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Politics of Issues

It is not too much to expect that in the context of the squalor and misery of life of the majority of Nigerians journalists academics and lawyers because there is something inherently crusading about these professions unlike accountancy

Masterplan: el Rufai Relocates

No fewer than 10 000 residents in the Federal Capital Territory would soon be relocated following the decision of the FCT Administration to reclaim seven settlements in Abuja city Those to be affected include squatters and settlers Affected areas include

Senate Insists on Apology from Ali

The Body of Principal Officers of the Senate yesterday told the People s Democratic Party PDP National Chairman Chief Ahmadu Ali that he Ali must apologise to the upper chambers for impugning on the character of senators in an

2007: ACD Faults Iwu on Open Ballot System

The Advanced Congress of Democrats ACD yesterday picked holes in the alleged statement credited to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Prof Maurice Iwu that those clamouring for the adoption of the modified ballot system

FG Budgets N8 6bn for nbsp National Library

The Federal Government has earmarked N8 6billion for the construction of the headquarters of the National Library of Nigeria The contract for the project has been awarded to RCC Construction Company in Abuja out of whichabout N1 7billion has been

2 Injured in Ship Explosion

What would have led to the death of several thousands of people was yesterday averted by the joint efforts of the Police Julius Berger and the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA s Fire men as a ship belonging to Obat

Taxation: Daniel Seeks More Powers for States

Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State has said since present taxation regime does not promote fiscal federalism state should be empowered to exercise more discretion in tax matter In his address at the 114th joint tax board meeting in

FG Moves to Revitalise Science Technical Education

The federal government has moved to revitalise science technology and mathematics education in Nigerian schools with the special pilot project on training and procurement of science micro kits and mathematics Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Mallam Nasir el Rufai

Taylor Flown to The Hague for Trial

The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor is now imminent as he was yesterday flown out of Sierra Leone on a charter jet to face trial at The Hague Taylor a former warlord faces 11 charges of war crimes

FG Issues Travel Advice to UK bound Nigerians

Federal Government said yesterday it received a travel advice from the Nigerian High Commission in London urging Nigerians travelling to London to be wary of of miscreants mainly whites who employ under hand tactics to disposses Nigerians of

Black Stars to Get 50 000 Appearance Fee

The Ghana FA GFA is to splash 50 000 on each member of the Black Stars as appearance fee at the Mundial currently underway in Germany The amount follows an agreement reached between the 23 players and the

Ade Ojo Rues Eagles Absence

Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited Chief Michael Ade Ojo has joined the long list of notable personalities mourning inability of Nigeria to be amongst the 32 teams fighting for honours at the on going FIFA World Cup in Germany Speaking

Brazil Can do Better Ronaldinho Insists

Amid calls from Ronaldinho for improved form Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will ring the changes for tomorrow s Group F encounter with Japan with Gilberto Silva and Cicinho set for call ups into the starting line up With wins though

CAF Meets over Bhamjee

The Confederation of African Football CAF President Issa Hayatou has met with FIFA president Joseph Sepp Blatter over the illegal sale of the World Cup tickets by Ismail Bhamjee a FIFA Executive Committee member The CAF boss said that

Why Togo s World Cup Ended in Disaster Pfister

Togo s German born coach Otto Pfister yesterday admitted that his side s off the field problems of the past few weeks contributed to the Hawks first round exit at the World Cup Pfister at 68 the oldest sweat merchant in

Rotational Presidency Outdated Guber Aspirant

A Delta State governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chief Charles Obule has kicked against rotational presidency in 2007 saying it is outdated andthat Nigerians should have outgrown such primordial consideration According to him

Ukraine Coach Warns on Complacency

Ukraine must come back down to earth quickly after Monday s 4 0 crushing of Saudi Arabia if they are to get past Tunisia and secure a place in the second round at their first World Cup Helped by a

PRONACO Restructures Re elects Enahoro as Chairman

Lagos The General Assembly of the Pro National Conference Organisation PRONACO yesterday met in Lagos where far reaching decisions concerning the organisations tasks were taken as well as the unanimous re election in absentia of elderstatesman Chief Anthony

Obasanjo Challenges Youth on Reforms

Fct President Olusegun Obasanjo has challenged Nigerian youth to embrace the reforms of his administration because the country belongs to them especially because of their age Speaking when he received the winner of the Big Brother

