The
Bayelsa state government has announced plans to immortalise former military
dictator, Sani Abacha. The late General had created Bayelsa state in October
1996, and the state will build a 150-duplex estate in his honour.
01 October, 2012
Gunmen kill 4 at wedding ceremony in Borno
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..As JTF nabs Immigration officer
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52nd Independence speech by President Goodluck Jonathan
Beloved countrymen and women, on
this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the
hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country.
Political journey laced with mines
In the aftermath of the Napoleon
wars, the British expanded her trade relations with the Nigerian interior and
in 1885, British claims over parts of West Africa was internationally
recognised, leading to the formation of the Royal Niger Company under the
leadership of Sir Goldie Taubman.
On January 1, 1901, Nigeria
became a protectorate of the British, a part of the British Empire, the
foremost world power at that time. Then we had the Protectorates of Northern
and Southern Nigeria and the Colony of Lagos.
Incredible! Newborn baby dumped in gutter
Residents and passersby wept as they found a newborn baby dumped in a gutter in Lagos, yesterday. The baby was said to have been abandoned at about 6.35 am, in the drainage opposite a church along Mushin Road, Surulere.
Nigeria @52: Jonathan vows to ensure stable power supply
President
Goodluck Jonathan has vowed that he will not sleep until there is stable power
supply in Nigeria.
Jonathan made the vow
while speaking in Abuja at the 52nd independence anniversary
interdenominational service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.
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