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Anarchy in the House
It was like a scene from a city pub full of drunken patrons. Well dressed people raining blows on one another and yelling. Commotion. An arm was broken and dresses were torn.
So it was on Tuesday at the House of Representatives where 11 members were suspended indefinitely.
Anarchy in the House (http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/50723/1/Anarchy-in-the-House/Page1.html)
The President on Tuesday withdrew the nomination of Ambassador Muhammed Anka and Maj. Gen A.B. Mamman to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He made the move in furtherance of his pledge to appoint only impartial persons into INEC.
Two INEC nominees withdrawn (http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/50722/1/Two-INEC-nominees-withdrawn/Page1.html)
Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday chided desperate politicians for their 'do-or-die' politics, saying that the perception of politics as an occupation was the bane of democracy. The governor, who spoke at the 45th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, gave a lecture titled: 'The imperatives of Conducting Credible Elections in 2011'.
Uduaghan condemns do-or-die politicians (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4040.html)
The Action Congress (AC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on the Police and the State Security Service (SSS) to investigate the
Aregbesola calls for probe of alleged threat to life by Osun Speaker (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4043.html)
The crisis that followed the recent violence in the Oyo State House of Assembly as a result of the intra-party crisis in the state People's
Oyo Assembly crisis: PDP leaders oppose lawmakers' suspension (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4166.html)
Henceforth state governments intending to execute federal projects located in their domains must obtain the approval of the President, it was learnt Wednesday. Also, such projects
States to get approval before executing Fed Govt projects (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4167.html)
Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday, said governors elected on the platform of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) would soon discuss the direction to follow on
'PDP governors'll determine next year's presidency' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4169.html)
The president Wednesday told Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega to bring his radicalism to bear on his job. The university teacher-activist replied
Jega to Jonathan: don't interfere in INEC affairs (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4172.html)
The controversy over the failure of the Oyo State Government to include a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana, during President Goodluck
Anger over Alao-Akala's alleged disrespect for Olubadan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4281.html)
Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke yesterday said Nigeria cannot grow unless it returns to true federalism. Imoke spoke at the third Memorial Lecture and
Imoke advocates true federalism (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4278.html)
The Ekiti State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has rejected an appeal by Governor Segun Oni to suspend its strike for
Ekiti court workers reject Oni's plea to end strike (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4279.html)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday raised the alarm that bribe payment to government officials by businesses
Police, PHCN, Customs still top corruption list (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4283.html)
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Friday engaged former Biafran Warlord, Dim Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu and former Governor of the then Mid-West Region, Gen. David
Civil war re-echoes as Gowon engages Ojukwu, Ejoor... at book launch (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4365.html)
Industrialist and former chairman of the O’dua Investment Company Limited, Otunba Mohammed Aliu Jobi-Fele OON, has pleaded with the Governor of the Central Bank of
Don't sell troubled banks, Jobi-Fele pleads with CBN governor (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4366.html)
Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo Friday challenged governors of the 19 Northern states to play a strategic role in unifying the country. He also urged
Sambo charges Northern governors on nation's unity (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4368.html)
It was another day of recognition for Second rePublic governor of Lagos State, Chief Lateef Jakande yesterday. The Lagos State House of Assembly honoured him for
Lagos Assembly honours Jakande (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4369.html)
Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Timi Alaibe has advised ex-militants undergoing transformational training programme to use it as an
Use training to re-order your lives, Alaibe urges ex-militants (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4462.html)
The governor of Abia state, Theodore Orji has denied having any dealings with one Eugene Nwokedi who was recently paraded with two others by the
Orji denies links with alleged arms dealer (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4461.html)
Medical students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso yesterday disrupted the monthly open forum of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC), where the governor,
LAUTECH students disrupt Oyinlola's radio-TV programme (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4460.html)
The Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, Chimaobi Jonathan Ibeneche was yesterday awarded the honorary fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners. He was honoured
NNLG MD bags Master Mariners fellowship (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4463.html)
Where is N1.2 billion of the proceeds from the sales of Federal Government houses? The Senate Committee on Housing, which investigated the sales, has said the
Senators allege N1.2b house sales cash missing (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4568.html)
National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, has said in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa service that
Nwodo: 'Candidates'll no longer be imposed on Nigerians' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news-update/4573.html)
The Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Lekan Balogun, has advised the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Taofeek Arapaja, to apologise to the Olubadan of Ibadan land,
Senator advises Oyo deputy governor to beg Olubadan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4714.html)
The Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSSCE), which is to begin Tuesday in Oyo State, may not hold. The ongoing teachers’ strike has paralysed educational activities
Oyo teachers' strike: JSSCE, NECO exams postponed (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4716.html)
The debate over which zone should produce the President next year raged Monday, with Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu saying there is nothing rigid about
Zoning is strategy to win elections, says Aliyu (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4719.html)
It is seen in two different lights: one positive, the other negative. The positive angle to it is represented by the likes of Mao Tse
The zoning of power (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/4830.html)
Today, I remember with nostalgia, reverence and sense of responsibility, the fond memories of a unique personality, a colossus who left indelible footprints on the
Remembering Sir Adesoji Aderemi (1) (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/wednesday/dele-agekameh/4832.html)
There are 85 days left to 1-10-2010. Who banned footballs in schools? The Jonathan Presidential Ban on International Football Competition seems to throw the baby
CountdowNigeria@50-85 Ban generators; N10billion for Nigeria@50? Breaking the 'Solar Silence' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/wednesday/tony-marinho/4833.html)
SIR: "A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point
Where is the outrage at the plight of our pensioners? (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/letters/4835.html)
The Action Congress (AC) has said the presidential candidate to fly the banner of the newly formed party, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), will be
AC to present presidential candidate July ending (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/4987.html)
The Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, which is also known as Sokoto Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, (CCNN), has declared a final gross dividend of
Sokoto Cement posts N1.8 bn profit, declares 10k dividend (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/4994.html)
Enugu, the Coal City, has the potential to offer a great source for major cash crops. This is made possible by a number of positive factors
Agro-business opportunities in Enugu (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/agriculture/5033.html)
A moderate earthquake jolted Southern California on Wednesday, rattling buildings in downtown Los Angeles. Foreign media report that there were no immediate cases of injuries
Magnitude-5.4 quake hits Southern California (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news-update/4998.html)
The Federal Government Thursday formally took possession of the site for the construction of the proposed $6 billion refinery billed to be sited in Kogi
Fed Govt acquires site for $6b refinery (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5108.html)
The Navy came under another judicial fire Thursday, as the Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, ordered it to pay N150million damages to
Court orders Navy to pay victim of brutality N150m (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5111.html)
Rugby activities will this weekend move to the ancient traditional northern city of Zaria, for the oldest Club Rugby Tournament tagged Lelliker 15-a-side Rugby Tournament. The
Zaria bubbles for oldest club rugby tournament (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/5168.html)
Super Eagles reject Victor Anichebe hopes his added versatility will enable him to feature more under David Moyes Everton in the new campaign. The Nigeria international
EVERTON STARTING SHIRT: Anichebe banking on versatility (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/5172.html)
About six people, accused of allegedly importing fake automobile products to the market, have been handed over to the law enforcement agency. This was stated
Six arrested for importing fake automobile products (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5253.html)
Former Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Barrister Ovie Omo-Agege has been endorsed for the 2011 gubernatorial election by the Anioma Political Congress. The group passed
2011: Delta North adopts Omo-Agege (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5256.html)
Air Nigeria has taken delivery of another Boeing 737–300 aircraft to increase the number of the airline’s fleet to six aircraft. The aircraft with registration
Air Nigeria boosts fleet with additional aircraft (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5257.html)
In order to ensure safety on major roads, the Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) has trained over 100 tanker drivers in the Lagos zone of
LASDRI trains NUPENG drivers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5258.html)
The Federal Government has begun plans to deploy Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs) to Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the purpose of ensuring transparency in
FG begins deployment of civil society groups (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5357.html)
On Wednesday, inhabitants of quiet city of Abuja woke up to face the rage of ex-militants in the Niger Delta. It was the first time
The untold story of the rage by ex-militants in Abuja (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5362.html)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has asked ex-Governor Victor Attah to appear before a panel of investigators on Monday over alleged laundering of
Alleged $300m laundering: EFCC summons (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5361.html)
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has said that the solution to the erratic power supply in the country would not come, until the
Fashola tasks FG on electricity distribution (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5359.html)
PENSIONERS got at the weekend an apology from the Federal Government, which said the pains they feel in the computerisation of the system would not
Shady deal: Presidency disbands Pension Office (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5455.html)
A former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Tuesday called on the nation’s security forces to rescue the four Journalists and their driver who were kidnapped last
Atiku, Abia elders ask security agencies to rescue NUJ officials (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5735.html)
The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof Oluwafemi Mimiko, has said the debate about whether graduates of polytechnics are inferior to their counterparts in the universities is unnecessary.
He said the critical question Nigerians should be asking is: "What do we need for national development?"
Prof. Mimiko, who spoke at the institution's seventh public lecture series titled, Education for Public Service: Appraising University Education in Nigeria, noted that there is need for the country to also place a premium on vocational and technical education.
HND, BSc debate unnecessary, says VC (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5737.html)
The 23 persons, including two children, who died on Monday night in a motor accident at Asejire, a boundary town between Oyo and Osun states,
23 Oyo accident victims buried near crash scene (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5736.html)
All was tense yesterday in Ikere-Ekiti, the second largest town in Ekiti State. Thousands of residents trooped out to protest the relocation of the College of
Ekiti community protests college's relocation (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5738.html)
For eight hours yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) quizzed former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah over alleged mismanagement of $300million. Attah
EFCC grills ex-Governor Attah for eight hours (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5872.html)
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission chair Mrs. Farida Waziri yesterday warned Nigerians against voting for wasteful leaders in 2011. Speaking at the First National Convention of
2011: Don't vote for wasteful leaders, Waziri warns Nigerians (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5873.html)
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Most Revd Nicholas Okoh Wednesday urged President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Assembly to declare emergency in
Anglican Primate to Jonathan, National Assembly: declare emergency in Abia (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5874.html)
The Oyo State Police Command Wednesday said it has set up a team to investigate the allegation of assassination attempt by the Alaafin of Oyo,
Police begin probe of Alao-Akala, Alaafin rift (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5875.html)
Armed bandits yesterday morning invaded Ikare, the headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. They reportedly raided two banks. It was learnt the
Armed robbers invade banks in Ondo community (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5954.html)
Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Mohammed Abba Aji yesterday said that former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida would not contest
2011: 'Babangida will step aside' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5956.html)
Frontline lawyer Femi Falana commented last night on Senate President David Mark’s solution to kidnapping. He said: “The call for the declaration of a state of
Kidnapping: Falana says no to emergency (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5957.html)
One of the kidnapped journalist Sylva Okereke, Thursday marked his birthday in captivity. His family could not celebrate the day as his wife and children awaited
Kidnapped journalist marks birthday (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/5958.html)
Nn a move designed to restore cohesion and unity to an overtly divided house, Arewa leaders, under the aegis of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF),
2011: Arewa is consulting with IBB, Buhari, Atiku, says ACF leader Haruna (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6140.html)
A prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, yesterday said no geopolitical zone in the country could go it alone to assume the nation’s presidency in
2011: No zone can go it alone, says Clark (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6141.html)
Supreme Court Friday sealed the victory of Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim in the April 28, 2007 governorship election. It set aside the decision of the
Supreme Court seals victory for Ohakim (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6143.html)
The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has berated the Abuja Police commissioner, Mr John Haruna, for advocating plans to ban citizen community crime prevention mechanisms
Journalists' kidnap: Police urged not to ban vigilante (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6243.html)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has launched a fresh probe into alleged mismanagement of about N41.7billion by the Ogun State Government. The latest investigation
EFCC probes Ogun Govt again over alleged N41.7b (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6248.html)
A former Minister of Finance and foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Mallam Adamu Ciroma has shed light on why leaders of the
2011: Why North insists on zoning -Ciroma (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6250.html)
Fresh violence broke out at Mazah Village in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State on Friday night leaving seven people dead and scores of
Fresh violence in Jos: Seven dead, several wounded (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6249.html)
Eleven-year old son of freed journalist Wahab Oba is elated over his father’s release. Abdulwahab (jnr) is happy that his father will attend his graduation on
'Thank God, dad will attend my graduation' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6320.html)
The Abia State Government has dethroned the traditional ruler of Amanba-Ime Oboro in Ikwuana Local Government Area, Eze Vincent Uche, for allegedly sponsoring kidnapping and
Kidnapping: Abia dethrones monarch (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news-update/6321.html)
Police chief Ogbonna Onovo at the weekend sought the assistance of traditional rulers, politicians and residents of Ebonyi State to curb kidnapping and other violent
My people seeking my downfall, says Onovo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6323.html)
The Action Congress (AC) has cried out over the dangers posed to the success of next year’s elections by the recent amendment to the Constitution,
AC: amendment to Constitution ploy to sabotage 2011 poll (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6325.html)
The Court of Appeal, Ilorin Division, yesterday failed to fix a date for the commencement of hearing in the appeal filed by the Action Congress
Court grants requests Fayemi's appeal (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6463.html)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2010 global growth forecast to 4.6 per cent, from 4.2 per cent in April’s review of the
IMF raises global economic growth forecast (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/money/6525.html)
Bharti Airtel, the new buyer of Zain Nigeria, has expressed the desire to empower rural communities in Nigeria with affordable telecommunications services. The Indian telecoms
Bharti Airtel to empower rural communities (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/6511.html)
The National Assembly has said it is set to start work on the creation of new states. Is this plan to be taken serious or
Can the National Assembly create new states? (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/6615.html)
The youth of Efon Local Governmrnt Area of Ekiti State have appealed to their warring community leaders to sheathe their swords and embrace dialogue. Their
Ekiti community youths sue for peace (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6680.html)
THree persons were feared dead yesterday following an accident at an eight-story building under construction on Ogunu Road in Warri, Delta State. It was learnt over
Three feared dead in building accident (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6731.html)
There was rising tension Wednesday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. This followed the killing of a popular transport union leader, Mr Kehinde Haruna, at Asero
Gunmen kill transporter in Ogun (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6734.html)
The Action Congress (AC) has said the plan by the Osun State Government to organise fresh local government elections in the state would amount to
AC cautions against plan for fresh council poll in Osun (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6735.html)
A UNANIMOUS verdict was Wednesday delivered against judges –many are guilty of corruption. The damning judgment was handed down by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), retired
Our judges are corrupt, say ex-justices, NLC, lawyers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6736.html)
'Mandela suffered the indignity of prison life for 27 years because he chose to fight for the ideal of freedom and equal opportunities for all, even when he could have just cared for himself and his family'
An exemplar of humanity (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/friday/segun-gbadegesin/6820.html)
RIVERS State Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has described poverty as the biggest affliction plaguing the country, blaming years of bad administration. Amaechi spoke last night
Poverty is Nigeria's biggest headache, says Amaechi (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6823.html)
AN armed soldier allegedly shot at the palace of Gbong Gwom Jos, Chief Jacob Buba, Thursday, it was learnt. This is coming barely a month after
Panic as stray bullets hit Gbong Gwom's palace (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6824.html)
NIGERIA honoured some of her best Thursday in Abuja. A huge crowd of dignitaries witnessed the colourful National Awards where the President urged Nigerians to join
Jonathan seeks joint effort to lift Nigeria (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6826.html)
Indeed, not a few people will recall how a registered undertaker with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Shuaibu Atanda was arrested by the police
LUTH: More rumbles over 'dead babies' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6928.html)
NOT a few would find the ugly trend unsettling. Items kept with security guards by customers in certain banks are now developing wings, leaving the
They smiled to their banks but returned home with sorrow (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6929.html)
LAGOS State Government has announced plans to commence palliative repairs of all roads across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA).
