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Kidnapped Filipino oil workers in Nigeria released (Manila Bulletin)

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (AP) -- Two Filipino oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria's southern oil delta were released after five days in captivity, a state government spokesman said.

Hostage-takers in Nigeria free Filipino oil workers (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)

LAGOS - Two Filipino oil workers captured in restive southern Nigeria last week were released on Sunday, a local government spokesman told AFP.

2 Filipino Oil Workers Freed in Nigeria (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (AP) - Two Filipino oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria's southern oil delta were released Sunday after five days in captivity, a state government spokesman said.The freed hostages were brought to Port Harcourt the hub of Nigeria's oil industry Sunday afternoon and handed over to a Philippines embassy representative by Nigerian officials.

N Delta:FG Militants in Oil Block for Peace Deal

In order to ensure the continued pumping of oil from the Niger Delta the Federal Government has cut a deal with militants operating in the swamps by giving then an oil block as condition to stop destruction of

Ex Minister Declines Comment on Guber Ambition

Former Minister of Special Duties Youth and Inter governmental relations Col Musa Mohammad rtd has declined comment on his governorship ambition saying the people would determine what he would gun for in 2007 just as he claimed he influenced

Port Concessioning: NPA Hands Over Terminals to INTELS

The Nigerian Ports Authority NPA has handed over two terminals to INTELS Nigeria Limited in the ongoing concession of Nigerian ports by the Federal Government to preferred bidders This came on the heels of a formal restoration of full operational

Intercontinental Leads Nigerian Banks in World Top 1 000

LAGOS Intercontinental Bank Plc has emerged the highest ranked bank in Nigeria according to the latest ranking by the banker a subsidiary of the Financial Times of London The banker magazine is an internationally recognized and

2007: Students Endorse Makarfi

The National Association of Kaduna State Students NAKASS has declared its support for the presidential aspiration of Governor Ahmed Makarfi just as a coalition of Christian Youths Organisations known as Yerima Christian Network has urged Nigerians to back

Imo PDP Reconciliation Meeting Ends in Chaos

The possibility of reconciling the warring factions in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Imo State still remains a mirage as the reconciliation meeting held Saturday in Owerri ended without agreement even as a chieftain of the party

Remo Monarchs Endorse Daniels for 2007

The traditional councilof Remoland in Ogun State has endorsed the second term tenure of Governor Gbenga Daniel of the state in 2007 Speaking on behalf of the Royal fathers at the commissioningof the newly established Gateway Polytechnic Saapade the

2007: Kalu s Group Against Power Shift

The National coordinator of Orji Uzor Kalu for President Malam Usman Alhaji has faulted the purported power rotation arrangement of the peoples Democratic Party PDP saying the agitation by a section of the country that power must shift

Afenifere Seeks Bayo Ojo s Removal

Afenifere the pan Yoruba socio political group yesterday demanded the removal of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Chief Bayo Ojo SAN saying his conduct thus far denigrates his profession and his status as the chief law officer of

FG Ban: BA Flies Nigerians Through Ghana

The Federal Government ban placed on British Airways to stop operating the three additional frequencies granted it last year has left many of the airline s passengers mostly Nigerians in Lagos and London stranded THISDAY gathered at the weekend that

Abducted Filipinos Regain Freedom

Governor Peter Odili of Rivers State yesterday warned that his government can no longer condone kidnappings abductions and other forms of hostage taking and assured that everything was being done to ensure such incidents stop in the state He

Why FG Ceded Bakassi to Cameroun Senator

The Senator representing Uyo Senatorial District in the National Assembly Senator Effiong Bob has asserted that the decision to cede Bakassi Peninsular to the Republic of Cameroun was for peace to reign in the region Bob a one time

Allocations: FAAC Owes Us N7bn Says NNPC

Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC at the weekend dismissed accusation that it was owingbeneficiaries of the Federation Account including the 36 states of the Federation and their local government councils amongst others unremitted proceeds that had accrued over

Japan Grants Nigeria N5bn for Rural Electrification

The Japanese Government has so far given Nigeria a total grant of N5 015bn in support of her rural electrification strides The Asian country over the weekend donated the sum of 932m Japanese Yen an equivalent of N1 1bn as counterpart