Aureos Capital to Invest 4m in C amp I Leasing

Finance Aureos West Africa Fund LLC AWAF has announced plans to invest 4 million in C amp amp I Leasing plc a Nigerian leasing Company that is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange According to a statement a

Non oil Earnings Shrink by 28 Says CBN

Economy Earnings derived from export in the non oil sector of the economy dropped by 15 7 million from 56 9million to 41 2 million at the end of April representing a decrease of27 6 per cent over the level

Council Institute Partner on

Kaduna The British Council in collaboration with the Nigeria Teachers Institute NTI Kaduna will in September 2006 commence the implementation of a new English language Certificate Course which aims at helping the trainers of teachers

Swedish Central Bank Raises Rates

International Sweden s Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2 25 per cent on yesterday and said that future increases may come faster than expected This is coming barely one week after the Central

Broken Promises on 30th Anniversary of the Day of the African Child

On Friday June 16 this year s Day of the African the 30th was celebrated all around Africa It marks the 30th anniversary of the Soweto uprisings when thousands of children who took to the streets to protest against

Restoring the Lost Glory of Compro Ayetoro

Land of our Birth we pledge to thee Our love a toil in the years to be when we are grown and take our placeas men and women in our race So goes the anthem of the Comprehensive High

Police Recover Guns from Students

Security operatives in Benue State have recovered more than 15 guns and some rounds of ammunition after a search of some students of the Federal Government College Vandeikya Benue State Two of the students were also arrested Worried

SSG Urges Politicians To Ensure Peaceful Transition

Bauchi The Secretary to the Bauchi State Government SSG Alhaji Muhammad Umar has cautioned politicians in the country to plan towards peaceful and smooth transition to another civilian administration in 2007 so as to

Yoruba Urge Odili to Run

Rivers As the search for who bears the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2007 Presidential polls hots up Yoruba resident in Rivers State under the aegis of Youth Council of the Yoruba

Onwuliri Appointed FUTO VC

Imo The Federal Government has appointed a new Vice Chancellor for the Federal University of Technology Owerri FUTO He is Professor Celestine Onwuliri a Professor of Zoology Parasitology and Acting Vice Chancellor of University of

Oyinlola ll Be Re elected in 2007

Osun Former Managing Director Monitor Newspaper Ibadan Oyo state and now a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Osun state Alhaji Liad Tella yesterday said with the performances of the incumbent governor of the

NEMA Advises Govt on Fire Prevention Techniques

Sokoto The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA has stressed the need for Sokoto State government to embark on practical demonstration and public enlightenment on fire fighting techniques as measures for preventing and mitigating frequent fire

FG Removes Human Rights Commission Boss

Fct Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission NHRC Mr Bukhari Bello has been removed as head of the Commission in circumstances that may not be unconnected with his critical position on some human

PHCN Blames Load shedding on Vandalised Pipeline

Fct Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc yesterday expressed worries over the delay in the repair of theEscravos gas pipeline vandalized February this year saying it has resulted in a shortfall in power generation and

2007: ALGON Boss Backs S South Presidency

Oyo The Publicity Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON and Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State Prince Yemi Aderibigbe has backed the clamour for the shift of the

Udenwa Accuses Igbo Elite of Greed

Imo Governor of Imo State Chief Achike Udenwa has berated the political elites in the South East describing them as very greedy and selfish Udenwa told newsmen in Owerri Imo State capital after the All Igbo Political

Kewell Escapes Ban for Ref Insult

Harry Kewell has been cleared to play in Australia s last Group F match against Croatia after escaping a ban for insulting referee Markus Merk The Liverpool winger was reported for swearing at the German official after the Socceroos

NNPC Withholds N92bn in 6 Months

Allocations The 36 States of the Federation yesterday accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp oration NNPC of withholding N31 billion from the proceeds of the sale of domestic crude oil for May This brings funds the

UNIC Insurance to Raise N2 2b from Capital Market

Insurance Unic Insurnace Plc a second generation underwriting firm operating in Nigeria has concluded arrangements to raise N2 2 billion from the capital market by way of an offer for subcription The arrangement to this effect

