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August 13, 2012

• Boko Haram: Jonathan Has Failed — Northern CAN
  
  The Christian Association in Nigerian (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has faulted President Goodluck...Read more...

• 20 Boko Haram Suspects, Soldier killed in Maiduguri
  
  Barely two days after the Joint Task Force {JTF} recovered high profile arms and ammunitions in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, 20 Boko...Read more...
   

• Statistics: Bauchi, Zamfara, Niger Top Jobless List
  
  Zamfara, Bauchi and Niger states are worst hit by unemployment in the country, according to the 2011 unemployment rates released by Read more...
   

• ‘Clark, Ijaw Agenda Is To Break Nigeria’
  In this interview with Ezra ijioma, Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister and ex spokesman to former President Olusegun Obasanjo opens...Read more...
   

• Why My Trip To Nigeria Was Brief — Clinton
  The United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has said that scheduling challenges made her trip to Nigeria very short Read more...
   

• Sagay, Others Seek Prosecution Of Otedola, Farouk Lawan
  Prominent lawyers, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), Mr Alasa Ismaila and Mr Wahab Shittu have argued that if the federal...Read more...
   

• Flaws in govt’s accounts, auditor queries acct-general’s report
  
  •  N54b pension funds wrongly posted
  •  34 ministries, agencies default on budget
  NIGERIA seems to be fast descending into an era when officials and institutions of the Federal Government no l...Read more...
   

• Minister flays NLC’s threat to disrupt electricity supply
  
  THE Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has condemned a threat by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stop electricity supply nationwide if within one week the Federal Government fails to accede to...Read more...
   

• JTF devises new strategy to check crude oil theft
  
  •Warns against attack on troops
  THE Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Pulo Shield, has devised new method to further fight pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
  Apart fr...Read more...
   

• ‘How govt leaves anti-HIV funding to foreign donors’
  
  • Concerns mount over polio, child mortality targets
  THE Federal Government is only giving a passing attention to the funding for the war against the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Defic...Read more...
   

• Afenifere chides Akande over remarks
  
  THE face-off between the leadership of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) continued at the weekend with the group, made up of ...Read more...
   

• N85bn scam rocks PHCN •Workers ready for showdown •We are not involved - FG
  ALL appears set for a showdown between the Federal Government and the organised labour under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) over the missing N85 billion superannuation fund earmarked for pension payment of staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Read more...
   

• Insecurity: FG consults Afenifere, Arewa, Ohanaeze •Gets report of specialised security team
  THE Federal Government has concluded plans to change its approach in tackling the state of insecurity and violence in some parts of the country, sources confirmed at the weekend. Read more...
   

• Revealed: Why opposition coalition wants Jonathan impeached
  MEMBERS of the House of Representatives on the ticket of General Muhammadu Buhari-led Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have, at a meeting held with the leadership of the party, revealed that the impeachment threat against President Goodluck Jonathan was to avenge his “disregard” for the House. Read more...
   

• Gunmen attack Catholic church
  
  Again, gunmen yesterday attacked the All Saints Catholic Church, Kanoyel, Gombe State, killing a policeman who was on duty at the church. Read more...
   

• FG to introduce duty waiver on IT components
  
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  Strong indications emerged at the weekend that the Federal Government might soon introduce duty waivers on information technology hardware components imported by indigenous Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs. Read more...
   

• Budget implementation: Reps reject FG’s explanation
  
  Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
  Consequently, the lower chamber of the National Assembly described the statement by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, over the 2012 budget as “arrant rubbish.” Read more..,.
   

• Senate to decide on viability of existing states
  Those agitating for the creation of more states in the country may have to wait longer as the Senate would first decide on the viability of the existing 36 states before deciding on whether to create new ones or not. ...Read more...
   

• State police: Senator decries northern govs’ volte-face
  
  Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi, representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, has chided the northern governors for jettisoning their earlier position supporting the creation of state police. ...Read more...
   

• Jega says de-registration of political parties is a continuous process
  
  The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, said in Abuja yesterday that the Commission would continue to de-register political parties that failed to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act. ...Read more...

• DMO Raises N75bn In Bonds, As Rates Tumble
  
  The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said it would raise N75 billion through the sale of bonds with maturities of between five and 10 years on Wednesday, further mopping up the little liquidity in  Read more...

• MTN Stakes Aircraft In Ultimate Wonder Promo
  
  Barring any unforeseen circumstance, a telecoms subscriber in Nigeria would soon become the proud owner of a brand new aircraft courtesy of MTN Nigeria’s Ultimate Wonder promo! Read more...
   

• Ericsson Targets Profitability As Revenue Hits $7.88bn
  
  Ericsson, the number one global provider of equipment for telecommunications service providers is targeting growth profitability amidst competition from various vendors and worldwide uncertainty in Read more...
   

• Nigeria Records Significant Improvement In Electricity
  
  Investigations have revealed that Nigeria has recorded significant improvement in electricity...Read more...
   

• Shareholders fault NSE on foreign investors
  
  SHAREHOLDERS of corporate organisations yesterday advised the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Oscar Onyema, to pay more attention to local investors’ education as pa...Read more...
   

• Govt terminates N23bn hotel project at Lagos airport
  
  THE Federal Government has terminated the $146 mil...Read more...
   

• Nigeria in ambitious aerotropolis chase
  
  WHEN the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah-Ogiewo...Read more...
   

• Citizens’ rights and budget implementation
  
  Going forward with the 2013 budget consultation wi...Read more...
   

• Fuel subsidy hits N72 per litre despite deregulation
  The Federal Government subsidy on petrol has risen from less than N70 to over N72 per litre, despite partial deregulation, targeted at reducing huge subsidy payments on the product. ...Read more...
   

• Pay less, talk more
  
  In a bid to attract subscribers amidst fierce competition, GSM companies are rolling out different packages that offer subscribers opportunity to pay less and talk more. Stakeholders however warn that the offers may worsen the persistent complaints of poor quality of service...Read more...
   

• Etisalat’s extends its 3.75G easyblaze to more cities
  
  In its bid to make more people enjoy high speed data access on its network, Etisalat has announced the extension of its 3.75G easyblaze service to more cities including Abeokuta, Jos, Ilorin, Calabar, Akure, Oshogho, Uyo and Asaba. ...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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