January 2012

Yakowa Urged to Emulate ACN State Governors

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:02

Daily Trust (Abuja)-The chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Kaduna State chapter yesterday urged Kaduna State Governor, Mr Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, to learn from the developmental strides of the ACN governors.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300329.html

Al-Makura's Chief of Staff Resigns a Second Time

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:02

Daily Trust (Abuja)-Dr. Umar Shehu Usman, the Chief of Staff to Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has resigned for the second time.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300328.html

Why Ringim Was Sacked - Intrigues That Nailed Former IGP

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:02

Vanguard (Lagos)-For the Nigerian Police Force, an era has ended just as another begins. The sack of Mr. Hafiz Ringim, the former Inspector General of Police, IGP, last Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan marked the end of a journey that began in September 2010.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300326.html

Omotola Rocks the World of Widows

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:02

Vanguard (Lagos)-The adage that says who feels it knows it, was aptly put to test when screen queen and musician Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde brought succour to some widows in Lagos.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300325.html

Olympic Qualifier - Weightlifting Coach Assures of Slot

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:02

Vanguard (Lagos)-Chief Coach of the Nigerian Weightlifting Federation, Patrick Bassey has stated that his athletes are sure of grabbing slots for the London Olympics at the forthcoming African Weightlifting Championship billed for March 28 - April 2 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300324.html

Adamawa State Gets New Governor

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:01

Leadership (Abuja)-Adamawa state was yesterday thrown into confusion sequel to the Supreme Court ruling, which removed Governor Murtala Nyako and four others. Subsequently, the embattled Speaker of the state Assembly, Honorable Ahmadu Umar Fintiri was sworn in as the Acting Governor by the Acting Chief Judge of the state, Honourable Justice B. P. Lawi.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300322.html

Bayelsa Speaker Sworn in As Acting Governor Amidst Jubilation

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:01

Leadership (Abuja)-Following the removal of Governor Sylva from office by the Supreme Court on Friday over tenure elongation, the Speaker of the Bayelsa state House of Assembly, Hon. Nestor Binabor has been sworn-in as the Acting Governor of the state.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300321.html

Football Fan Kills Player, Injures Others in Ondo State

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:01

Leadership (Abuja)-What was supposed to be a friendly match and show of brotherhood between two streets in Ile-Oluji, Ondo state turned out to be the greatest undoing of the youths of the community, as it claimed the life of a promising young boy and left others injured.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300320.html

Cross River Speaker Sworn in As Acting Governor

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:01

Leadership (Abuja)-The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Right Hon. Larry Odey has been sworn-in as the acting governor of Cross River State.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300319.html

Boko Haram Says Kabiru Sokoto Hails From Sokoto, Not Biu

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 January, 2012 - 10:01

Daily Trust (Abuja)-The suspected mastermind of the Christmas Day bombing at Madalla, Niger State, Kabiru Umar (a.k.a. Kabiru Sokoto), who is now at large, hailed from Sokoto State not Biu in Borno State as claimed by the police, Abul-Qaqa, the spokesman for Boko Haram said.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201201300317.html