Lagos to begin roads repair (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6930.html)
In a clear departure from their position towards the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) while Professor Maurice Iwu was chairman, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
NLC, CSOs pledge support for Jega (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6931.html)
A prominent traditional ruler in the North, the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu is dead. The Emir who spent 27 years on the throne
Emir of Bauchi is dead (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7035.html)
He looked anything but 80. Accompanied by his wife Aresse into the City Hall, Lagos Saturday, former US Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington walked smartly without not betraying his age.
Tributes galore for Carrington at 80 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7036.html)
EMINENT Lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) Saturday buried his mother, Mrs. Abigail Ajayi Babalola , in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital with a stern warning
Bishop urges Afe Babalola to stay away from politics (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7032.html)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has said that if in a position to do so, he would approve the N72 billion
Bankole backs INEC's N72 bn budget for voters register (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7034.html)
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday called on the Federal Government to reduce the N10 billion budgeted for the nation’s 50th independence anniversary celebration. The budgeted
NLC asks govt to cut anniversary budget (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7109.html)
A study by the International Organisation for Migration indicates Nigeria is a popular destination to migrants in the sub-region. At the same time, the study
Brain drain on the rise in Nigeria, says study (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7110.html)
ELECTRICITY workers have rejected the N5billion offered them by the Federal Government to stop their proposed strike over the non-payment of their monetisation arrears. "We
Electricity workers reject N5b offer (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7111.html)
WHERE is the over $5billion dividends remitted by the Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (LNG) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) between 2004 and last
Controversy over $5b LNG revenue (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7278.html)
IT was tagged "South-South Stakeholders Forum", but Monday's session in Port Harcourt was more like a caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to
South-South governors okay Jonathan for 2011 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7279.html)
Lagos State government will ensure that the projects carried out by the 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) conform with the
Lagos to monitor council projects (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/7282.html)
A YOUTH leader of Arewa Commu-nity in Lagos, Alhaji Danladi Auyo, has called on Nigerians to support the presidential ambition of former military President Ibrahim
Group asks Nigerians to support IBB (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/7283.html)
Chief Gbenga Owolabi is the Chairman, Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State and governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He spoke
'Without reform, hopes may be dashed in 2011' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/7427.html)
If Nigerian leaders at all levels of governance in the country are not ready to learn from the past and take decisive steps to genuinely
'A new Nigeria must be born in 2011' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/7428.html)
Ogun State ALGON Secretary and Chairman, Abeokuta North Local Government, Mr. Wale Ajayi has said that the crisis in the state chapter of the Peoples
Ogun pdp crisis not unusual (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/7430.html)
Paul Kalejaiye is the Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Rural and Urban Development. He spoke on the need for government to focus on
'Government must be development - driven' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/7429.html)
he President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said the country is undeveloped because it treats pensioners and old people
Why we are underdeveloped, by Oritsejafor (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7556.html)
•Oyo faults Osun governor's Council dissolution •Tension as govt recalls indigenes from varsity's hospital
LAUTECH: Don rejects Oyinlola's appointment offer as VC (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7557.html)
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday said it is not under pressure from a former Inspector-General of Police or any Nigerian to halt
Alleged N8.2b scam: 'EFCC not under pressure to halt Oyo probe' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7559.html)
TEN governors of the North Wednesday received kudos from some of their kinsmen for their stand on zoning.
Ayu to Jonathan: wait till 2015 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7561.html)
After 15 years, a Lagos High Court has said it will on October 19 deliver judgment on the trial of suspected killers of former chieftain
Rewane: Court to deliver judgement October 19 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7685.html)
As tension mounts in Ondo State over tomorrow’s House of Assembly re-run poll in Ilaje Constituency II, the state government yesterday refuted the allegation that
Ondo denies PDP alleged plan to use thugs for rerun poll (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7686.html)
Where has she been lately? How come she has escaped the paparazzi lens in the social radar? Where is Tosin Dekalu, CEO, Lady Cobbler &
Tosin Dekalu still single (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/saturday-magazine/weekend-treat/happenstances/7750.html)
THE kinsmen of Mr. Okonkwo Chucks, paraded last week by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly engaging in illegal bunkering, have accused the police
Illegal bunkering: Suspect's kinsmen allege blackmail (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7801.html)
THE Super Falconets to many Nigerians may have surpassed all expectations at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women World Cup in Germany, but the girls are
Falconets vow to lift trophy (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/7812.html)
FOLLOWING a fresh alert from some of the chairmen of Local Government Areas in Oyo State , the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday
EFCC alerts banks over payment of N1.3b in Oyo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7808.html)
WHAT looked like a long wait for the governors of the north to make their minds known on the zoning formula in the ruling Peoples
The north and the irritant called zoning (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/sunday/tunji-adegboyega/7841.html)
The Federal Govern-ment in partnership with the Independent Power Producers (IPP) yesterday signed a new agreement for steady power supply, with a new power purchase
FG, IPP sign fresh deal for steady power supply (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7908.html)
Mass cut looms in Nigeria over plans by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to deregister 51,000 companies over their inability to file the required annual
CAC to deregister 51, 000 companies (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7907.html)
LAGOS State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, has given free medical treatment to 1,850 persons in five local government areas of Ekiti
AC aspirant, Opeyemi conducts free medicals for locals (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7906.html)
The passing of a new Electoral Act 2010 by the National Assembly has ignited a storm of controversy over the very short window available to
National Assembly can't determine order of elections —Osibajo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/7912.html)
Like their English, which is in some embarrassing ways different from the one that is graded in very good schools, Nigerians have become so accustomed
Operation 70 million voters (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/hardball/8008.html)
DEMOCRACY is not always about the majority, although we kid ourselves that it is. It is often about the consensus of the elite. They come
A better Pro-Jonathan case (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/monday/sam-omatseye/8009.html)
WITH a margin of about 2,000 votes, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in last Saturday’s House of Assembly re-run election in Ilaje Constituency II of
PDP kicks as Ondo LP wins Ilaje Assembly rerun election (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8010.html)
THE Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reform (CODER) has called for the redeployment of the Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Ayoka Adebayo. This is
CODER, others urge removal of REC Adebayo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8011.html)
Leader of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Senator Lekan Balogun, yesterday accused Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of keeping armoured personnel
Lekan Balogun accuses Alao-Akala of storing APC to rig 2011 polls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8167.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Monday called for a United Nations (UN) policy review on Peace Support Operation (PSO). The review, according to him must reflect well-defined rules
Jonathan, Obasanjo, others demand review of UN peace-keeping rules (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8168.html)
The remains of a young Nigerian, Olawale Oladimeji Oladipo, who was killed two weeks ago in Grandview, Missouri by yet-to-be identified person (s), were buried
Nigerian killed in US gets heroic farewell (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/arts/life-midweek-magazine/8221.html)
UNITED States (US) President Barrack Obama’s three-day meeting with young Africans begins today. It will close on Thursday. He would be discussing with over 100 African
Obama meets young Africans today (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8170.html)
THE First Lady, Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday led other Nigerian women to welcome the victorious Falconets. Those on the welcome train included the wife of
First Lady, Nigerian women, others welcome Falconets (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8301.html)
HUNDREDS of members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ogun State Tuesday stormed the House of Assembly, protesting the alleged refusal
Bond: Protesters storm Ogun Assembly with rituals (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8302.html)
Juventus have settled on a fee with CSKA Moscow for winger Milos Krasic.Tuttosport says Krasic's representatives have declared a deal is now in place to
Agents declare Krasic on way to Juve (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/8400.html)
As part of our being present on earth, we need to be a part of our communities and our environment. No person is an island
Caring for our environment (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/education/campus-life/8343.html)
DOES the amended 1999 Constitution require presidential assent? The puzzle remained unsolved Wednesday as the House of Representatives insisted that the document does not require such
Constitution amendment: Reps disagree with AGF, others (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8456.html)
•OUTCOME of court case to determine Dangote's fate •Obaseki may act as DG
SEC removes Okereke-Onyiuke as Stock Exchange DG (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8457.html)
'REQUESTS for voters registration remain N74b.' The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not jacked up its N74billion request for a new voters register to N84billion, its Director of Public Affairs (DPA), Mr Umenger Emmanuel said Wednesday.
2011 polls: INEC workers allowances to cost N10b (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8459.html)
Workers of the Edo State Ministry of Education, Iyaro were on Tuesday prevented from entering and leaving the premises by a judgement creditor who barricaded
Creditor barricades Edo Ministry of Education (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8585.html)
EMMANUEL Ikhazobor was the Chief Executive Officer for Deloitte West & Central Africa. He joined Akintola Williams Deloitte as a Senior Audit Assistant in 1975
The Man Emmanuel Ikazoboh (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8602.html)
GOVERNOR of the Central Bank of Nigeria Sanusi Lamido Sanusi lent his voice to the change at the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) Thursday, saying that
Exchange needs total cleansing, says Sanusi (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8603.html)
ARMED with an impeccable academic honours, Prof. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke was fully prepared to be reckoned with in the international financial market. Early in her career,she
A turbulent but exciting era ends (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8604.html)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has started making overtures to Senators Ben Obi and Uche Chukwumerije, to return to the party. Its national chairman, Dr. Okwesilieze
Nwodo woos Ben Obi, Chukwumerije to rejoin PDP (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8728.html)
In its attempts to put in place a stringent regulatory framework, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to sanction any bank that mismanage
CBN vows to sanction banks over N200b SMEs fund (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8730.html)
OPPOSITION politicians will not allow the country to slip into a one-party state, former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed. Tinubu spoke at
Tinubu cautions against turning Nigeria into one-party state (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8731.html)
THE Governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has said that he is not afraid of the incumbency factor if President Goodluck Jonathan joins the
I'm not scared to contest against Jonathan—Shekarau (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8838.html)
THE Oyo state government Saturday proscribed the National Union of Road and Transport Workers (NURTW) and its activities in the state. All the 33 Council chairmen
Oyo proscribes NURTW (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8839.html)
FRESH facts emerged Saturday that the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) may come up with a new power-sharing deal to appease aggrieved Northern elders, especially members
Jonathan's group may opt for power sharing deal with Ciroma, IBB (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8840.html)
FORMER Vice-President Alex Ekwueme was central to the original agreement of the founding fathers on power rotation and zoning. In this interview with Festus Eriye,
Zoning agreement no longer realistic —Ekwueme (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8841.html)
Over 300 human rights activists in the United States and other parts of the world would storm Houston, Texas to commemorate the 15th anniversary of
Activists to remember Saro-Wiwa (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8936.html)
DELTA State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) wasted over 50 per cent of N79 billion received from the government, it was learnt. An environment activist
'DESOPADEC wasted N40b' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8937.html)
DELTA State government has urged Chevron Nigeria Limited to compensate indigenes of Ekpan and other communities ravaged by the spillage from the company’s facility. Deputy-Governor Amos
Chevron must pay for spill, says deputy governor (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8938.html)
The Conference of Non Governmental Organisations in Edo State has called on Governor Adams Oshiomhole to close private health institutions in the state. It said with
NGOs protest strike by Edo health workers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/8939.html)
MEDICAL workers in Edo State-owned health institutions mONday called off its six-week strike. Vice-Chairman of the Joint Action Committee of the Edo Hospital Management Board, Dr.
