His Eminence Alhaji Muhammed S’aad Abubakar, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan and Governor of Akwa-Ibom State Godswill Akpabio were among those honored today at the 2013 annual LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards Ceremony. The ceremony which began at 10am ended at about 3pm. It was held at the International Conference Center Abuja and was broadcast live on the Africa Independent Television (AIT). Several Emirs and traditional rulers as well as Bishops, priests and other religious leaders from across the country were on hand to support the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji...

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Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia has called for the extension of the Federal Government's amnesty programme to some five thousand repentant kidnappers in the state. The governor made the call on Monday in Umuahia at a public hearing on the non-inclusion of the former kidnappers in the amnesty programme, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions. Orji, who was represented at the event by Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa, Secretary to the State Government, said that the call became necessary following the omission of the kidnappers in the amnesty offer. “These young...

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the deadly attack at the Boston Marathon, describing it a senseless act on a day of celebration in the city. Ban said the violence was ``all the more appalling for taking place at an event renowned for bringing people together from around the world in a spirit of sportsmanship and harmony.’’ More than 26,000 runners representing dozens of countries registered to participate in the event. “I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and to wish those wounded a speedy...

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The Presidency has denied claims and allegations that President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed the beginning of campaign for 2015 elections. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati. Specifically, Abati refuted a front page news report that a 21-member committee had been set up for Jonathan’s Second Term Bid. “This is totally untrue and without any basis in reality. As he has truthfully declared on several occasions, President Jonathan has not yet taken a decision on whether or...

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Archbishop of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has maintained that the notorious Boko Haram sect has religious undertone. He was responding to Governor Babangida Aliyu, who posited that the sect has nothing to do with Islam. Aliyu in the keynote address maintained that the sect is in no way Islamic in nature and in fact, has no connection to Islam as a religion. But speaking on the topic “Rebuilding Nigeria”, at the annual conference and awards ceremony of LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group, Onaiyekan noted that regardless of what many may think, the sect has...

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The Nigeria Football Federation has saluted the Golden Eaglets for thrashing Ghana 6-1 in an opening African U-17 championship game in Morocco. The Eaglets showed class and poise against their Ghanaian counterparts with top striker Issac Success netting four times.  The football house has urged the Manu Garba-led side to stay focused so as to lift the cup. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Aminu Maigari, said the Eaglets have proved that the future of the game in Nigeria is very bright. “I am very impressed and satisfied with this start of the Golden Eaglets. They...

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Australia has toasted Adam Scott’s breakthrough triumph in the Masters, claiming it as an historic moment for the nation while Greg Norman said there were more to come. Scott, 32, beat Argentina’s Angel Cabrera at the second playoff hole to become the first Australian to win the Masters at Georgia’s Augusta National. Norman, who endured Masters heartbreak with three runner-up finishes at Augusta in the 1980-90s and whose influence was hailed by Scott after his triumph, led the tributes and said his victory will help him win more majors. “I have been a huge believer...

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Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has said his side must bounce back from their FA Cup defeat with focus on tomorrow’s league clash against Fulham. The Blues went down 2-1 to Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, ending their hopes of defending the title they won against Liverpool last season. However, Benitez believes they have to be at their best when they visit Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday as they look to maintain their top four spot in the Premier League. “Now we have to concentrate on the league and for us Fulham on Wednesday will be a massive...

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