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Nigeria: 'Intercepted Dynamites Belong to Construction Firm' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:01AMThe over 700 dynamites, thought to be explosives intercepted by the military on Thursday in Abuja belongs to an Abuja based construction Company, SCC, THISDAY gathered in Abuja Friday.
Nigeria: Govt Should Privatise the Railways Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:18AMA few months ago, China unveiled yet another fast train -- the fastest train on any railway system. As The Economist magazine rightly put it: the heart of China's national railway policy has been the pursuit of speed. And, having built the world's longest high-speed network from scratch, last week the country proudly launched its showcase project --- the 1,318km (820-mile) Beijing-Shanghai line ...
Nigeria: SIM Card Registration - Different Strokes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:18AMResidents of the federal Capital Territory recount the challenges they have faced in the ongoing SIM card registration, calling on the authorities to do more in the area of sensitisation, and to also call to order some unscrupulous registration officers.
Nigeria: Medical Association Cautions Pharmacists Over Nafdac Employment Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:18AMThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), not to take seriously, the threat by pharmacists over its employment advertisement.
Nigeria: David-West's Lamentations for Local Varsities (1) Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:11AMTam David West is well-known nation-wide. Apart from being a former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, and later Minister of Mines, Power and Steel, he is a retired Professor of Virology at the University of Ibadan. Now, although I do not agree with him on several issues, including his uncritical, almost worshipful, admiration of former military dictator, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, his ...
Nigeria: N18, 000 Minimum Wage - Matters Arising Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 4:46AMNo Nigerian who has his right senses functioning correctly will hold the notion that N18, 000 minimum wage for the Nigerian worker is much or is not payable in Nigeria of today. Anyone who holds such an opinion must either be crazy or hypocritical.
2. Sleepy hubby stabs wife for waking him up Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 7:15PMAN ANGRY husband, who was awakened from his morning slumber, beat up and stabbed his wife, Harian Metro reported.
Nigeria: Guarding Against Goats at Nigeria's Airports Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 5:36AMOn July 6, 2005, an Air France jet ran into a stray cow on landing at Port Harcourt. No one was injured in the accident, but the aircraft suffered structural damage. The news spread like wildfire around the world. Again, Nigeria's airports' inherent danger became the centre of discussions in the closely knitted aviation community.
DR Congo probes murky case of suspected gold smuggling Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 12:33PMDR Congo authorities were Wednesday trying to shed light on a murky case of suspected gold trafficking in mineral-rich Nord-Kivu province after four foreigners were arrested with large quantities of gold and dollars.
Police tighten security in Nigerian city after attacks Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 11:32AMPolice stepped up security in a northern Nigerian city Wednesday following a wave of attacks blamed on an Islamist sect that staged an uprising last year, officials said.
Cops tighten security in Nigerian city Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 7:07AMPolice have stepped up security in northern Nigeria city of Maiduguri where suspected Islamists attacked and torched a police station earlier this week.
Police tighten security in troubled Nigerian city Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 5:43AMKANO, Nigeria (AFP) - Police have stepped up security in northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri where suspected Islamists attacked and torched a police station early this week, it said on Wednesday.
Figure happy Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:12AMHow many trillions does it take to change a Nigerian light bulb?
Nigerian mosques torched Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:34AMChristians and Muslims clashed in Nigeria, leaving eight people dead and six mosques torched.
Christian-Muslim clashes in Nigeria leave 8 dead Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:50AMChristians and Muslims have clashed in eastern Nigeria, leaving eight people dead and 40 seriously wounded, with six mosques and one church also torched, police said on Wednesday.
Nwodo: PDP Revisiting Zoning Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:31PMPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chair-man, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, has clarified his position on zoning, saying the party is revisiting the contentious power rotation arrangement and not “killing it”.
N’Delta: FG to Award Contracts for Coastal Rail Lines Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 8:34PMIndication emerged yesterday that the Federal Government is set to award the contract for the construction of the coastal rail lines across the Niger Delta states as final evaluation of the bids for the project is being scrutinized.
Nigeria: Mark, Reps, Should Return Allowances to FG - Rev Iloh Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 6:38AMSenate President, David Mark, House of Representatives members and other government officials who were on the delegation to watch the Super Eagles' lackluster performance in the ongoing World Cup in South Africa should return all their allowances to the Federal Government.
Nigeria: National Assembly of Sleaze Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 4:46AMSpokesman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other Nigerians were riled on Tuesday by the raise in allowances demanded by senators. The Senate leadership's refusal to accede to the fresh demand was reportedly causing resentment among other members of the upper legislative chamber who have demanded more fiscal munificence, which, many believe, is to meet their coming campaign expenses.
NITEL: NCP Panel Submits Report, Proposes 2 Options Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 8:05PMThe National Council on Privatisation (NCP) seven-member committee set up last March to conduct due diligence on prospective bidders for Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd. (NITEL) has submitted its report to President Goodluck Jonathan.
Sambo Mediates in Race for Kaduna Dep Gov Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 9:26PMThe new Vice-President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, yesterday in Kaduna, handled his first major political task, when he mediated in the choice of a candidate for the office of deputy governor of the state. Sambo, by his new position, is the highest political office holder from the state.
Nigeria : Kaduna - Storm Over a Mosque Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 5:29AMAs the reconciliation and the fact finding committees submit their reports this week, Daily Trust talked to both sides of the crisis that rocked Sheikh Ja'afar Adam Mosque and Islamic Centre last month, and presents the facts and issues at stake.
The nation is still mourning the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. What do you have to say about the ... Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 7:09AMThe Umaru Yar'Adua that I knew was a very simple man, kind, religious but not a fanatic. He was a patriot, he loved this country very dearly and wanted to do something that would remain forever, that the country would be very proud of. Unfortunately, he was not in good health all along.
