Tag: David Mark

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February 1, 2013

What is a mission house for first ladies? Senate questions N4 billion allocation in 2013 budget

by Rachel Ogbu The Senate has questioned the 2013 budget of the Federal Capital Territory that allocated N4 billion to build ...

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January 25, 2013

President Jonathan meets with NASS leadership

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan earlier today held a closed-door meeting the leadership of the National Assembly at the ...

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January 24, 2013

Opinion: David Mark, the war against gays, and the hypocrisy of it all

by Sabella Abidde One of the most enduring myths that are rampant within the African continent is the idea that ...

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January 19, 2013

I don’t know David Mark personally: Nollywood’s Chika Ike denies romance with Senate President

by Rachel Ogbu There has always been a good relationship between politics and the movie industry in Nigeria – something ...

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January 11, 2013

2Face, Vector, Sound Sultan shoot hoops at the ‘Mark D Ball’ Basketball Tournament (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Celebrities like 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Ikechukwu, and Vector were in Benue State recently to participate in ...

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December 8, 2012

Tears at the burial of Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan (PHOTOS)

What: Burial of Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan Where: Otueke, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State When: Friday, December 7, 2012 Photos: State ...

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December 1, 2012

Report: Governor Danbaba Suntai suffered brain-damage in plane crash

by Akan Ido There are indications that the Taraba State governor, Danbaba Suntai, who was involved in a plane crash ...

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December 1, 2012

“It could be a test of our faith” – David Mark rationalizes increased violence

by Isi Esene Senate president, David Mark has warned those who resort to violence and destruction of lives and property ...

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November 21, 2012

It’s a lie! David Mark denies interest in 2015 presidential bid

by Rachel Ogbu The president of the Senate, David Mark has said contrary to reports, that he will not contest ...

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October 18, 2012

On Their Own: Doyin Okupe, Ahmed Gulak do not speak for the president – Joy Emodi

by Isi Esene These are very interesting times, indeed. Joy Emodi, the special adviser to the president on National Assembly ...

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October 12, 2012

TICKER: David Mark and Tambuwal were wrong – Doyin Okupe goes on the attack

The Presidency on Thursday slammed the leadership of the National Assembly, describing the budget-related criticisms levelled against President Goodluck Jonathan ...

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October 10, 2012

#Aluu4: “Thank you, social media” – David Mark finally shows you some love

By Stanley Azuakola Senate President David Mark is a man most Nigerians love to hate. Not without good reason: the ...

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October 8, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: Any hope for Nigeria? (YNaija Frontpage)

A ruling elite – largely a bunch of megalomaniacs – who exist in a world of their own, where they ...

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October 3, 2012

TICKER: Let’s kill the killers – David Mark charges on Mubi massacre

Senators expressed outrage at the failure of security agencies to protect lives and property of citizens. President Goodluck Jonathan, Wednesday, ...

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October 3, 2012

“Prayer is not enough to develop Nigeria,” says David Mark

by Isi Esene Senate president, David Mark, has said more work needs to be done to achieve the rapid development ...

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October 1, 2012

“Look inwards and do the right thing,” David Mark urge Nigerians #Independence52

by Isi Esene The Senate president, David Mark has released a goodwill message to Nigerians as the nation marks its ...

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October 1, 2012

“Rediscover that special spirit that enables us to triumph” – President Jonathan tells Nigerians #Independence52

by Reuben Daba An interdenominational church service was held in Abuja yesterday to commemorate the nation’s 52nd Independence Anniversary celebration. ...

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September 30, 2012

#IndependenceDay: President Jonathan to address the nation tomorrow

by Isi Esene As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 52nd Independence from colonial rule, President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow ...

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September 26, 2012

“Maku talks before thinking” – Senate president blasts information minister during plenary, as minister apologises

by Reuben Daba It was a sobering day on Tuesday at the Senate for Nigeria’s minister of information, Labaran Maku. ...

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September 21, 2012

Jonathan orders immediate stop to the planned N5,000 note, CBN bows

by Isi Esene Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Reuben Abati on Thursday disclosed to newsmen that ...

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September 20, 2012

Senate committee recommends Arik Air as national carrier

by Isi Esene The absence of a Nigerian national carrier is receiving  attention from the Senate with its committee on ...

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September 20, 2012

House of Rep members demand N7m pay rise?

by Isi Esene Members of the House of Representatives resumed from their two-month recess on Wednesday agitating for a N7m ...

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September 20, 2012

Huh? Tambuwal says social media should be used in ‘day to day running of government affairs’

by Stanley Azuakola The speaker of Nigeria’s Federal House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, is not known to be active on any social media ...

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August 10, 2012

Dear Nse: Purple Hibiscus and defamation of character

by Tayo Adelekan Some “Twitter activists” are guilty of this and more. They incite bile and attack needlessly. This administration ...

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August 6, 2012

“An unjust agenda which will not stick” – David Mark addresses social media censorship reports

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Last week, the media was filled with reports that the Senate president, David Mark, had called for ...

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July 29, 2012

“I’ve always been suspicious of Nigerians with full English names” – Check out the top 10 tweets on David Mark’s social media statement

  Senate President David Mark caused quite a stir with his recent statements about Social Media and its use to ...

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July 9, 2012

Same old, same old: GEJ orders security agents to fish out Dantong’s killers

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday ordered security agencies to fish out the killers of  Senator Gyang Dantong. ...

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