A Greedy Grand-Mum
Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Oceanic Bank Plc, Cecilia Ibru, now a grand-mum, appears to have broken the records in illegal wealth acquisition while in office
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One Crisis Too Many
Governor Jonah Jang battles to restore the glory of Jos, the Plateau state capital, as home for all Nigerians, just as the state Police Command arrests about 60 suspects amidst the loss of lives and destruction of property in the recent crisis which rocked the tin-city
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Oh My God! Cecilia Ibru
May I start by saying that for days, I was moody when the Central Bank Governor, Lamido
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Stigmatising Atta
A joke by former President J.J. Rawlings at a party congress a forthnight ago about ‘Atta,’ a mortuary attendant results in President Atta John Mills opting to be addressed as just "John Mills"
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An Obi’s Misadventure
Five years after his misadventure into the chieftaincy matter of Obeagwe community in Ogbaru LGA of Anambra State, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, continues to rub his royal robes in the mud
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‘My Roadmap for  Anambra state’
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Beyond Pardon
Despite the part-payment of subsidy arrears to fuel importers, the fuel situation across Nigeria remains dire, as marketers of the product give fresh conditions before embarking on full importation
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Tuition Anger
Nigeria's first indigeneous ivory tower, the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), is shut down indefinitely following a violent students' protest over astronomical increase in tuition fees
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Bye to Life-CEOs
A new corporate governance code limiting the tenure of bank chief executives to a maximum of 10 years comes into effect, with serious contentions over its retroactive status
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Gombe’s Stream of Tears
Tears have continued unabated for a family of three who were burnt to death last week in a fire incident at Federal Low Cost Housing Estate in Gombe metropolis, Gombe State
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“Michael Jackson Lives in Me”
— Michael Chikaria Eze, a.k.a Walko Chilko, dancer, musician and the late Michael Jackson’s look-alike
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Royal Curses!
Anambra Traditional rulers place curses on anyone who attempts to rig the state’s gubernatorial election
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‘Jonathan should act as President’
– A cross-section of prominent Nigerians insist
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In One Swoop
Accra, the Ghanaian capital was recently thrown into shock when a 32-year-old woman murdered her five kids
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Non-Remittance Hassles Alleged huge unspent money by the different Committees of the Gombe State House of Assembly put members on the edge
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“We must capture and relaunch Anambra state” —Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, gubernatorial candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP)
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Abia: Rumbles Over Council Polls
Barely 10 days to the expiration of the tenure of chairmen and councillors in the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, a titanic battle is in the offing as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Theodore Orji bicker over when to schedule the election
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No Respite for Bank PHB
Managing Director of Bank PHB, Cyril Chukwumah, is in the eye of the storm for, alleged mismanagement and financial misappropriation
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Cabotage: Still in the Woods
Stakeholders in the maritime industry raise doubts over renewed efforts by government to enforce the cabotage regime
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Much Ado About SIM Identity
Mixed reactions trail the decision by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card registration on March 1, 2010
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Yar’Adua Has Failed’
–Ghali Umar Na’Abba, former Speaker, House of Representatives
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Yahooze is a Work of Art
— Olumide Edwards Adegbolu a.k.a Olu Maintain, popular Nigerian musician
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“Nobody Can Kill PEF”
– Kenny Martins, National Co-ordinator, Police Equipment Foundation (PEF)
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On a Tinder-box
The ancient town of Ogbunike in Oyi local government area of Anambra state is currently sitting on a tinder-box, as tempers rise, once again, among natives of Osile village
Osile village in ancient
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Predicted Victory
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), wins a landslide victory at the recently-concluded Enugu State Council elections
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Targeting Tax Dodgers
Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime present a N67.9 billion Apprropriation Bill for 2010 fiscal year aimed at boosting internally generated revenue
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“Action Congress is Part of PDP”
—Dr. Abiye Sekibo, A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain in Rivers State and former Minister of Transport
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Routing the Mafia
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), moves to acquire 50 per cent of filling stations nationwide, in a renewed bid to check the activities of oil cartels
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Intercontinental’s Divided House
