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May 17, 2012

• U.S., India wade into Nigeria’s anti-terror war
  
  Army retunes strategy against terrorists, others
  NIGERIA’S efforts to rein in raging insurgency in some parts of the country yesterday received a major boost as the United States (U.S.) and India, offe...Read more...

• How NLC’s ex-President, Bafyau, died, by family
  
  Jonathan, govs, Labour mourn
  NIGERIAN leaders, including President Goodluck Jonathan, state governors, and organised Labour yesterday mourned former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Pasc...Read more...,
   

• WHO alerts on hypertension, diabetes upsurge
  
  Nigeria accounts for 56 % of global polio cases
  NEW data released yesterday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) titled, “World Health Statistics 2012 Report” has alerted on the growing problem of th...Read more...
   

• Nigeria, UK, W’Bank unite against gender inequality
  
  NIGERIA, the World Bank and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) are collaborating to check discrimination against women working in certain sectors or occupations. It is p...Read more...
   

• ACN flays Buhari’s critics over comments on 2015 polls
  
  Eminent citizens decry statements
  THE Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) yesterday faulted the verbal attack on Gen. Muhammadu Buhari by the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “for no othe...Read more...
   

• FEC okays N1.73b plane for Customs, others
  
  THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the procurement of a Cessna Citation surveillance aircraft at a cost of N1.73 billion for the Nigeria Customs Service. Minister of Information, La...Read more...
   

• UNILAG VC, Sofoluwe, for burial May 31
  
  BURIAL arrangements for the late Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe, have been announced by his family and the institution’s authorities. The ...Read more...
   

• This Jonathan of Our Time.
  by Godwin Ndubuisi Aleke
  In our present day, our yesteryears, even when we have a lot to regret about them, have become glories years past. Our economy has continually remained in the doldrums with our able-bodied young men and women in search of jobs. Our vast agricultural resources lay waste, our rich “petrogas” resources is being stolen and mismanaged by an opportune criminal few. Our land has metamorphosed to a present day Afghanistan. Our own brand of Talibans who share no known agenda is born and has been maiming our people in our thousands. Our people have lost every sense of humanity; a criminally indoctrinated gang has taken over our leadership. From Lagos to Potiskum; from the remotest south-eastern village of Bonny to the northern city of Kaura-Namoda, our people’s hopes have been broken. No one seems to be in control. NigerianNews Guest Column
   

• General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd): Between Reckless Rhetoric & A Sordid History (in Leadership)
  by George Kerley
  Clearly, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) seems to have a penchant for violence unlike our President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR. Buhari wants a revolution in a democracy he once fought so hard to kill and then killed in 1983. That was not his first coup d’état. In 1975, a group of Colonels of the Nigerian Army namely, Col. Muhammadu Buhari, Col Abdullahi Mohammed (then Director DMI), Col Joseph Nanven Garba, Col Shehu Musa Yar'Adua & Col Ibrahim Taiwo conspired to overthrow General Yakubu Gowon after which they transfered power to General Murtala Muhammed as Head of State. NigerianNews Guest Column
   

• Security exhumes bombs, weapons in Kogi
  SECURITY agents in Kogi State, on Wednesday, recorded a major breakthrough, as they discovered bombs and weapons buried in a bush between Read more...
   

• LAGOS DOCTORS/GOVT FACE-OFF: We’ll take case to Fashola’s superiors -NMA •As sacked doctors approach industrial court •FG’ll intervene -Minister
  THE 788 medical doctors whose appointments were recently terminated by the Lagos State government have asked Justice Benedict Kanyip Read more...
   

• Court refuses to give hearing date against Salami’s reinstatement suit •Plaintiffs petition CJN
  A new twist has been introduced into the reinstatement saga of the suspended President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami, Read more...
   

• Paschal Bafyau: Labour Giant, Passes On!
  
  Paschal  Bafyau
  It is with shock and deep sorrow but with total submission to the Almighty, that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announces the passing away of its former President, Comrade Paschal Myeleri Bafyau. Read more...
   

• Arrest of Nigerian for ID Theft Baffles US Investigators
  
  Bimbo Olumuyiwa Oyewole
  United States is currently looking into how a Nigerian, Bimbo Olumuyiwa Oyewole, who had been using a stolen identity to work at Newark Liberty International Aiport, scaled through several security and background checks carried out in the last 20 years. Read more...
   

• Kano: Widows and Divorcees in Mass Wedding Fiesta
  
  Kanos-wedding
  History was made Tuesday, when in an unusual manner, a wholesome number of 100 couples were officially and properly wedded in a mass wedding ceremony that had all the trappings of a festival, nay carnival. Read more...
   

• Heed Buhari’s Warning, ACN Tells Jonathan
  
  The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has decried the verbal attacks on Gen. Muhammadu Buhari by the presidency and the Peoples Democratic...Read more...
   

• Why Police Officers Are Corrupt — IGP
  
  Acting inspector-general of police (IG) Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar has said that the fear of officers not owning a house of their own has...Read more....
   

• More Bombs Uncovered In Kogi
  The Joint Task Force (JTF) operating in Kogi State recorded a major breakthrough yesterday: it recovered some locally made bombs and...Read more...
   

• FG’ll intervene in Lagos, doctors’ row –Minister
  
  Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu
  The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, yesterday said the Federal Government would intervene in the ongoing labour crisis between the Lagos State government and the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA. Read more...
   

• I’ve not been briefed on Salami’s reinstatement , says
  
  Adoke
  Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke yesterday said he has not been briefed on the reinstatement of suspended President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami. Read more...

• Croatian Ship Linked to Crude Oil Theft
  
  CRUDE OIL THEFT
  One of the two ships arrested last week with 1.3million barrels of stolen crude oil and destroyed by the Joint military Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta has been linked to Croatia, THISDAY investigation has revealed. Read more...

• Osun Empowers Farmers with N500m Loan
  
  Agric Products
  To ensure sufficient food production, the Osun Government has disbursed a sum of N500 million government-guaranteed credit facility to about 5,000 farmers for the 2012 planting season  Read more...
   

• Sokoto Partners Kebbi Govt, Turkey on Rice Production
  
  Governor Aliyu Wamakko
  Sokoto State Government has entered into partnership with Kebbi State and Turkey for the production of rice through the establishment of an irrigation scheme that will cover 22,500 hectares of land. Read more...
   

• Govt to enforce patronage of local products on MDAs
  
  THE Federal Government may soon put in place a pol...Read more...
   

• E-mail will remain a relevant marketing tool - Holloman
  
  The enormous potential of the African continent and the strategic role Nigeria could play in harnessing social media marketing as buoyant economic tool for development was a key discussion at the just concluded Africa’s first Digital Marketing Conference. Key speaker at the event, Head, Digital Product Development, The Times and Sunday Times U.K, Mr. Christer Holloman, in this interview with ELLA OLAMIJU, explains why Nigeria should initiate the lead that could make Africa a global hub of digital marketing excellence.... Read more...
   

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• Fuel Subsidy: In the defense of the 'real suffering masses'
  We are premising this article on our believe that all parties to this subsidy debate are patriotic, and all mean well for the country. The president has never been known to fib to us before, and the people who want subsidy to stay approximate the name of the suffering masses to pursue their claim to the impending post subsidy removal doom. Our recommendations under this condition is, if the president is too timid to take a bold step like Prime Minister David Cameron did in the UK when he took over, he should work on how this subsidy works for all real suffering masses. This should be the fair solution after the NLC and the TUC have won their battle:: NigerianNews Editorial | more editorial

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• Frisky Larr's Current Column
  
  Can a Northerner ever be de-tribalized in Nigeria?
  by Frisky Larr
  Let’s face it. In the present dispensation, northern Nigeria has produced three brilliant Nigerians of the younger generation, on which Nigerians may build their hope for a better tomorrow. You may have guessed right if your mindset works like mine. To be precise though, my mind is set on Nuhu Ribadu, Nasir El-Rufai and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Many may disagree instinctively, but my point will be better understood when this submission is read to the end. As opposed to these three individuals, southern Nigeria currently has just Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to boast of. In terms of focus and outstanding performance however, we will mention Babatunde Fashola. Unfortunately though, Fashola is not the radical crusader that is created to fight evil. On the contrary, he is more the invisible crusader serving his people quietly and working for the good of his constituency. NigerianNews Special
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• Atsar Terver's Current Column
  ECHOES:Commentary on burning public issues
  
  Mrs. Johnson’s Gaffe on President Jonathan
  by Atsar Terver
  One of the biggest jokes of the year is the recent publication by Times Magazine in which Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was named among the 100 most influential persons in the world. One thing I must admit upfront is that being, the President over a country of over 160million people, who are directly affected by decisions taken by him and Nigeria being an oil producing country whose policies affect the global energy market, every Nigerian President automatically qualifies to be named an influential person. But that is just where Jonathan’s qualification ends. Any further criteria that relates to leadership performance, Integrity, anti-corruption, good governance, transparency, promotion of social welfare and respect for human rights and the rule of law must be watered down below the barest minimum standards for him to qualify NigerianNews Special
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• Madaki O Ameh's Current Column
  
  THE FALLACY OF OIL SUBSIDY AND ITS REMOVAL
  by Madaki O Ameh 
  Once again, Nigerians are being put through the pain and trauma of the debates, posturing and propaganda around removal or non removal of ‘subsidy’ on petroleum products.  In the last decade, this debate has had crippling effects on the economy, as speculations around it always results in needless suffering for the citizenry, evidenced by panic buying, hoarding of petroleum products, and the attendant long queues at petrol stations, which we are already witnessing all over the country.  From all indications, this will be a bleak Christmas indeed, judging from the kilometers long queues at petrol stations all over the country, barely one week to the Christmas festivities. NigerianNews Special |Read more articles by Welcome

• M O Welcome's Current Column
  
  Menizibeya Osain Welcomer's Current Column
  Employing A Super-Multimodal System, Avoiding The Usual Business, No Negotiations, Plus…
  by Menizibeya Osain Welcome.

  • Know where they are; Lash them when they move
  • High precision intelligence gathering techniques
  • Sanitation of the system  
  • Use option F

  The weakness and corruption in local intelligence gathering have been the major causes of the Boko Haram success. Nevertheless, there is always a solution. The terrorist group can be tracked down, and get their wings ripped off. Modern knowledge and technology provide the secrets for a high-standard intelligence gathering system. Here are some points to consider.   NigerianNews Special |Read more articles by Welcome

• Theo I Ogune's Special Column
  
  Theo I Ogune's Current Column
  UNSHACKLING NIGERIA: WHAT A DIFFERENCE THE MIND MAKES
  by Theo Ikes Ogune, Esquire
  By now, everyone knows, or should know, the legacy of slavery.  Obviously, the thing that made slavery slavery was the system-wide technique used to control the slaves.  Without it, slaves would not have been submissive to their so-called masters.  Slaves did not just stand there and take it. Apart from the very successful Haitian revolt and the revolt on the Spanish Amistad, there were sporadic slave revolts particularly in the Americas.  Of course, slaves did not want to be slaves and individually could have easily killed their masters.  They were not spineless.  They were pragmatic.  So some ran away, and others did other things.  NigerianNews Special |Read more articles by Ogune

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• AN INTERVIEW WITH Former Governor Donald Duke of Cross River
  NigerianNews Interview Series
  
  Fmr Gov Donald Duke
  "Those that are now fanning themselves out to serve on the platform of PDP, and now appear to be the solution to the problem of Nigeria, are indeed the problem of Nigeria. The problem cannot all of a sudden turn out to be the solution. I have problem with that. To me Nigeria is sacrosanct, PDP is not." NigerianNews Interview click here

• AN INTERVIEW WITH CHIEF OJO MADUEKWE, THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER IN PRESIDENT UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA’S CABINET
  
  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ojo Maduekwe, was recently in the United States as a participant in the 'Nigeria Meets The World Conference' organized by ThisDay, and the United Nations General Assembly session. He spoke exclusively with NNews at the New York Millennium Plaza. NigerianNews Interview

• Leadership Failure: Nigerians Are Walking Prisoners In Austria
  Report by Uzoma Ahamefule
  Mr President Sir, members of the honourable national Assembly and House of Reps, the foreign Affairs Minister and fellow Nigerians, when one extends hands of friendship it is natural that one has exposed oneself to danger. Today not only that I have extended those hands of friendship but I have equally once more exposed my emotions and love to public ridicule and attack because of my affection for Nigeria. NNEWS Correspondent | Read more reports

• THE CORE QUESTIONS (PART 1)
  
  by Pastor Biodun Coker
  In the heart of every person in every nation are some questions seeking for answers. The searches for answers take people to covens, mountains and valleys. NigerianNews Religious Special | Read more articles by Coker

• Practice Forgiveness: A Powerful Tool to Open the Door of God's Blessings
  
  by Minister Ayodele Mobolurin
  The goal of forgiveness is restoration. Restoration of your peace of mind and restoration of a broken relationship. The second goal may not be possible, because the other party does not want to put away the contention. However, the first is achievable, since it depends only on one party to the contentious issue. Forgiveness is a powerful tool for restoring your peace of mind.  You are at peace even with those that consider you an enemy. The scripture commands forgiveness  NigerianNews Religious Special |  Read more articles by Prof Mobolurin

• THE POWER OF REDEMPTION: THE JOY OF GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS (Part 1)
  
  by Pastor Joseph Idowu
  Introduction
  In John 3: 16 and 17 we read “For God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” . NigerianNews Religious Special | Read more articles by Pastor Idowu

• Nigerians voted for President Jonathan and he is DELVERING!
  by George Kerley
  Nigeria is currently being cleaned up. Nigerians are now talking freely, criticizing, complaining and showing concern for their country because they see that things have to be done in the right way and the President is listening. Transformation is in Progress! NigerianNews Guest Column | Read more Guest Columns articles

• Transforming Nigeria with what is Right about Nigeria
  By Dr. David Ogula
  Scholar-Practitioner, New York, ogul1@optonline.net
  The nationwide protest against the removal of petroleum subsidy in January, 2012, furnish an assortment of possibilities against which future response of Nigerians to the enduring cycle of pain and suffering may be forged.  In effect, the cohesiveness of the response created a framework that underlies citizen contribution in shaping a national path. Read more...

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• Kannywood Is Key To Nigeria Entertainment Industry – Dila
  Mohammad Rabi’u Rikadawa, aka Dila, is one of the big names in Kannywood. In this exclusive chat with AL-AMIN CIROMA, the movie star spoke...Read more...
   

• Genevieve fetes Chimamanda
  
  Nollywood top actress, Genevieve Nnaji, will feature in the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie’s  novel, ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’. Read more...
   

• Around and about Nollywood
  
  Seminar on copyright in audiovisual industry ends ...Read more...
   

• Nollywood has derailed –Okey Bakassi
  
  Okechukwu Anthony Oyegbule is a motivational comedian and movie actor, who has dabbled in politics in his home state of Imo. Friday Flavour occupied his space in this interview where he told TERH AGBEDEH about his future plans since his return to showbiz.... Read more...
   

• You need patience to make it in acting –Orhorha
  
  Is he really deaf and dumb? For people who admire Jude Orhorha, that is what readily comes to their minds when they meet the Warri, Delta state-born actor cum comedian; but he is not. It is just a character (Gbenro), which he has so well interpreted in a sitcom, Fuji House of Commotion, from the stable of Amaka Igwe Productions... Read more...
   

• Nollywood pays better than Kannywood – Hauwa Maina
  She’s appeared in a couple of Nollywood movies after attaining superstar status in Kannywood, but Hauwa Maina says the English-speaking Nigerian movies attract a bigger payday. Weekend Magazine cornered her for a chat on her iconic role as Queen Amina of Zazzau, family life and many others. Excerpts: Read more...
   

• ‘Only a real man can approach me’
  
  Amina Ndim may not ring bell in the minds of movie lovers. However, she is one of the upcoming actresses who knows her onions and has created a niche for herself by the way she interprets her roles. Amina, who says she is a Nigerian, is the fourth child among six siblings. In this interview with Saturday Sun, she talks about her life and challenges in the industry. | Read more...
   

• Star actress, Monalisa Chinda lands N30m endorsement deal
  
  Multi million Naira endorsement deals are currently flying left, right and centre in Nollywood with most of the stars involved smiling heavily to the banks with mouth watering offers. | Read more...
   

• AGN commences Nollywood mega city projcet
  
  For doubting Thomases who may think that nothing good can come out of Actors Guild of Nigeria, they have to brace up to the fact that the proposed Nollywood City project have commenced. | Read more...
   

• Day Soyinka led Nollywood’s invasion of Kenya
  It was an invasion that will not be forgotten in a hurry. The street of Nairobi, capital city of Kenya, was literally taken over by Nigerian movie stars, who had come in droves to showcase the magic of | Read more...
   

• I love Nigerian men but ... - Yvonne Nelson
  
  I’m not dating Jim Iyke BENJAMIN NJOKU With a superb  body and sexy long legs, Yvonne Nelson is one actress to behold. A popular face in Ghollywood, ...Read more...
   

• NDLEA places 9 Nollywood stars on watch-list
  It is no longer news that celebrated comic act, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as Baba Suwe was arrested on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine out of the country. What is, however, of interest to many now is that cocaine is yet to be found in his system. The actor, whose career spans over two decades was arrested on his way to France | Read more...
   

• Heralding a Nollywood Project
  
  Nigeria and Nollywood are strange bed-fellows. Perhaps, not so strange since Nollywood is a product of the Nigerian media content. It only follows that a multitude of genetic traits travel from mother Nigeria through the cinematic veins of Nollywood Read more...
   

• Nollywood gave Nigeria identity –Keppy Bassey
  
  Popular actor, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, is one of the pioneer stars in Nollywood. The Akwa Ibom State-born actor is also a talk-show host and producer. He studied Linguistics and holds a second degree | Read more
   

• Shan George blasts Silverbird
  
  Veteran Nollywood screen goddess, Shan George, is fuming and blowing hot. She is angry with president of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, ver his alleged comment that any movie not premiered | Read more...
   

• My man, my marriage –Ini Edo
  
  Ini Edo is tired. Very tired. The actress, who lit the screen with her presence, confessed she’s tired of doing same of the same movies. “I am taking a stand against bad jobs,” she said. | Read more...
   

• Presidency, Filmmakers Dialogue On Fortune Of Nollywood
  THE Presidency at the weekend, in Lagos, appealed to practitioners in the Nigerian film sector to use their craft and resources to help redefine the image of the country, especially at this time that ...TheGuardian

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