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July 21, 2012

• Jonathan, Governors, Clerics Preach Peace At Ramadan
  
  AS Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts all over the world to begin this year’s Ramadan fasting, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday charged them to promote peace and unity in all their endeavou...Read more...

• Another Deadly Explosion In Port Harcourt
  
  • 25 Feared Dead As Crude Oil Vessel Explodes In Rivers
  • JTF Burns Five Fuel Tankers
  BARELY a week after a fuel tanker fire killed over 100 people in Port Harcourt, tragedy struck again yesterday as a ...Read more...
   

• Eulogies, As Jonathan, Amosun, Others Bid Olusola Farewell
  
  THE remains of Nigeria’s culture icon, Ambassador Segun Olusola were yesterday laid to rest at his Iperu-Remo, Ogun State residence.
  Olusola, a former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Founder of the African ...Read more...
   

• Zamfara Most Peaceful State, says NYSC DG
  
  THE Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Nnamdi Okore-Affia, has described Zamfara State as the most peaceful state in the country, while also asking corps me...Read more...
   

• Policemen Arrested For Releasing Guns To Robbers
  
  SIXTEEN policemen comprising the ranks of Inspectors and Sergeants attached to Zamfara State Police Command were yesterday arrested in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital by the Inspector General of Poli...Read more...
   

• Mark, Uduaghan, Amaechi, Ekweremadu, Others Brainstorm On New Constitution
  
  GOING by the speeches of different speakers and stakeholders at the on-going retreat of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, critical issues of devolution of powers, fiscal fed...Read more...
   

• 11 Die As Fire Guts Oil Vessel, Tankers In Rivers
  
  No fewer than 11 people lost their lives yesterday in Port-Harcourt when a vessel suspected to be loaded with petroleum products caught...Read more...
   

• Unveiling New PIB Bill
  
  The compelling intrigues allegely scripted by IOCs, entrenched local political-economic interests and shadowy business cabals to hobble or...Read more...
   

• Attah Igala: Race For Successor Begins
  
  The battle over the successor of the late Attah Igala and president of Kogi State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Aliyu Obaje, has begun, with some..Read more...
   

• Ramadan Mubarak: As Muslims Welcome Another Fasting Season
  
  The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a great opportunity for all believers to re-establish their...Read more...
   

• Jonathan Promises To Sustain Dickson's Transformation Agenda
  
  Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of the President, has promised to ensure the sustenance of the... Read more...
   

• Mark Lauds Delta Govt. For Returning Schools To Missionaries
  
  Senate President David Mark on Friday commended Delta government for deeming it appropriate to... Read more...
   

• $3m bribery scandal: I’m ready for trial –Farouk Lawan
  
  • Dares Otedola, police, SSS to produce evidence • His lawyers re-strategize for defence Former Chairman of House of Represen-tatives Committee on Fuel Subsidy Fund Man-agement, Hon Farouk La-wan, accused of demanding US$3million from the Chair-man of Zenon Oil and Gas Limited, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday declared that he is ready for trial. He spoke against the dis-closure that a prima facie case has been establshed against him even as the At-torney General of the Fed-eration, Read more...
   

• Amend constitution to recognise Office of First Lady, others –Patience Jonathan
  
  Mrs. Patience Jonathan
  The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has called for the recognition of the office of the First Lady in the constitution of Nigeria. The wife of the president, made this call against the backdrop of the plans to amend the nation’s constitu-tion. Speaking in an interview with journalists yesterday in Yenagoa, shortly after her swearing-in as a Permanent Secretary along with 18 others in Bayelsa State civil ser-vice, she said it was regrettable that the Office of the First Lady and others belonging to other wives of political office holders were not recognized by the constitution. Read more...
   

• Rivers: 25 feared dead in fresh fi re incidents
  
  Fuel tankers set on fire by the Joint Task Force at Eneka road in Atali, Rivers State, yesterday
  Barely one week after a major pet-rol tanker fire at Okogbe, in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State which claimed nearly 200 lives, four separate fire inci-dents on Friday rocked Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. In the various inci-dents, no fewer than 25 persons were feared dead. The fire incidents hap-pened at Tide newspaper, Rhythm 93.7, a jetty at Abuloma. Read more...
   

• House Goes on Recess Amidst Unfinished Businesses
  
  Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon Emeka Ihedioha
  The House of Representatives Friday embarked on its annual vacation. The recess which would last  43 days will enable the lawmakers embark on constituency outreach programmes for  the  electorate in their various  constituencies. Read more...
   

• Understanding the Oshiomhole Victory
  
  Eddy Odivwri
  It is no longer news that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole trounced his opponents at the Edo gubernatorial poll last weekend. The contest, in the main, was between him and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Or put more appropriately, it was a contest between Oshiomhole and Pa Tony Anenih, famous for his capacity to fix whatever. Read more...

• ‘FRC Certificate Now Mandatory for Professionals’
  
  CEO,  FRC, Mr. Jim Obazee
  Federal Government agencies are now required to insist on the production of evidence of registration with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) from professionals who intend to do business with them, in line with the provisions of the FRC Act. Read more...

• Shareholders Urged to Increase Holdings in Oando
  
  Mr. Wale Tinubu. MD, Oando Plc
  Shareholders of Oando Plc were last Friday urged to take advantage of the current low price of the stock to increase their holdings, in order to enjoy better returns in the very near future. Read more...
   

• Moghalu, Others to Discuss Project Financing in Africa
  
  Kingsley Moghalu, Deputy Governor, CBN
  The Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu and his Ghanaian counterpart, are among those to discuss ways of enhancing project financing at a forum expected to hold in Lagos this week. Read more...
   

• Nnaji Decries Protest By PHCN Workers
  
  MINISTER of Power, Prof. Bath Nnaji, yesterday described as “false and misguided” the allegation by some employees of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) that the Transmission Company of Niger...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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