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July 15, 2012

• Oshiomhole overwhelms Airhiavbere
  
  Governor Adams Oshiomhole casting his vote at excatly 12:54 p.m. at Ward 10, Unit 1, Iyamho Primary School, yesterday
  The 2012 Edo State governorship election suffered serious delay and hiccups yesterday owing to the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hit the ground running at many of the voting centres with its officials and electoral materials. Read more...

• Late accreditation, impressive turnout
  
  Large turnout of voters at Oredo council area.
  Edo State governorship election held yesterday with an impressive turnout by the electorate who also conducted themselves in orderly manner. Though accreditation started late in many polling centres in the state, the exercise was largely peaceful as voters queued and waited for their tuårns for accreditation. Read more...
   

• Rivers tanker fire tragedy: Death toll hits 108
  
  A bus burnt at the scene of the incident
  Death toll of the Okogbe tanker inferno in Rivers State at the weekend increased from 95 to 108 as the various hospitals in Bayelsa and Rivers states are battling to save the lives of the survivors who are in critical condition .Investigations by Sun-day Mirror revealed that 13 patients admitted at Ahoada General Hospital, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, Port Harcourt, died last Friday Read more...
   

• ‘Crisis in Jos, religious but clouded by politics’
  
  Hassan John is the Director of Media, the Anglican Diocese of Jos. He says in this interview with Isioma Madike, that ‘big men’ in Abuja have deliberately been mis-informed about the crisis in Jos....Read more...
   

• If what’s happening is political, why attack churches, Christians? Asks Kano CAN chair
  
  Bishop Ransom Bello is the Chairman, Kano State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and General Overseer of Calvary Life Assembly Church. He spoke with Augustine Madu-West on the security challenges in the country. ... Read more...
   

• Edo 2012: How 3 Policemen, INEC Staff, Died In Boat Mishap
  
  Massive Turnout, Peaceful Exercise In Benin
  THREE policemen and a staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lost their lives in a boat mishap yesterday while transporting materials ...Read more...
   

• Oshiomhole Leads In Poll
  
  AS collation of votes continued last night in the massively attended governorship election in Edo State yesterday, available results indicate that the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and its candidat...Read more...
   

• Jonathan Absent As AU Meeting Opens
  
  FOLLOWING protracted criticisms over what many view as frequent foreign trip in the face of acute security challenges, President Goodluck Jonathan is absent at the AU Summit beginning today in Addis A...Read more...
   

• Three Student Leaders Die In Auto Crash After Honouring Mimiko
  
  THREE Student leaders yesterday lost their lives in an auto crash on their way from Abuja, where they had gone to celebrate with Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, who was honoured by the Natio...Read more...
   

• Edo: Hitches, tragedy as ACN jumps to early lead •INEC has failed - Oshiomhole •Your assessment is hasty - PDP •It’s too early to assess election - Anenih •Large voter turnout recorded
  
  Eligible voters in Edo State trooped out in large number to cast their votes in Saturday governorship election which took off early and had peaceful start in most
  parts. Read more...
   

• Plateau: STF takes over troubled villages, gives 48hrs notice to residents
  As part of measures to restore sanity to the troubled parts of Barakin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, the special Task Force (STF) has given a 48-hour quit notice to all inhabitants of the affected villages.  Read more...

• Two Arik Planes In Crash Scare
  
  BUT for divine intervention, yesterday could have recorded yet another air mishap, as an Arik Air Flight W3 232, heading to Abuja from Enugu, skidded off the runway on arrival in Abuja due to turbulen...Read more...

• Shares Of Multinationals, Conglomerates Push Capital Market Recovery
  
  ‘It’s All About Corporate Governance’
  WHREAS the majority of local stocks traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (except for one or two banks or local conglomerates) show zero, slow or unsustainable rec...Read more...
   

• Apprehension, As Former Mercenary Signs $850m Nigerian Oil Deal
  
  MAJOR  oil industry players in Nigeria have expressed concerns over the recent $850 acquisition of 45 per cent participating interest in a producing oil-mining lease in Nigerian OML 30 by Shoreli...Read more...
   

• ‘Nigeria Has Great Potentials In Oil Resources’
  
  CONTRARY to fears that the country could run out o...Read more...
   

• CBN sells N96bn in T-bills, yields drop
  
  Interbank rates ease on higher cash flows...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
  
  Countdown in Edo State: Will Oshiomole cruise to victory?
  by Frisky Larr
  The paradox in Edo state: The very first Governor since the days of retired General Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia of the defunct Bendel State, who has given Edo State a bunch of visible, quantifiable and palpable uplift, is now faced with the grim reality of possibly losing his bid for re-election. Governor Adams Oshiomole came into office on the heels of people’s expectations and had to tread the thorny path of armchair brigandry, stolen mandate, tribunals, godfatherism etc. before being finally manipulated into his rightful position. His facilitators and collaborators then were no other than those who fought running battles in the camp of his opponent, to assert their supremacy. 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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