Edo health workers call off strike (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9075.html)
THE Federal Government is to refund N4 billion to the Cross River State government for the repairs and maintenance of federal roads. Commissioner for Works Bassey
Cross River gets N4b refund (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9076.html)
THERE was grief in Ilawe-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ekiti South West Local Government Area Monday as an aspirant of the Action Congress (AC) to the
Father of slain Ekiti Assembly aspirant alleges political killing (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9077.html)
THE reinstated chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers {NURTW}, Alhaji Lateef Akinsola a.k.a.Tokyo , Monday petitioned President
Oyo NURTW crisis: Tokyo petitions Jonathan, IG (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9078.html)
Nigeria's High Commissioner in South Africa, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa yesterday warned against infringing on President Goodluck Jonathan's right to contest next year's election because
Marwa: Jonathan is well positioned to handle presidency (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9229.html)
African Petroleum Plc, yesterday debunked the allegations made by a suspended top official against its Chairman, Mr Femi Otedola.It said the allegations were spurious and
AP dismisses allegations against Otedola (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9228.html)
THE Federal Government has set a target of 7,000megawatts generation capacity for the nation by April 2011 and 14019 MW by December 2013. President Goodluck Jonathan
Jonathan projects 6939mw capacity by 2011 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9230.html)
TWO persons and a company will face trial tomorrow over an alleged N403 million shares fraud. Their victims include a principal officer of the House of
Minister, House officer, others lose N403m to shares fraudsters (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9231.html)
The debate on the tenure of the six governors who won rerun polls in their states raged yesterday. Last month, the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau
Oni's tenure expires next May, Falana insists (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9381.html)
THOSE insisting that the amended Constitution must be assented to by the President before it becomes operational got an ally in the Nigerian Bar Association
NBA sues National Assembly, others over amended Constitution (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9382.html)
FOR the first few days at the beginning of Ramadan, there is tendency for some people to forget that they are fasting. Thus, it is
Ramadan Guide Breaking in error (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9383.html)
THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved N22.9billion for three more aircraft for the presidential fleet. When acquired, the two Falcons and one Gulfsteram G550 will
FEC approves N22.9b three new aircraft for president (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9384.html)
•House okays INEC's N87.7b request
Reps to Jega: you have the cash now give us credible elections (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9502.html)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday arraigned two persons and a company for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims of about N404 million.The victims include
EFCC arraigns three over alleged N404m shares' scam (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/9509.html)
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Kayode Makanjuola, has expressed optimism that the controversy over zoning was not capable of tearing the
'Zoning will not tear PDP apart' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/9512.html)
The great month of Ramadan is here with its natural splendour and glamour. As usual, 'THE MESSAGE' will serve you with most of what you
Ramadan Guide (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/friday/femi-abbas/9510.html)
A major crisis is brewing in the Anambra state chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), following the influx of members of the People
2011: PDP defectors tear APGA apart (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9620.html)
Smarting from Thursday’s setback at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), President Goodluck Jonathan and his loyalists have returned
2011: Jonathan's camp moves to firm up grip on PDP (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9621.html)
The 24 months old marriage between a 70- year- old retired naval officer, Dauda Mustapha and Mrs. Selimot Mustapha, 36, has been dissolved by the
Court dissolves 24-month-old marriage (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9623.html)
A primary school teacher and a social welfare worker were among three suspects paraded by the Lagos State Police Command in the week. Their offence:
How providence saved four-year-old from kidnappers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9624.html)
THE controversy over the zoning of political offices in the country continued Saturday with the apex Igbo cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo insisting that the exercise
Ohanaeze dares North over zoning (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9724.html)
AHEAD of the 2011 general elections, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last week laid to rest the fierce debate on whether or not to
How the zoning battle was won and lost in PDP (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9726.html)
THE Convener of Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Pastor Tunde Bakare, Sunday dismissed the allegation by non-members of the organisation that he has been suspended as
Bakare dismisses his alleged suspension from SNG (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9804.html)
THE strike by doctors in Ekiti State government hospitals is taking its toll on the health of patients. The National Association of Government General Medical and
Patients groan as Ekiti doctors' strike paralyses hospitals (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9806.html)
FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Sunday held a meeting with South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors to strategise on next year’s elections, particularly on President
Obasanjo, Southwest governors meet (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9809.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to conduct free and fair election next year. Vice-President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, who spoke on
Sambo: It's one man one vote (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9810.html)
THE Ekiti State government Monday called for an investigation into an alleged attempt to assassinate former Governor Ayo Fayose at his Lagos home on Sunday. The
Ekiti, Fayose trade words over alleged assassination plot (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9934.html)
ALL was calm Monday on the Shangisha bridge, the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, where scores of people died in an accident. But there were tell-tale signs of
Officials battle to clear scene of multiple crashes (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9939.html)
FORMER Vice-President Atiku Abubakar spoke Monday on the war of attrition between him and former President Olusegun Obasanjo when they were in office. He said he
Why I fought Obasanjo, by Atiku (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9940.html)
THE Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) Monday made a case for an upward review of salary of Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC). It said
CODER recommends N2. 5m pay for RECs (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/9941.html)
THE National Assembly will veto President Goodluck Jonathan if after 30 days he did not sign the amended Electoral Act into law, House Minority Leader
Assembly may veto Jonathan, says Rep (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10050.html)
THE President is set to overhaul his Strategy Team and inject fresh hands, who are tested politicians. It was also learnt that Vice-President Namadi Sambo is
Jonathan to rejig strategy team as pressure mounts on Sambo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10053.html)
THE management of National Life newspaper Tuesday urged the Police to investigate the allegation of robbery levelled against its Kaduna State correspondent Mr. Aliyu Iskira. A
National Life seeks probe of robbery suspect (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10051.html)
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday insisted on waiver, saying he has met all requirements for being readmitted into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a
2011: I deserve waiver, says Atiku (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10052.html)
Now that INEC and its Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega have been given N88 billion to obtain – among other things – a new and credible
Ensuring 'substantial compliance' at the polling booth 2011 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/opinion/10198.html)
SECURITY officials in Maiduguri have intercepted tens of thousands of ammunition rounds and 52 Kalashnikov rifles. They were allgedly being taken to Jos, the capital
SSS seizes Jos-bound arms (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10205.html)
Political parties yesterday requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold next year’s general elections in April, instead of January, which is favoured by
Parties prefer April for polls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10204.html)
THERE were strong indications Wednesday that loyalists of President Goodluck Jonathan may have advised him to spend only a fresh term of four years in
Jonathan camp opts for one term (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10206.html)
CHAIRMAN, Ministerial Committee on the Review of the Residency Programme in Nigeria, Prof. Rowland Ndoma-Egba has said the proposed nationwide industrial action by the National
Ndoma-Egba to doctors: shelve your proposed strike (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10326.html)
ONLY 24.94 per cent of the candidates who sat for the May/June 2010 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), made five credits, including English
WAEC records 75% failure in English, Maths (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10334.html)
THE anxiety over next year’s elections persisted yesterday, following signs that the Presidency may not be comfortable with some clauses in the Electoral Bill and
Why Electoral Bill is yet to be signed, by Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10336.html)
WHAT is still baffling everyone is the fact that we got the shirt he wore that morning. We also got his bag and its contents.
Is this passenger alive or dead? (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10461.html)
Of course, even a mad man would be beaten by such an awkward occurrence. This reporter learnt that Aanu’s father became an instant problem in
Mystery! This woman and her daughter died within 12 hours interval (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10462.html)
Worried about the devastating incidence of fire on Lagos Island, oil giant, Shell in Nigeria and an advocacy group, LIMGE are refurbishing the Ajele Fire
Shell, LIMGE to rebuild fire station (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10559.html)
FOR Mrs. Helen Jideonwor, the mother of nine year-old Martha and Favour Jideonwor, the dream for a corrective eye surgery abroad for her twins may
The Nation presents cheque to Down Syndrome children (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10560.html)
THE signing of the Electoral Bill into law by President Goodluck Jonathan, over the weekend, has started generating mixed reactions. Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, former Special
Mixed reactions over signing of electoral law (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10561.html)
POLITICAL office holders in Ondo State who are interested in various elective positions under the ruling Labour Party may have been mandated to resign their
Cabinet shake-up imminent in Ondo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10562.html)
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to sue the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its reluctance to grant him the waiver to contest next
Atiku to sue PDP over waiver (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10661.html)
BARRING any last-minute change of mind, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may release the timetable for next year’s elections Tuesday. All the political parties have
Oct deadline for parties to submit list of candidates (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10662.html)
Abia State Coordinator of 'Goodluck Support Group', (GSG), Chike Kalu, spoke with EMMANUEL OLADESU on the mobilisation of support for the ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011.
'Jonathan should contest Presidency' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/10664.html)
NIGERIANS got Monday a clear parting warning from outgoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) chair Oluwarotimi Akeredolu: the 2011 elections are under threat. His view is that
NBA to Nigerians: insist on credible 2011 elections (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10795.html)
Joy Ifeyinwa Emodi was one of the vocal voices in the Senate, until March 25, when the Court of Appeal, Enugu ordered her out of
Anambra North: Emodi on the march again (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/10796.html)
EIGHT chairmen of local councils in Lagos State are eying the House of Representatives seats in their constituencies on the platform of the Action Congress
Council chiefs unfold ambition (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/10800.html)
Convener of Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms(CODER), Ayo Opadokun, spoke with reporters on some national issues. EMMANUEL OLADESU was there What is your reaction to
'Golden jubilee celebration is unnecesssary' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/10799.html)
SIX days after, Deaconess Owoidighe Ime Ekpoattai, Chairman of Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, who was seized by armed hoodlums, is yet
Kidnapped Akwa Ibom council chair yet to be found (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10928.html)
THE National Assembly Tuesday congratulated the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren, on the agency’s receipt of the highest aviation
National Assembly lauds NCAA over Category One rating (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10929.html)
ONDO State Governor Olusegun Mimiko and his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Godswill Akpabio, Tuesday advocated imprisonment for electoral offenders. They spoke at the plenary session of
Mimiko, Akpabio canvass jail terms for electoral offenders (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/10930.html)
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday said it is trailing some "high profile" Nigerians identified as alleged accomplices of former Group Managing Director
Court rules on Akingbola's bail application Monday (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11061.html)
NIGERIA’s energy crisis got worsen Wednesday, with the 38, 000 electricity workers going on strike. The entire country was plunged into darkness. Nigeria is still battling
Total blackout in Nigeria (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11064.html)
Manchester United starlet Tom Cleverley is looking to keep up his bright form in the reserves to get a first team chance. Cleverley, 20, continued his
Man United youngster Cleverley determined to fight for a place (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/11140.html)
SIR: How long will it take Nigeria to do away with ethnic and tribal politics? When will the politicians have the political will to sanitise
Much ado about zoning (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/letters/11079.html)
THE Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Rose Uzoma, Thursday raised the alarm that Nigeria’s borders are havens for smuggling weapons, arms and
Arms enter Nigeria through porous borders, says Immigration chief (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11202.html)
FORMER Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais (rtd.) and the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, have
2011: Uwais, Jega plan against political violence (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11203.html)
THE row over the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title deepened yesterday at the yearly bar conference in Kaduna. Some lawyers demanded the abolition of the
Row over SANship deepens as stakeholders call for meeting (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11204.html)
THE Presidential Advisory Committee on Jos crisis has recommended the creation of new local governments and districts in Jos North to end killings in the
Lar panel proposes more local govts in Jos (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11205.html)
COORDINATOR of the Goodluck Support Group (GSG) in Ekiti State, Rt.Hon. Femi Akinyemi, has said that the presidential aspiration of President Goodluck Jonathan was in
Jonathan's ambition in Nigeria's interest, says group (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news-update/11307.html)
SOME youths Friday hijacked the eight-day fidau venue of the late Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, Justice Babatunde Belgore, almost turning it to
Youths campaign for ACN at Belgore's fidau (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news-update/11308.html)
HOPES of an early resolution of the crisis of confidence rocking Ogun State between the executive and legislative arms have been further dimmed.
This followed a petition by the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Tunji Egbetokun, and two others to President Goodluck Jonathan in which they alleged a breakdown of law and order in the state.
Ogun crisis: Speaker asks Jonathan to intervene (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3//11309.html)
THE dream of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rule Abia State in 2011 was played up Saturday by the presence of President Goodluck Jonathan,
'Orji's return to PDP will silence opposition' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11396.html)
THE South West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan’s candidacy in next year’s presidential election. The decision was taken in
South West PDP endorses Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11395.html)
THE Lekki Concession Company (LCC) has assured the public that motorists and commuters can use the Lekki Toll Road without paying tolls throughout LCC’s 30-year
Lekki Concession Company says toll is not compulsory (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11391.html)
IN a new twist to the zoning drama, renowned leader of South South, Chief Edwin K. Clark met with his northern counterpart and former Central
Clark pleads with Ciroma over zoning (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11393.html)
A one-time staunch supporter of former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, Alhaji Hassan Sani Kontagora, has dumped him. Kontagora, formr publisher of the defunct Hotline magazine, has
2011: Show us your scorecard, Kontagora challenges Babangida (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11493.html)
A 16-year-old Nigerian girl has grabbed headlines in the United Kingdom after she got 15As in her GCSE. She has subsequently gained a scholarship to attend King's School, reports Daily Mail
After 15as, Nigerian girl gains scholarship for A-Level in UK (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11494.html)
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s campaign group Turaki Vanguard, at the weekend, in Abuja vowed to do everything to frustrate President Goodluck Jonathan should he
Atiku's group vows to frustrate Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11496.html)
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Iyom Josephine Anenih, has vowed to sack any co-ordinator of Zonal Women Political Development Offices who fails
2011: Minister threatens to sack erring zonal coordinators (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11495.html)
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday relived his meeting with former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. The details of the meeting was contained in a statement signed
My meeting with IBB, by Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11626.html)
BE CAREFUL, avoid the storm on the way." That was the advice offered Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair Prof. Attahiru Jega Monday by Economic
EFCC warns Jega on N87b INEC vote (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11632.html)
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) yesterday called for leadership generational shift in the polity to allow young Nigerians with bright ideas navigate the ship
Nigerians are tired of PDP, says ACN chief (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11628.html)
THE campaign organisations of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Gen. Ibrahim Babangida denied Monday Vice-President Namadi Sambo’s impression that their principals are selfish. The Atiku Campaign Organisation
'Atiku not driven by personal ambition' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11631.html)
NIGERIA and South Africa have reiterated their commitment to the strengthening of their bi-national commission to include the promotion of "person-to-person relations". Both countries recently celebrated
Nigeria, South Africa strengthen relations (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11760.html)
NIGERIA Tuesday recounted its peace-keeping offorts worldwide as it marks 50 years of its membership of the United Nations (UN). Nigeria, led by the late Prime
50 years after, Fed Govt relives role in UN (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11759.html)
THIS year’s budget may run till March next year, House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole said Tuesday. This, he said, was to ensure that money appropriated
Budget likely to run till next March, says Bankole (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11763.html)
There was jubilation in some quarters in Ekiti State yesterday over a directive from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja that governorship elections
Mixed feelings in Ekiti over 2011 governorship polls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/11875.html)
Ade Adefuye, a professor of History, is Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America. He had served at the Commonwealth before his present posting. He spoke on Dr. Goodluck Jonathan's international rating, the US government's interest in the 2011 general elections and planned assistance in the quest for good governance when Assistant Editor OLAYINKA OYEBODE met him.
