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July 12, 2012

• THISDAY: Why Oshiomhole Should Be Re-elected
  
  Governor Adams Oshiomhole
  After a season of acrimonious electioneering campaigns, the people of Edo State will on Saturday go to the polls to elect the governor who will preside over their affairs for the next four years. Read more...

• Court Orders INEC to Delete PDP’s National Auditor from its Record
  
  High Court
  A Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to desist from further recognising and relating with Bode Mustapha as the National Auditor of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). Read more...
   

• Report says killings in Nigeria next to Bosnian war
  
  U.S. claims limited understanding of Boko Haram
  Oritsejafor accuses Obama of hypocrisy
  GLOBAL attention was on Tuesday afternoon turned on Nigeria as the United States (U.S.) Congress held a special ses...Read more...
   

• Senate clears Mukhtar as CJN, Musdapher bows out tomorrow
  
  Panel may release new SANs list today
  ALL is now set for the historic swearing-in of Justice Mariam Aloma-Mukhtar by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the first woman Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) ...Read more...
   

• Petinrin denies fresh Plateau attacks
  
  CHIEF of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin yesterday denied any fresh attacks in Tse and Shong villages in Plateau State on Tuesday as claimed by representatives of the herdsmen in som...Read more...
   

• Nigeria to spend N5.41 billion on reproductive health items
  
  Contraceptive use averts 272,000 deaths
  IN the next four years, the Federal Government will spend N5.41 billion ($33,400,000) on reproductive health commodities to step up efforts to reduce maternal de...Read more...
   

• FEC okays PIB, creates six firms
  
  THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), creating six new companies that will help Nigeria drive the nation’s efforts towards transforming the oil and ...Read more...
   

• Reps divided over soldiers for Edo polls
  
  INEC to use customised ballot materials
  THE battle for the soul of the Edo State Government House has reverberated on the floor of the House of Representatives as a motion challenging the deployment of...Read more...
   

• Jonathan cautions airlines over pilgrims
  
  PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has charged airlines shortlisted for this year’s Hajj to ensure that they make safety and security their watchword.
  He made the call yesterday through his Senior Special Ass...Read more...
   

• Religious war imminent in Nigeria -World religious leaders warn •Gunmen kill mother, 4 children in Bauchi
  THE current activities of the dreaded Boko Haram sect could trigger a broad sectarian conflict in Nigeria, an international Christian-Muslim delegation said on Wednesday in a report. Read more...
   

• Suspected killers of Oshiomhole’s aide, Olaitan, arrested -IGP •Warns police against compromise in Edo election
  THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Abubakar, on Wednesday, announced that the police had arrested the people who, on May 5, killed Mr Olaitan Ojerinde, the Private Secretary to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. Read more...
   

• Senate confirms Aloma Mukhtar as first female CJN
  
  Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher (left), with Justice Aloma Mukhtar, after her confirmation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Senate, in Abuja, on Wednesday. Photo: NAN
  The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar  as the Chief Justice of  Nigeria (CJN) to replace Justice Dahiru Musdapher, who is retiring next week. Read more...
   

• Ekiti 2014: 9 PDP aspirants unite against Fayose, Olubolade
  AHEAD of the 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State, nine governorship aspirants from the Southern senatorial district in the state have agreed to work together and ensure that the district produced the next governor of the state. Read more...
   

• Patience Jonathan, 18 Others Now Perm Secs
  
  First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan was one of 19 permanent secretaries appointed by the Bayelsa State government yesterday Read more...
   

• I’ll Take Out Bad Eggs From Judiciary — New CJN
  
  Incoming chief justice of Nigeria Mariam Alooma Mukhtar has Read more...
   

• Jega, IG Commited To Credible Poll In Edo
  
  The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega...Read more...
   

• Court Dismisses Certificate Forgery Case Against Suswam
  
  The Federal High Court in Makurdi, Benue State yesterday dismissed a certificate forgery case filed...Read more...
   

• 10 Young African Millionaires To Watch
  There’s no money like young money. While African millionaires and billionaires like Onsi Sawiris, Raymond Ackerman, Aliko Dangote and...Read more...
   

• I’ll flush out corrupt judges, says Mukhta
  
  Outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Dahiru Musdapher (left) and the new CJN, Justice Aloma Mukhtar, after her confirmation by the Senate in Abuja, yesterday.
  The first female Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, yesterday promised to flush out corrupt judges, admitting that the perception of Nigerians about the nation’s judiciary was negative. She was responding to a question on the state of the judiciary during her screening and confirmation as the new CJN by the Senate in Abuja. Read more...
   

• Oct 1 bombings: Witness implicates ex-gov Sylva, Boyloa
  
  Aftermath of the terror bombing in Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 1f
  A star prosecution witness, Mr. Edmund Ebiware, standing trial along with three others for complicity in October 1, 2010 bombings in Abuja, yesterday said that the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Timipre Sylva, had prior knowledge of the incident. He did not expatiate further. The witness, whose real name was not disclosed in court yesterday for security reasons but simply identified as Mr. “X”, testified for the State Security Service, SSS, which is prosecuting the accused persons in the matter. Read more...
   

• Jega admits circulation of fake voters’ cards
  
  L-R: Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar; Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega and National Commissioner, Mr. Ishmael Igbani, at the stakeholders meeting in Benin, Edo State, yesterday.
  Forty-eight hours to Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Prof. Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Inde-pendent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted the existence of fake voters’ cards in the state. Read more...
   

• Give Nigeria accurate census figure, Ohanaeze tells NPC chair
  The Igbo social and cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the National Population Com-mission, NPC, Chairman, Chief Festus Odumegwu, to conduct a free and fair census as soon as possible and release accurate figure to reflect the true population. The association said the call became imperative because what transpired in 2006 in the name of census was merely a charade and exercise in futility as it was marred by apathy and inaccuracy. ... Read more...

• More African Economies Curb Revenue Leakages with Transfer Pricing
  
  Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
  More countries in Africa are set to adopt rules on transfer pricing by companies, with a view to curbing revenue leakages in their economies. Read more...

• Reps ‘stand down’ Jonathan’s bill to amend procurement law
  
  BPP seeks support to enforce fiscal discipline on ...Read more...
   

• Forum wants Nigerians to hold govt accountable for corruption
  
  With what is termed ‘authority stealing’ and misal...Read more...
   

• Naira Declines Against Dollar On Interbank, Flat At CBN Auction
  
  The value of the naira to the United States dollar declined to its lowest this week on the interbank market yesterday following renewed demand for the greenback 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
  
  Ghana Has Gone; Nigeria Must Go!
  by Atsar Terver
  A new brand of luggage bag is about to hit the market stands in Ghana. It will sell under the trade name ‘Nigeria Must Go’. The first batch of users who would test the effectiveness of these bags will be Nigerians in Ghana. These are Nigerians who have been given a quit notice, rightly or wrongly, by their host, necessitating their sudden but compulsory return to their fatherland, and thus creating the demand for an emergency travel bag. 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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