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August 05, 2012

• Progressives At War Over Ondo 2012
  
  Those At Mimiko’s Event Are Fake Awoists —Akande
  No, ACN Members Are Pretenders  — Fasoranti
  No One Party Owns Progressivism      — Okurounmu
  AS campaigns for the governorship electi...Read more...

• Ogoni Self Govt Declaration: Amaechi Dares MOSOP
  
  • Action Treasonable
  • FG Keeps Mum
  RIVERS State governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has described the declaration of Ogoni self-government by a faction of the Movement for Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP),...Read more...
   

• Mega Party Adopts Mimiko As Candidate
  
  THE Social Democratic Mega Party (SDMP) has adopted Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Labour Party candidate in the October 20th gubernatorial election in Ondo State as its flag bearer.
  This was the highpoint o...Read more...
   

• Ahmed Extends Ban On Okada In Ilorin
  
  GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed has extended ban on use of commercial motorcycles in some routes in Ilorin metropolis for four weeks.
  The governor gave the order on Saturday following a violent protest by co...Read more...
   

• ‘Nigeria’s Polio Vaccinator Teams Inexperienced, Poorly Paid’
  12% Of Northern Children Omitted In High-risk Areas
  A CHALLENGE to the nation’s efforts at stopping the spread of poliovirus came to the fore yesterday in an electronic mail exchange between The Guardi...Read more...
   

• Govt Promises Automatic Employment For Ijaw Languague Graduates
  THE Bayelsa State Government has promised automatic “employment scholarship” to graduates of the Ijaw (Izon) language.
  Commissioner for Culture and Ijaw National Affairs, Dr. Felix Tuodolo, in a chat w...Read more...
   

• Impeachment threat against Jonathan: How 6 ministers angered Tambuwal, Reps
  
  Details emerged at the weekend that the feud between the House of Representatives and the executive over the alleged nonimplementation of the 2012 budget  was caused by the leakage of comments made at a secret meeting held by some ministers where the plot to impeach speaker of the House, Aminu Tambuwa, was raised. Read more...
   

• Gunmen attack oil ship •Two killed, four kidnapped
  Gunmen in Nigeria have stormed a Dutch oil barge off the coast, killing two Nigerian Navy sailors and kidnapping four foreigners, a naval officer has said. Read more...
   

• Ogoni autonomy, illegitimate —Amaechi .• No comment —Labaran Maku • Nigeria needs bold leaders —Jang
  The Rivers State government has described the declaration of autonomy by the Goodluck Diigbo-led faction of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) for the Ogoni region of Rivers State as a treasonable felony Read more...
   

• Jos Crisis: God Is Punishing Us For Our Sins – Gov. Jang
  
  The governor of Plateau State, Mr. Jonah Jang, said yesterday that God revealed to him that the fratricidal crisis in the state was ‘‘...Read more...
   

• Nigerian Leaders Are Visionless - Archbishop Okogie
  
  Retired archbishop of Lagos His Eminence Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie has expressed grave worry on the quality of leaders in the...Read more...
   

• Tears, Outrage Over Al-Mustapha Absence At Mother’s Fidda'u Prayers
  
  Emotions ran high as sympathisers at the 3rd Day Fidda’u prayers for late Hajiya Fatima Al-... Read more...
   

• Budget implementation controversy: Why we insist on Jonathan’s
  
  House of Representatives spokesman, Zakari Muhammed, has said that the lawmakers are resolved in their plan to start impeachment proceedings against the President if by September 20 there was no improvement in the implementation of the 2012 Budget. Muhammed said the House would go ahead with an independent decision on resumption from its recess on September 19, irrespective of Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s briefing of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate on the 2012 Appropriations Act last week. It was learnt yesterday that Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s budget implementation figures provoked the House of Representatives to issue an impeachment warning against President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more...
   

• State Police: I’m surprised at Northern governors’ new position –Amaechi
  
  Gov. Amaechi
  Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Rivers State, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed surprise at the current stance of the northern governors on the issue of state police. Read more...
   

