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August 07, 2012

• Nigerians bemoan rate of unemployment, seek action
  
  SOME have described it as a time bomb, while others consider it a disaster waiting to happen. The general consensus is that the rising unemployment trend in the country portends grave danger. Indeed, i...Read more...

• Nigeria canvasses regional integration in global trade
  
  MINISTER of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her Trade and Investment counterpart, Dr. Olusegun Aganga have called for implementation of single window system in the West and Central African sub-re...Read more...
   

• NACA to boost prevention of mother-to-child HIV infection
  
  U.S. votes extra $80m for PMTCT services
  WORRIED by recent statistics that indicated Nigeria as having the highest burden of the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) positive pregnant women in the world...Read more...
   

• Nigeria spends N635b on wheat yearly, says minister
  
  THE Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has disclosed that Nigeria spends an average of N635 billion yearly to import wheat into the country.
  He, however, hinted that the Federal G...Read more...
   

• Govt, stakeholders tasked on Plateau’s crises
  
  THE government and other stakeholders in Plateau have been urged to work together in order to resolve the crises in the state.
  A guest lecturer at the 12th yearly general meeting of the Nigerian Medica...Read more...
   

• Boko Haram, graft top agenda as Clinton visits Nigeria
  
  Gowon, Obasanjo in eye of storm over Bakassi
  GROWING insecurity, especially terrorism, and corruption, which have emerged as the main obstacles to Nigeria’s development will be on the front burner when...Read more...
   

• Policemen fraternise with criminals - IGP •Orders mass transfer nationwide •Officers, others now to spend 2 years at duty posts
  WORRIED by the growing insecurity in the country and the inability of the police to curtail the ugly development, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Abubakar, has ordered the immediate transfer of all general duty police personnel of all ranks in all formations  and commands, including Police Training institutions, who had  spent more than two years in their present duty stations. Read more...
   

• President can’t resign - OPC, AYCF, IYC •Nigeria should prepare for war - Dokubo-Asari
  CONDEMNATION, on Monday, trailed the request  by the  Boko Haram sect that President Goodluck Jonathan should become a Muslim or resign from office. Read more...
   

• Insecurity: Army deploys soldiers in 33 states - GOC
  AT least, 33 out of the 36 states of the federation have men of the Nigerian Army complementing the police, in order to protect the citizens. Read more...
   

• RCCG ordains 7,000 deacons, deaconesses
  THE 60th convention of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) started on Monday with the ordination of 7,000 deacons and deaconesses. Read more...
   

• Edo election: PDP won’t challenge Oshimhole’s victory
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has decided for now, not to challenge the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) declaration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as the winner of the July 14 gubernatorial election in the state, in the interest of the state. Read more...
   

• Gunmen attack church in Kogi, kill 16 worshippers
  
  Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Ichalla Wada
  Gunmen yesterday attacked the Deeper Christian Life Bible Church at Otite, in Adavi Local Government of Kogi State, killing 16 worshippers, while several others were injured. Read more...
   

• PDP, ANPP, CPC divided over call for Jonathan’s resignation
  
  President Goodluck Jonathan
  Nigerian political parties were yesterday divided over the call by the Boko Haram Islamic sect on President Goodluck Jonathan to resign from office for peace to reign in the country. Read more...
   

• New Tenancy Law: Lagos records 17, 501 complaints one year
  
  Governor Babatunde Fashola
  Almost one year after Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State signed a new Tenancy Bill into law on August 24, 2011, 17,501 complaints have been lodged by aggrieved landlords and tenants in the state. Read more...
   

• Gunmen Kill 16 Worshippers In Okene Deeper Life Bible Church
  
  It was a bloody night in Kogi State yesterday as unknown gunmen stormed the Deeper Life Bible Church, Otite, near Okene, in the central...Read more...
   

• Fuel Subsidy Suspects May Flee The Country, Immigration Warns
  
  The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised the alarm that suspects being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (...Read more...

• Govt to assist states on power projects
  
  Oil reserve may hit 40 billion barrels by 2020
  AS part of its renewed drive to ensure efficient and reliable power supply in the country, the Federal Government has given assurance to states wishing to...Read more...

• Experts task govt on capital flight saga
  
  FINANCIAL experts, yesterday, in Lagos, urged the ...Read more...
   

• FG to increase oil production by 1 million bpd
  THE Federal Government has announced it is making efforts to boost oil production by one million barrels per day (bpd) in the near future. Read more...
   

• Falling price of crude oil ’ll affect economy —Odu’a boss
  Chairman, Board of Directors, Oodu'a Investment Company Limited, Chief Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has warned that if the current falling price of crude oil in the international market goes down by another $30, the Federal Government  may find it difficult to implement greater percentage of the 2012 budget. Read more...
   

• 100 entrepreneurial graduates get N20m
  One hundred trainees who have just completed the Entrepreneurial Programme of the University of Nigeria, Awka-Etiti Centre, have been paid N20 million as settlement allowance. ...Read more...
   

• 48 Firms Inject N170bn in Lagos Free Zone
  
  Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga
  The Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) has attracted a total of N170.5 billion investment commitment from 48 investors, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, has said. Read more...
   

• Petroleum Minister Says Oil Reserve Can Grow To 40bn By 2020
  
  Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources, says the nation’s oil reserve... 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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