The arrest of four top executives of Intercontinental Bank in connection with the illegal transfer of N12 billion to the bank’s former Managing Director, Erastus Akingbola, exposes the tenchant battle for the ‘soul’ of the troubled bank
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Battling Recession
Business activities at the ports continue to dip in the light of prevailing economic crunch
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Gombe’s Religious Confluence
For the first time, perhaps, in Nigerian’s history, the country’s two leading religions, Christianity and Islam, find a meeting point
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Probing Dangote
The Benue State House of Assembly initiates a probe into the sale of Federal Government shares in Benue Cement Company (BCC) to Dangote Industries Limited
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‘How I got my Glo deal’
— Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, top Nigerian actress
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House of Bench Warmers
Mediocrity and sycophancy in the Gombe State House of Assembly sparks off arguments over positive representation by the members who have not passed even one private member bill since its inauguration in 2003
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The Odds Against Soludo
Less than 60 days to the final countdown to the Anambra gubernatorial election, candidate of the People’s Democraic Party (PDP), Professor Chukwuma Soludo is yet to flag-off his campaign owing to opposition by members of his party
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Between Sylva and Ebebi
The crisis of confidence between Governor Timipre Sylva and his deputy, Peremobowei Ebebi widens, as the 2012 governorship election in Bayelsa State draws near
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“Ebebi was like a wounded Lion”
— Ben Eyorodukumor, chairman, Ekeremor Local Government Transition Monitoring Committee
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The Secret of Our Success
— Kingsley Okonkwo and Precious John, a.k.a KC Presh, top Nigerian hip-hop acts
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Right of Reply:
Letter So Uncouth
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Rampage of Ex-Militants
The recent upsurge in protests by former militants especially over unpaid allowances, seems to be an indication of resurgency of militancy in the troubled Niger Delta region
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Securing Abia for Xmas
Insecurity in Abia State drastically wanes business activities in Aba, the commercial hub of Eastern Nigerian
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Cagging the Media
Following its refusal to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill into law, the National Assembly plans to enact a new law which Nigerians say will hinder free journalism practice
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A Permanent Shut-In
The seeming unending quest by former presidential aide, Dr. Andy Uba, to be declared as Anambra’s governor-in-waiting ends, with harsh words from the Appeal Court
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Banking on Retrenchment
The Nigerian banking sector is currently witnessing a difficult period of mass retrenchment and salary slash as a result of the ongoing reforms in the sector
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Banking on Retrenchment
The Nigerian banking sector is currently witnessing a difficult period of mass retrenchment and salary slash as a result of the ongoing reforms in the sector
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A Questionable Loan
Mixed reactions trail the Federal Government’s $300 million loan facility secured to finance the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement Project (NEGIP)
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Ojukwu and His Traducers
By Valentine Obienyem
There is one thing one cannot take away from Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu,
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‘I 'm religious, but no Saint’
— Justice Okechukwu Martins a.k.a J. Martins, top musician and producer
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Culture of Fiasco
Hiccups recorded in the just concluded FIFA Under-17 World Youth Championship in Nigeria brings to mind similar problems which trailed previous international sporting events hosted by country
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Settled Mandate
Governor Timipre Slyva of Bayelsa State accepts calls to seek a second term mandate in the 2012 governorship election in the State
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Katsina's Mysterious Death
The death of Alhaji Tasi’u Umar Mashi, alias Tasi Elder, in suspicious circumstances in the office of the Katsina State Commissioner of Police, raises questions bothering on alleged complicity
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Katsina's Mysterious Death
The death of Alhaji Tasi’u Umar Mashi, alias Tasi Elder, in suspicious circumstances in the office of the Katsina State Commissioner of Police, raises questions bothering on alleged complicity
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‘No Regrets Over Maintain’
— Adeboye Bammeke a.k.a Big Bamo, musician ex-manager, co-producer and executive producers of the group once known as Maintain
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Reprieve for Vaswanis
Seven months after they were deported, the three British-born Indian nationals, the Vaswani brothers, secure a court order to be allowed back into Nigeria
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Yar’Adua’s Northern Burden
As the 2011 polls approaches, there are frantic moves by the Northern elements in the PDP to stop President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua from seeking re-election
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Rallying Against Rally
Following the inauguration of a new executive committee for the Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the party is once more on a verge of disintegration, as the rival Action Congress (AC) lure disenchanted members into its fold
