September 2011

UN Links Terrorists to Organised Crime

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 21:53

The United Nations committee entrusted with helping countries tackle terrorism has voiced concern at the close connection between terrorists and transnational organized crime, including the illegal movement of nuclear, chemical, biological and other potentially deadly materials.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109301354.html

Tribute to Admiral Augustus Aikhomu

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 16:52

IN 1976, as cadets, we were just allowedto see the Flag Ship NNS Nigeria (Obuma) from our Cadet Training Ship or from the jetty where she was berthed.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109301258.html

Cadet

Much Ado About Opa Kan

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 15:35

Opa Kan (2011) has speedily become a sensational hit and toast of many local video sale and rental shops in Nigeria since its release. The reason is simple.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109301133.html

Central Nigerian Art - Illuminating a Region's Cultural History

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 15:31

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art exhibition Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley reveals the diversity and creativity of a region that produced "one of the major artistic legacies of Africa" across a span of 400 years, according to the Smithsonian.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109301120.html

Clinton With Nigerian Foreign Minister Ashiru; Statement On Syria

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 15:31

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. I am very pleased to have the foreign minister of Nigeria here, and I will address the concerns that we discussed. But I first want to begin with a statement about the assault on Ambassador Robert Ford and our Embassy staff in Syria this morning.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109301119.html

Bomb Threat - Groups Differ With Mend

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 13:34

Following the threat by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) to bomb the Eagle square on October 1, youth groups in the region have called on the militant group desist from such wicked acts capable of causing tension in the country.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109300910.html

Government Declares Emergency On Environment

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 13:32

The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency for the nation's environment explaining that the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation resulting in desertification, loss of biodiversity, siltation of rivers and water bodies resulting in accentuating poverty have reached monumental level which requires a holistic.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109300908.html

Sali Vows to Add Value to Civil Service

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 13:32

Newly appointed Head of Service of the Federation (HOS) Mr. Bello Sali yesterday vowed to add value to the Civil Service in the country during his tenure by introduction and implementation of varrious initiative reform that will jerk up Civil Service to its lost glory.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109300907.html

Ihedioha Canvasses Support for Ndigbo

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 13:32

DEPUTY Speaker of the House of Representatives Chief Emeka Ihedioha yesterday expressed deep concern over injustice against Ndigbo as he vowed to be a good ambassador of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo by promoting and advancing the cause of South East geopolitical zone.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201109300906.html

Bus Crushes Five School Children in Rivers

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 September, 2011 - 13:32

Tears flowed freely in Nonwa community in Tai local government area of Rivers State when a speeding van crushed five school children and a motorbike (Okada) rider bringing them home from school to death, Thursday.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201109300905.html

Okada