The Nation: Dialy Nigerian News [March ‘11 Diet]

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Former Militaray President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, has raised the alarm over the security situation in the country, describing it as frightening. But the Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, yesterday assured that security agents were on top of it and would soon bring the situation under control.

Babangida told the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) monitored in Kaduna that unless something drastic was done to curtail the situation, anything could happen in the country.

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has risen stoutly to the defence of the naira. He said the Naira should not be a 'whipping boy' for wrong economic policies and should be put at its right position at all times.

Sanusi said the bank will not let the naira depreciate as a stable exchange rate is the most effective tool for controlling inflation and that a weaker currency will not compensate for poor economic policies.

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No fewer than 300 students gained admissions to the four faculties of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Ikot Akpaden in Mkpat Enin local government area. Visitor to

Source: Akwa Ibom varsity admits 300

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The three top Nigerian professional players, Gboyega Oyebanji, Lateef Lasisi and Sunday Odegha would be filling Nigeria’s spot at the Kenya Open from March 31st

Source: Top Nigerian golfers for Kenya Open

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Former Chieftain of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Moses Odibo has called on golf clubs across the country to shut out frivolities during golf events and

Source: Odibo wants clubs  to emulate Berger

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The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, couldn't be denied anything he wanted, couldn't endure defeat. He's goal oriented.

Source: Golf and tourism

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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has backed out-of-sorts forward Jermain Defoe to go on a goal-scoring run – starting with today’s trip to Wolves. The England striker

Source: Redknapp backs Defoe to fire

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Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor took time out to help local footballers in the Boldmere area of Birmingham celebrate a double funding boost worth

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  Following an alleged plot by smugglers to raze the Oyo/ Osun Customs Headquaters in Bodija, security has been strenthened in the area.  Last week, a Hilux

Source: Customs strengthens security

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Source: Jonathan launches new Campaign Website