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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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•Case begins afresh before new judge

Nnamani, others re-arraigned over alleged N5.5b fraud

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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'