How Buhari is being known, some called him a no-nonsense hard man, but Jonathan know him to be...

How Buhari is being known, some called him a no-nonsense hard man, but Jonathan know him to be...

How Buhari is being known, some called him a no-nonsense hard man, but Jonathan know him to be...

 

How Nigeria presidential challenger Buhari went from ‘ruthless ex-dictator’ to ‘weak leader’

General Muhammadu Buhari, the former military head of state and presidential candidate of the opposition APC party has a reputation in Nigeria as a no-nonsense hard man earned during his hardline 20-month military government rule from 1984 to 1985. Some feel it’s the kind of leadership, fused with integrity, needed to curb what many Nigerians see as the excessive corrupt practices of the present regime.

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President Jonathan has ordered the closure of the country's border ahead of election

President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the closure of the country's land and sea borders ahead of this weekend's general election, the interior ministry said Wednesday.

Citing security concerns, Nigeria closes border ahead of election

Country’s interior ministry said three day closure was an effort to prevent violence damaging the election process

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Nigeria court delays ruling on Buhari's school certificate

Nigeria court delays ruling on Buhari's school certificate

IN Abuja - A Nigerian court on Wednesday postponed judgment on a legal challenge disputing the eligibility of opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari to stand in this weekend's general election because he cannot produce his secondary school leaving certificate.

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Governor Rochas Okorocha Escapes Death READ MORE

Governor Rochas Okorocha Escapes Death READ MORE

A major disaster was averted yesterday in Imo state as a pedestrian bridge built by Governor Rochas Okorocha at Heroes’ Children’s Park collapsed while the governor was on the bridge.

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Judge "Dismisses' Disqualification Case Against Buhari

Judge "Dismisses' Disqualification Case Against Buhari

A lawsuit filed by Chukwudiake Okafor and Donald Daunamigba seeking the disqualification of Muhammad Buhari the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has been adjourned till April 22 and 23rd 2015 for further hearing.

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Job Opportunities at Cardinal Stone,

Employing Company: Cardinal Stone

Cardinal Stone is a non-bank financial institution, providing services in Financial Advisory, Capital Raising, Investment Management and Share Registration to a diverse base of investors and business owners with strong interest in Nigeria and the broader West African economic region.


We are registered by the Nigerian Securities & Exchange Commission to operate as an Issuing House, Fund Manager, Broker/Dealer and Registrar.


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Obasanjo Warns Jonathan Against Handing Over

Obasanjo Warns Jonathan Against Handing Over To The Military

The former leader said he was happy Nigeria has gone beyond the rumour of Interim National Government.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned against a military government in Nigeria, saying such move will undermine the integrity of the country in the comity of nations.

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In Nigeria, Military tightens security before presidential polls

In Nigeria, Military tightens security before presidential polls

Nigeria military ramped up security nationwide on Wednesday before general elections this weekend, shutting land and sea borders and vowing to crack down hard on political unrest.

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Escape from Boko Haram: what the survivors witnessed fron not marrying a Boko Haram fighter

How I escaped marrying a Boko Haram fighter: what the survivors witnessed

‘Wherever you go, even if you run all the way to Yola, we will run after you and kill you,’ leader told Ladi Apagu, 16

Father Gideon of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church shows Ladi Apagu a picture of Dorcas Aiden, whom Apagu remembers from the house where they were held captive, who took refuge at the church earlier.

Chika Oduah

This story was told by Ladi Apagu to Chika Oduah in January, and translated from Hausa, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Yola. It has been edited for length. This is the second in a two-part series on women who escaped Boko Haram captivity. In the first part, three women, including Apagu, describe their imprisonment at and escapes from a house in Gulak.

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Jobs Opening... Nestlé Nigeria Plc Is Currently Accepting CV's

Employer: Nestlé Nigeria Plc

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Nestle - Our presence in more than 130 countries, factories in more than 80 countries enhances our continued leadership position as the foremost Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company.

We provide opportunity for long term career that offers personal and professional development. We are committed to creating an environment that challenges and motivates individuals to reach their highest potential.

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2015 Elections: Buhari Exposes PDP's Plot

The All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has disclosed what the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) is plotting for the March 28 Presidential elections.

Buhari alleged that the PDP has trained thugs, who they will distribute fake police uniforms to on elections day to intimidate the electorate, Leadership reports.

According to Buhari, who spoke with Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), they received the information from some states.

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Vacancy - Water Treatment Technician Needed Nestlé Nigeria Plc

Employer: Nestlé Nigeria Plc

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Nestle - Our presence in more than 130 countries, factories in more than 80 countries enhances our continued leadership position as the foremost Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company.

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Pope Francis Commends Economy Under Jonathan’s Watch

Only few days ago, Vatican Radio released a letter by Pope Francis to Bishops in Nigeria to express his closeness to them in prayers as well as addressing issues surrounding the country Nigeria.