HSBC Amanah Expands Islamic Banking Business

Market Report HSBC Amanah the global Islamic financial services division of the HSBC Group is consolidating its stranglehold on Islamic finance by a global banking major at a time of market reports that at least

Accra To Host Business Africa Forum

Market Report Eli Business Support Services Limited and Business Travel Africa magazine have announced plans to launch Business Africa Forum a continental initiative to promote trade and investment amongst Africa iacute s small and medium enterprises in

Phoenix Assurance Records 368 Improvement in Profit

Insurance Phoenix of Nigeria Assurance Plc a second generation underwriting firm has recorded a 368 percent improvement on its 2005 profit when compared with the figure for the previous year The Chairman of the firm Mr

Sovereign Trust Offers Clients 5 New Life Products

Insurance As part of effort to better meet the demands of the insuring public Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc a new generation underwriting firm operating in Nigeria has introduced five new insurance products into the Nigerian

Lasaco Assurance Rakes in N0 96bn Premium Income

Insurance Lasaco Assurance Plc a life and non life underwriting firm has disclosed that it raked in N957 84 million in premium from its last year s operation and raised its capital base from N360 07 million to N500

Hallmark Assurance s Private Placement Successful Alo

Insurance The management of Hallmark Assurance Plc a life and non life underwriter in Nigeria has declared the just concluded private placement of the firm s shares successful and indicated its intention to enter into agreement with

NIA Gives Clues on Where to Insure in 2006

Insurance Nigerian Insurers Association NIA the umbrella body of underwriting firms operating in Nigeria has released a publication to help guide prospective policyholders on where to place their risks in the light of the on going

Wema To Be Among Top 5 By 2010 GMD

Market Report Group Managing Director Chief Executive Officer GMD CEO of Wema Bank Plc Mr Adebisi Omoyemi has said that the bank is now in a good position to become one of the top five finanacial institution

World Bank Shows Interest In Anambra State

Market Report The investment climate in Anambra state could receive a boost very soon following the recent visit to the state by a high powered team of officials from the Department for International Development DFID and

China s Direct Investment in Africa Hits 1 18 bn

Banking Report by Chinese state news agency Xinhua yesterday showed that the country s direct investment and trade volume in Africa has reached 1 18 billion and 39 7billion respectively The report also stated that China has about

Pension Reform Fallout: NSITF Sheds Weight

Insurance Having transfered all pension assets and liabilities to the Trustfund Pensions Plc a Pension Fund Administrator PFA that it established recently in compliance with relevant provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2004 the Nigeria

Kanu Receives THISDAY Stella Obasanjo Award

Super Eagles striker Nwan kwo Kanu yesterday formally received the coveted Stella Obasanjo Award for the NGO of the Year 2005 on behalf of the Kanu Heart Foundation The special lalique trophy was presented to the West Brom Albion star

Spennymore Gathers Its Insurance Investments Into REAN Basket

Insurance Spennymore Limited believed to be owned by the Ide Ahaba of Asaba Chief Sunny Odowu has made a positive move to gather its investments in the Nigerian insurance industry under one basket with a

Four Insurers to Form Regency Alliance Insurance Plc

Insurance If all expectations are met and necessary approvals granted by the regulatory body for insurance practice in Nigeria the National Insurance Commission NAICOM Regency Alliance Insurance Plc would debut in the nations insurance industry

Ecobank Sponsors Economics Business Journalism Award

Banking The Ecobank Group Africa s leading indigenous regional banking group is sponsoring the Ecobank Economics amp amp Business Award one of many prestigious journalism prizes to be presented to their recipients on July 15th in Maputo

Outlook For Rest of the Year Remains Strong

Banking Last week Tuesday shortly after the Bankers Committee meeting in Lagos the CBN Governor Prof Charles Soludo briefed newsmen about the outcome of the major decisions taken at the last Monetary

Standard Trust Assurance Gives Recapitalisation Update

Insurance Standard Trust Assurance Plc Staco has stated its determination to be one of the insurance companies that would survive the recapitalisation threat The Managing Director of the firm Mr Sakiru Oyefeso stated this in a

Building A Atronger Nigeria Via Real Sector

Banking Ample contribution from the real sector of the economy has led to significant growth of world advanced economies History has it that no nation grows without a vibrant real sector Examples of countries that now enjoy