Obasanjo May Dump Govs

Presidency As more aspirants declare their intention to contest the nation s presidency in 2007 there were indications at the weekend that President Olusegun Obasanjo might dump state governors in his search for a successor Presidency sources

Loyalty Now A Scarce Commodity Says Obasanjo

President Olusegun Obas anjo has declared that loyalty was now a scarce commodity in the country Speaking at the weekend at a reception given in his honour by the Ondo State government Obasanjo said stupidity and disloyalty had been upgraded

Court Touts: Lagos Chief Judge Enlists Army Police Support

L agos State Chief Judge Justice Adetula Alabi has sought maximum cooperation of all the security operatives in the state including regular and mobile policemen and soldiers to help combat the incessant activities of touts who operate around

Bayelsa to Set Up Agency on Accelerated Development

In its bid to ensure that businessmen and entrepreneurs are lured to invest in Bayelsa the state government is to set up an agency to liaise and coordinate investment and business relations with the private sector The governor Dr

Bayelsa to Set Up Agency on Accelerated Development

In its bid to ensure that businessmen and entrepreneurs are lured to invest in Bayelsa the state government is to set up an agency to liaise and coordinate investment and business relations with the private sector The governor Dr

Oil belongs to the North Says Babangida s In law

An in law of former military President Ibrahim Babangida who is also an indigene of the South south geo political zone Chief Sunny Okogwu has described as an illusion claims by his kinsmen that oil resources come from their region Okogwu

2007 Polls: ACD Calls For Stakeholders Summit

The Advanced Congress of Democrats ACD has called for an all stakeholders summit to deliberate on the 2007 election A statement by the Chairman of the party s Committee on Media and Publicity Alhaji Lai Muhammed said the summit

PDP Disowns Primaries Time table

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP yesterday disowned the recently published guidelines for the party s primaries currently in circulation saying it had not released any guidelines for the forthcoming primaries of the party National

2 Filipino Oil Workers Freed in Nigeria (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (AP) - Two Filipino oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria's southern oil delta were released Sunday after five days in captivity, a state government spokesman said. The freed hostages were brought to Port Harcourt - the hub of Nigeria's oil industry - Sunday afternoon and handed over to a Philippines embassy representative by Nigerian officials. "We thank God you were released

FIFA Reduces Sanctions on Turkey

FIFA has reduced the punishment it imposed on Turkey for their part in the fracas at a World Cup play off match with Switzerland last November Turkey were ordered to play their next six home matches at a neutral

For Ihonvbere It is Morning Yet

Professor Julius Olukayode Ihonvbere one of the pre eminent intellectuals of our time turns 50 today To those who know him well and there are so many of them across the globe the man fondly called Prof or simply Julius has

Coca Cola Plans Big for FA Cup

Coca Cola the world s largest soft drinks producer has big plans for this year s FA Cup which draws are scheduled to take place this week One of the things the company is considering in an effort to jazz up the

NOC Wants Early Preparations for 9th All Africa Games

The Nigeria Olympic Committee NOC has sent a passionate appeal to the Ministry of Sports and Social Development that there is need to begin the preparations for 9th All Africa Games to be hosted by Algeria in Algiers

Wimbledon: Henman Handed Early Start

Tim Henman will start his Wimbledon campaign today when he faces Sweden s Robin Soderling on Court One The four time semi finalist is second on court following on from Kim Clijster s clash with Vera Zvonereva Roger Federer also begins the

What Does Marwa Really Want

I started noticing Mohamed Buba Marwa in 1991 He was then the military governor of Borno State while I was an attachee reporter with Complete Football magazine under the inspirational tutelage of the inimitable Mumini Alao We were

What Does Marwa Really Want

I started noticing Mohamed Buba Marwa in 1991 He was then the military governor of Borno State while I was an attachee reporter with Complete Football magazine under the inspirational tutelage of the inimitable Mumini Alao We were