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Yar’Adua’s Energy Albatross
Barely six weeks to the December 31 date set by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to deliver at least 6,000MW of electricity to Nigerians, the President may be in a flux that could become a waterloo for the administration which has its eyes on a second term of office
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From ECN to PHCN
From a modest beginning in 1896 to the creation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in 2005, electricity development in Nigeria has been one tardy business
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A Union Empress
For the old workforce of embattled Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, fear and trepidation are twin terrors these days, as threats of sack and staff degredation pervade the bank
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A Renewed Plot
The alleged conspiracy by some senior customs officers with unscrupulous agents to defraud the government of over N10 billion in duties unsettles the ranks of the Nigerian customs service
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The Return of Adenuga
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), last week made clarification regarding the return of Mike Adenuga to the board of Equatorial Trust Bank (ETB) Limited
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Roads to Nowhere
As the nation enters into another ‘ember’ period, anxiety is beginning to mount over safety of lives and properties of travellers, following the worsening state of the roads
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Save commuters on Lagos-Benin Road

Soludo’s Kidnap Hurdle
Indications emerge that the desire of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, to emerge the next Governor of Anambra State still has many hurdles to clear, even as his father, Pa Simeon Soludo is kidnapped
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The Report that Nailed George

‘I don’t run ahead of God’
— Olufunmi Olajoyegbe, top Nigerian gospel artiste
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A Bleak Future?
Armed with their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificates, the future of many Nigerian graduates remains full of uncertainties, turmoil and hassles
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Vote of Confidence
The 19th edition of the Northern Speakers’ Forum holds in Gombe, Gombe State but turns out to be an assessment tour of projects
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Searching for an Ombudsman
Maritime stakeholders insist that the sector is in dire need of an independent regulator to supervise the activities of major players, in the light of the nation's booming seaborne business
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Nigerian seamen lack quality training”
Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, former executive chairman, Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (JOMALIC)
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“Why I don’t dance for musicians”
– Adedayo Liade, respected dancer, producer, consultant and choreographer
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Unravelling a Murder
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ogbonna Onovo orders investigation into the alleged mysterious murder of an INEC Staff, Miss Amanda Uhunmwangho, by four officers of the Edo State Police Command
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Kano: Anpp in Quandary
As the curtains gradually fall on the second tenure of Governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State, the battle over who succeeds him in 2011, last week reached a feverish level with many of the interested aspirants busy perfecting their strategies
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Aiming at the Octopus
Proponents of a mega party to dislodge the ruling People's Democratiuc Party (PDP) from power in 2011 intensify efforts to get the project off the ground, even as a Muhammadu Buhari-Bola Tinubu presidential ticket is, reportedly, on the cards
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Taming the Oil Cartel
Powerful cartels in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector compel the Presidency to shift the date for full deregulation of the country’s downstream industry
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Dredging Trouble
Plans to re-award the contract for the dredging of Calabar Port, three years after the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), awarded it for N14 billion, draws the ire of maritime stakeholders
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Rough Road to Recapitalisation
The 10 banks required to raise additional capital following the conclusion of the special audit of the nation’s 24 banks appear to be pursuing an impossible mission
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Nigeria’s Class War and the Asuu Strike

‘How I get my jokes’
—Mandy Uzonitsha, leading Nigerian female comedian
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Deregulating Trouble
The merit or otherwise of deregulating the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry remains a divisive issue of national discourse
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Soludo: Still Contentious
The imposition of Charles Chukwuma Soludo, a professor of economics and immediate past Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, as standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Anambra State governorship election of 2010 deepens the crisis in the party
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‘Soludo’s plane cannot fly in Anambra State’
— Chief Dennis Ngene, former chairman of Awka–North Local Government Area, Anambra State
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Murder at Dawn
The killing of Usen Ajakpa, a construction worker by the police, on alleged kidnap offence, unearths the illegal methods and killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)
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UNIBEN’s VC Search
