An investigation by the Conflict Awareness Project initiated by the United Nations has exposed an active arms trading network of associates of former trafficker Viktor Bout that involves companies from the United States, South Africa and the United Kingdom, among other countries.
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The House of Representatives, yesterday, indicted Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Director-General of SEC Arunma Oteh and DG of Assets Management Commission (AMCON) Mustafa Chike-Obi for their refusal to submit certain documents required by the House.
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Usain Bolt was barely visible through the thick row of hedges that guarded the track. Still, the curious fans tried to sneak a peek at the world’s fastest man, if only for a brief second. Some climbed on railings in an attempt to peer over the top of the bushes, while others pushed the prickly branches to the side.
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Sen. Ita Enang, said on Thursday the Senate would expedite action on the passage of the new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Enang gave the assurance while speaking to journalists in Abuja after President Goodluck Jonathan presented the bill to the Senate. The Senate President, Sen. David Mark on Thursday read the President's letter requesting for the passage of the bill.
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The House of Representatives, yesterday, indicted Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Director-General of SEC Arunma Oteh and DG of Assets Management Commission (AMCON) Mustafa Chike-Obi for their refusal to submit certain documents required by the House.
Updated 8 Years ago

IKEJA—A 37-year- old man, Ambrose Nwakuma, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, yesterday, for stealing goods worth N1, 496,000. Nwakuma is facing a three-count charge of pretence, stealing and life threatening. The prosecutor, Inspector Samson Ekikere, told the court that the accused person allegedly committed the offence on May 17, 2011 about 12 noon at 23, Toyin Street, Ikeja. Lagos.
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Three leading opposition parties on Thursday faulted President Goodluck Jonathan’s claim that democracy would have collapsed in the country without the ruling People’s Democratic Party.
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Speculation is mounting in the aviation sector that lawyers are inciting the relatives of the victims of the June 3, 2012 Dana Air flight 0992 crash in Lagos, which killed 153 people on board for higher compensation.
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LAGOS — Muslims across the country are expected to join other faithful across the world to begin this year Ramadan fasting today. Already, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Sa’ad, has urged Muslims who sight the new moon of Ramadan to communicate to relevant authorities immediately for the commencement of the fast.
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Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has said governors of the South-West region are in healthy rivalry in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the masses, adding that the country’s democracy and people will be better for it.
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