Angola Stake Second Round Claim Against Iran

As the curtains fall on Groups C and D today with African side Angola bidding to make the World Cup second round while soccer heavyweights Argentina and Holland clash in the tie of the round For the Angolans making

England Avoid Germany in Round of 16

England will play Ecuador in the last 16 of the World Cup after securing a 2 2 draw with Sweden last night to top Group B Hosts Germany who had earlier defeated Ecuador 3 0 will face Sweden in the

Again 2 Expatriates Kidnapped in Rivers

Two Filipinos were yesterday morning kidnapped at a jetty in Rumuolumeni in Obia Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers state The duo were working in boat in the jetty when the militants swooped on them and took them

Torres Leads Golden Boot Race

Spanish striking sensation Fernando Torres has moved clear of his rivals in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany scoring charts after bagging a brace of goals in La Selecci oacute n s 3 1 success over Tunisia El Ni ntilde o whose phenomenal run of

FIFA Settle Togo Players Bonuses

FIFA have agreed to resolve the Togo players financial dispute by paying the squad s bonuses directly The players threatened to boycott their remaining World Cup matches as they feared the Togo football federation would not pay up after

Onitsha Crisis: Curfew Extends to More Towns

Anambra State Govern ment yesterday extended to six more towns the one week dusk to dawn curfew imposed on Onitsha as a result of the bloody clashes between the police the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of

3 Nigerians Win UWC Scholarship

Three Nigerian youth two girls and a boy have emerged this year s beneficiaries of the United World Colleges UWC overseas scholarship award which covers a two year diploma course preparatory to university education in any part of the

NDLEA: 304 Drug Offenders Jailed Since January

In furtherance to its resolve not to give big time drug dealers a breathing space the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA yesterday announced the arrest of an indeterminate number of high profile drug dealers a well as

BPE Spends N35 64bn On Privatised Firms

The Bureau of Public Enterprises BPE has spent more than N35 64billion since 2002 in the settlement of salary arrears gratuities pensions and voluntary retirement benefits of staff of public enterprises scheduled for privatization The payments which are in line

Closieres Awards Engr Sule Pass Mark

Market Report Managing Director of Total Nigeria Plc Mr Christian Des Closieres has commended former Managing Director of African Petroleum Plc AP Engr Abdulahi A Sule for making AP claimed its previous position and nurturing

Clement Ashley Identifies Panacea for Job Seekers

Market Report Clement Ashley Consulting a firm of holistic development consultants said it has discovered personality traits and skills that job seekers must possessed to be successful for any job position and what prospective employers

The Palm Hosts Standard Chartered New Branch

Banking Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria the local franchise of Standard Chartered Bank SCB has opened a new branch in suburban Lekki Lagos The branch is sited on the grounds of the gigantic mall The Palms

How Leaders Can Succeed By Obasanjo

President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday gave insight into what makes the difference between failure and success in leadership saying there can be no peace for any society if instability terrorism violence assassination and uncertainty pervade the land Speaking at the

Why I Quit ANPP Don Etiebet

Former National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party ANPP Chief Don Etiebet yesterday gave an insight into the circumstances surrounding his resignation from the party and insisted that internal wrangling between opposing forces within the part was

DPR Targets N532 9bn Revenue from Oil Taxes

The Department of Petroleum Resources DPR said it planned to generate into Federal Government coffers a total revenue of about N532 92bn from taxes royalties and other sundary charges on oil and gas production activities in 2006 Oil marketing companies

Obasanjo Can t be Arrested Says Ojo

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Chief Bayo Ojo has said that section 308 of the constitution conferred immunity on President Olusegun Obasanjo from arrest Ojo s position is coming on the heels of the reports in some media

Presidential Candidates Emerge Latest Dec 8

If the 2007 general elections will commence on April 8 as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC all the registered political parties will have up till December 8 to submit to the commission the list of

Kaduna Poly Wins KPMG SIFE Contest

Kaduna Polytechnic has emerged winner of the 2006 KPMG SIFE Students in Free Enterprise Nigeria National Competition This years edition the 5th in the series also saw the University of Uyo UNIUYO and Obafemi Awolowo University OAU Ile Ife emerging

