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July 19, 2012

• House Seeks Review of Federal Constituencies, Senatorial Districts
  
  INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega
  The House of Representatives Tuesday mandated its Committee on Electoral Matters to liaise with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review federal constituencies and senatorial districts across the country Read more...| Related Issue

• Former FEDECO Chair, Ovie Whiskey, Dead
  
  Former President Shehu Shagari appointed Justice Victor Ovie Whiskey as Chairman of the defunct FEDECO
  Justice Victor Ovie Whiskey, the man who presided over the 1983 general election as Chairman of the defunct Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), has died. He was 88. Read more...
   

• The world celebrates Mandela at 94
  
  NIGERIA and other United Nations (UN) member-states joined in the global celebration of the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela who yesterday turned 94.
  A UN statement added...Read more...
   

• Unease at SEC as govt recalls Oteh
  
  Okonjo-Iweala to meet workers on development
  DG will continue with reforms, says aide
  AFTER 37 days in limbo, suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Arunma Oteh, has...Read more...
   

• How Ovie-Whiskey, ex-electoral boss died
  
  LEGAL icon and Chairman of the defunct Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Justice Victor Erereko Ovie-Whiskey (88), passed on yesterday at Agbarho, his home town in Ughelli North Local Council of ...Read more...
   

• Jonathan lifts state of emergency in 15 councils
  
  5,500 displaced by terrorist attacks
  PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday lifted the State of Emergency imposed on 15 local council areas in four states.
  The President, relying on the provisions of sec...Read more...
   

• FEC revives Lagos-Ibadan double track rail project •Approves $1.4bn contract •President sends Petroleum Industry Bill to N/Assembly
  THE Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, approved the contract for the implementation of the Lagos to Ibadan Standard Guage Rail Double Track, as part of the administration's railway modernisation programme. Read more...
   

• Bomb scare in Lagos hotel
  THERE was panic around Toyin Street  Ikeja, Lagos State, on Wednesday, over reports of a bomb discovery. There was a widespread report that  the management of  Reliance Hotel had discovered some items, suspected to be explosives, in front of the hotel. Read more...
   

• Jonathan ends emergency rule in 15 northern LGAs
  THE nearly seven-month old state of emergency imposed in 15 local government areas across four states in the North, after the Christmas Day bomb blast in Madala, Niger State, has been lifted. Read more...
   

• Senators Weep, Bid Dantong Farewel
  
  Tears flowed freely as the Senate yesterday bid a final farewell to Senator Gyang Daylop Dantong who died when terrorists attacked mourners...Read more...
   

• Nigeria Loses N100bn To Medical Tourism Annually — Indian Expert
  
  The Chairperson, Primus International Super Specialty Hospital, Karu, Abuja, Mrs Achia Dewan, has disclosed that Nigeria loses over N100...Read more...
   

• Shielding Abuja From Terrorists, Kidnappers
  
  Security Challenge in the FCT took the centre stage Tuesday when the FCT and the House of... Read more...
   

• Bomb scare in Lagos church
  
  Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar
  Fear gripped residents of Majekodunmi Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos, when an object, suspected to be a bomb was found at the back of St. Leo’s Catholic Church. National Mirror gathered from eyewitnesses that the object, tucked inside a used cement bag, was discovered by a passer-by at about 9a.m. yesterday and quickly raised alarm. Read more...
   

• SEC staff protest as FG recalls Oteh
  
  Members of staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission protesting against the reinstatement of the former Director-General, Ms. Arunma Oteh by the Federal Government at the SEC headquarters in Abuja, yesterday.
  Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, yesterday in Abuja protested against  the recall of embattled Director General, Ms Arunma Oteh, who was sent on compulsory leave by SEC board on June 11 to allow for an independent audit of financial dealings under her watch. Read more...

• Why CBN can’t present budget to N’Assembly –Sanusi
  
  Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor
  Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, has said that the apex bank cannot present its annual budget to the National Assembly at the beginning of each financial year because it does not know how much the bank will spend each year. Read more...

• African airlines dominate new EU blacklist
  
  WORRIED by aviation safety in Africa, the European Union has continued to expand its list of African airlines that are not permitted to operate into its airspace.
  The new list has 284 airlines from 24 ...Read more...
   

• 25 firms meet BPE deadline on sale of PHCN
  
  BUREAU of Public Enterprises (BPE) has received technical and financial proposals from 25 investors interested in the power sector privatisation project within the timeline for the sale of generation ...Read more...
   

• Microfinance banks may receive N4.7tr grant from nine investors
  
  NIGERIAN microfinance banks may soon be recapitali...Read more...
   

• Loans To FG: We Are Investigating Claims – NNPC
  
  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is not yet in a position to confirm or deny the alleged improper loans to the federal government. Read more...
   

• PHCN Bids: NERC Insists On Open Transaction
  
  In order to avoid any unwanted situation that may arise from the lack of transparency in the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) bidding process, the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regula 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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