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“James Ibori Bribed Me With $15million In 2007” – Nuhu Ribadu

Posted 11 years ago by admin

Desperate to halt a probe into his finances, governor James Ibori tried to bribe former anti-corruption boss Nuhu Ribadu in 2007 with $15 million in cash in a bag so heavy one man alone could not lift it, Ribadu …

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Nigeria Needs To Depend Less On Oil – Govs

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Some state governors have called for the diversification of the economy to make the country less dependent on oil revenue. The governors bared their minds on the oil situation at an executive session at the 9th All Nigerian Editors Conference holding …

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First Bank signs $100m SME facility agreement with China Bank

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In its bid to boost lending to small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria, and also stimulate economic growth in the country, Nigeria’s Best Banking Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited today signed a $100m facility agreement with China Development …

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Security Operative Stops Rotimi Amaechi From Approaching President Jonathan

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The Presidency on Thursday defended the prevention of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State from exchanging pleasantries with President Goodluck Jonathan by a security operative during dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. It said the incident was purely …

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The Mild Drama That Happened as Amaechi, Jang, Attend Presidential Dinner Together

Posted 11 years ago by admin

For the first time since the election that caused a division in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, almost all the 36 state governors converged on the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday for a mid-term dinner organised by President Goodluck Jonathan. The …

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Four Death Row Inmates Hanged In Edo State

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Four death row inmates were hanged in Benin, Edo State, Monday June 24th, after their death warrants were signed by the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The inmates included Osaremwinda Aigbuohian and Daniel Nsofor, whose lawyers have been struggling to …

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Governors Must Sign Death Warrants – President Goodluck

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President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said state governors are compelled by law to sign death warrants, not minding how painful such an exercise could be. The President spoke at this year’s Father’s Day service at Aso Villa, Abuja. But he said …

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