The recent dissolution of the Governing Council of the University of Benin sparks off another round of crisis and stakeholders in the university community and Edo State
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A Policy Sommersault
Plans by the Federal Government to establish a new National Shipping Line, stakeholders insist, contravenes the private-sector driven economic policy of President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration
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Sanusi’s Doubtful Reforms
More flaks trail current banking sector reforms supervised by CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as he reveals plans for the partial nationalisation of the affected banks
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Customs: So far, so impressive
Barely two months on the saddle, new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko Inde, took time off recently to interact with journatists in Abuja on the way forward for the service. The Custom boss spoke on his men, as well as spirited efforts by the NCS to rid the country of contraband. The Source was there
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Viewpooint: Nigeria and Yar'Adua’s Health

Another Batch of Debtors
Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), published the names of more individuals and organisations indebted to the five new stressed banks to the tune of N451 billion
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Oshiomhole’s Wary Night
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole’s absence at the Grand House Reception (GHR) of popular celebrity hang-out, the Niteshift Coliseum, unravels a credibility debate
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Diamonds Forever!
— The Diamonds, a musical group and 2008 winner of the music talent hunt show, Star Quest, tell their success story
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Ambassador of Peace
Ndutimi Alaibe, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is one man whose knack for trouble-shooting always locate him wherever he goes
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Satanic Verses
For allegedly defaming an official of Enugu State Government and heaping scathing criticisms on Governor Sullivan Chime, Josef Umunnakwe, youngest son of late former Governor of the old Anambra State, C.C Onoh, is plucked from a hospital bed to a court-room
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Obi’s Ray of Hope
Last week’s pronouncement by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, backing Chekwas Okorie’s expulsion from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), may have finally upset plans to prevent Governor Peter Obi from contesting the 2010 governorship election in Anambra State on the party’s platform
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Re:Anambra and the Road to Dubai
By Chuks Iloegbunam

Ribadu’s Dirty Role
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‘Ibori is a Convicted Criminal’

My First Love is Music, not Acting
— Jennifer Eliogu, top Nollywood actress
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Pummelling the Fourth Estate
The zeal by political appointees to defend the battering of journalists by successive Chief Security Officers to Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State was last week taken to a grotesque level
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A Congress of Shame
The level of violence and malpractice that characterised  last week’s ward congresses of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State signposts danger signals that next year’s gubernatorial election would be volatile
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‘PDP has turned Anambra into an Oil-Well’
–Chief Damian Okeke, Chairman, People’s Democratic Party, Orumba-North Local Government Area
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Nigeria: 49 Years of Groping
Forty-nine years after attaining nationhood, analysts posit that Nigeria is still miles away from realising the promise of independence
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FUTO’s Simmering Crisis
Following the furore trailing the alleged under-payment of monetisation arrears to staffers of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), crisis brews in the institution, as its four internal unions threaten to cripple academic activities
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Love as Paradise
– Olubunmi Akindebe (Lara Daniels), a Nigerian Immigrant to the United States of America (USA), pens her first suspense-romance book, ‘Love in Paradise’, which showcases the African culture as sensuously romantic
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‘My Song for 2010 World Cup’
—Alban Mwapa a.k.a Dr. Alban, Nigerian-born top international music act
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A Message of Doom
The Nigerian media industry suffers yet another devastating loss following the September 20 murder of Bayo Ohu, an Assistant Political Editor of The Guardian Newspaper
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Amaechi’s Waterfront Wahala
Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State dances into controversy following his decision to demolish the waterfronts in Port Harcourt
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“How Government Killed Cabotage”
— Isaac Jolapamo, president, Indigenous Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (ISAN)
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Anambra 2010: ‘An Already Rigged Exercise’
By Intersociety – Nigeria
As we write, Your Excellency, it is now about five months
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Dikko: Questions for Olajide
The certificate forgery allegation made against Abdullahi Inde Dikko, Comptroller-General of Customs, may, afterall, be a deliberate ploy to pull him down
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‘They Want to Discredit Me’

–Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva
He tried very much to hide his anger and disgust. For the first 10 minutes or so, he held them in check.