2011: Why America is keen on credible poll, by Adefuye (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/11918.html)
I have been in Europe and America for the past four months and I have watched with fear the possible economic collapse of several Western
Second dip recession in the world? (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/thursday/jide-osuntokun/11886.html)
Bold and comprehensive, but short on targets and timelines
Power sector roadmap (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/11882.html)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) won’t get more fund until it exhausts the N87.9b appropriated for it by the National Assembly, Deputy Senate President
No more cash for you now, Ekweremadu tells INEC (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12006.html)
INSPECTOR-GENERAL of Police (IG) Ogbonna Onovo yesterday claimed ignorance of the court order for his arrest. Police lawyer Henry Njoku, a chief superintendent, told Mr Justice
Onovo snubs court again (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12007.html)
The caucus of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the House of Representatives yesterday condemned the Federal Government’s for demand of N500 million from
ACN Reps kick against govt's N500m request from foreign firms (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12008.html)
Ahead of the 2011 general elections, stakeholders, including Deacon Gamaliel Onosode, Pat Utomi, Mike Monroe, Ezekiel Nya-etok and others are in the vanguard of free
Onosode, Utomi, Nya-etok, others float election monitoring group (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12097.html)
In his reaction to the first of this trilogy of articles on P3 i.e. Public Private Partnership, my friend of close to half a century,
The Lekki toll road deserves our collective support (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/sunday/femi-orebe/12136.html)
The South-West female politicians on Thursday said they would no more themselves to be cheated again by their male counterparts. The decision was taken during a
2011: Women seek equal opportunities (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12099.html)
The unusual love that exists between The Nation girl, Indian Ayuba, and her mentally-challenged mother, Esther, has continued to generate reactions from across the globe. The twist in the saga has also touched the hearts of many. Evelyn OSAGIE writes.
'How to handle her mother's case' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12100.html)
The protesting youths of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, under the aegis of Asama Eleme Movement, a socio-cultural pressure group, yesterday stated that
Youths oppose creation of Ogoni State (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12205.html)
Nigerians that benefited from bribes in the stormy $180milion Halliburton scandal will have to contend with the evidence of 14 witnesses raised by the federal
Ex-NNPC GMD, former minister, 12 others to testify against suspects (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12211.html)
Forty-four years after, the controversy over how Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa died may have been finally laid to rest. Contrary to the
Balewa was not killed by soldiers —Mbu (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12210.html)
More facts emerged yesterday on how six people, including three policemen, a man and his first son and his brother in-law were killed Wednesday night by rampaging gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in Anambra State.
The incident, which occurred at Awka Etiti in Idemili South council area of the state, has sent shivers down the spine of people of the community.
How three policemen, three others were killed in Anambra (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12203.html)
Convicted preacher and head of the Lagos-based Christian Praying Assembly, Emeka Ezeuko (aka Rev Dr. King) has threatened to sue the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS)
Rev King threatens officials (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12279.html)
Ahead of October 1 celebration of the nation’s 50th Independence, senior civil servants have appealed to the Federal Government to pay their new salary. The
Civil servants crave for new salary (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12280.html)
Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Osun State chapter has raised the alarm over what it described as "a malicious" design by the ruling Peoples Democratic
How Oyinlola planned to frame up our leaders, by Osun ACN (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12284.html)
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) chieftain in Anambra State, Hon Tim Ifedioranma, has urged his people to support the administration of Governor Peter Obi. Ifedioranma also
Vote wisely, APGA chieftain urges electorate (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/12386.html)
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, who attended the 2010 Legislative Summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures
What Nigeria can learn from US Parliament, by lawmaker (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/12387.html)
The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao, spoke to DORIS OKEKE on the presidential ambition of former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and preparations for
Nigeria's problem is leadership, says Arisekola-Alao (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/12388.html)
The Labour Party(LP) yesterday condemned the reports that 46 political parties have endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as a consensus presidential candidate for next year’s elections. Describing
Jonathan's adoption by 46 parties fraudulent, says LP (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12520.html)
Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala received more knocks yesterday over his threat to depose the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. Senate Majority
More knocks for Alao-Akala over Alaafin (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12518.html)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested the Imo State Commissioner for Finance, Irechukwu George, and three others over an alleged N15billion fraud. The
Alleged N15b fraud: EFCC arrests four Imo officials (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12519.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has said his passion for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not affect his resolve to conduct free and fair elections next
Jonathan: My passion for PDP won't hinder credible polls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12631.html)
THE Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reform (CODER) Wednesday described as "unrealistic," the conduct of next year’s elections
ACN, CODER reject January date for polls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12633.html)
SEVEN officials of the Ogun State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) were beaten up Wednesday. Scores were injuried when suspected thugs attacked them
Ogun NANS officials beaten up (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12630.html)
CHAIRMAN of DAAR Communications, operators of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower Chief Raymond Dokpesi Wednesday incurred the wrath of South-south elders for his political
South-South elders suspend Dokpesi for joining IBB (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12632.html)
IT was just a little over a year ago that the Boko Haram sect unleashed violence on about four states in the northern part of
Bauchi: Twice beaten, once shy (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/hardball/12761.html)
FROM the eve of independence to the present when the nation is marking the 50 years of its birth, the one thing that has been
Changing the national narrative (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/friday/segun-gbadegesin/12762.html)
FROM the moment he agreed to compete for the covetous gubernatorial seat of Lagos, Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) had shown that he was going to
Fashola's 1,200 days of consolidation and unusual leadership (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12763.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan andUnited States President Barack Obama have condemned in strong terms, the plans by US Pastor Terry Jones to burn copies of the
Jonathan, Yakowa, Obama flay plan to burn Qur'an (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12764.html)
THE coalition of South-South youth organisations Friday said that the people are not happy with some of their sons who have openly endorsed presidential candidates
2011:South-South youths want full support for Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12834.html)
A NEW Court of Appeal is to take off in Akure, the Ondo State capital soon, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr.
New Court of Appeal ready in Ondo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12835.html)
Badagry-born actress, Lizy Elizabeth Anjorin, is, unarguably, one of the most sought after producers cum actresses in the movie industry. She gained prominence after the release of her first movie entitled Iya Ojo Kan. A graduate of Banking and Finance from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Anjorin also holds a degree in Transport Planning and Management from the Olabisi Onabanjo University. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Lizy opens up on her style.
I wear colour that tells my mood for the day...Lizzy Anjorin (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/sunday-magazine/stylewatch/12868.html)
THE Lagos State Executive Council Friday urged the governor, Babatunde Fashola to seek a second term in office. The State Commissioner for Youth Sports and
Lagos executive council urges Fashola to seek second term (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12836.html)
CONCERNS over the professional welfare of journalists have once again been brought to the fore. The issue was the topic of a recent roundtable discussion
'Journalists should resist non-payment of salaries' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12930.html)
Few weeks after members of Hengo Badagry Youths Association recovered the four AK 47 riffle and 97 ammunitions from the arrested transborder armed robbers in
Group recovers robbers' weapons, calls for empowerment (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12928.html)
IT was another bad day in Aba, the commercial centre of Abia State as gunmen numbering about five and suspected to be kidnappers were said
Kidnappers kill Indian in Aba (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12932.html)
IN its determination to position the Igbo people living in the 19 states of Northern Nigeria to play key roles in the emergence of credible
2011: Igbos set for rally in Jos (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/12929.html)
Igbo leaders, under the platform of Igbo Political Forum (IPF), have criticised the appointment of Major-General O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff. IPF said the
Igbo leaders criticise Ihejirika's appointment (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13022.html)
THE world’s largest insurance broker, Marsh Energy, has alleged over invoicing by $25 million in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC’s) insurance premium this year. The NNPC
NNPC's premium 'inflated by $25m' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13024.html)
THE battle for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket has moved to the opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). The bitterly divided ANPP has become
2011: Jonathan's loyalists, others in battle for ANPP (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13025.html)
OKEY Ezea, a lawyer, is a governorship aspirant in Enugu State. He spoke with Deputy Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU on partisan issues WHAT is your assessment
'Power must shift in Enugu' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/13027.html)
EKITI State Governor Segun Oni and his Adamawa State counterpart, Murtala Nyako, Monday said only the Supreme Court has the final say on their tenure. Oni
Oni, Nyako dare INEC on tenure (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13126.html)
ENUGU Police Command Monday arrested no fewer than 30 students of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) for allegedly attempting to disrupt the
30 students arrested over alleged plot to disrupt First Lady's visit (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13127.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has approved October 20 as World Statistics Day (WSD) in line with the demand of the United Nations General Assembly that Nigeria
Jonathan approves Oct 20 as World Statistics Day (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13128.html)
THE Presidency Monday said President Goodluck Jonathan should not be held responsible if the 2011 fails as it has provided for the Independent National Electoral
Blame INEC if 2011 polls fail, says VP's aide Balat (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13129.html)
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications Mrs. Ibim Semenitari yesterday dissociated the state government from any plot against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
EFCC's allegations laughable, says Rivers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13246.html)
THE purportedly suspended 15 members of Ogun State House of Assembly (OSHA) led by Speaker Tunji Egbetokun fought back Tuesday. They reversed their purported suspension by
'Suspended' Ogun lawmakers urge banks to reject Daniel's N100b bond (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13247.html)
Ricky Hatton’s father fought back tears today as he spoke of his anguish over his son’s battle with depression. The 31-year-old two-weight world champion was admitted
Dad speaks of Ricky's mental anguish (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/13300.html)
RIVERS State Commissioner for Information and Communications Mrs. Ibim Semenitari Tuesday dissociated the state government from any plot against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
EFCC's allegations laughable, says Rivers information commissioner (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13246.html)
DEFENCE and Service Chiefs Wednesday got their mandate from the President: tackle kidnappings and killings across the land. President Goodluck Jonathan gave the order when he
Jonathan to Defence, Service Chiefs: tackle kidnapping (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13370.html)
Half-way into her father’s speech during his public declaration of intention to seek his party’s nomination as presidential candidate in next year’s election, Aisha, senior
Babangida's daughter slumps (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13371.html)
ABUJA hotels were jammed yesterday as supporters of former military president Ibrahim Babangida stormed the city for his campaign launch. Traffic was hectic in the
Business booms (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13372.html)
Bashorun Dele Momodu yesterday submitted his letter of intent to contest for president on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). Momodu presented the letter to
Dele Momodu submits letter of intent to Labour Party (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13373.html)
FORMER military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida Thursday asked President Goodluck Jonathan to drop out of next year’s presidential contest. Babangida, who formally declared his intention in
Why Jonathan should not run, by IBB (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13491.html)
KADUNA State Police Commissioner Tambari Yabo Mohammed, Thursday recounted how it averted a planned attack by members of the dreaded Boko Haram Islamic sect. Mohammed said
How we averted planned Boko Haram attack in Kaduna, by police chief (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13493.html)
FORMER military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida attempted to transfer all reclaimed land in Lagos to the Federal Military Government, it emerged Thursday. He wanted to give
How Babangida attempted to share Lagos land, by ex- Minister (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13494.html)
FOLLOWING the violent clashes between two factions of the Oyo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) that entered the second
Oyo drivers' violence: Sen. Balogun calls for state of emergency (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13495.html)
Following the bloody clashes between two factions of the Oyo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), which left many people
Police summon Tokyo, Eleweomo over Ibadan violence (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13585.html)
BARELY 12 hours to the flag- off of the campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan, eminent members of the Peoples Democratic Party from the North have asked the party leadership to stop him from participating in the presidential primary.
They wrote a letter to the National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Okwesilieze Nwodo, Friday explaining why the President must be stopped by the party.
The signatories to the September 17, 2010 letter are: Adamu Ciroma, MFR (Madaki Fika); Dr. Iyorchia Ayu Alhaji Lawal Kaita; Alhaji Bello Kirfi, CON (Wazirin Bauchi); Amb. Yahaya Kwande and Bashir Yusuf Ibrahim.
All the signatories are members of the Northern Leaders Political Forum, whose meeting with the South-South Peoples Assembly Elders Forum on Thursday was deadlocked.
2011: Jonathan must be stopped—Ciroma, Ayu, Kaita (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13586.html)
THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday nullified the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) elections held on Thursday in Lagos. A new election, which will be
IOC nullifies NOC elections (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13587.html)
NATIONAL Security Adviser (NSA) and presidential aspirant in the 2011 elections, Gen. Aliyu Mohammed Gusau, has resigned his appointment.
It was an apparent move to have enough time for his campaigns ahead of the primaries scheduled for October.
Although, the circumstances surrounding his resignation were sketchy last night, a source close to the General's campaign organisation confirmed the resignation.
"Yes, he has resigned", the source told The Nation.
Gusau resigns as NSA (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13588.html)
THE three youths, who on August 24 killed a militant leader, Soboma George, have said they refused to kill Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and
Soboma George: Why we refused to kill Amaechi, Bayelsa ex-deputy governor –Confessed killers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13683.html)
OYO State Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has warned politicians against the consequences of stockpiling arms and ammunition, in order to win elections come 2011. Addressing
Oyo VGN warns politicians against arms build-up (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13685.html)
FOR the second time in one week, gunmen suspected to be assassins struck in Kaduna in the early hours of Saturday, killing a Kaduna-based-legal practitioner
Assassins kill Niger Delta chieftain in Kaduna (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13686.html)
CHIEF Ayo Akande, a leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (CAN) in Lagos, has appealed to Nigerians to ignore former military president, General Ibrahim
Stop IBB -AC Chieftain (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13687.html)
THE Ogun State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has urged President Goodluck Jonathan not to treat the ongoing legislative crisis in the
Ogun crisis not PDP family affair, says ACN (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13773.html)
SENATE President David Mark at the weekend declared that the President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo ticket remains the best option among all
Mark: Jonathan/Sambo ticket best option (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13774.html)
DEPUTY National Chairman of the Labour Party [LP], Joseph Akinlaja at the weekend said the party has not decided whether to field a presidential flag-bearer
LP undecided on presidential candidate (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13775.html)
LAGOS State Deputy Governor Princess Sarah Sosan was Sunday at Ojo, Badagry Division, to mobilise support for the second term ambition of Governor Babatunde Fashola
Sosan rallies home support for ACN, Fashola (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13776.html)
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken its request for a shift in dates of the general elections to the Presidency and the National
INEC takes polls shift case to Presidency, National Assembly (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13877.html)
NUHU Ribadu, the former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Monday served the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a quit notice.