The 2nd paragraph of the letter, the pontiff spoke highly of the Nigerian economy which has grown to the largest in Africa in “recent years”, under Jonathan’s watch. Pope Francis wrote:

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TAN rally shuts down commercial activities in Lagos

The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN,  yesterday, shut down  commercial activities in major markets across Lagos as a result of its mega rally convened for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan.

The event, which held at the National Stadium, attracted people from all parts of the state including representatives of  professional groups, traders and artisans.

Speaking at the forum, National Vice Chairman of TAN, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah said  the gathering was convened to tell Nigerians that there is no vacancy  in Aso Rock till 2019.

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Breaking News: Governor Rochas Okorocha Escapes Death

A major disaster was averted yesterday in Imo state as a pedestrian bridge built by Governor Rochas Okorocha at Heroes’ Children’s Park collapsed while the governor was on the bridge.

According to 247Nigeriannews, the incident happened when the governor stopped over on his way to the Nigerian Union of Journalists Governorship Debate to interact with some students of Development Comprehensive Secondary School, Owerri, who were around the park when he came.

Trouble however started when Okorocha beckoned on the students to climb the bridge so he could teach and inspire them on how to become leaders.

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Nigerians will witness bloodless revolution this Saturday – Oshiomhole

Ahead this weekend’s presidential election, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says Nigerians will witness what he described as bloodless revolution this Saturday but however warned against any plot by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to use the military to intimidate voters in states controlled by the opposition.

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FUEL: FG accuses oil marketers of sabotage

The Federal Government has accused oil marketers of undermining efforts to make petroleum products available to Nigerians, especially at this critical period close to the Presidential polls.

The accusation follows resurgence of long queues in Abuja, Lagos and major cities in the country resulting from fuel scarcity, a development that has made some retail outlets to indulge in all manner of sharp practices at the expense of consumers.cartoon-marketers

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Buhari’s eligibility suit suffers setback as Court adjourned all suits to April 22

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned all the suits challenging the eligibility of presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,till April 22 and 23, 2015.

Justice Adeniyi Ademola fixed the date after he dismissed applications by two intended parties to join the suit as defendants.

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Vacancy - Submit Your CV's @ Siat Group

Employer: Siat Group

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Siat is an agro-industrial group of companies specialized in the establishment and management of industrial as well as smallholders' plantations and allied processing and downstream industries. The main focus remains on oil palm and rubber, while cattle ranching is gaining importance in the group.

Siat seeks majority equity participation in the capital of private agro-industrial companies and provides management and engineering services.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title:  Fitter Mechanics

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Boko Haram kidnapped Hundreds including my wife and three of my daughter

Hundreds kidnapped including my wife and three of my daughter seized by Boko Haram

Boko Haram militants have kidnapped more than 400 women and children from the northern Nigerian town of Damasak that was freed this month by troops from Niger and Chad, residents said on Tuesday.

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Buhari planning to build prisons — Patience Jonathan

Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has warned women against voting for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, saying the retired soldier was planning to build prisons if elected into power.

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Judge orders NCC, telecoms firms to pay APC N500m

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission and five others to pay the All Progressives Congress a sum of N500m over unlawful shutting down of its presidential campaign fund-raising platform.

Apart from NCC, the other judgment debtors are Etisalat, MTN Nigeria Limited, Globacom Limited, Airtel Nigeria Limited and Visafone Communications Limited.

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Obasanjo warns against plot to hand over to military

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday warned against handing over the reins of government to the military.

Obasanjo said the speculation that the government was planning an Interim Government had been substituted by speculations that President Goodluck Jonathan was plotting to hand over to the military. He said that doing so would undermine the integrity of the country.

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Jobs Vacancy At Lafarge group

Employer: Lafarge group

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Lafarge group, Created in 1833, headquartered in France, is the world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in three of its activities: 

 

No 1 worldwide in Cement, No 2 worldwide in Aggregates & Concrete, and No 3 worldwide in Gypsum.

Job Title: Mining Engineer

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Court to Hear Suit Challenging Buhari’s Qualification Expeditiously

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that all applications filed in the matter seeking to disqualify the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Major-General Muhammadu Buhari from contesting the presidential election on Saturday will be heard alongside the substantive suit.

The suit was filed by Mr. Chukwunweike Okafor, an Abuja-based legal practitioner.

In deciding to hear all pending applications with the substantive suit, Justice Adeniyi Ademola upheld the arguments of the plaintiff’s lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN).

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Vacancy - Diabetes Care Educator Needed At Roche

Employer: Roche

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Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, global market leader for in-vitro diagnostics and cancer & transplant drugs. At Roche, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation. We are one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups.

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