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July 02, 2012

• I’m not soft on corruption, Jonathan insists
  
  Lawan insists $500,000 with Reps’ panel
  ‘Otedola handed over $250,000 to me in hotel room’
  IN both the federal legislature and the Executive arms of government, corruption among the key officers was the...Read more...

• New PIB seeks more funds to develop oil areas
  
  Communities to pay for vandalism, sabotage
  THE years of neglect of oil communities may soon give way to an era of massive development in oil communities as the draft Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) submi...Read more...
   

• Why police are wary of anti-terror war
  
  • Poor weapons, neglect take toll on security
  operatives in North
  • It’s blackmail, says force spokesman
  • Terrorists kill soldiers, policemen
  ASIDE from their morale that has been dampened by lack of com.. Read more...
   

• Okonjo-Iweala, stakeholders to parley over poor market fortunes
  
  New NSE index takes effect today
  FINANCE Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has invited stakeholders in the Nigerian Capital market for a meeting, as part of measures to find lasting solutions to the d...Read more...
   

• INEC plans voter verification in 2015
  
  Commonwealth body appoints Nigeria in polls panel
  TO ensure transparency in future polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will carry out voters’ authentication for the 2015 electio...Read more...
   

• Man bags life jail for dealing in drugs
  JUSTICE Bature Gafair of the Federal High Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced a cannabis sativa dealer to life imprisonment.
  The judgment, which was delivered at a time the world was commemo...Read more...
   

• Farouk Lawan dares police to release video/call logs •As Reps probe Otedola, SSS sting operation
  SUSPENDED chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee that investigated the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy regime, Honourable Farouk Lawan, has challenged the police and other security agencies to produce call logs and video clips of his encounter with Mr Femi Otedola. Read more...
   

• BOKO HARAM: FG reaches out to Muslim leaders, scholars •May skip Mali mission
  AS part of a soft approach to the ongoing Islamist insurgency, the Federal Government has commenced discreet contacts with moderate Islamist salafists who, while sharing similar thoughts with the Jihadi salafists within the Boko Haram sect, are opposed to armed struggle. Read more...
   

• We’ll not support Nigerians’ illegality abroad - FG
  AS over 9,941 Nigerians are serving various jail terms abroad, the Federal Government, alongside the legislature, has said that it will not condone illegality by its citizens living abroad. Read more...
   

• Why I Sacked Oniwon, Others — Jonathan
  
  President Goodluck Jonathan has said the need to strengthen the ongoing reforms and transformation of the nation’s petroleum sector...Read more...
   

• Salami’s Reinstatement: Why I Wrote Jonathan – Alaafin
  
  Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has revealed why he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan asking... Read more...
   

• Bauchi To Construct Cardiac Centre
  
  The Bauchi State government has signed a memorandum of understanding with an International Islamic...Read more...
   

• INEC To Update Voter Register Nationwide This Month
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed plans to commence on a nation-wide voter registration exercise before...Read more...
   

• Protests, Rejection Trail NYSC Postings
  The current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2012 Batch ‘B’ orientation course scheduled to open tomorrow is generating a lot of...Read more...
   

• Govt agency pays N1.2bn rent in four years
  
  Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu
  A government agency, the National Productivity Centre, NPC, has paid an accumulated rent of N1.2bn in the last four years. Read more...
   

• FG approves N1.09trn contracts in 2011
  
  President Goodluck Jonathan
  The Federal Executive Council, FEC, approved a total of 241 contracts valued at about N1.098trn to 24 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, in the 2011 financial year, a just published document by the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, has revealed. Read more...
   

• NYSC: Parents protest posting to volatile states
  
  As the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, opens its camps nationwide today for the fresh intake of the Batch B members, many parents and graduates of tertiary institutions from the South have rejected postings to the volatile states in the North. Read more...
   

• We must fish out troublemakers in Kaduna –Ihejirika
  
  The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Onyeabor Azubuike Ihejirika, said yesterday that for peace and stability to reign in Kaduna State, those fomenting trouble in the state must be fished out. ...Read more...
   

• Otedola gave me $250,000 in my hotel room –Lawan *...hires 4 SANs to battle Zenon boss, SSS
  
  Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Hon. Farouk Lawan, yesterday told the Inspector- General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar, that Otedola traced him to his Protea Hotel room in Apo to offer the bribe. ...Read more...

• Capital Market: Controversy Over FG’s N300bn Bailout
  
  As the capital market community awaits the federal government’s promise of forbearance package to stockbrokers as part of measures to...Read more...

• GSM Service: Time For Nigerian Consumers To Be Kings
  
  Since the evolution of GSM in Nigeria, consumers have always complained of poor service and high tariff. In most cases, they tend to blame the regulator of the sector rather than the operators. Somehow, the argument may be tenable, but the fact remains that the service providers have not been able to apply the maxim that consumers are always the king. Read more...
   

• Using Call Centres To Bridge Poverty Gaps Among Unemployed Youths
  
  Due to the recent economic recession, more people have become unemployed adding to the security problems that are plaguing the country. Evelyn Okoruwa writes on how call centres could bridge poverty gap by providing makeshift jobs for the country’s teeming youths. Read more...
   

• Govt mulls merger for airlines, experts seek four strong carriers for Nigeria
  
  WITH a view to strengthening operations and enhance air safety of the nation’s airlines, the Federal Government is said to be considering a policy that could lead to two or more airlines to merge. Read more...
   

• World Bank to back Nigeria’s agric programme with $500m grant
  
  THE nation’s agricultural sector may soon secure a...Read more...
   

• My retirement won’t stop new refineries – ex-NNPC GMD
  
  The , has said his exit from the corporation would not derail the construction of the proposed Greenfield refineries by the Federal Government. ... 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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