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August 06, 2012

• Breakthrough in anti-malaria battle
  
  SCIENTISTS have recorded a major breakthrough in the search for better vaccines with the finding of a key target of the immune system’s attack against malaria.
  The findings, published yesterday in the ...Read more...

• Nigerian player dies in Romania
  
  TRAGEDY struck yesterday in far away Romania as a Nigerian footballer, Chinonso Ihelwere Henry, collapsed and died during a second-division league game after doctors were unable to resuscitate him. Bog...Read more...
   

• Suicide bomber kills six soldiers, two others
  
  Ex-commissioner, immigration chief shot
  A SUICIDE bomber in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) yesterday attacked the Joint Task Force (JTF) military post in Shagari Quarters of Damaturu metropolis and kil...Read more...
   

• ACN tasks govt on SSS probe of Oshiomhole’s aide’s death
  
  PDP dismisses merger talks
  THE Presidency and the National Assembly have been urged to investigate claims by the State Security Service (SSS) that it has arrested the suspected killers of Comrade Olait...Read more...
   

• Plateau faults IG’s directive on crisis
  
  How to check instability, by expert
  PLATEAU State government has rejected the directive by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, ordering the Assistant Inspector-General of Poli...Read more...
   

• ‘Opposition parties distrust BSIEC over council polls’
  
  Commission lauds police
  THE opposition parties in Benue State have expressed doubts over the ability of Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to conduct free and fair local council polls...Read more...
   

• Edo council workers threaten strike
  A’Ibom NULGE, ALGON commended
  THE National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Edo State has given a seven-day ultimatum to some councils to pay their workers three months’ outstanding ...Read more...
   

• BOKO HARAM: Edwin Clark’s statement senseless, misguided - IBB•Threatens legal action against Ijaw leader •I’ll not be drawn into personality war with IBB - Clark
  FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has expressed outrage at the remarks credited to the South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, linking him with the Boko Haram menace, averring that the elder statesman betrayed his status by making such a claim against him, while he described it as misguided. Read more...
   

• Embrace Islam or resign, Boko Haram tells Jonathan •Your demand laughable - President
  ISLAMIC sect, Boko Haram, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to embrace Islam or resign from office. However, the president, on Sunday, dismissed the demand as laughable and a blackmail. The call was contained in a Youtube video released on Saturday, showing the leader of the sect, Mallam Abubakar Shekau, also criticising President Barack Obama of the United States of America (USA) over the classification of the sect leaders as terrorists, which could lead to the seizure of his assets in the US. Read more...
   

• 6 soldiers killed as Damaturu boils again •Gunmen kill ex-commissioner, immigration officer in Borno
  BARELY 48 hours after the Emir of Fika and chairman of Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Idrissa, escaped death, after a suspected suicide bomber attacked a group of worshippers at the Potiskum Central Mosque on Friday, Damaturu, the state capital, on Sunday, was rocked by explosion laced with gunshots. Read more...
   

• PRONACO backs Ogonis over declaration of political autonomy
  LEADERSHIP of Pro-National Confer-nce Organisation (PRO-NACO) has backed by the declaration of the Ogoni people for political autonomy and self determination of their people and territory within Nigeria Read more...
   

• We’ve returned $500m Abacha loot - Swiss envoy
  SWITZERLAND has said it has returned about 500 million dollars (about N80 billion) of the Nigeria’s stolen money stashed away in its country by the late maximum military ruler, General Sani Abacha. Read more...
   

• Eso, Akanbi, Indict Nigerian Judges, Call For Clean-up
  
  Former justice of the Supreme Court Kayode Eso and former president, Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, have raised the alarm...Read more...
   

• Gunmen Kill 9 Soldiers, Policeman, Ex-commissioner
  
  Nine soldiers and one mobile police officer were yesterday afternoon feared dead during an attack on a security patrol team in Damaturu,..Read more...
   

• ACN Seeks Probe Of SSS Over Suspected Killers Of Oyerinde
  
  The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has called on the Presidency and the National Assembly to...Read more...
   

• Boko Haram Latest: Jonathan Must Embrace Islam, Resign
  
  The Jamaatu Ahlis Sunnah Lil Daawati wal Jihad, popularly called Boko Haram, has said that it would... Read more...
   

• FRONT PAGE COMMENT: Poor budget implementation and endless
  
  The acceptance before a Senate-Executive interactive session last Thursday by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of 14 per cent performance in the implementation of the 2012 capital budget seems a sad indication that the country is still saddled with the knotty misfortune of poor-commitment to proper budget implementation. Read more...
   

• I will not resign
  
  President Goodluck Jonathan
  President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said he would not resign his office as demanded by the dreaded that the Northern Governors Forum, NGF, would set up a peace and reconciliation committee to end unrest in the region. Read more...
   

• Don’t contest Oshiomhole’s victory, priest warns Airhiavbere
  The Founder and spiritual head of the Divine Evangelical Prayer Ministry, Prophet Femi Samson Enweliku, yesterday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the ...Read more...

• N18m Money Laundering, N30,000 Reward And Matters Arising
  
  The abnormal happened in Abuja last week as people, including government officials and law enforcement agents overlooked the financial crime committed and instead had fanfare rewarding somebody a m Read more...

• Nigeria Retains N193.2bn Capital Flight At Apapa Terminal – APMT
  
  Concession of Apapa Container Terminal (ACT) in 2006 has saved the country $200 million (about N32.2 billion) annually which used to be collected by shipping lines as congestion surcharge, the term Read more...
   

• ‘Maintaining Low Inflation, Interest Rates, Forex Stability Still A Challenge’
  
  For the remainder part of this second half of 2012, it is expected that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  would continue to adopt the “wait and see approach” while continuing with Read more...
   

• FG Targets 20% US Tourists’ Traffic
  
  Series of attractive Nigerian tourism offerings for  the American market  are currently  under scrutiny by select industry experts put together by the Nigerian Tourism Development Co Read More...
   

• Amnesty, others link N’ Delta oil spills to corrosion
  
  A FRESH report has blamed external corrosion  ...Read more...
   

• IMF and the growth inclusive strategy for Nigerian economy
  
  The 2011 Article IV consultation discussions on Ni...Read more...
   

• AMCON begins sale of nationalised banks this week
  THERE are strong indications that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) may have begun the process of selling off the three nationalised banks. Read more...
   

• How oil marketers defrauded govt of N382bn –Report
  
  The Presidential Committee on Verification and Reconciliation for Fuel Subsidy Payments has revealed how oil marketers defrauded the Federal Government through various means to the tune of N382bn. 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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