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“What My Son’s death taught Me”
— Olalekan Fadeyi a.k.a Azadus, top Nigerian Musician
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“I Have a Good Reputation”
-Bimbo Manuel, Top actor, director, producer, broadcaster and voice-over artiste
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More than Local Politics
The alleged attempt to force Tarka Local Government Chairman, Stephen Kpev to resign for his deputy, Mrs Phoebe Akume to take over meets with great opposition
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi
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Forgery in High Places
Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs Service, (NCS), Abdulahi Inde Dikko, fights the battle of his life to extricate himself from allegations of certificates forgery
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A Startling Revelation
Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State alleges that the recent upsurge in armed robbery and kidnapping in the state is largely being sponsored by some political opponents bent on scuttling his chances of re-election next year
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Time up for Looters
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and his Delta State counterpart, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan set up commissions of inquiry to investigate
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A Recurring Crisis
A major crisis looms in the country as Banks embark on aggressive drive to recover funds invested in fuel imports, amid government plans to deregulate the sector
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Guilty or Not Guilty
Fourteen ex-banks’ chiefs arrested by the Economic and Financial Grimes Commission (EFCC), are docked on charges bordering on financial malpractices
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“The Problem With Nigerian Theatre”
– Professor Ifeanyi Chris Nwamuo, in an interview with a select group of journalists shortly before he delivered an inaugural lecture at the University of Calabar, Cross River State
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When a Cardinal came Calling
The Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, rounds-off a three-day canonical visit to Saint Catherine Catholic Church, Alakuko, Lagos, with a confirmation of 540 candidates
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Timely Rescue
Ernest Anele, a Principal Assistant Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State is rescued from kidnappers by the police through sheer luck
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Daring to Give All: Ezenna Story
By Ingram Osigwe
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‘Sanusi, Not on a Northern Agenda’
– Ori Adeyemo, a forensic Accountant
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‘Videos are soul of Music Business’
–Cally Ikpe, music producer and creator of the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA)
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Divorce: A Rising Plague
Barely months after putting lavish shows celebrating marriage ceremonies, many turn to the law courts to nullify their marriage much to the displeasure of the public
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The Humbling of Rimi
In what may signal the political death of Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, the Rabi’u Kwankwaso group sweep all 51 elective positions in a recently– held state congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
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‘The PDP Has Failed Nigeria’
—Chief Isaac Oryina Shaahu, member, Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and former Minister of Communications in the Second Republic
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A Bini Revolt
Concerned elders of Bini kingdom seek President Umaru Yar’Adua’s intervention, following an alleged plot by Chief Tony Anenih to install a fellow Esan as Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN)
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Upsetting the Apple Carts
Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole demobilises the PDP’s stiffling grip by out-manoeuvring it in the recent re-run election into Akoko Edo State Constituency
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‘My Deal with Shaggy’
— Michael Obuh Cliff a.k.a Faya, Nigerian musician
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Dissecting IMSU(2)
Here-under is part II of the Government White Paper on the Report of the Visitation Panel into the Affairs of Imo State University, Owerri from 2004 till date
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APGA’s Vendetta War
The resurgence of the over five-year-old chairmanship tussle in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), is perceived as the latest move by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to finally destablise the party
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A Messy Transaction
A N2.2 million cash deposit at Afribank Nig. PLC pits the Managing Director of Lion Petroleum Industries Limited against the bank in a fierce battle for the truth
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Another Bold Step
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), takes another bold step towards tackling the problem of huge hidden loans currently tied up in questionable instruments in the Nigerian money market
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‘Fela used supernatural powers on women’
Kendi Hoffman, artiste and a one- time dancer for the legendary Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
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Ohanaeze’s Stormy Session
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, come out of an important Imeobi (inner caucus) meeting, determined to resolve the lingering Eze ndigbo controversy
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Delta's House of Fraud
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (Cdhr), a civil society group, demands investigation into an alleged N150 million paid to principal officers of the state Assembly monthly by Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (Desopadec)
