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Gov Duke Inaugurates Bakassi Relocation C ttee

Having opted to relocate back to Nigeria rather than becomne citizens of Cameroun in their present location the indigenes of Bakassi got a respite yesterday when Governor Donald Duke of Cross River State inaugurated a 37 man committee for

Electoral Act Faulty Says INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has pointed out flaws in the 2006 Electoral Act which it said could pose great challenges to the 2007 general elections The challenges include time limit for election petitions Independent candidacy financial autonomy

Drama as FG Aborts London bound BA Flight Take off

A British Airways aircraft was yesterday grounded by the Federal Government following a directive that the airline should stop operating three additional frequencies granted it last year THISDAY gathered that the aircraft had departed Heathrow Airport London Wednesday night

Obasanjo Sacks Atiku s Aides

A major purge occurred yesterday at The Presidency as President Olusegun Obasanjo approved the disengagement of 12 aides eight of who were working with Vice President Atiku Abubakar The latest gale of sacks depleted the staff of the Vice

FG to Issue Mining Licenses to Small Scale Operators

Fct Federal Government has introduced measures that would henceforth bring the activities of small scale miners popularly known as artisenal or informal miners under licensed control The miners who mostly engage in illegal mining and

Govt Moves to Promote Investment

Bayelsa The Bayelsa State Government is to set up a body to liaise with the firms and business concerns that want to partner with government in the development of the state The state Governor Dr Goodluck

Profit Optimism Raises NSE Turnover By 102 5

The Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE yesterday recorded an upsurge in the volume of shares traded as market turnover grew by 73 4 million ordinary shares representing 102 5 percent of the grand totals The increase in the volume of shares traded

Group Blames Poverty on Ill Health

The Health Reform Foundation HERFON has described the poor health of most Nigerians as being responsible for the pervasive poverty level and low level of development Chairman Board of Trustees of HERFON Dr Haliru Yahaya who stated this at

2006 Census Not Perfect NPC Boss

Chairman National Population Commission NPC Chief Samu ila Makama has clarified that the just concluded 2006 census might not have been perfect like every human activities but posited that a solid foundation for a successful census has been laid

Crusader Insurance to Raise Share Capital to N4bn

Shareholders of Crusader Insurance Plc have approved the recommendation by the board of directors of the company to effect an increase in its authorised share capital from N1 2 billion to N4 billion The shareholders gave the approval at the

3m Nigerians to Witness

An expected crowd of about three million supporters of Peoples Democratic Party PDP Presidential aspirant Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa have started arriving Abuja to witness the flagging off of Marwa s campaign Already the nation s Federal Capital Territory FCT

Why I Was Sacked Bayelsa Commissioner

The former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health Chief Frank Akpoebi who was unceremoniously fired by Governor Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday said he got the boot for daring to expose a N60 million fraud in the Health Ministry Akpoebi made

Bank PHB Excites Banking Public with New Retail Products

Banking Rising to its commitment to innovation and exceptional customer service as a customer centric financial institution Bank PHB has introduced an array of products to satisfy the different needs of its various customers across

Ghana Last Africans Standing to Meet Brazil

Ghana won a place in the last 16 of the Germany 2006 World Cup with a 2 1 victory over the United States in a Group E decider yesterday The Black Stars who carry the burden of the African continent

Sambawa Regrets Nigeria s Absence at Germany 2006

The Former Minister of Sports Dr Samaila Saidu Sambawa has listed as one of his greatest regrets Nigeria s inability to be at the On going World Cup in Germany He made this known in a chat with newsmen after the

Tunisia Holds Qualification in Own Hands

Tunisia can finally break their inability to progress beyond the first round of the World Cup this evening when they meet Ukraine in the final match of Group H Since making their World Cup debut at Argentina 78 at

Zenith Bank Launches 1st Chip enabled Visa ATM

Product Zenith Bank Plc has launched the first chip enabled Visa Automated Teller Machine ATM into the Nigerian market The chip technology deployed by the bank according to Visa International Senior Vice President Filipe Dos Santos can

Zenith Bank Launches 1st Chip enabled Visa ATM

Product Zenith Bank Plc has launched the first chip enabled Visa Automated Teller Machine ATM into the Nigerian market The chip technology deployed by the bank according to Visa International Senior Vice President Filipe Dos Santos can

Skye Bank Floats 3 Range of Debit Cards

Banking Laeveraging on its robust Information Technology Skye Bank Plc has launched into the financial market three ranges of debit card products The products which were developed by the eChannels Department of bank are Skye

