NASS Saga: Inspector General Of Police Denies Ordering Arrest Of Anyone

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has denied ordering the arrest of any person involved in the disturbance of public peace at the National Assembly on Thursday. Abba said that the decision to arrest any suspect in connection with the incident lay with the police officers investigating the matter. This is contained in a statement by Police spokesman, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, a Commissioner...

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Every Registered Voter Will Get PVC To Vote In 2015, Jega Says

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed that it would ensure that every validly registered voter get his/her Permanent Voter Card (PVC) to be able to vote in the 2015 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, gave the assurance, adding that the commission had got to a level that it can boldly say that the forthcoming election would be free, fair, credible and...

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Austerity Measures: Private Jet Owners Who May Pay More Tax

s the price of crude oil continues to drop globally and Nigeria's oil-based economy threatened, the Federal Government, through the Minister of Finance and the Co-coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced measures to cushion its impact on the economy.One of the measures will see private jet owners paying more tax on their jets as one of the luxury goods and services...

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Chelsea - West Brom Preview: Leaders Out To Maintain Home Record

Jose Mourinho's side sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League season but failed to beat the Baggies in either of their two meetings last season. West Brom came agonisingly close to winning at Chelsea last season, but it would be a surprise if they were to take even a point on Saturday. Eden Hazard's controversial last-gasp penalty - won by Ramires - ensured Jose Mourinho's side salvaged...

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NASS Tear-gas Saga: Security Operatives To Issue Arrest Warrant For Tambuwal

The police may arrest the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, over Thursday's crisis at the National Assembly in Abuja, it was learnt. Sources told Saturday PUNCH on Friday in Abuja that the Inspector- General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, had ordered that the Speaker should be "invited" over the crisis. The Department of State Services was said to have given a similar order...

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I Will Give Deltans Purposeful Leadership, Okowa Insists.

A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has restated his desire and commitment to giving the people of Delta State purposeful leadership. He said he has the requisite executive and legislative experiences to pilot the affairs of the state. More... talkafrica.co/ng/p/5560/i-will-give-deltans-purposeful-leadership-okowa-insists Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from...

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Sacking Me Will Not Resolve The Problem, Keshi Begs NFF For Third Chance

Super Eagles Interim Coach, Stephen Keshi, has told the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to consider sacking him, as this would not solve the problem plaguing the team. Consequently, he implored the NFF to find solution to the problem plaguing the national team, outside sacking him. More here........ http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/5568/sacking-me-will-not-resolve-the-problem-keshi-begs-nff-...

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