To Ribadu, who is running for president on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the PDP political behemoth is vulnerable.
Ribadu spoke of Nigeria of his dreams, describing himself as a candidate of change, in Abuja.
Ribadu: PDP will go (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13878.html)
A chieftain of the Action Congress of Nigeria (CAN), Col. Zickaneni Shuaibu (Rtd) has urged politicians to shun violence, bitterness and lies in the 2011
Politicians urged to shun violence (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/13879.html)
THE Director-General of Gusau Presidential Campaign Organisation, Senator Ben Obi, said Tuesday that Gen. Aliyu Gusau would step down from the presidential race if he
'Gusau ready to step down for consensus candidate' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13992.html)
There is confusion in Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the two warring factions of the party plan parallel congresses. A source told The
Confusion as Oyo PDP plans parallel congresses (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13990.html)
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, Tuesday challenged his fellow aspirants to a debate on the economy. He also began a nationwide
Atiku challenges aspirants to debate on economy (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13994.html)
THREE policemen attached to Sanyo Police Station -the station that supervises the Olomi, Ibadan secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have
DPO, DCO redeployed over Oyo drivers' crisis (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/13991.html)
Indications emerged yesterday that Kwara State governor and one of the presidential aspirants of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki, will not step
Saraki won't step down, says Udenta (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14102.html)
KWARA State Governor Bukola Saraki has denied owing Intercontinental Bank Plc about N8.5billion. Saraki, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant said Wednesday that he did
Saraki replies Akingbola over alleged N8.5billion debt (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14103.html)
THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved N10billioncontracts. The meeting was presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. Briefing reporters at the end of the weekly meeting, Information
FEC awards N10billion contracts (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14104.html)
THE Presidency may have directed House Speaker Dimeji Bankole and Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel to reconcile, it was learnt Wednesday. They are expected to meet
Jonathan facilitates Bankole-Daniel's peace talks (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14106.html)
ALL is set for the implementation of the minimum wage for Federal civil servants this month.
Labour and Productivity Minister Emeka Wogu broke the news when he met with the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja Thursday.
The meeting was initiated by the Minister in view of the workers'planned industrial action.
The NLC delegation which met with the Minister was led by its President Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar and Secretary General Comrade John Odah.
The NLC expressed its concerns over the delay in the enactment of the new Minimum Wage Act.
New minimum wage this month (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14211.html)
THE Alliance for Democracy (AD) Thursday fused into the Action Congress of Nigeria (AC N) at its last national convention in Lagos.
It was presided over by its National Chairman Chief Michael Koleoso.
With the merger, which was approved by the convention, its national decision making body, the party is expected to cease to exist and its name is not expected to appear on the ballot paper in the next general elections.
End of an era as ACN swallows up AD (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14212.html)
The top five nominations released for the 2009 Glo-CAF Player of the Year award is the most potent indication of the Nigerian footballer’s slide into
Glo-CAF Awards ripples (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/14261.html)
STAKEHOLDERS at a Yoruba Summit held in Ibadan Thursday agreed that for the race to recover its glory, there is need for it to stick to its core value of integrity
Call for 'old order' at Yoruba Summit (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14214.html)
FORMER Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday declared his intent to run for the state number one seat in the 2011governorship election. Fayose
Fayose declares, challenges Oni for Ekiti governorship (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14293.html)
LAGOS State Government is committed to the success of students in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The state Deputy Governor, Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, said
Lagos is committed to students' success in SSCE –Sosan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14294.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has canvassed that Africa should be represented in the Security Council, which is currently made up of five members. They are: China,
Jonathan at UN: Africa should no longer be excluded from the Security Council (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14296.html)
THE President Goodluck Jonathan camp Friday reacted to the statement credited to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, to the effect that the president has been using state funds to run his presidential campaign, describing it as cheap blackmail.
The Jonathan/Sambo Campaign Organisation, in a statement signed by its director of media and publicity, Mr. Sully Abu, challenged anyone who has evidence of use of public funds by the president for running his campaign to produce it.
Jonathan committed to probity, says campaign organisation (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14297.html)
Former Head of the Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan, has said for progress and prosperity to abound in the country, Nigerians must imbibe
Shonekan preaches contentment (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14371.html)
THE leadership of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) rose from its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Kaduna Saturday, asking Nigerians to ensure the
Vote for credible leaders in 2011 - PFN (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14372.html)
FORMER Minister of Finance under the Obasanjo regime, Mrs. Nenadi Esther Usman Saturday submitted her nomination form to contest the senatorial elections for Southern Kaduna senatorial district saying the decision of the PDP to give women financial waiver to contest the election was encouraging more women participation in the exercise.
She called on the electorates, especially women to come out enmasse to register during the forthcoming voter registration exercise to enable them cast their votes during the 2011 elections.
Ex-finance minister, Nenadi Usman eyes senate seat (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14370.html)
RETIRED Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Rev. Jasper Peter Akinola, Sunday reflected on the nation's "tortuous history" and concluded that its unity is "very fragile." He said the country rests only on "oil" from the Niger Delta region.
Rev Akinola said in the last 50 years, the nation has been labouring with the task of "patching up" the 1914 forced unity of all the constituent parts on the basis of oil, adding that should the black gold cease to flow, Nigerians will go their separate ways.
Nigeria may disintegrate if... says Akinola (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14458.html)
HOUSE Speaker Dimeji Bankole and his deputy Bayero Nafada Sunday asked the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo to ignore a
Bankole, deputy to PDP: ignore petition against us (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14457.html)
THE National Conscience Party (NCP) has demanded a thorough investigation into alleged diversion and looting of several trillions from the Federation Account. In a petition to
NCP seeks probe of alleged cash diversion (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14460.html)
SIXTY years down the line, the International Press Institute (IPI) is still living up the dreams and aspirations of its founders as the champion of
'What journalism may not look like 10 years from now' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/sunday-magazine/arts-life/14514.html)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the recruitment of over 360,000 adhoc workers for the voter registration, INEC chair, Prof Attahiru Jega said yesterday.
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He said INEC had "fully developed new registration software that is completely owned by INEC" to make multiple registration impossible.
Jega urged the 63 parties participating in next year's elections to make the revised 2010 Electoral Act their companion.
He warned that any breach of its provisions would not be condoned.
He urged the party leaders to pay attention to the changes contained in the statute, especially the provisions on submission of list of candidates, grounds for substitution of candidates, and general procedures and regulatory powers of INEC, with regards to party congresses, conventions and conduct of primaries.
Jega spoke in Lagos at an interactive session with party officials from Lagos, Ondo, and Osun states.
The forum was organised by INEC in conjunction with the International Republican Institute.
He was represented by the National Electoral Commissioner in charge of Information and Publicity, Chief Solomon Soyebi.
INEC meets Southwest party leaders (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14558.html)
Cornerstone Insurance Plc said it will improve the well-being of Muslims with its Islamic product called Takafu.
Its Chairman, Mr Adedotun Sulaima, said in Lagos that the company has created a division to offer products and services to the teeming Muslims in the country, adding that the services will be deployed on both general and life insurances.
He said the company has secured the approval of National Insurance Commission to offer the Shariah compliant products, stressing that the company ventured into the business due to the enormous untapped potentials therein.
Cornerstone woos Muslims with Takafu (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/insurance/14576.html)
SECURITY men locked out some Igbo politicians and leaders in Owerri, Imo State Monday, but they still met and issued a communique that the Igbo
Ekwueme, Soludo, Nwobodo, others defy security (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14559.html)
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja heard Monday how former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame received N101million from a Permanent Secretary; Mr Denis
Nyame got N101m from me, witness insists (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14561.html)
THE President Tuesday denied stopping the Igbo political stakeholders’ conference in Owerri, Imo State. President Goodluck Jonathan said it was unfair to link him with the
Jonathan denies stopping Igbo political summit (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14660.html)
THE 2011 campaign season promises to be like none that has come before it. With a three-month postponement to the date of elections now a certainty, what many thought would be a short and brutal contest is now shaping to be a marathon slugfest. Just remember that we are still at the level of parties picking their candidates: what would happen at the general election is best left to the imagination.
One of the most thrilling things about the campaigns so far is this "issues" business. Since most of the opposition parties are suffering from a dearth of presidential aspirants and would probably return those who have indicated interest unopposed, we are spared the agony of listening to multiple debates about important "issues."
PDP kicks off issues-based campaign (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/hardball/14661.html)
THESE must indeed be harrowing times for the family of our first Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa who was killed in the first military
The Balewa saga (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/wednesday/mohammed-harunna/14662.html)
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to reduce infant and maternal mortality by addressing problems posed by uneven distribution of midwives deployed across the
Govt to curb maternal, child mortality (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/health/14729.html)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revert its directive on the conduct of congresses in some states, it was learnt yesterday.
If the directive is reverted, INEC will accord recognition to what has been described as illegal state executive committees in some states.
A source said one of the Southsouth governors complained that INEC decided to make the PDP states targets of ridicule.
PDP mounts pressure on INEC to rescind decision on state excos (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14788.html)
There was anxiety yesterday as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, held a secret meeting with Governor Gbenga Daniel in Abuja over
Ogun crisis: Bankole, Daniel in secret talks in Abuja (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14789.html)
Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Agagu has submitted his form to contest for the Senate in next year’s elections. It was gathered that Agagu consulted
Agagu submits Senatorial form (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14790.html)
The implementation of the on-going Public Service Reforms will cost the Federal Government about N21billion, it was learnt yesterday. Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Public Service
Public Service Reform to cost N21b (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14791.html)
Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu yesterday reflected on Nigeria’s independence in 1960, citing the faltering of democracy for the country’s drawbacks in its first
It's time to take the country to next level, says Tinubu (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14908.html)
GOVERNORS and Pope Benedict XVI Thursday urged Nigerians to work for the unity and progress of the country. In statements marking the country’s 50th anniversary, they
Pope, governors, others urge Nigerians to work for unity (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14909.html)
AHEAD of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries, members of the Northern Senators Forum have met in Abuja, resolving to back a consensus candidate
2011: Northern Senators to back consensus candidate (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14910.html)
A NIGERIAN, Mr. Adetoye Oremosu, 32, has won the 2010 United Nations Citizen Ambassador. He is the first African to win the award which is bestowed on regional basis. Oremosu won for the African States' region.
The winning entry is on "Why the Millennium Development Goals are important to me and my family: The intervention of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria". It was submitted on video format through YouTube. Oremosu and five other winners from the other regions will be honoured with the Citizen Ambassadors to the United Nations award at the UN Headquarters in New York, during the UN Day Concert 2010.
The winner, who works with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-African University, Lagos, said he hopes his win would be "another spark of light in the somewhat dark news that pervades our media and indeed our lives corporately in Nigeria".
Nigerian wins UN award (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14911.html)
NIGERIA’s failure to keep pace with the dreams of her founding fathers and expectations of many Nigerians as she turned 50 has been blamed on
Military rule, civil war major setbacks for us - Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/14983.html)
A former Secretary to Delta State Government, Barrister Ovie Omo-Agege has declared for governorship of the state in next year’s election. Omo-Agege, who also served
Former Delta's SSG joins guber race (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15074.html)
SOUTH African authorities have re-arrested Mr Henry Okah, ex-leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, (MEND) a militant group that claimed responsibility
Henry Okah re-arrested in South Africa (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15077.html)
A FEW hours after the rescue of 15 children kidnapped by gun men in Abia State, public protest against the increasing incidents of abduction, especially in the south-east, was heightened by General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, who vowed to collect one million signatures to back his petition against the negative trend.
Adeboye launches anti-kidnapping crusade (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15079.html)
•Declares two ex-Siemens CEOs wanted
17.5m euro bribery scam: AGF okays trial of two ex-ministers, eight others (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15131.html)
TO address the falling standard of education, President Goodluck Jonathan is set to convene a special emergency summit in Abuja between Tuesday and Wednesday.
The President announced this at a dinner to commemorate the nation's 50th Independence anniversary celebrations held at the State House annex in Marina, Lagos.
Jonathan convenes emergency Summit on Education (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15132.html)
KWARA State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said his ambition was borne out of clarion calls from prominent Nigerians to serve the nation at the federal level.
Saraki spoke at the weekend in Ilorin, the capital, at a dinner party on Nigeria's 50th Independence anniversary and award for Nigerians who have contributed to the development of the state.
He said he obeyed the calls from prominent Nigerians who believe God has given him the ability to reposition and develop the country as he has done in Kwara in the last seven and a half years.
2011: Why I want to lead Nigeria, by Saraki (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15133.html)
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Sunday assured Nigerians of his administration's commitment to tackle the socio-political problems facing the country.
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He urged the people to join hands with him to develop the country.
He spoke at an interdenominational service to mark the nation's 50th anniversary celebration at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja,
Jonathan said: "The government is committed to change" and from what he has observed, Nigerians are also yearning for change.
He urged Nigerians to work hard for the change .
President: we're committed to change (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15135.html)
THE contract for the Direct Data Capture(DDC) machine will be signed in the next two or three weeks, it was learnt Monday.
Nafada: contract for Direct Data machine may be ready in three weeks (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15237.html)
A DAMNING verdict was Monday passed on the 6-3-3-4 system of education by the President.
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It has failed and its proponents should apologise to Nigerians, President Goodluck Jonathan said.
It was at a stakeholders summit at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja where speakers painted a grim picture of the sector.
The system was introduced nationwide as a response to the agitation for a more functional and qualitative education system.
It was anchored on six years primary school, three years Junior Secondary and another three years in Senior Secondary and four years in tertiary institution.
The 6-3-3-4 system has the primary focus of meeting the needs of the citizenry and equipping the youth with sellable skills that will make them self reliant.