Togolese in Germany Slam FA over Keshi s Sack

Togolese football fans living in Germany have passed a scathing attack on the country s football authorities and blamed the country s poor showing at the world Cup on their decision to dispense with the services of their Nigerian born sweat

SSS Detains Independent Newspapers Reporter

Lagos Officials of the State Security Service SSS have detained Independent New spapers Senior Correspondent Mr Rotimi Durojaiye A statement by the company said the journalist is being held over a story entitled Controversy Over Age

Civil Servants to Get 50 Arrears of Medical Allowance

Bayelsa Governor Goodluck Jon athan of Bayelsa State has announced the payment of the remaining 50 arrears of medical allowance amounting to N45 000 00 to all civil servants of the state He made the announcement while speaking

Refuse Sacks Owerri Residents

Imo Heaps of refuse has taken over Owerri the Imo State capital as residents are now looking for where to run to as refuse generated for the past two weeks litter every major street of

Break for German Players

Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann has given his players a day and a half to relax before they start preparing to take on Argentina in the World Cup quarter finals In keeping with the laid back attitude Klinsmann has tried to

Honours for Saraaki in Texas US

Kwara It was honours and praises galore for Kwara State Governor Dr Bukola Saraki in Houston Texas United States at the weekend during the National convention of Kwarans in diaspora under the aegis of Kwara State

Soldiers Drafted to Quell Offa Erin Ile Feud

Kwara Over 600 soldiers were yesterday deployed to assist the Police in restoring law and order at Offa and Erin Ile in Kwara State where the communal clash over boundary dispute has led to the loss

How to Prevent Collapsed Building Syndrome NEMA

Fct Director General of National Emergency Management Agency NEMA Air Vice Marshal M Audu Bida rtd has said until the Institute of Builders in the country takes up the challenge of punishing engineers and contractors whose building

Newcomers Strive for More Glory

After some very exhilirating action on the first two days of the knock out stage of the World Cup MatchDay Three kicks off this evening with two teams hoping to upstage the big guns in Kaiserslautern and Cologne Australia

Kahn Attacks Klinsmann

Bayern Munich s Oliver Kahn has said Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann still owed him an explanation for replacing him as first choice goalkeeper for the World Cup though he did not expect to get one Kahn told German magazine Der

Lehmann Dreams Germany England Final

Jens Lehmann admits a potential World Cup final between Germany and England would be the greatest thing that could happen to him The in form hosts booked their ticket to the quarter finals with an impressive 2 0 defeat of Sweden with

Beckham Gives England Q final Ticket

David Beckham became the first England player to score at three World Cups as his free kick earned a quarter final tie against Portugal Beckham beautifully curled home from 30 yards on the hour mark but England made hard

300 England Fans Detained

At least 300 England soccer supporters were detained in Stuttgart overnight after they clashed with German fans throwing bottles tables and chairs in a square in the city centre officials said A spokeswoman for Britain s Home Office working

What s Wrong With Africa

Andreas is a German insurance executive He appeared tipsy when he offered to help this reporter locate his destination at the Dusseldorf Haupbanorf main train station Friday night Any problem he asked as I tried to battle the chilly

Brazil Sweat on Robinho for Black Stars

Brazil handlers are sweating on the fitness of one of their top players Robinho following a thigh injury the electrifying forward picked up during the team s training session at Bergisch Gladbach on Saturday The champions face the Black Stars

2 Filipino oil workers freed in Nigeria (AP via Yahoo! News)

Two Filipino oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria's southern oil delta were released Sunday after five days in captivity, a state government spokesman said.

Japan Grants Nigeria N5bn for Rural Electrification (This Day)

The Japanese Government has so far given Nigeria a total grant of N5.015bn in support of her rural electrification strides.

Hostage-takers in Nigeria free Filipino oil workers (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Two Filipino oil workers captured last week in restive southern Nigeria, have been released by their captors, a local government spokesman in the area told AFP.

Hostage-takers in Nigeria free Filipino oil workers (AFP via Yahoo! Asia News)

LAGOS (AFP) - Two Filipino oil workers captured in Nigeria's restive Niger Delta region last week, have been released, Rivers state spokesman Emmanuel Okah told AFP by telephone.