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DON’T TURN RIVERS INTO THEATRE OF WAR —APC warns rebel lawmakers •Rejects Abuja court judgement

I HEARD VOICES AND SAW VISIONS OF ANGELS —Signer who interpreted at Mandela memorial

U.S. investigates theft of Nigeria’s oil

Olusegun Adeniyi: For all those who never encountered Mandela . . .

Northern Christians lament ordeal, say ‘We’re the most marginalised, oppressed and maltreated’ •Oritsejafor blasts Boko Haram

Aftermath of ASUU/FG MoU: Universities to reopen next week

JONATHAN HITS OBASANJO HARD •Says letter unbecoming, self-serving and highly provocative

RIGHTSView: SOCIAL MEDIA VERSUS LAW: ANOTHER BATTLE

Rivers APC gets Interim EXCO, declares war on ‘undemocratic elements’

Akwa Ibom budgets N469 billion for 2014

Breaking News: THE STRIKE IS OVER! •ASUU, FG sign MoU, varsities soon to reopen

A new phase of the struggle begins as I assume duties as spokesperson to the Rivers State APC Interim Chairman, by Eze Chukwuemeka Eze

ASUU Agreement and Government’s honour

Okorocha showers Imo communities with Xmas packages

Nigerians massacred in Central Africa •We’re not aware —FG •Obama, French President outraged by violence

UK-based Nigerian doctor on trial over sexual harassment

The CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY against Okonjo-Iweala WILL FAIL

Obama decries human rights abuses, advocates change

Revealed: How nun saved life of Pope Francis

ASUU Strike: Yes, FG has deposited N200B Varsity Infrastructure Fund with us —CBN •Return to work, Presidency tells lecturers

Jonathan committed to repositioning PDP —Akpabio

Human rights, credible elections and the failed ‘coup’ in Anambra State

Sosoliso Crash and the Memory of LJC-60: We’ll never forget . . .

Nigeria snubbed at Mandela’s funeral service •No speaking role or tribute by Jonathan

OUR NEXT FOCUS AT DANGOTE GROUP —Aliko Dangote •Advocates introduction of backward integration policy in more sectors

Church launches crusade to close down beer parlours in Lagos

RIGHTSView: ARE THESE GOODLUCK OF NOBLE CAUSES?

JONATHAN ANOTHER MANDELA? I never said so —Okupe

Drug war: HURIWA charges NDLEA, National Assembly

EFCC Chairman tops list of speakers at Brand journalists’ Conference

UNDP, Special Duties Ministry convene Forum of key LG functionaries

Air Force men beat tanker boy into coma over N100 check-point ‘levy’

Varsities can reopen but ... —ASUU

Bad news for APC: Kwankwaso, Wamakko return to PDP •Attend peace meeting with Jonathan 2 weeks after defection

MY ONE HOUR WITH NELSON MANDELA, by Kayode Soyinka