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‘I'm Proud of My Heritage’
— Omin Nyong, a.k.a Spy-da-man, Nigeria’s dancehall music sensation
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Between Tinubu and Daniel
At the centre of the conflict between ex-Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State and Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State is the issue of who leads the Yoruba nation, even as the Ogun helmsman acuses his rival of ploting to topple his government
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Sanusi’s Bitter Pills
The insistence of the new Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on uniform year-end deadline, full disclosure and provision for toxic assets by banks, throws up fresh challenges in the industry
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Life’s Signpost
As artists struggle to make ends meet, Andrew Ikechukwu Emueze, a gifted painter, redefines his work as a means of self-expression rather than profit-making, even as he stages an exceptional exhibition tagged “The Journey”
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Brothers at War
Several villages in Ohoba community, Imo State, rise up in arms against each other over the sharing of traditional offices
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Father Xmas Thieves
A band of armed robbers raid four banks in Nsukka, Enugu State, simultaneously, spreading misery all the way
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“I never left music”
— Bongos Ikwue, top Nigerian musician
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The MEND Challenge
The Nigerian military’s preparedness to defend the country from external aggression is called to grave question, as the rebel Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), strikes at the soul of the country’s oil industry
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“My Father Died Serving Nigeria”
— Olawale Okunade, son of one of the victims of the MEND attack
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‘We desire state of emergency, not amnesty’
— Nengi James, co-ordinator, Network of Freedom Fighters in Niger Delta
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Ondo: Battle of the Titans
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State faces impeachment threats from the state House of Assembly which is battling him over the control of local governments
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“Anambra, Iwu’s Litmus Test’
— Arthur Obi Nwandu, governorship aspirant in Anambra State.
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Turning the Tables
The N500 million libel suit instituted against The Source by one Mrs Mwuese Kwembe, wife of the embattled Assistant Director, Finance, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Makurdi, suffers a major blow as her husband is sent on suspension
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Resting a Controversy
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa, lends weight to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) stance, that due process was followed in the sale of the still controversial 23GHz frequency spectrum
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Beyond Immunity
The Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption, directs the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to start the process of prosecuting indicted bank directors-debtors
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Yet Another Search
The 2009 edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search VI begins, with 10 young searchers holed up in the undulating plains of Omodo Forest, Osun State
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Anti-Sharia petitioners should go to court
—Dr. Sai’du Ahmed Dukawa, Director General of the Kano Hisbah Board
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“I Live on My Seeds”
— Buchi Atuonwu, top Nigeria Reggae Gospel Artiste
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2015: Tantalising the South east
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), plays pun with the emotion and psyche of the people of the South east, as the party’s purported award of its 2015 presidential ticket to the zone triggers off highwire annulment plots
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Enter the Ombudsman
The establishment of the office of the Ombudsman to mediate between journalists and members of the public, stakeholders say, will restore greater confidence in journalism practice
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Marriage of Convenience
The zeal to terminate the Governor Ikedi Ohakim government in 2011 brings two erstwhile political opponents, Destiny and Redemption ‘98 organisations, together
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One Suspension too Many
Two Action Congress (AC) lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly are suspended in quick succession, as part of the unending game of wits between the party and the dominant People's Democratic Party (PDP)
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An Ambitious Roll-Out
Chief Chris Uba, frontline Anambra State political godfather, rolls out his war weapons for the state’s 2010 gubernatorial election
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Facing the Music
For collaborating with dubious businessmen to evade duties and under-declare of goods, some top officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), are to face trial
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Jackson’s Symbolic Farewell
The world celebrates the passage of pop music legend, Michael Jackson, bidding him farewell in a memorial with unique events that redefined his life in death
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Onoh’s Delightful Farewell
Prominent Igbo sons and daughters turn out en masse to bid farewell to the man popular as C.C. Onoh, founder of modern Enugu State
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Dear Mr. President
By Rawlings Obode
It’s been two years plus that you ascended the supreme throne of our nation, Nigeria.