Nigeria : Exam Ethics And a Tale of Two Nations Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 7:55AMLagos — Three years ago, 324 schools in the country were found to be centres of examination fraud.
Nigeria : Understanding Hazards of The Country's Journalism Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 5:09AMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Nigeria : Electoral Fraud, Worst Form of Corruption - Jonathan Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 6:55AMLagos — The Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has described electoral fraud as the worst form of corruption, saying Nigerians must do everything to bring it to an end.
Nigeria : The Politics of Tackling Prison Congestion Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 5:30AMIn the past, the task of predicting prison populations appeared easy. The assumption was that as crime increases, more offenders would get arrested and as more offenders were arrested, more of them would be convicted and imprisoned.
Nigeria : Six Shot, 27 Arrested At Uwazuruike's Trial Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 5:47AMOwerri — Anarchy reigned yesterday in Owerri, Imo State capital during the trial of Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), as six persons were shot by the police and 27 arrested.
Nigeria : Banks' Shares Not Banned as Collateral for Lending - CBN, NSE Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday said it did not ban the use of banks' shares as collateral for lending. Similarly, the Nigeria Stock Exchange assured investors that banks' shares can be used to secure loans from any bank.
Nigeria : Govs Back Ogbulafor Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 6:05AMAbuja — Amidst tension in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over moves to remove Prince Vincent Ogbulafor as the National Chairman, governors elected on the platform of the party have warned that it would not support such a step except the constitution of the party is followed.
Nigeria : Urhobo Monarchs Tackle EFCC, Clark over Ibori Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:59PMLagos — Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, on Sunday expressed surprise over enquiries from the media on why he did not show up at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday, saying the Commission was aware that he would not report.
Nigeria : A Banana Republic Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:59PMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
‘EFCC Knew Ibori Would Not Report to It on Saturday’ Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 8:58PMChief James Onanefe Ibori was surprised by enquiries from the news media over why he did not report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for EFCC was fully aware he would not report that Saturday.”
4. Cheated grandma still wants Nigerian lover Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 6:33PMA grandmother asked for a divorce from her crippled husband so that she could be with her Nigerian lover despite being cheated of RM600,000 of her EPF savings, Harian Metro reported.
Allow Court Of Appeal To Do Its Job, Akeredolu Tells CJN, NJC Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 4:45AMFollowing the General Elections in the year 2007 the election of Governor Wammako as Governor of Sokoto State was challenged at the Governorship Election Tribunal Sokoto.
What are your expectations in Insurance Act 2003 amendment? Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 5:30PMI am not going to accept that there was laxity in our regulation in 2008. I remember reading in one of the dailies that insurance companies were gasping under high control and supervision from NAICOM over 2008 accounts.
Nigeria : Love Thy Nation As Thyself, Yakasai Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 3:03AMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Nigeria : As Jonathan Constitutes a New Cabinet Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 6:59AMNothing keeps any business moving more than seriousness on the part of the practitioner. This for long has been a universal truism. An aphorism that supports this statement says 'seriousness is the principle or soul of business'.
Relevant Links Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 6:32AM"Secondly, the NBA deprecates in the strongest terms the role of our colleagues (Legal Practitioners) in the propagation of petitions and the publication thereof in national dailies ostensibly to protest the alleged misconduct of high judicial officers but apparently to stall the delivery of the judgment of the Court of Appeal.
NBA Seeks Judiciary Independence Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 11:11PMThe Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has called for the total independence of the judiciary, saying it was the only way to make meaningful progress in the country’s democracy.
Mauritius : Governors' Forum And Maurice Iwu (1) Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 7:14AMallAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Nigerian leader nominates 20 for his proposed cabinet Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 4:16PMNigeria's acting president on Tuesday sent the names of 20 proposed ministers for vetting and confirmation to the Senate, according to a list seen by AFP.
Nigerian acting president works to finalise new cabinet Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:21PMNigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan worked Tuesday to finalise a much-awaited new cabinet line-up expected to end months of near governmental paralysis in Africa's most populous nation.
The last time we met at Benson Izaoye's birthday, I asked you if you were planning to come out of retirement... Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 5:04AMI'm not planning to come out of retirement because I've never retired. It's only the grave that can retire me. It's been long since you produced an album. When was the last time you did ?
Nigerian ambassador under fire Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:51PMA Nigerian ambassador has been slammed for his idea to partition the nation between Muslims and Christians.
Nigeria recalls envoy after Gaddafi 'partition' comment Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:06PMNigeria has recalled its ambassador to Tripoli after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's "irresponsible" suggestion that the country be partitioned between Muslims and Christians.
Nigerian speaker labels Gadhafi a 'mad man' Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 3:49PMLAGOS: The speaker of Nigeria's senate has described Libya's leader Moammar Gadhafi as a "mad man" after he suggested splitting Nigeria between the Christian and Muslim communities to end sectarian violence. Responding to a point raised by a lawmaker in the upper house of Parliament, David Mark said that Gadhafi's comments were hardly worth dignifying
Nigeria recalls envoy after Kadhafi 'partition' comment Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 3:12PMNigeria on Thursday recalled its ambassador to Tripoli after Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's "irresponsible" suggestion that the country be partitioned between Muslims and Christians.
Nigeria : Bonds - Why States Are Unable to Raise Funds Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:44AMThere are clear indications that only few states were able to access the Nigerian capital market for funds via bonds as only nine states have so far raised N108 billion between 1999 to date.
Nigeria : Employers Lament Incompetence of Graduates Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:18AMLagos — Education is the greatest engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine; that a child of farm workers can become the President of a great nation.