Prof Babatunde Fafunwa was the Minister of Education when the system was introduced.
6-3-3-4 system has failed, says Jonathan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15238.html)
The Presidency has refuted the allegation that an aide of the President reached out to Henry Okah to deny the involvement of the Movement for
Presidency asks Okah to name associate (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15330.html)
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Monday sealed off the country home of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose in Afao Ekiti. A statement by
Anti-graft agency seals off ex-governor's country home (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15331.html)
A Federal High Court, Ibadan, Tuesday restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from sealing off or tampering with two properties belonging to
Court restrains EFCC from seizing Fayose's property (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15333.html)
THE Labour Party (LP) Wednesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of "unwholesome interference" in the politics of Ekiti State.
The party said the commission erred by undermining the legitimate aspiration of its governorship aspirant, Mr Ayodele Fayose, when it moved to confiscate his property.
Fayose: LP urges Jonathan to call EFCC to order (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15425.html)
A Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday held that the tenure of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi expires on May 29, next year.
Amaechi took over from ousted Governor Celestine Omehia on October 25, 2007, after the Supreme Court declared his substitution in the April 14, 2007 with Omehia as null and void.
The apex court held that Amaechi and not Omehia was the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP's) legitimate candidate as the party did not tender "cogent and verifiable reasons".
Delivering judgment in a suit filed by the former PDP Rivers State Legal Adviser, Chief Cyprian Chukwu, Justice Abdullahi Kafarati said Amaechi was not entitled to stay in office beyond May 29, 2010.
According to him, Amaechi's tenure is a continuation of Omehia's tenure since both are members of PDP, so he is deemed to have assumed office on May 29, 2007 when Omehia was sworn in.
Amaechi's tenure expires May next year, says court (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15482.html)
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi has proposed a shift of the handover date to October 1.
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Akinyemi said the May 29 handover date may not leave enough time for conclusion of possible run-offs and resolution of electoral disputes.
Such possibilities, he said, in a letter to the Senate President, Speaker of House of Representatives and Speakers of Houses of Assembly would mean in-coming governments would "operate under a cloud of immorality, illegitimacy and unacceptability."
Make October 1 handover date, Akinyemi tells lawmakers (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15484.html)
The occasion marking the beginning of a new life for Rabiu Babatunde Osinowo, son of Hon. Bayo Osinowo, a member ofthe Lagos State House of Assembly, and his heartthrob, Nafisat Bukola Gadonu, began on a prayerful note.
The joy on the faces of the couple this day was so visible and infectious that you would feel it. It was, indeed, a day to be much remembered for them as friends, family members and well-wishers gathered last Friday which coincided with the Goldn Jubilee Aniversary celebration, to witness their solemnisation.
It was at the CMD Guest House, Magodo, Lagos.
As son of Lagos lawmaker Bayo Osinowo finds love (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/saturday-magazine/special-report/15508.html)
RIVERS State Governor, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in a very interesting interaction with some journalists, speaks about his family life and his administration's policies on education, power and health. He also comments on the Waterfronts controversy. The governor, however, declined comments on his recent altercation with the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, when she visited the state. GBENGA ADERANTI, Assistant Editor, was there. Excerpts:
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Many Nigerians have expressed displeasure at the condition of Nigeria at 50. What do you have to say to this?
I know Nigerians are not too happy. I went to a Shell party and said that I bought a shirt in America, which I intend to wear from time to time, with the inscription 'I love my country, the problem is the government.' I believe that most Nigerians are not happy with us, because at this stage of our development, we are still battling with electricity. We're still battling with deregulation of the oil industry. We are still battling with mass transportation. We are still battling with water. There was cholera outbreak in most parts of the country recently. We should be able to provide primary health care. The question the people are asking is: what then are we celebrating? Are we just celebrating the mere fact that the country exists? But those who are working with us should be happy that they are working with us.
'I staked my mother's life to chase out criminals' -Amaechi recalls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/saturday-magazine/weekend-treat/15549.html)
PRESIDENT of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi has given non-registered practitioners in the industry up to July 2011 to meet all requirements for the profession or face prosecution.
Abdullahi read the riot act last Sunday at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos for Accelerated Certification Training programme (ACT), a crash programme of the institute with Ogudoro Leadership Trainers and Management Consultants for non-registered practitioners in Nigeria.
NIPR to prosecute non-registered practitioners (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15647.html)
Fresh facts emerged yesterday on why the Rivers State Government (SSG) Governor Rotimi Amaechi, reinstated Mr. Magnus Ngei Abe as Secretary to the state government in spite of his resignation on September 20, to pursue his senatorial ambition.
The Nation
gathered that Thursday's judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which held that Amaechi's tenure would expire on May 29 next year, led to the recall of Abe, who is seen as a political strategist and an ally of the governor.
Amaechi was inaugurated as governor on October 26, 2007, based on the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court a day earlier, which sacked his cousin, Sir Celestine Omehia.
Delivering judgment in the suit filed by the former Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Chief Cyprian Chukwu, Justice Abdullahi Kafarati, declared that Amaechi was not entitled to stay in office beyond May 29, 2011.
Amaechi's lead counsel, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), indicated that the judgment would be appealed, but in order not to take chances, in view of the nature of Rivers State's politics and the formidable opposition against him, the governor decided to reinstate his bosom friend, Abe. Amaechi intends to seek re-election as governor in 2011, which according to his senior aides, will be to continue with his transformation agenda.
It was also learnt in Government House, Port Harcourt that the governor does not want to lose both Abe and his deputy, Tele Ikuru, an engineer, to the senatorial race at this crucial period.
Abe and Ikuru had indicated interest in representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, currently being represented by Senator Lee Maeba, who also has the ambition of returning to the Senate.
Why Amaechi reinstated Magnus Abe as SSG (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15643.html)
SOLDIERS in Abia have killed some kidnappers attempting to escape to the neighbouring Rivers State, the Special Adviser to Abia state governor, Captain Awa Udonsi has said.
He said the soldiers shot the kidnappers who were trying to flee in to Rivers state from Ukwa West area of the state through Eberi Omuma river.
Speaking with journalists in Umuahia while receiving the keys of 20 vehicles given to the police and the army who are now based in the state for their operation, Udonsi said that most of the kidnappers have been arrested and handed over to the police.
Soldiers kill fleeing kidnappers in Abia (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15649.html)
Despite moves by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to resolve the lingering crisis at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, workers of the institution announced over the weekend that they would begin an indefinite strike beginning from this week.
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The workers of the institution decided to embark on indefinite strike for non-payment of their three months salaries. At an emergency meeting of the congress with Senior Staff, Non –Academic Staff, in attendance, the workers lamented over the hardships encountered without salary in the last three months.
The union noted: "the hardships have not only adversely affected our families, but we are also demoralised."
LAUTECH workers begin indefinite strike (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15642.html)
Speaker of the House of Representatives Dimeji Bankole says he will devote his resources to humanitarian projects after leaving office next year.
Bankole spoke in Durumi-Mpape village, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the weekend when he commissioned a health post donated by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Tabitha Cumi Foundation.
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'I'll devote my resources to humanitarian work' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15732.html)
THE National and State Houses of Assembly have betrayed Nigerians by failing to curb the executives' extra budgetary expenditure, Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Mr Chima Ibeneche, said at the weekend.
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Lawmakers have betrayed us, says NLNG boss (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15734.html)
Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen of the United States and British-Cypriot Christopher Pissarides yesterday won the 2010 Nobel Economics Prize for work on why supply and demand do not always meet in the labour market and elsewhere.
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The prize highlights one aspect of a policy-making problem which has bedevilled governments of advanced countries since the oil shocks of the 1970s: high unemployment which has risen even higher because of the global economic crisis.
US, British labour specialists win Nobel Prize in Economics (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15832.html)
FOR many Nigerians in New York, United States, it was momentous. The weather was friendly, good enough for the colourful show, the yearly Nigerian Independence Day parade, at the weekend.
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Nigerian songs filled the air. The Yoruba gangan (talking drum) throbbed as young women swayed their waists. The spectacle brought memories of the famous Calabar Carnival in Cross River State.
Abia indigenes in US to kidnappers: enough (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15833.html)
A presidential aspirant, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Monday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dividing Nigeria along ethnic and religious lines over the 2011 polls. To
2011: PDP is dividing Nigeria, says Ribadu (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15834.html)
WORLD Bank Managing Director Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has cautioned Nigeria against more domestic debts. According to her, if the debt pile rises, Nigeria will be back
Okonjo-Iweala warns against more loans (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15835.html)
A man, Olumide Oyewo, and his wife, Yetunde, have been shot dead in their Alalubosa, Alakia, Ibadan home by suspected gunmen.
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The deceased was a member of the Oyo State branch of the crisis-ridden National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
They were reportedly killed in the early hours of Sunday.
Some residents alleged that the couple was shot by factional members of the NURTW.
The killers, sources said, stormed the home in the night and shot the husband dead in the presence of his wife.
Yetunde was said to have identified one of the assailants and cried out.
Oyo drivers' crisis: Couple killed by suspected gunmen (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15938.html)
THE last may not have been heard on how President Goodluck Jonathan and the Director-General of IBB Campaign Organisation, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, parted ways.
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Dokpesi had on Saturday attributed disagreement on zoning over 2011 poll as the crux of the matter between him and the President.
But the Presidency Tuesday said the President parted ways with Dokpesi over alleged N23billion bill presented to the Federal Government by the High Chief.
The debt was in respect of the importation of Hi-Definition equipment for the hosting of U-17 World Cup in Nigeria in 2009.
It was however learnt that the bill was rejected by the President.
Alleged N23b debt: Presidency, Dokpesi row deepens (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15939.html)
A rights group, Human Right Writers' Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has called for the prosecution of the policemen who allegedly killed the leader of Boko Haram, Mallam Mohammed Yusuf, last year.
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In a statement Tuesday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and National Director of Media Affairs, Miss Zainab Yusuf, the group said this is "the best way" to end sectarian violence in Borno State and other parts of the Northeast.
The statement said: "The best way to end the ongoing despicable sectarian killings in Borno State and other parts of Northeast, Nigeria, is for the police officers responsible for the alleged extra-judicial killing in 2009 in police custody of the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Ustaz Mohammed Yusuf, to be prosecuted and punished and for the wheel of justice to be accelerated so that all those arrested in connection with all the Sectarian violence in parts of Northern Nigeria last year are prosecuted and sanctioned by the competent courts of law for the crimes against humanity."
Group urges prosecution of killers of Boko Haram's leader (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15940.html)
THE Federal High Court, Abuja, will on November 3, hear a suit before it on why it should stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from conducting governorship elections in Kogi, Sokoto, Cross River, Adamawa and Bayelsa states.
Justice Adamu Bello fixed the date Wednesday after consolidating the five cases.
Governors Ibrahim Idris (Kogi), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) and Liyel Imoke (Cross River) urged that they are entitled to more time, having won rerun elections and taken fresh oaths of office.
Tenure: Court to hear Idris', Wamakko's, others' suits Nov 3 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15996.html)
THE European Union (EU) and the Washington based National Democratic Institute (NDI) Wednesday spoke of the importance of a credible general elections in Nigeria.
It was during their separate visits to the Senate Committee on Constitution Review headed by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu.
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According to them, anything short of credible and successful elections next year would work negatively against the African continent.
The former President of Botswana, Mr. Quett Ketumile Masire, who led the NDI delegation emphasised on the need for voters' education towards free, fair and credible elections.
EU, institute to assist INEC on credible polls (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15998.html)
SHOULD Nigerians fail to embrace total transformation, the level of corruption would rise by the time the country clocks 100years, Independent Corrupt Practices and other
Why corruption will keep rising, by ICPC boss (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/15999.html)
An Abuja High Court has dismissed an application by the embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Vincent Ogbulafor seeking to quash a criminal charge against him.
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It dismissed the application for lack of merit.
Ogbulafor and former Secretary/members of the National Economic Intelligence Committee (NEIC), Mr. Emeka Ebilah and Mr. Jude Nwokoro are facing a 17-count-charge preferred against them by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
They are on trial over alleged N104 million fraud before Justice Ishaq Bello.
N2.3b fraud: Ogbulafor has case to answer, says court (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16054.html)
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Thursday re-arraigned former Senate Committee Chairman on Power, Senator Nicholas Ugbane, his House of Representatives counterpart, Godwin Ndudi Elumelu and Jibo Mohammed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.
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They were charged with fresh 65 counts bordering on defrauding the government of over N5.2 billion in the Rural Electrification Agency project.
The fund was said to have been domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria. They allegedly diverted the money in the guise of paying over 65 fictitious companies that were purportedly awarded contracts for Grid Extension and Solar Electricity project.
EFCC re-arraigns Ugbane, Elumelu over alleged N5.2b fraud (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16055.html)
AT last, the Lagos State House of Assembly Thursday approved N22billion supplementary appropriation for this year and re-ordered N14billion of the initial budget, totaling N36billion.
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The legislators had twice returned the budget to Governor Babatunde Fashola, demanding amendments in some areas.
Lagos Assembly approves N22b supplementary budget (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16056.html)
THE Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has raised the alarm over what it called the danger to the nation's democracy.
According to the party, an alleged plan to insert a 'Right of First Refusal' clause for members of the National Assembly in the 2010 Electoral Act is unhealthy.
The party in a statement issued in Ilorin, Kwara State Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said should the plan succeed, Nigeria can as well say goodbye to democracy, while the legislators would have simply succeeded in subjecting the citizens to perpetual servitude.
ACN raises alarm over PDP lawmakers' plan to insert 'Right of First Refusal' clause in Electoral Act (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16057.html)
A SPONTANEOUS joy exploded on the streets of Ado-Ekiti Friday, horns blaring, chants, claps, stomping feet, hoarse and ruddy voices, tears of delight, relief and a big and happy day for democracy in a town and state at once weary and tireless in waiting.
