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Pointblanknews shines at media award |
It was a night of glory for Pointblanknews.com as its publisher and editor-in-chief, Mr. Jackson Ude beat three other international journalists to clinch Scroll Magazine’s “Foreign journalist of the year award.” At the event which held at the prestigious 10 Degrees Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, Ude beat Messrs Tunde Agoe, Paul Okolo and George Esiri of AFP, Voice of America and Reuter’s news agency respectively....  |
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In a 2008 Interview, IBB Said: “…you don’t expect me to (run for president), at age 70, come to you and beg you to vote for me. I think the older one gets the more you think about a lot of things. For me, it is not a do-or-die affair.” Can IBB Be Trusted? (Have Your Say)  |
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Jonathan and His 1,027 Drummers |
It is good that President Goodluck Jonathan is bringing out his true colour as one cannot rate any human being until given absolute power. Jonathan should realize that those... |
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-An Open Letter on how Governor Ikedi Ohakim abuses Governance in Imo State and his Anti-Party Activities |
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-Open Letter to President Jonathan: Memo to Uncle GEJ on Nigeria, ICT and Poverty Alleviation |
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1.2813 |
0.0058 |
0.46 |
USD------JPY |
93.2200 |
1.6300 |
1.78 |
GBP-----USD |
1.4874 |
0.0071 |
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Naira Exchange Rate (Black Market)
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SELLING |
DOLLAR |
151.00 |
153.00 |
POUND |
235.00 |
240.00 |
EURO |
210.00 |
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NNPC, LNG Japan Corporation Commence Strategic Partnership on LNG |
| As part of efforts to fast track the exploration of the abundant gas resources in the country to increase Federal Government's revenue from the Oil and Gas sector, the Nigerian.. |
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-Oil, Gas, Renewable Energy Consumption Rises |
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-Seasonality May Be Reason To Reconsider Natural Gas |
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-Zion O&G Commences Drilling At Israel Well |
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-Crude Oil Features fall |
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Commodity Prices: Closing Price for August 10
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Brent Crude |
0.83 |
(1.04%) |
$80.99 |
Light Crude |
1.23 |
(1.51%) |
$80.25 |
Natural Gas |
0.01 |
(0.23%) |
$4.32 |
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IBB's Minna Parley: How Punch's Editorial Board Chairman Was Fired |
Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday as to how the former Editorial board Chairman of the Punch Newspapers, Adebolu Arowolo, was fired by his employers over that infamous ‘ ‘Minna Media Parley’, hosted by the evil genius, Gen. Ibrahim... |
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Igbo Leaders want Orji Kalu back to PPA to run for Presidency |
A coalition of Igbo leaders in the Diaspora are prevailing on former Abia State Governor, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu to return to the Progressive people’s Alliance, PPA, and run for the 2011 Presidential election. The group which met with the former Governor in Abuja recently, argued that it would be a slap in the face of the Igbo nation... |
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N5.2 Billion Rural Electrification Scandal: We didn't clear Speaker Bankole says EFCC...It is blackmail, Speaker |
The last has definitely not been heard about Speaker Dimeji Bankole’s involvement in the N5.2 Billion Rural Electrification Agency scandal. Pointblanknews.com leant that contrary to claims by officials close to Bankole, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC’s) interim report on the investigation, did not... |
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-Nigeria @ 50: Boycott by Heads of State, VIPs loom |
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-Sekibo’s Governorship Ambition Pushes Rivers To The Brink |
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-Why Ribadu fell out with Jonathan
...Ribadu wanted National Security Adviser, (NSA)
...Jonathan offered Adviser on Anti-Corruption and Good Governance |
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-N500 Billion Defence Contract: IBB, YAYALE Inflate Contract by N322 Billion
…Contract Already Awarded in 2008 for N178 Billion…IBB Supplied $25 Million Obsolete Equipment in 2009…Yayale Wants extra $1 Million
…Adetokunbo Kayode Schemes Out Yar’Adua |
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Uduaghan Task Electorates on Voters registration |
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has affirmed that the first responsibility of the electorate in ensuring the success of the “one man one vote” campaign in the forth coming 2011 general elections was to participate in the voters registration exercise... |
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Amaechi accuses EFCC of "political agenda" as rift with Presidency deepens |
The speculated frosty relationship between Rivers State governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi and President Goodluck Jonathan has taken another dimension as the governor has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of seeking to coerce him into... |
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Group wants Ekiti PDP to determine Akerele, Others' Status |
As preparations for the 2011 general elections begin to hot up in
Ekiti State, the Elections Transparency Group (ETG) has urged the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State to come out with a.. |
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2011 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: Confusion in Niger Delta
• Group Warns PDP on Jonathan
• IBB Foot Soldiers Invade Oil Communities
• Why We’re Behind Babangida ~ NDPF |
DESPITE the supposedly superficial support by the governors and some stakeholders of the South-South geo-political zone, for the presidential project of President Goodluck Jonathan, there is a simmering air of political uncertainty in the zone. A cocktail.. |
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Youth Development: Group Visit Delta State |
A delegation of the Nigeria/US Bi-National Commission on Niger Delta is in Delta state to rob minds with the state government on how to redirect the energy of youths into productive ventures.... |
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Report: Nigeria on cusp of 'demographic disaster' |
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria could become the fifth most populous country in the world, teetering on the edge of a "demographic disaster" unless its stagnant economy rapidly expands to support its teeming... |
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London: Akpabio Carpets AK Child witchcraft alarm |
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio has debunked the reports of child abuse associated with witchcraft in his state as a great exaggeration of isolated cases... |
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Lawmaker cautions JTF over civilian casualties |
OFFICERS and men of the Joint Military Task Force (JTF), a special
security outfit code named, Operation Restore Hope, in the Niger Delta
region, have been strongly advised to always apply caution.. |
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Intervene in Rivers Crisis, PDP urges Jonathan, Nwodo |
The Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State has in recent time, been submerged in internal attrition. But, undoubtedly the supremacy battle is an ill wind that would not blow the party any good,.. |
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How Police brutalized a Beauty Queen |
On December 12, 2009, I had two projects to execute in connection with my source of livelihood. The first project, the shooting of the musical video of Eugene De Coque, was billed to take place at Beaton Studios, Egbu Road, Owerri. It... |
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-2011 and Corrupt Politicians: We will stop them …Says Partnership With FBI Will Help Anti-Graft War ...Nothing Will Stop Us From Stopping Corrupt Politicians In 2011- Waziri |
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-Lagos Court grants Akingbola Bail For N500 Million |
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-South-West Governors adopt Jonathan in Ibadan ...Obasanjo says Jonathan will win |
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-Jonathan: S/W Endorsement Best Decision for Nigeria-GSG |
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-Paris Hilton arrested again for cocaine possession |
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-FG affirms commitment to Socio-Economic Devt |
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-Alison-Madueke Unfolds Three-Step Action Plan to Boost Gas to Power Supply |
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-Jonathan's Presidential Aspiration in Nigeria's Interest - Campaign Group |
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-Jonathan: Former Rivers Governor appeals for support |
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-Ondo spends N.26b on Agric inputs subsidy, to reduce losses by farmers |
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-At NBA confab, calls for Jail terms, credible voters' register top demands for 2011 election |
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-Ekiti to repeal TUNEDIK Bill, UNAD to absorb students |
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-Mimiko lifts Ebira community with N77m assure non indigenes of equal deals |
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-AKSG releases N3.8bn for AKA -Nung Road |
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-Jonathan signs Electoral Act, releases INEC's cash |
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-Soboma George killed, body whereabouts unknown |
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