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“Why Businesses fail in Nigeria”
—Christopher Chukwuzubelu Ekejekwu, CEO, Dimaps Nigeria Limited
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A Gate-Way to Crisis
The renewed tiff between a group of 15 (G-15) members of the Ogun State House of Assembly and the State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, brings to mind the governor’s numerous political battles since commencing his second term in office
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Upping the Ante
The launch of Biafran international passport by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), takes the struggle to another level
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Orji: Inside a Kidnapper’s Haven
The eventual exhumation of the remains of one of the two Chinese nationals kidnapped about two years ago, brings the sordid espisode to a sad climax
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A Governor’s Fears
In the run-up to the 2011 general elections, Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State signifies interest for a second-term in office, but is bogged down by several pre-election worries
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Challenging Oshiomhole
Edo State council chairmen disagree with the state governor over deductions from their monthly allocations
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Death Most Controversial
Two years after the brutal murder of popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mahmoud Ja’afar, disputation over the issue pitch the Kano State Government against the management of Freedom Radio, a private enterprise
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An Unholy Union
A ring of security agencies are believed to be behind drug cartels that transport cocaine through Nigerian airports
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Wind of Change
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, probes the true health of Nigerian banks, initiating in the process comprehensive audit of consolidated banks
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A Contentious Rating
The recent rating of Nollywood as the second highest film producer in the world creates worries rather than joy in the hearts of movie producers and stakeholders
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A Final Curtain Call
Tears and expression of deep love and reverence trail the demise of pop music legend, Michael Jackson, even as autopsy reports reveal sordid details of his last minutes on earth
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“My Only Sin? Women”
— Inetimi Odon a.k.a Timaya, top Nigerian musician
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Agenda for Transformation
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), after a meeting of its standing committee penultimate week, outlines a roadmap for the advancement of journalism practice in the country
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“This Blame Game Must Stop”
– Timipre Sylva, Bayelsa State governor
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A Titanic Battle
Chris Uba, foremost godfather of Anambra State politics, commence a deft move to make good his promise to recover the state for his party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP)
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People Against Lawmaker
An Edo State lawmaker is being investigated by the state House of Assembly for allegedly collecting N8.5million from the Nigeria Gas Company
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Hanging Fortunes
The pain of losing deposits to liquidated banks in Nigeria is further compounded by litigations and recent allegations of fraud levelled against the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, over Fortune Bank’s assets
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An Uncontrolled Menace
With many lives, vessels and properties estimated at more than N20 billion lost to sea piracy over the last few years, the frequency of attacks seems uncontrolled as relevant agencies continue to pay lip service to combating the menace
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Problematic Loans
The decision of Nigerian banks to make provision for the margin loans that most of them extended to stockbrokers, individuals and other investors during the bullish capital market is now having its toll on their financials
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Discourse: Media, Labour and the Consolidation of Nigeria’s Democracy

Demise of a King
Pop music legend, Michael Jackson losses the battle for life as he dies at 51 of cardiac arrest
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An Internal Injury
The arraingement – and subsequent imprisonment – of two members of a kidnap syndicate in Imo State exposes the modus operandi of the criminals
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“I Don’t See Myself as No.1 Rapper"
– Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, a.k.a. Ruggedman
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‘Turai, Not KKK Mafia Influencing Yar’Adua’
—Dr. Junaid Mohammed
