-LEA) yesterday uncovered a laboratory in Lagos used for the illicit production of methamphetamine, an addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
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