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Fulfilment came to the man at the centre of it all, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, at times ecstatic with his victory sign, and others with subdued exhilaration, savouring at last a victory that meant for him judicial jousts, electoral heists, official brigandage, injured silence, but at last a moment that trumped all moments. It took a unanimous five-person panel of judges to undo the
Fayemi... victory at last (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16150.html)
West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie may miss out of the squad that will face Manchester United at Old Trafford today as coach Roberto Di Matteo said he would not risk the Nigerian international against the Red Devils.
The Albion coach said the club still have 30 more league games to follow the Old Trafford encounter.
"Peter has a problem with his knee. He over-extended it during the last game against Bolton. It's good that we have had an international week but he's still not okay.It was swollen after the Bolton game and we hoped he would have recovered quicker. But obviously the damage was worse than we thought. He had a scan and it's nothing serious but he needs more time.
Odemwingie in doubt for Old Trafford clash (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/16148.html)
Having missed Nigeria clash against Guinea in the African Nations Cup last Sunday due to injury,
Mikel Obi will file out with Chelsea today against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
However, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba reckons the Aston Villa fans are going to love him on Saturday because people have changed their opinion of him.
Drogba, 32, thinks it has taken opposing fans six years to change fans minds and now they hate to love him. And now last season's top scorer has vowed to continue his fine form and wow supporters across the country.
Mikel returns for Chelsea (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/16147.html)
THE Ekiti saga that started with the 2007 elections finally ended on Friday as the Appeal Tribunal presided over by the president of the court...
Fayemi: Justice at last (1) (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/16238.html)
MRS. Ayoka Adebayo, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Ekiti State who declared Mr Segun Oni as the winner of the state's re-run election in 2009, should be punished for her role in the light of the Appeal Court's recent judgment giving victory to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi, according to some observers.
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Speaking with The Nation in separate interviews, human rights activist and constitutional lawyer, Dr. Tunji Abayomi, and a Labour Party leader in Ondo State, Olufemi Adekanmbi, said Friday's judgment showed that Adebayo erred during the conduct of the election.
'Ayoka Adebayo should be punished for role in Ekiti' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16240.html)
THE Rivers State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (ACN) has expressed confidence that the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
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A statement signed by the party's state chairman, Mr Uche Okwukwu, said, "the judgement strengthened our belief in the sovereign will of the people and also imposes a challenge and task on us and sends one clear message that eternal vigilance is the bedrock of liberty.
We have confidence in Dr Fayemi that he will deliver the dividends of democracy to Ekiti people who have shown their support for him"
Rivers ACN, Odua group say Fayemi's victory good for the people (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16241.html)
FORMER President of Botswana, Sir Ketumile Masire at the weekend said lack of security, delayed agreement on the legal framework, policing of the polls and the inefficiency of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) organs at the local government, constituency and ward levels may undermine next year's elections.
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Masire said INEC should be given more time to conduct a smooth voter registration and meet the logistics challenges on elections.
He was accompanied by former Prime Minister of Canada, Mr Joe Clark; Chairman, Sierra Leone Electoral Commission, Christiana Thorpe, among others.
Masire addressed reporters after a lecture organised by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), Abuja.
'2011 polls may fail if...' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16291.html)
THE National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Chief Ogbonnaya Onu Sunday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of polarising the nation along regional and ethnic divide with its policies.
The party lacks internal democracy, ANPP chair said.
Onu, who was speaking with reporters during a one day working visit to Kaduna also expressed confidence in the ability of the ANPP to wrest power from the PDP only if the 2011 elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere.
ANPP accuses PDP of dividing Nigeria (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16292.html)
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo Sunday spoke on the vexed issue of zoning in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying when you are there, you are there, when you are not there you are not there.
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The ex–president was on his way to Abuja, when he spoke with reporters on whether the zoning arrangement by his administration was still tenable.
He joked with reporters, affirming that when he was elected president in 1999, some Nigerians were of the opinion that he zoned the office of the First Lady to Edo State.
His late wife Stella , nee Abebe hailed from the Ishan tribe in Edo State.
Praying to God to bless her (Stella) soul, Obasanjo said he was not ready to zone the office of his wife to Edo State, as he has remarried.
Obasanjo on zoning: when you're there, you're in charge (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16293.html)
HISTORY will be made on October 26, as 100 million shares of Dangote Cement Plc will be listed by introduction, on a special offer, on the Stock Exchange (NSE), at N135 per share.
The listing is sequel to the approval from a Federal High Court, Lagos endorsing the merger between Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) and Benue Cement Company (BCC), whereby shareholders of BCC will get one of DCP share in exchange for two of BCC.
Dangote Cement lists 100m shares at N135 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16294.html)
THE Director General (DG) of National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Mohammed Sani-Sidi, Monday said the National Disaster Response Plan will soon be reviewed.
He also said the agency is planning to establish Emergency Call Centres nationwide to facilitate quick response to disasters.
Alhaji Sani-Sidi also promised to ensure transparency and accountability in the administration of the agency as he inaugurated an anti-corruption and Transparency Unit.
NEMA to review National Disaster Response Plan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16394.html)
IWO, an ancient town in Osun State, stood still for the Action Congress 0f Nigeria (ACN) governorship candidate, Engr. Rauf Aregbesola, and other party leaders who stormed the community for the defection of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains to AC N
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Not even the heavy downpour could disperse the crowd of party supporters and townspeople on that historic day. They danced the more,even in their wet dresses, chanting the slogan of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and firing salvos at the government and the ruling party. To underscore the seriousness of the matter, the people deliberately refused to use umbrella for cover. To them, the torn umbrella of the PDP amounted to wasted hope and expectation.
The event was the defection of the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Gbadegesin Adedeji, and his followers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ACN. The massive crowd at the Iwo rally translated into a vote of no confidence on the power that be. It undersored the peoples' preference for a new dawn.
Day PDP chieftains defected to ACN in Iwo (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/16396.html)
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has canvassed a nine-month period within which election petitions should be completed, saying that it will be impossible for the
NBA canvasses nine-month span for election petitions (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16397.html)
The Rotary International District 9110 of Gbagada has donated an incubator to Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos.
It also gave out helmets and reflective vests to motorcyclists.
The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Peter Oriaifor, said the club has made it a point of duty to always donate to the hospital as part of its contribution to the health care delivery system.
He said the club has donated seven incubators and a phototherapy machine to the hospital.
Oriaifor expressed delight over the donation, describing it as gratifying, despite the economic melt down. He said the equipment will go a long way in helping the children because the hospital attends to over 150 patients daily including children.
Club donates to hospital (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/health/16404.html)
Nigerians have been urged to reject former military President Ibrahim Babangida’s bid to return to power by refusing to voting for him come 2011. Coordinator of
Reject Babangida, group tells Nigerians (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16497.html)
It was promise fulfilled yesterday. Widows of slain journalists Bayo Ohu and Edo Ugbagwu were presented keys to three-bedroom apartments by the Lagos State Government. The
Slain journalists widows' get houses from Lagos govt (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16498.html)
The President may have sparked off fresh constitutional crisis following the concessioning of nine oil wells outside the 200 metre isobaths to Bayelsa State. The concessioning
Constitutional crisis looms over concessioning of oil wells to Bayelsa (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16499.html)
What could have snowballed into a rowdy session in the House of Representatives was yesterday averted by Speaker Dimeji Bankole. It was during the consideration
Uproar in House over $4.437b loan (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16500.html)
Senators yesterday blocked President Goodluck Jonathan's bid to amend the Electoral Act 2010.
The amendment would have paved the way for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fix the sequence of elections.
The other leg of the bill sought to give the leadership of parties the power to list political appointees and their aides as delegates, who can vote at party primaries.
Senators were charged when the bill was read at plenary by Majority Leader Teslim Folarin. They kept shouting no! no! no! even when Folarin was still on his feet.
Senate rejects Jonathan's plan on party delegates (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16545.html)
The purpose of government is basically to make the human condition better. At the same time, man over the years, has always known how limited his ability is in cosmic perspective. This is why man over time has always appealed to God, Allah, Osanobua, Ubangiji, Chineke, Olodumare, Obasi and the various names God is called in many languages.
Philosophically there is a consensus that there was some kind of social contract between the government and the governed. Kingship is probably the most well known mode of government as man evolved from rural agricultural societies into something more sophisticated like cities where relatively elaborate system of government became necessary.
Ancient civilisations such as the Babylonian, Egyptian and Chinese practiced something like divine kingship. Divine kingship seemed to have evolved from priests gradually evolving into kingship and even when the original founders of societies were overthrown by stronger and more technologically advanced iron working people they took on the divine nature of kingship found among the conquered people and built around it complex religious practices to appeal to the psychology of the conquered people.
The purpose of government (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/thursday/jide-osuntokun/16585.html)
In many parts of Ekiti State, the mood was one of an unending merry-making last weekend. Students of the University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD) were not left out. Some of them ran onto the streets; others picked up phones to call friends and course mates who were not yet on campus to hurry back to school. Soon, a cheering crowd of students brought out the Student Union bus, the Aluta Combatant, to lead the celebration rally.
The excitement was sparked by what many described as the restoration of the mandate given to Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, flagbearer of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), in the April 2007 governoship election. Fayemi was declared winner last Friday, in an unanimous decision by the Appeal Court sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
President of the Student Union Government (SUG), Kehinde Okunuga, captured students' thoughts thus: "The era of injustice, low standard of education, tyranny, insecurity, electoral malpractices, lack of welfare packages for students and hike in tuition fee has been laid to rest in Ekiti. We believe in the new government; Fayemi is the people's choice. Just take a look at the crowd and students cheering. Of what use is a governor who is not loved by the same people he claimed had elected him?"
The 400-Level student of Biochemistry added that Fayemi in the saddle is the return of sanity to the state.
Hear him: "Sanity has returned to Ekiti because now we have a Visitor (as the Governor is to the institution) who we not only elected but one in whom we have great confidence. He is a renowned activist, a union leader and embodiment of modern day democracy".
Students set agenda for Fayemi (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/education/campus-life/16613.html)
Crescent University, Abeokuta turned out 111 graduates during its second convocation last week.
Of the lot, who finished from three colleges and 12 departments,10 graduated with first class honours while 37 other had second class honours (upper division).
Overall best graduating student, 22-year-old Ajagbe Titilope Fatimah, in her valedictory message, tasked
Nigerian graduates to help the country recover from the global recession by applying the knowledge and wisdom gained during their study to economic problems.
Also, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sheriffdeen Adewale Tella, charged the graduands to be good ambassadors of the institution and said that everything worthy had been put into making them total graduates capable of handling the challenges of life both in private and public life.
"You have lived on the campus as most Nigerians live in cities, towns and villages because of our level of development. We do not create artificial environment which gives the impression that Nigeria is a paradise but make sure you have the good and the bad side of the country," he said.
Crescent Varsity graduates 111 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/education/16614.html)
For 23-year-old Miss Doris Ogbonna, about N1million is all she needs to have a pressing heart surgery to correct a defect on her troubled heart and make her live longer.
The disease that had taken the lives of many Nigerians was recently detected in the girl by surgeons at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). They conducted some tests on her and the diagnosis showed that Miss Ogbonna had been living with the ailment from birth.
'I live on borrowed times...Nigerians should please help me now' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16722.html)
The Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Sultan of Sokoto, are now permanent heads of Federal Government delegations to Christian and Muslim pilgrimages.
President Goodluck Jonathan announced this yesterday in Abuja at the inauguration of the headquarters of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission.
He said that government decided to stop the nomination of ad hoc heads of Christian pilgrimage and Amirul–Hajj to pave the way for continuity and efficiency.
Oritsejafor, Sultan now permanent members of pilgrimage delegation (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16724.html)
Justice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Lagos yesterday fixed ruling for January 24 in a suit filed by Mohammed, son of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, against the executor of his father's estate - First Trustees Limited.
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Mohammed is challenging the alleged refusal of First Trustees to recognise him as the Executive Chairman of one of his late father's companies, Nigerian Law Publications (NLP) Limited despite a decision of the company's board.
Court rules on Fawehinmi's firm January 24 (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16725.html)
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has dismissed the threat by the 26 opposition parties that merged in the state recently in a bid
Opposition parties can't unseat ACN in Lagos, says Fashola (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16783.html)
After returning to action with Hoffenheim last week after almost three months on the sideline, Chinedu Ogbuke will again line-up against Borussia Dortmund at the
Ogbuke files out for Dortmund clash (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/16784.html)
Though, Nigeria's Obinna Nsofor may have settled in quickly with West Ham, but he faces competition for places in the Hammers ranks. With West Ham boss
Nsofor in contest for Hammers strike force (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/football-golf-boxing/16785.html)
Wayne Rooney performed a shock u-turn Friday by signing a new five-year contract with Manchester United just days after appearing to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
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Rooney had rocked United on Wednesday by revealing that he wanted to leave the Premier League club because they no longer had enough ambition to compete for major honours.
U-Turn: Rooney signs 5-year deal with Man Utd (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16788.html)
Barely five days after the arraignment of 13 suspects over the 17.5million euros Siemens bribery scam, the scandal is likely to take a new turn this week with filing of more charges against some former government officials.
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There were signals last night that a former Minister of Communications, Chief C.O. Adebayo, will face trial for allegedly benefiting from a donation of N1 million from Siemens for a street light project in his native community and sponsored medical /leisure trips abroad.
Siemens bribery scam: Ex-minister to face trial over fund raising and medical trip (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16868.html)
Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models around the world for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest in a string of quality lapses for the world's No. 1 carmaker.
The company said last week it would call back for repairs about 740,000 cars in the US and 599,000 in Japan. The remainders are in Europe and other markets around the world.
Over the past year, Toyota has recalled more than 10 million cars and trucks worldwide for a variety of problems, from faulty gas pedals and floor mats that can trap accelerators, to braking problems in its Prius hybrid.
Toyota hit by fresh global recall (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/business/motoring/16894.html)
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) yesterday praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working in tandem with the Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) to appraise the 12 bidding companies, aimed at guaranteeing appropriate pricing, quality, value for money and maintenance.
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A process which CNPP, in a statement said, gave Zinox Technology – 80,000, Hair Electrical Appliances – 30,000, and Avante Technology – 22,000 DDC machines at $1443 per unit.