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A Desert Tale
Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State is enmeshed in N40 billion scandal, following an alleged hazy transactions with Finbank
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Ebeano's Rebound
The ding-dong battle between two feuding factions of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State assumes another dimension, as the court awards victory to one of the factions
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UNILORIN 49: Finally at Ease
After eight tortous year, the Supreme Court finally reinstates 49 lecturers sacked by the University of Ilorin in 2001
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Banking on Austerity
More and more bank employees cry out against new stringent policies, which they claim are more austere than what obtains in other sectors
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Deaths in the Ports
Deaths caused by faulty cranes in the nation’s Ports and Terminals continue to rise, as regulators look the other way
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“Nigerians are Healthh-Conscious”
– Victor Beri, managing director, Chi Limited, makers of Nigeria’s most popular range of fruit drinks
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‘Actresses are Not Loose’
— Chika Ike-Ebireri, top Nollywood actres
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A Nagging Problem
The subsisting offer of amnesty to militants in Nigeria's troubled Niger Delta region by the Federal Government, analysts insist, is a mere quicksand in addressing the nagging problems of the oil-rich region
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Amnesty: ‘Militants don’t trust Yar’Adua’
—Felix Tuodolo, former president, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)
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Caught in a Web
Humbled and isolated by his kinsmen, social crusader, Dr. Godwin Daboh’s desire to contribute to the economic development of his native Benue State with the construction of a multi-billion naira shopping mall in Makurdi, the state capital, seems shaky
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' Why Tsav is After Me'
— Dr. Godwin Daboh, controversial Benue State politician and businessman
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Automated Troubles
As the June 30, 2009 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for deposit banks operating Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) outside their premises to remove them approaches, anxiety and panic grip the sector
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The Virgin Dilemma
With a debt profile of about $214 million and possible withdrawal of the Virgin brand by Virgin Atlantic Limited, Virgin Nigeria may soon be 'forced' out of Nigerian skies
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An Unnecessary Feud
The crises in the house of late Augustine Ilodibe of the Ekene Dili Chukwu fame, centres around an equitable share of his immense wealth
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The Sacred Federalists and the Sins of the Riverians

Keeping the Faith
Believing in his God-given talent of making people laugh, Gbenga Adeyinka, a top- notch comedian, defies family pressure to work at a regular job, electing to pursue a successful career in a hitherto uncharted path
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Propellers of the Yar’Adua Wheel!
Lamido Sanusi: New Central Bank Governor, until his appointment was the Managing Director of Nigeria’s biggest bank, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Plc.
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Realignment of Forces
Frontline Anambra political godfather, Chief Chris Uba and former Governor Clement Chinwoke Mbadinuju eventually resolve their political differences, with a decision to ensure that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), recovers the state in the forthcoming guber election due to hold early next year
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‘Every loyal PDP stalwart must work with Emodi’
—Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe, frontline governorship aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State
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Proliferated Troubles
The creation of autonomous communities seems to have created more problems in Imo State, than it is intended to solve
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“Yar’Adua is Serious About Electoral Reform”
– Michael Aondoakaa, Justice Minister and Attorney-General of the Federation
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Beyond the Myths
Against the backdrop of the avalanche of critcism trailing what its opponents refer to as white Elephant projects, the Akwa Ibom State government explains its motive
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War On Miracle Centres
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State moves to eradicate examination malpractice in the state, as he issues a stern warning to those involved
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