Ex Governor Ibru May Join Delta Guber Race

Political associates and aides of the first civilian governor of Delta State Senator Felix Ibru are hinting on the possibility of the Okpe chief joining the 2007 governorship race in the state A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic

Acenic Records 51 Improvement in Q1 Premium

Acenic Insurance Company Plc Acennico has announced a net premium income of N205 92 million as its first quater performance for 2006 This is 51 percent better than N136 76 million recorded for the same period last year Gross premium income

INEC Recognition: AD Awaits Court s Descision

The outcome of the suit filed by the Alliance for Democracy AD seeking the order of the court to compel INEC to give it a recognition will determine whether it will merge with other political parties or not the

Saraki Gives Succour to Slain Soldiers Widows

Officers and men of the 22 Armoured Brigade Sobi Cantonment Ilorin have commended Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State for giving succour to the widows and orphans left behind by soldiers killed in action in military operations in and

Obasanjo Urges Reduction in 1bn Rice Imports

Pesident Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday in Abuja sought support for local researchers as a way of boosting rice production and cutting down on the 1bn importation of the commodity by African countries The president who spoke through the Secretary to

Global H Rights Bodies Move Against Nigeria

Sequel to the removal of Mr Bukhari Bello by Federal Government as Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission NHRC International Human Rights bodies including Open Society Initiative for West Africa OSIWA yesterday said they have withdrawn support

Reforms: Finance Sacks 476

Ministry of Finance said yesterday that a total of 476 out of its 1 500 staff on salary grade levels 1 17 would be thrown into the labour market in the on going Federal Civil Service Reform Programme Already the ministry

Obasanjo Arrives Ondo Today

All is set in Ondo State to receive President Olusegun Obasanjo who will this afternoon arrive the state on a three day official visit Governor Olusegun Agagu who said the President s visit is to assess the development level and the

EFCC Not Out To Villify Anybody Says Obasanjo

President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday said investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC are mere routine exercises and not a means of villifying or castigating anybody Obasanjo who made the observation in Enugu yesterday during the commissioning of

U S Mission UBA Sign Visa Fee Collection Pact

The United States Mission to Nigeria comprising the U S Embassy in Abuja and the U S Consulate in Lagos has signed an agreement with the United Bank for Africa Plc UBA for fee payment and collection services The alliance

Bomb Hits Finance Commissioner s House

Barely two weeks after the house of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Austin Opara was bombed in Port Harcourt Rivers State the Birabi Street GRA Phase II house of the Commissioner of Finance Mr

Nigeria Now Has 22 9m Phone Lines Minister

The Nigerian telecommunications industry has recorded yet another phenomenal growth in the last one year with total number of telephone lines rising to an all time high of 22 912 917 at the last count This is made up of

NDDC Executes 122 Projects in Rivers State

The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has so far undertaken a total of 122 major projects in Rivers State Out of this number 40 are roads 29 are water projects 11 are electrification projects and three are canalization

PDP II Fail in 2007 Polls Says Akande

Former governor of Osun State Chief Bisi Akande has boasted that the re alignment of political parties ahead of 2007 polls was sure to rout the ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP from power at the polls Speaking with newsmen at

MASSOB: We ve no Hand in Onitsha Crises

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra MASSOB has denied being part of the crises which rocked Onitsha and some parts of Anambra State last weekend stating we have no hand in the on going

Weak Law Hampers Anti Fake Drug War Akunyili

Director General National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC Prof Akunyili has blamed the inability of the agency to totally eradicate fake and unwholesome drugs from Nigeria to the country s weak law on fake drugs Making

Zenith Bank Launches First Chip Enabled Visa ATM

Zenith Bank Plchas launched the first chip enabled Visa Automated Teller Machine ATM into the Nigerian market The chip technology deployed by the bank according to Filipe Dos Santos Visa International Senior Vice President can accept all other Visa Cards

UBEC to Sanction States over 9 Year Curriculum

The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has warned that the commission will not tolerate states that fails to implement the nine year basic education structure by 2009 The Executive Secretary of the Commission Prof Gidado Tahir whodisclosed this yesterday at

Shortlisted Coys Commence Due Diligence for NACFA Acquisition

The five companies short listed for the acquisition of 100 interest in the National Clearing amp amp Forwarding Agency NACFA have begun their due diligence ahead of submitting their technical and financial bids The short listed companies include Kungo Rock Investments Ltd