For Maritime Dispute Resolution an Approach

For many supporters of the President Olusegun Obasanjo s Administration reform programme it has brought different developments to Nigeria The reform programme they say has made the economy vibrant viable and attractive to the foreign investors Nigerians are crying for

Abuja By Night Bus nbsp

In Jesus name Amen In Je Jes Jes Jesus name oo Amen Amen Amen Father even as we embark on this journey we ask for thy journey mercies Journey mercies O Lord May the blood of

Moving Towards Capacity Building in Healthcare

Realising the importance of efficient healthcare delivery system the Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced medical education programme aimed at building the capacity of its personnel Agha Ibiam writes Recently the Lagos

2007 Presidency: Utomi s Daring Adventure

Last week s formal entry of Pat Utomi into the presidential race is raising a number of questions in the polity writes Philip Ogunmade A new trail is being blazed in the Nigerian political

Role Imperatives of Evaluating NEEDS Performance

Nigeria for the first time in the history of her development was able to put together what would pass for a home grown framework to act as a compass directing the economic flight of the nation from the quagmire

Politics of Party Alliances and Aspirations

Like water will always find its level politicians in the country are neck deep in the muddle of allegiances manoeuvres and carpet crossing thereby making party alliance and loyalty a fluid affair Oke Epia reports

Soweto Uprising: 30 Years After

While playing alongside other students in the football field of Obizi High School a foremost country side college in Mbaise Imo State on June 16th 1976 the school leadership had informed me of a visit by my father

Boosting Women Empowerment

A couple of weeks ago the International Finance Corporation IFC signed a 15 millionagreement with Access Bank for the provision of credit to women entrepreneurs particularly players in the small and medium scale enterprises The facility is aimed at

Ogunbanjo Steps Down As NFI Insurance Chairman

Dr Chris Ogunbanjo chairman NFI Insurance Company Plc has offered to step down from the position at the end of the company s current financial year He made this know at the company s 18th Annual General Meting AGM held in

UBE Ranking: Rivers Lagos Come Top

Rivers and Lagos states have been adjudged the best two in the implementation of the Universal Basic Education UBE programme in the country following a nationwide assessment The House Committee on Education led by its Chairman Dr Peter Ogodo

Gains Raise Market Value By 0 17

Gains recorded by six highly capitalised companies on the price gainers chart yesterday led to an increase in the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE by N5 billion representing 0 17 per cent of the gross market

Ilaje Waters: Thank You NDDC

As part of the efforts to improve the living standard of oil rich communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC is constructing over 29 water projects in the area Of the 29

PHCN Allow Us Watch World Cup Matches

Kindly allow me a space in your widely read newspaper to send a passionate appeal to the management of Power Holding Company of Nigeria PHCN Kaduna to urgently come to our rescue by either repairing or replacing the

Still on Anatomy of ABU Sectarian Crisis

I sincerely commend the effort of Sani Babadoko for taking the pain to unearth the factors that led to the closing down of Ahmadu Bello University ABU on the 18th of March 2006 by the management of the school

CSOs Commend NEITI Seek Abolition of Discretionary License Allocation

Participants at a Civil Society Stakeholder Forum on Oil Licensing Round which held in Lagos recently have called for complete abolition of discretionary oil prospecting license allocation in Nigeria while commending the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative NEITI

Gains Raise Market Value By 0 17

Gains recorded by six highly capitalised companies on the price gainers chart yesterday led to an increase in the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE by N5 billion representing 0 17 per cent of the gross market

UNILAG Kennesaw Varsity Sign Pact

As part of the University of Lagos UNILAG s efforts to rank as one of the best globally it has entered into a partnership with the Kennesaw State University Atlanta Georgia United States of America The bilateral pact is to

CSOs Commend NEITI Seek Abolition of Discretionary License Allocation

Participants at a Civil Society Stakeholder Forum on Oil Licensing Round which held in Lagos recently have called for complete abolition of discretionary oil prospecting license allocation in Nigeria while commending the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative NEITI

Nigeria Gets pound 1 1m Commonwealth Education Fund in Five Years

As part of its effort in ensuring qualitative education for children in the Commonwealth member states the Commonwealth Education Fund CEF has since inception in 2002 expended the sum of pound 13 million Pounds on education Nigeria alone got