It also applauded INEC for looking inwards by selecting an indigenous company - Zinox Technology - to lead the two other companies which will procure the equipment adding that: "for as an indigenous company, Zinox will empower mostly Nigerians with technological know-how, as maintenance will be better guaranteed and retention of profit will be higher."
The statement signed by CNPP's National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Osita Okechukwu said: "We salute INEC, when we understand that Zinox presented the best bid both in terms of pricing and proven record of procuring the same machines at short notice in the midst of confusion for INEC in 2006.
CNPP hails INEC, BPP over bidding process (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/16957.html)
His problem started in 2006 when he joined the senatorial race in Ekiti Central District on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD). As the ticket landed on his palm after a lot of political battles, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came for him. His supporters thought that it was a joke. But he was not left off the hook until after the election. Alhaji Jimoh Ibrahim, former banker and Ado-Ekiti-born politician, was in detained for alleged passport racketeering. To avoid a dent on the party, the ticket had to be withdrawn relunctantly. Undaunted, he decided to keep hope alive.
The commission took him to court for trial. As the case dragged on, his account was frozen. his house was ransaked and his office in Lagos where he conducted his legitimate business was put under lock and key. It later amounted to awild groose chase as the court pronounced the politician innocent.
Ibrahim: EFCC is witchhunting me (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/16970.html)
Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Ekiti Central senatorial aspirant Opeyemi Bamidele spoke with reporters on the challenges before Fayemi Administration in ekiti state. Deputy Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU was there.
'Fayemi has great task in Ekiti' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/politics/16971.html)
Last Friday, President Goodluck Jonathan paid his first working visit to his native Bayelsa State. That visit, by any standard, was supposed to be an
Let the stones go round (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/wednesday/dele-agekameh/17165.html)
Congratulations to Silverbird@30 and all the Murray-Bruces for carving a productive niche for themselves in the Nigerian entertainment scene. Silverbird has given a new generation
Silverbird@30; UNPFA; New politics in old skins? Politicians: prevention is better (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/columnist/wednesday/tony-marinho/17166.html)
SIR: We, the indigenous students of Ogun State that are schooling outside of the state, are appealing to Governor Gbenga Daniel to please release money
Ogun State, our bursary (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/letters/17167.html)
•Case begins afresh before new judge
Nnamani, others re-arraigned over alleged N5.5b fraud (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17249.html)
The rights group Amnesty International has criticised what it called mass evictions in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
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Plans for urban development and slum demolition through a restructuring of the Port Harcourt waterfront by the Rivers State government have been a violently contested issue. But Governor Rotimi Amaechi has stated that there is no going back on the plan because it is in the best interest of the people.
Amnesty is warning that continued development may leave as many as 200,000 people homeless.
'200,000 may become homeless in Port Harcourt' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17355.html)
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has put to rest all speculations about his position in respect to who should fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2011 presidential election.
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Lamido said among all the presidential aspirants of the PDP, Kwara State Governor Abubakar Bukola Saraki is the most qualified to be presented by the PDP as its candidate.
"If you are looking for quality, to me you are the best and I can say that anywhere" Lamido told Saraki at the Government House in Dutse where Saraki paid him a visit in continuation of his (Saraki's) tour of states to muster support for his presidential aspiration.
You're the best, Lamido tells Saraki (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17356.html)
Members of Civil Rights Liberty Organisation (CRLO) visited some police stations last week to find out the level of violations of the rights of Nigerians.
This was in view of the series of petitions sent to its office from concerned Nigerians.
Responding to the calls, the organisation's president, Barrister Akin Oladipo-Agbe, stated that it was a 'total war against police brutality'.
Moving from one police station to the other, most officers of the force department expressed surprise because some of them said they were not notified about the development. Hence, the human rights group had to show some papers which supported its actions.
Human rights group visits police cells to check abuses (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17446.html)
His Excellency, Prince Michael of Kent, is expected to preside over proceedings at this year's lecture series of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.
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According to a statement by Bisi Kazeem, Deputy Corps Public Education Officer, on Friday, the theme of this year's lecture is: 'Decade of Action for Road Safety, Imperative for Developing Economies'.
This year's lecture will emphasise the imperative of bringing to global consciousness, critical road safety issues as they affect economic advancement of developing nations.
The guest speaker will be the Chairman of International Road Federation, Switzerland, Mr. Kiran Kapila, while Vice-President, Namadi Sambo will be the guest of honour and FRSC Corps Marshal and Chief Executive, Osita Chidoka, will be the chief host.
The lecture series is designed to achieve the United Nations decade of action from 2011 to 2020. It is a follow-up to last year's inaugural lecture with emphasis on 'Sustainable Development and Road Safety'.
Prince Michael of Kent for FRSC lecture (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17457.html)
The Public Relations Officer of the National Task Force on the importation of illegal arms, South-West, Chief Jeff Imo, has promised hard times for those importing arms, ammunition and light weapons into the country.
He was speaking against the back drop of the impounding of a trailer load of large cache of arms, ammunition and light weapons in Anambra State, as well as the discovery of a vessel suspected to be laden with the same items at Onne, Port Harcourt in Rivers State and the recent discovery of 13 containers loaded with arms in Lagos.
Hard times await importers of arms and ammunition- Task Force (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17458.html)
Dates for the obsequies of the late Elder Mrs. Comfort Agbonibuan Imoke (Nee Imoukhuede), mother of the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, have been confirmed.
In a release by Patrick Ugbe, Chief Press Secretary/S.A–Media to Governor Imoke, the obsequies will commence tomorrow, with the opening of the mourning house at the family compound, Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Mama Imoke for burial (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17565.html)
The Chairman Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Dr. Bolanle Olawale Babalakin (SAN) has commended the management of the varsity for its achievements.
He made this known at the Chancellor's Night and also on the occasion of the 21st convocation ceremony of the institution, where he pledged to support the administration and management in its quest to achieve rapid development.
Babalakin who extolled the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Bukar Lawan Alhaji and other top officials of the institution for their commitment towards the growth of the university, also lauded the successful kidney transplant conducted at the University Teaching Hospital, describing it as the only successful kidney transplant in Nigeria and Africa.
Babalakin lauds varsity's giant strides (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17566.html)
RESIDENTS of Adim, Biase LGA in Cross River State, woke to a rude shock early yesterday following a fire outbreak caused by a fully-laden fuel tanker which went up in flames, leaving untold havoc in its wake.
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The fire incident razed 18 houses, rendered 36 homeless and also destroyed property worth several millions of naira, including a transformer, electric poles and cables.
Fuel tanker fire renders community homeless in Cross River (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17567.html)
A Governorship aspirant under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Prince Olusola Akanmode, has urged both the state government and Labour to end the over three-weeks-old industrial action and embrace genuine dialogue in the spirit of peace and development.
It will be recalled that three weeks ago civil servants in the state had embarked on indefinite strike following the refusal of the state government to pay 18 month salary arrears to it workers.
Guber aspirant calls for truce over labour unrest in Kogi (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17568.html)
I dropped in on a marijuana shop here that proudly boasted that it sells "31 flavours." It also offered a loyalty program. For every 10 purchases of pot — supposedly for medical uses — you get one free packet.
"There are five of these shops within a three-block radius," explained the proprietor, Edward J. Kim. He brimmed with pride at his inventory and sounded like any small businessman as he complained about onerous government regulation. Like, well, state and federal laws.
End the war on pot (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/editorial/opinion/17671.html)
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday advised former Finance Minister and leader of the Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) Mallam Adamu Ciroma to "learn to be a good party man".
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Jonathan, in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Goodluck/Sambo Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mr. Sully Abu, in Abuja, said Ciroma continues to oppose the PDP's decision that Jonathan is entitled to contest in 2011 presidential election and has also "continued to disparage the office of the President".
Jonathan to Ciroma: be a good party man (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17774.html)
VICE President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has directed ministries of Power and Finance to settle outstanding subsidies in the power sector and monetisation claims of the workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).
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The Ministry of Finance has been directed to release about N5.4 billion power subsidy that remained unpaid since last year.
Sambo said this is aimed at allowing for smooth privatisation of the company.
Sambo orders settlement of power subsidy, monetisation (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17866.html)
American rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson; former United Kingdom Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Paul Boateng and others yesterday said transparency and accountability are key to tackling corruption in Nigeria.
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They spoke at the ongoing Kuramo Conference on Law and Development organised by the Lagos State Government at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
At the conference yesterday were Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka; former Vice-President Dr Alex Ekwueme; former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation Prince Bola Ajibola; former Minister of Works Chief Femi Okunnu, among others.
Jackson spoke on the topic: A Call to Reconstruction and Growth.
Jesse Jackson, others urge transparency to fight corruption (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17868.html)
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair Prof Attahiru Jega has briefed President Goodluck Jonathan and members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on arrangements for
Jega briefs Jonathan, FEC over data machines (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17952.html)
There is disquiet in government over disposal of equity in some oil blocks by some international oil companies, especially Shell, Total and Agip. It was also
Ripples over disposal of equity in oil blocks (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/17955.html)
LESS than two months to the end of this financial year, the Senate is worried over the delay by the executive to submit next year’s
Senate worriedover 2011 Budget (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18051.html)
As part of the ongoing security beef up by the Federal Government, National Security Adviser Gen. Owoye Azazi, will now give clearance to importers of
Importers of armoured vehicles, arms to get NSA clearance (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18052.html)
Members of the National Union of Electricity Employees yesterday held a fervent prayer session with fasting as a deft move against the Federal Government’s plan
Sack fever: PHCN workers resort to prayers, fasting (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18114.html)
Poor logistics and inadequate funding have been identified as some of the reasons why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under Prof. Maurice Iwu could
Why Iwu failed, by Jega (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18115.html)
At least, two people were feared dead, while three others were critically injured yesterday when a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally went bloody in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
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The rally was organised by Ogbomoso Solidarity Forum, a cross-party political group in the native town of Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala.
Leaders of a faction of the party in the state, including former governor, Rashidi Ladoja, Senator Lekan Balogun and Teslim Folarin, led the party machinery to address the rally in Akala's home town.
Two feared dead as pro-Akala, Ladoja supporters clash in Ogbomoso (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18116.html)
Jo Ron Healthcare Services, a non-governmental organisation, has called for special attention for the aged to meet their medical and educational needs.
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The initiator and coordinator of the organisation, Mrs Josephine Ajayi Lediju, said the call was in response to the neglect of old people in the country.
NGO advocates better care for the aged (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18218.html)
The Chief Executive of ActionAid International, Janna Kerr, has warned that the global push to end hunger by 2015 may not be realised. The new global
'Why hunger may not end in 2015' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18220.html)
The Federal Government, through the The Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) said it has begun comprehensive audit of the solid mineral sector to ensure
FG commences audit of solid mineral sector (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18221.html)
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola at the weekend promised that the new chairman of the Governors’ Forum will be credible. Fashola, who chairs the committee to
Governors' Forum chair 'will be credible' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18304.html)
PRESIDENT and Chief Executive of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote has announced the group’s decision to produce fertiliser, saying it is aimed at boosting the
'Dangote to build fertiliser plant' (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18305.html)
HOUSE of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole will Tuesday in Lagos chair a public lecture with the theme: Electoral Integrity in Nigeria. The lecture, one in the
Bankole chairs Awo lecture (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18306.html)
THE Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) Sunday advised President Goodluck Jonathan to respect the agreement on national minimum wage. The N18,000 wage, according to the
CNPP, Labour Party back NLC's planned strike (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18307.html)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday got the leave of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to arraign 13 suspects allegedly involved
Siemens scam: EFCC to arraign suspects tomorrow (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18398.html)
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Monday got the leave of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to arraign 13 suspects allegedly involved
Siemens scam: EFCC to arraign suspects tomorrow (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18398.html)
THE story of his life took a turn for the worse last July when he was arrested for stealing from a store where he worked
Nigerian admits stealing £20,000 from Marks and Spencer (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18400.html)
THE All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Monday urged the Federal Government to respond quickly to the labour demand and avert a strike. The looming nationwide warning
ANPP urges govt to avert warning strike (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18401.html)
Former Senate President Ken Nnamani yesterday said the burden of proof should be shifted from aggrieved plaintiffs to defendants. Nnamani said the incentive to rig and
Nnamani says 'winners', INEC should prove electoral victory (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18495.html)
THE crisis rocking the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) will take a new dimension today(Wednesday) as the President, General Executive Council, CAC Worldwide, Pastor Elijah Olusheye;
CAC President, 13 others face forgery charges (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18496.html)
MEMBERS of the National Assembly are now to be included in the National Executive Committee of their political parties. This is courtesy of a bill
Reps pass bill to put members in parties' NEC (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18497.html)
THE 36 State Houses of Assembly Tuesday received the harmonised version of the second amendment Bill to the 1999 Constitution. Two thirds of the Houses
State Assemblies get second alteration of Constitution (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18498.html)
Without adhering seriously to democratic values, including free and fair election, no country can expect to sustain its membership of the Commonwealth organisation, the body
Commonwealth to Nigeria: get your act right (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18597.html)
SEVENTY-TWO traditional rulers in Anambra State met with other stakeholders Wednesday in Awka to deliberate on the state’s 2011 budget.Already, the state’s monthly Internally Generated
Monarchs, others brainstorm on Anambra budget (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18595.html)
ENUGU State Governor Sullivan Chime Wednesday said National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo is at war with him because he
Nwodo wants to hijack his ward executive, says Chime (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18596.html)
COMMERCIAL activities were paralysed Wednesday in most parts of the country following a nation wide warning strike ordered by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to
Commercial activities paralysed as workers down tools (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18598.html)
The Managing Director of Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) Mr. Opuiyo Oforiokuma has said the toll plazas on Lekki-Epe expressway is in the interest of
Why we have toll plaza on Lekki-Epe expressway, by LCC boss (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18670.html)
THE House of Representatives Thursday explained why its members are amending the Electoral Act in such a way that they will become automatic members of
Why we want to be part of NEC, by Reps (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18672.html)
SOME unknown gunmen Thursday stormed the house of former Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kazeem Ayilara, killing one policeman and
Two killed in attack on ex-Oyo Deputy Speaker (http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/18673.html)
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