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Influence of American English on Nigerian EnglishThe trouble with labeling anything American English these days is that American English is now actually international English, which is unrelentingly diluting even British English at an alarming rate. I... Read more |
The Nigeria Standard to live againOnce a widely read newspaper, The Nigeria Standard nosedived to become a shadow of itself, but new steps at resuscitation show some promise Read more |
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N16bn maritime security deal raises questions
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) acting on the approval of the Federal Executive Council approved the contract of some sections of the nation’s maritime security to Global…
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A glowing funeral service for Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston’s funeral service in New Jersey last night was a gathering of stars. The invitation-only service saw teary-eyed celebrities in the music and movie world singing and swaying to…
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Nasarawa State: What manner of verification?
It is a sign of political maturity when the hostilities and distrust of electioneering get replaced with mutual acceptance of fate. It is therefore the expectation of right- thinking people…
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- The murder of Olaitan Oyerinde: When and how are we going to overcome?
- I lack words to describe my pain concerning the wicked cold blood murder of Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde in Benin by some agents of darkness. This is certainly too much of a loss for the labour movement and the civil society in general to bear. Olaitan was un
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N9m for grab at CBN Tennis Open
Participants at this year’s Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tennis championship will all smile to the bank at the end of the competition on May 12.
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Azazi’s outbursts
General Owoeye Andrew Azazi, the National Security Adviser (NSA) must be chuckling contentedly now, seeing as his bombshell at the South –South summit on April 26 has achieved its aim…
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Salami: Redeeming nine months of injustice?
The National Judicial Council [NJC] during its meeting last Wednesday resolved to reinstate the Court of Appeal’s president, Justice Ayo Isa Salami who has been on suspension for the past…
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Comment & debate
Basis for Christian/Muslim dialogueWhenever I watch and read about killings and terrorism in the name of religion today, the music of our dear sister of blessed memory, Christy Essien Igbokwe re-echoes on and... Comment & debate | Sunday, 20 May 2012 Read more |
Repositioning the ICPC in anti-corruption crusadeWe at the ICPC are of the opinion that the reformation of our nation should be an aggregate of each individual’s integrity and resolution to do the right thing. What... Comment & debate | Sunday, 13 May 2012 Read more |
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Why Boko Haram crisis cannot divide this country-Primate OkohPrimate Nicholas Okoh of the Anglican Church, in this interview, said that government is the key agent to determine the direction where the issue of Boko-Haram will lead the country... Read more |
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For Okonjo-Iweala, history beckonsWhen the 26-member board of the World Bank meet tomorrow in Washington to choose a successor to outgoing President Robert Zoellick, it is definitely worth watching. Nigerians are anxious how... Read more |
International
A glowing funeral service for Whitney HoustonWhitney Houston’s funeral service in New Jersey last night was a gathering of stars. The invitation-only service saw teary-eyed celebrities in the music and movie world singing and swaying to... Read more |
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Why my wife burnt the Biafran Cross and certificate Ojukwu gave me - Air Commodore OchulorA former Military Administrator of Delta State, Air Commodore Luke Chijiuba Ochulor (rtd), once served as the Chief Navigator of Biafran Air Force. His brave performance in the war earned... Read more |