Mushin Council Uplifts Primary Schools

All public primary schools in Mushin Local Government area of Lagos State are receiving general face lift and furnishing to enhance the teaching and learning academic environment for both students and teachers So far all the schools have received

Anambra to Build Schools in Markets

The Anambra State Government is to build schools in all the markets in the state to encourage boys enrolment in school and eradicate illiteracy among traders in the state the state governor Dr Peter Obi has said The governor

FG Commends NBL National Reading Competition

The Federal Government has commended the management of Nigerian Breweries Plc for its support in the improvement of the education sector as part of its corporate responsibility Speaking at the presentation of prizes ceremony of the NB Plc National Reading

FUTO Students Write Obasanjo on Appointment of VC

Students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri FUTO especially from Akwa Ibom and Delta States have sent an SOS message to President Olusegun Obasanjo on what they called hijacking of the institution by Imo indigenes In a letter

Celebrating a Quite Life of Dedication

Former Military Governor of the old Western State Major General Adeyinka Adebayo rtd former Head of Service of the Western Region and former Governor of the Central Bank Mr S O Asabia Former Supreme Court Justice Olajide Olatawura

As Stakeholders Strategise for Reforms

Civil Society Organisations CSOs and other stakeholders in the reform sector gathered together recently in Lagos to dialogue on quot Effective CSO Strategies for Pro Poor Reforms quot in Nigeria in an event organised by the National Democratic Institute for International

Accept Responsibility AOCOED Students Told

Students of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education AOCOED Ijanikin Lagos have been advised to imbibe the virtue of accepting responsibility and focus The Lagos State Commissioner for Education Dr Leke Pitan who gave the advice at a

Consultation Collaboration re Crucial for Pro Poor Reforms

At a two day policy dialogue on strengthening the capacity of National Assembly Staff for pro poor reforms hosted by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs NDI at Jos recently a lot of issues emerged

NIEP D G Criticises Ogun over New Tertiary Institutions

The Director General of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration Prof Taiwo Ajayi has citicised Ogun State Government for establishing five new tertiary institutions Ajayi said this in Abeokuta on Monday in a paper titled A critical

Publishers Showcase Private Universities

A multi media programme titled Private Universi ties: Innovative Approach to National Transfor mation is being put together by the publishers of Education and Training Directory The Programmes Director Mike Efunkoya stated that the multi media programme is designed to project to the

Experts advocate 5yr e-payment strategy for Nigeria

Taking IT to rural people, the NCS way

Nigeria: Etiebet Leaves ANPP (AllAfrica.com)

Former National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Chief Don Etiebet, has decamped from the party.

Nigeria: "Nigeria, India Economies Are Complimentary" - Indian High Commissioner (AllAfrica.com)

His Excellency, Mr Harihara H. S Viswanathan is India's high commissioner to Nigeria and concurrently accredited as ambassador to the Republic of Benin and High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroun.

Nigeria: Etiebet Quits ANPP (AllAfrica.com)

FORMER National Chairman of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Chief Don Etiebet yesterday resigned his membership of the party, citing personal reasons.

Nigeria: 'Nigeria Can't Handle N/Delta Environmental Problem' (AllAfrica.com)

Director, Global Institute for Energy and Environment Systems, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, United State of America, Prof. Inyang Duke has said that Nigeria lacked the capacity to contain the menace of oil spillage and other exploration activities in Niger Delta.

Nigeria: Obasanjo Decries High Cost of Politics (AllAfrica.com)

President Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the high cost of participating in politics in Nigeria.

Nigeria: FAAN's Drug Scandal (AllAfrica.com)

The fight to make Nigeria a drug-free country is something of a hydra business where the more heads you cut, the more new ones sprout.

Why Nigeriall remain PC dumping ground

CardExpo goes continental

Records 42 firms

Khera harps on motivation

Remmy Nweke

NIG takes campaign to Yola, Warms up for ULR seminar

Remmy Nweke

APC unveils BladeReady

Remmy Nweke

Two Filipino oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria, June 20 (Reuters) - Armed men in a speed boat kidnapped two Filipino oil workers from Nigeria's oil capital Port Harcourt on Tuesday, police and company officials said.

 

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