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‘403 soldiers to retire from the armed forces next week’
Austine Jekenu, an air vice marshal, commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), has said about 403 military personnel would retire from the armed forces next week. He told journalists…
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My decision to retire 93 military officers has helped Nigeria’s democracy – Obasanjo
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo said his decision to retire 93 top military officers has helped save and stabilise Nigeria's democracy. He spoke at his 80th birthday celebration organized by…
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Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard retires at 38
Former England and Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard on Thursday retired from football at the age of 38. Lampard said he turned down “a number of exciting offers” to carry on…
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Jonathan, Yar’Adua’s ADCs fall victim to mass sack in Nigerian Army
For their alleged roles in the 2015 general elections and in the dubious arms procurement scandal, the Nigerian Army Council has reportedly retired the Aide de Camp to ex-Presidents Goodluck…
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John Terry won’t retire at Chelsea, says ‘no fairy tale ending for me’
As he edges closer to 700 appearances for Chelsea FC, team skipper- John Terry has announced that there would be no elaborate ending for him at the English football club.…
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Customs boss, Hameed Ali orders immediate retirement of 34 senior officers
A day after five Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs resigned voluntarily, it's been disclosed that a total of 34 senior officers were compulsorily retired from the service with immediate effect. The…
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How Sunday Oliseh went from hero to villain in less than 3 months
by Desmond Akatugba In less than 3 months of Sunday Oliseh's reign as gaffer of Super Eagles, many a ox has been gored, several egoistic players have eaten the humble pie-…
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Why Enyeama retired from Nigeria’s national team
by Desmond Akatugba Super Eagles' captain Vincent Enyeama, has announced his decision to quit the national team. Enyeama made the announcement on Thursday morning via his Instagram page. Enyeama's decision is…
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What Edwin Clark said about GEJ, OBJ and Yar’ Adua yesterday
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Edwin Clark, has retired from partisan politics and left his party as well. But not without one last shot at former Presidents, Olusegun…
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80-year-old Bamanga Tukur quits politics
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has announced his retirement from politics. He said it was time for him to 'say goodbye' to partisan politics, having served…
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Nigerian Army retires 11 Generals
Eleven generals of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps were on Friday, July 24, retired from service. The officers who were retired in Lagos, include eight Major-Generals and three Brigadier-Generals. The Major-Generals…
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25 Generals to retire from Nigerian Army
25 Generals have been given six weeks to voluntarily retire from the Nigerian Armed Forces. The generals were affected by the appointment of their juniors as service chiefs. It is a…
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Opinion: Dear President Jonathan, kindly retire so you don’t lose everything
by Perry Brimah Dear Sir, I wish you seriously think about this. You have succeeded in deeply dividing the nation along all type of lines. This you will be remembered…
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Opinion: #WorldCup2014 – A curtain call for the old generation of football stars
by Chinedu George Nnawetanma Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon have been on either side of that cruelty in the past and weathered the storm together. Whether they will continue to play…
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Guess what the most expensive public university in Nigeria is…
by Oke Efagene The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), has threatened a showdown with the management of the Lagos State University (LASU), over issues concerning welfare, facilities and tuition…
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CBN Governor, Sanusi’s whereabouts unknown ‘since argument with Jonathan’
by 'Jola Sotubo According to a Sun News report, the whereabouts of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),have not been known since Wednesday. It…
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Why Sanusi may leave the CBN before his tenure ends
by 'Jola Sotubo According to reports, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi might leave the apex bank before his official tenure expires. Mr. Sanusi was…
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Access Bank appoints Wigwe to replace Aig-Imoukhede as MD/CEO
by Lucas Togan Aig-Imoukhuede(PHOTO: PUNCH) Access Bank Plc has approved the appointment of Mr Herbert Wigwe to succeed the retiring Group Managing Director/ Chief executive Officer - Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as he…
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This is it: Jackie Chan says ‘Chinese Zodiac 2012’ is his last major action movie
Kung Fu superstar Jackie Chan said that while the upcoming film "Chinese Zodiac 2012" will be his last major action movie, citing his increasing age, he will still be packing…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy