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July 01, 2012

• How Jonathan’s Church Gift Donor, Gitto, Died
  
  FIFTY-two-year-old Domenico Gitto, the Italian national and Managing Director of Gitto Construzioni Generali Nigeria Limited may have died of heart attack.
  Sources told The Guardian that Gitto, worried...Read more...

• Repairs On Third Mainland Bridge Postponed Indefinitely
  
  • Motorists, Road Users Fear ‘Hard Times’
  THE Federal Government may have indefinitely suspended the proposed repair work earlier scheduled to begin on the Third Mainland Bridge today, thus puttin...Read more...
   

• Kidnappers Renew Offensive In Abakaliki, Kill Pharmacist
  
  THE resurgence of criminal activities in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, has led to the murder of a popular pharmacist and owner of Godel Pharmacy, Mr. Godwin Eze Nwosu, by unknown gunmen who kidnapp...Read more...
   

• Jonathan’s Stance On Asset Declaration Violates US, Nigeria Agreement
  
  THERE are strong indications that President Goodluck Jonathan’s recent statement that he does not “give a damn” about making his assets declaration public, is a violation of an agreement between Niger...Read more...
   

• Flooding: Lagos Pledges To Expand Drainage Channels
  
  • Saraki Commiserates With Victims
  Lagos State government yesterday said it would mitigate the adverse impact of the continuing downpour on residents.
  This comes as chairman of the Senate Committee on E...Read more...
   

• Police Defuse Bomb, Allay Public Fear
  
  Intercept Rifles, Ammunitions
  THE Plateau State Police Command yesterday defused a bomb in Riyom local government council at about 2am.
  Speaking yesterday in Jos, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),...Read more...
   

• Why Oba of Benin didn’t receive Jonathan •The ‘gods’ stopped him - Aide •Oba of Benin met Jonathan in private - Edo PDP
  
  President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo awaiting the Oba of Benin during their visit to the Oba in his palace before the PDP governorship campaign in Benin, Edo State on Saturday.
  PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, state governors, chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other top government officials received a rude shock in the ancient city of Benin on Saturday when the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Erediauwa, declined to receive the president who was visiting his palace. Read more...
   

• Malian jihadist group threatens to attack Nigeria, others
  An al-Qaeda-linked group based in Northern Mali has promised to attack Nigeria and other West African countries involved in raising a regional force against the jihadist insurrection in Northern Mali.
   

• US has confidence in Dasuki - Ex-Attorney-General...As Boko Haram splits the North
  The United States of America has a lot of confidence in the ability of the new National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki, to combat the insecurity in Nigeria, especially the Boko Haram insurgence. Read more...
   

• US to construct $119 million office in Abuja
  UNITED States (US) Embassy in the country is to construct an office annex in Abuja estimated to cost $119 million. The project which will have marine security guards quarters, in addition to other features was seen as a signal that Washington considers Nigeria as an important partner, according to US envoy, Terence MacCulley. Read more...
   

• Church Bomber Kabiru Sokoto Hospitalised
  
  The prime suspect in the December 25, 2011, bombing of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, near Abuja, Kabiru Sokoto, is receiving...Read more...
   

• Ethics Committee May Exonerate Farouk Lawan
  
  The Farouk Lawan and Femi Otedola bribery saga may be taking a new turn. Information filtering in suggests that the classified documents...Read more...
   

• Joint Patrol Team Arrests 4 Gunrunners
  
  The Joint Patrol Team in Benue State popularly known as ‘Operation Zenda’ has arrested... Read more...
   

• Edo governorship: Jonathan, Sambo storm Benin
  
  L-R: Vice President Namadi Sambo; Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Maj.-Gen. Charles Airhiavbere (rtd); President Goodluck Jonathan; PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, deputy gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Johnson
  Jonathan, who was accompanied by his Vice President, Mr. Namadi Sambo and a host of other people including national leadership of the PDP, some state governors, ministers, senators, members of the House of Representatives and numerous aides and assistants, spoke after an earlier visit to the palace of Benin Monarch, Uku Ak-polokpolo, Oba Erediauwa. Read more...
   

• Igbo leadership: Nri monarch dismisses Igbo regency claims
  
  The traditional ruler of Nri Ancient Kingdom and custodian of Igbo tradition, Eze Obidiegwu Onyesoh yesterday dismissed claims by a close associate of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Chief Michael Nwoye Ozua Okoye that he is now the regent of Ndigbo, following the demise of Ojukwu.Onyesoh said there is no provision for such regency position in Igbo leadership and as such, Okoye or any other person has no locus standi to assume such position, just because he was merely a friend to Ojukwu....Read more...
   

• National Assembly probes: Between politics and probity
  
  Members of the National Assembly no doubt enjoy constitutional backing for their oversight and probe of the activities of both the executive and the judiciary. However, in exercising this constitutional power, the lawmakers have often come under public criticism that such powers are used not so much in exposing corruption and sanitising the system but rather to witch-hunt individuals and political enemies, George Oji, Omeiza Ajayi and Tordue Salem report...Read more...
   

• Drama as Benin Monarch Receives Jonathan in Camera
  There was a mild drama Saturday   at the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, as President Goodluck Jonathan went to pay homage to the monarch during his visit to the state for a Peoples Democratic Party campaign rally ahead of the July 14 governorship election. Read more...

• Why N1.7b Fine Won’t Go To GSM Subscribers, By NCC
  
  EVEN though the four operators of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) networks — MTN, Globacom, Airtel and Etisalat — have paid the N1.17 billion fine imposed on them by the Nigerian Com...Read more...

• The Pension Scam...How They Looted The Funds
  
  THE Senate, on June 21, adopted the report of its ...Read more...
   

• Failing economy: Need for whistle blowers, change agents
  
  Wanted: A “street army” of fiscal enthusiasts read...Read more...
   

• Nigeria Yields Hit Record High On Inflation Concern, Oil Retreat
  
  Nigeria’s five-year borrowing costs hit a record high at a debt auction yesterday on concern inflation is reaching the fastest in more than two years and as oil, the country’s key export, slumped. Read more...
   

• Nigerian airports not certified, yet to meet ICAO specification –Investigation
  
  Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos.
  The investigation further revealed that  the conditions required by ICAO before certification could not be met by the Ministry of Aviation and its agency, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) which is saddled with the supervisory role of the airports in the country. Read more...
   

• ‘Cashless economy vulnerable to compromises’
  
  Tim Akano is Vice Chairman, WINI Group, a partnership platform of 25 global companies in e-payment, risk management, IT and database security and renewable energy with global headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and African office in Lagos. In this interview with KUNLE AZEEZ, Akano attempts to throw more light on the prospects and challenges of the country’s cashless economy policy, among sundry issues....Read more...
   

• Foreign reserves dip to $36.8bn –CBN
  
  . As Apex bank raises N134.5bn in Treasury bills...Read more...
   

• Interbank rates ease on budget cash inflow
  
  The country’s interbank lending rates eased marginally last week to an aver-age of 15.16 per cent, from 15.83 per cent the previous week, after the disbursal of budgetary allocations to government agencies on Wednesday.The country distributes money from oil revenue to its three tiers of government from a centrally held ac-count, which provides liquidity for the banking sector and eases the cost of borrowing among banks....Read more...

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• From The University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University: An Unforced Error by an error-prone President!
  The changing of the University of Lagos name to Moshood Abiola University seems to us an unforced error by a President who is willing to use all means to secure a second term, and he thinks the way to securing it is through the people of the South West! It seems to us that this president has no clue about the psyche of an average South Westerner, and we predict this latest act is also the reason why we think he has destroyed his chance to a second term in this zone.  NigerianNews Editorial | more editorial

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• Frisky Larr's Current Column
  
  Is Oshiomole getting too desperate in Edo State?
  by Frisky Larr
  Within the past two months, Nigerians have witnessed not less than ten media headlines reporting the alarm raised by Governor Adams Oshiomole over impending electoral manipulations in Edo state. Each time, he is accusing the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the forthcoming gubernatorial election in that state coming up in July 2012. He raised the alarm the loudest, when he narrowly escaped death from a traffic mishap, in which a tractor reportedly ran into a vehicle in his convoy traveling to Benin en route from a political event. 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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• Theo I Ogune's Special Column
  
  Theo I Ogune's Current Column
  The Sorrows of the Nigerian Supreme Court
  by Theo Ikes Ogune, Esquire
  Today, while everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of discussing the change of Unilag’s name, I prefer to revisit an old and now very familiar friend: the Nigerian judiciary.  For one thing, the Unilag name change is only a superficial expression of the larger issue of executive power, which is more substantively linked to judicial malfeasance.  I really understand the beef with the change, believe me, but people should care more about the poor state of the education at the university than its name. So I prefer to talk about the Nigerian judiciary.  Just this April, James Ibori went to prison in Britain because he stole money from Delta State.  We all hewed and hawed for about a minute and then went about our business.  What got lost in translation was the opportunity to address a very nagging problem in Nigeria, which is the absolute failure of the country’s judiciary. 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

• BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE, CONFIDENT AND SAFE DRIVER
  by Adewale T. Akande
  Driving is a serious responsibility with physical and mental abilities impacting on the driving activities of a driver. It is more than moving a vehicle and knowing how to use the accelerator, brake pedals and steering. Driving is at best when you have knowledge and required skills to drive competently in accordance with those rules and regulations guiding the public roads. A safe and responsible driver has responsibility which makes him a good citizen. Driving is a learned skill acquired with much practice. It is also more important to drive with due regards for safety and convenience of other road users. Driving entails concentration, calmness, and with consideration and respect for others. And at the same time, a driver should ensure proper and total control of his vehicle at all times. That means a driver must not allow anything to take their attention from the road, therefore good anticipation and concentration will help to prevent these usual incident becoming accidents on our roads. The safety of others depends on you when you are on the wheel. NigerianNews Guest Column

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• ₪a wa o. Anoda ds signal: I just received confirmation that this is true!
  Lana Onafuye.
  Pls read: Is there any way of getting confirmation about news I'm just getting that the Dana plane was distressed for a while but could not make an emergency landing because the airspace was closed for 2 hours for - the Presidential Jet carrying Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan. 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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