• Hillary Clinton arrives in Nigeria on Thursday
  
  After weeks of speculations, it is now confirmed that the American Secretary of State, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, will visit Nigeria after all. There had been reports that Clinton had excluded Nigeria from the list of African countries she was billed to visit. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, yesterday confirmed that the US Secretary of State, would be in the country on Thursday and would meet with President Goodluck Jonathan. ...Read more...
   

• Airhiavbere’s petition splits Edo PDP leadership
  
  All is not well within the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State. This discord is as a result of the petition filed by the party’s governorship candidate, Major General Charles Airhiavbere, against the victory of Governor Adams Oshomhole in the just-concluded governorship election. Sunday Mirror’s investigation revealed that some of the leaders are not comfortable with the petition filed on Thursday by Airhiavbere, especially as it concerns the constitutional interpretation he is seeking with regard to the acceptable qualification of a citizen to contest the office of State Governor in Nigeria. ...Read more...
   

• Why we planned Babangida’s overthrow –Nyiam
  
  Lt-Col Tony Nyiam was one of the surviving officers that took part in 1990 military putsch led by Major Gideon Orkar to oust the government of General Ibrahim Babangida. In this no-holds-barred interview with Muyiwa Oyinlola, Nyiam speaks on why he joined the action, his relationship with Generals Olusegun Obasanjo, Muhammadu Buhari and Babangida, among other issues.... Read more...

• Presidency Bars Oteh From Media, As Calm Returns To SEC
  
  Staff To Write Exams For Promotion
  AS the fragile p...Read more...

• Sacked Staff Move Against Nationalised Bank, Demand Full Benefits
  
  ASSBIFI Boss Calls For Caution
  EX-WORKERS of one of the nationalised banks are taking their former employer to task over alleged “lack of transparency” in its recent cost-cutting measure that led to sa...Read more...
   

• PHCN Privatisation: Bidders Canvass Deadline Extension
  Notwithstanding last Wednesday’s deadline set by the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) for the submission of bid document for Power...Read more...
   

• Experts Worry Over Rise In Inter-Bank Lending Rate
  
  Two financial experts on Saturday in Lagos expressed worry over the rise in the inter-bank lending rate.  Read more...
   

• Sanusi defends action on nationalised banks, capital marke
  
  Sanusi Lamido, CBN governor
  Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has absolved himself and the policies of the apex bank from the collapse of the capital market in Nigeria. 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
  
  Why The Orchestrated Falsehood Against NEXIM Bank MD Must Stop!
  Atsar Terver
  My attention has been drawn to the laughable, fictitious and desperate sponsored report in the National Daily of 9th July 2012 targeted at the person of the Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Mr. Roberts Orya. Among several spurious claims, the report alleges that the dismissed NSA uncovered massive losses in the Bank's operations which were craftily covered up to reflect profit as declared in the Bank's 2010 Annual Report; and further speculates that the Bank gave out loans to shadow clients and cronies without applications and other such fallacies!. NigerianNews Special

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• Theo I Ogune's Special Column
  
  Theo I Ogune's Current Column
  My Welcome Address to the Honorable Chief Justice of Nigeria
  Theo Ikes Ogune, Esquire
  They say that the world would be a better place if women ruled it.  Let me not bore you with the science of it all or even focus on whether women use a different part of the brain from the part that men use.  Either way, today, I am going to wish it were true -- that women made better managers than men.  If I were to go by the likes of Farida Waziri, however, I would be in for a long haul!  I also was going to be bothered by your answer to the question of corruption in the judiciary, whereupon you were quoted as simply responding that “there is corruption at every level,” but I am brushing that aside as quoted out of context.  I am also brushing aside the recent report of you saying in a BBC interview that the reinstatement of Justice Salami, a clear victim of corrupt politics, “is not [your] matter.”  Today, I am remaining hopeful. 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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