Ecuador Excited by England Clash

In another context Ecuador s resounding 3 0 defeat at the hands of a powerful Germany side would have provoked howls of criticism from the Andean country s press corps But although they missed out on top spot in Group A

Kaoje Promises New Phase for Sports

The new Minister of Sports and Social Development Hon Bala Kaoje former member of the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003 and a special assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters until his new appointment yesterday

NVBF Invites Players for Kenya Invitational

Nigeria Volleyball Federation NVBF has invited 12 players and 2 coaches for the 4 Nation Invitational Tournament slated for Kazzarani Stadium Nairobi Kenya next month Among the invited players are Ladi Jalmet Esther Dusu Dorthy Egbum Mariam Garuba Christy Amadi

Emirates Keeps Beckenbauer s Ambition on Course

Attending almost every game at the 2006 FIFA World Cup may be an impossible task for most but for the legendary Franz Beckenbauer President of the Organising Committee OC and his team it s a job made all the

Nwaneri Agonises W Cup Miss

The not too impressive showing of the African teams in the on going World Cup in Germany has painfully hit the wounds of Super Eagles defender Obinna Nwaneri as a result of Nigeria s non participation in the 2006 Mundial

Brazil Rout Japan Ronaldo Tie Record

Ronaldo found his goal scoring touch to finally give Brazil the kind of convincing victory many expected to be routine in this World Cup Ronaldo scored twice to tie the all time record with 14 career World Cup goals and

Brazil will play Ghana in the second round on Tuesday back in Dortmund

Japan is headed back home after finishing last in the group with one point failing to repeat its second round appearance from when it co hosted the 2002 tournament The Japanese coached by former Brazilian all star Zico needed to defeat

Pele Hails Standard of Germany 2006

Pele is a man who needs no introduction FIFA s universally accepted choice as the greatest player of the 20th Century Pele makes headlines wherever he goes The media hang on his every word particularly when the great man

Germany 2006: England Deny Beckham Gerrard Rift

England have hit back angrily at reports of a row between Steven Gerrard and David Beckham Gerrard and Beckham were said to have clashed in training before the Sweden game But an England spokesman said yesterday: quot It is

Questions Morning After Cabinet Shake Up

Many Nigerians woke up with a ramp of questions the morning after the President announced a shake up of his cabinet Neither such questions nor cabinet reshuffle is unusual After the Senate cleared five nominees last week the question

No word on OFWs abducted in Nigeria (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - Nigerian authorities have failed to locate or make contact with two Filipino oil workers who were kidnapped on Tuesday by six gunmen in a speed boat, police said on Thursday.

Zinox computerizes AU Summit in Gambia

Negotiations Ongoing to Free Filipino Hostages in Nigeria (Rigzone)

Negotiations are ongoing for the release of two Filipino oil workers abducted by armed militants in southern Nigeria, the Philippine government said Thursday.

Nigeria vows to rescue kidnapped Pinoys (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)

Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria Masaranga Umpa has informed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that Nigerian authorities have vowed to find and free two Filipino oil workers who were earlier kidnapped by unknown militants in the countrys oil-producing heartland.

Nigeria: Plot Against Nigeria? (AllAfrica.com)

In the early 1960s (before the civil war), Nigeria was a highly respected and happy society. During that period, people were either in honest businesses or working in government. It was honesty and hardwork that identified and distinguished people from one another.

Nigeria: We'll Remain in Nigeria (AllAfrica.com)

PEOPLE of Bakassi Peninsula yesterday resolved to join their kinsmen in Nigeria rather than accept Cameroon's sovereignty.

Nigeria: New Presidential Panel to Improve Business in Nigeria Set Up (AllAfrica.com)

A Presidential Committee with the mandate to improve and ease the processes of doing business in Nigeria has been approved by government at the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on June 20.

Sask. man cleared of fraud charge in Nigeria (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)

A man from the Saskatoon area is on his way home after spending eight months in Nigeria fighting fraud charges - including two weeks in jail in the west African country.

Yams and the World Cup in Nigeria (BBC News)

In Nigeria, Elizabeth Blunt discovers despite the fast pace of change near the capital Abuja, some areas are resisting change.

Beware of conmen in UK, Nigeria tells citizens (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Crime-infested Nigeria, famed for its email scams, has warned citizens travelling to Britain to watch out for conmen who use tricks to rob or rip off visitors.