The Nation Archive for November 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

Lagos ACN holds congresses next month

Why IBB lost consensus ticket to Atiku

Jonathan lifts ban on cars older than 10 years

Fed Govt to involve private sector in infrastructure provision , says Aganga

$240m scam: EFCC summons Shell MD, seven Panalpina officials

Tears as expectant mother, kid, others die in fire

Akingbola resists fresh arraignment by EFCC

Tanker drivers begin strike

Sanusi under attack over comment

PDP, others reject law to expand party NEC

Ancelotti dismisses Guardiola reports

Zambia, Ghana await FIFA report

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Bless the orange sweet potato

Bolaji Sanusi on Senator Amosun

Ekiti: On the march again

Governor Aregbesola joins the victorious

Disturbing statistics on crime

Extortion at Unilorin

Politicians preparing for violence

A papal surprise

A shot in the arm

Justice at last

2011: Integrate persons with disabilities into politics

Editors hold congress

Customs tackles TUC over intercepted arms

Reps promises to expedite action on minimum wage bill

Cameroon to supply electricity to Nigeria

Jonathan urges electorate to shun ‘bread-and-butter’ politics

Falana to British PM: name banks aiding corruption in Nigeria

ACN accuses lawmakers of planning to ‘smuggle’ controversial clause into Constitution

‘Lawmakers take 25% of govt overhead’

Jonathan begs PDP members over Ekiti, Osun

PDP is finished in Southwest, says Ondo

Mimiko urges Fed Govt to hand over bad roads to states

600 ACN aspirants submit letters

Support for Ribadu

Jonathan, Ladoja, Balogun, others meet over Oyo PDP crisis

States will go bankrupt with N18,000 minimum wage, says Fayemi

Osun denies death at Aregbesola’s swearing in

Sylva, others for lecture

‘Reinstate sacked teachers’

First Lady to launch project

ACN presents candidate in Bayelsa

Clark warned against comments

Edo NMA, PDP accused of mutiny

Abia decries rate of illegal poultries

Jonathan approves 6,166 ex-militants more for amnesty

Atiku to face screening, says Akpabio

Arewa youths to Sambo: we know our leaders

Ndigbo council in Kano warns against disloyalty

Suntai storms out of festival in annoyance

Enugu PDP disowns ex-aspirant

‘Aregbesola’s victory is a warning to PDP’

Aspirant canvasses quality representation in NASS

Onu: ANPP is victim of election rigging

Day power shifted to progressives in Osun

Euphoria over wind of change

One by one

Minister inspects proposed sites for federal varsity

‘N3 trillion not remitted to treasury’

Onu decries Southeast ASUU strike

Monarchs disagree over Emodi’s endorsement

Five in court over Onitsha crisis

Filling a vacancy with an outsider

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Panic in Jonathan’s camp over PDP losses in South West

Ajimobi congratulates Aregbesola

Lagos, Osun pilgrims jubilate in Saudi Arabia

Osogbo stands still for Aregbesola as residents ‘sweep off’ Oyinlola

Tinubu urges Jega to note developments in Osun, Ekiti, Edo, others

Aregbesola freezes Osun government account

Committee hails appointment of new police spokesman

Group cautions northern elders against subversive actions

Outrage as federal pensioners appeal to Accountant-General for payment of gratuities

Oshiomhole shuts Edo Line

Group calls for the establishment of immigration courts

Protests mar Igbinedion varsity convocation

‘SSS’ Operations must now support democracy, rule of law’

EFCC freezes 413 accounts of ex-governors, ex-INEC director, high-profile suspects

The Atiku factor

Nnamani, Soludo, Chikelu, Duru emerge top contenders as VP to Atiku

Friday, November 26, 2010

Jonathan congratulates Aregbesola

Vote out PDP, says Ribadu

Afenifere, Fayemi hail judgment

ACN: Osun judgment a blow to riggers

Atiku to Obasanjo: ‘We too dey laugh ooo!’

Jonathan is operating voodoo economics, alleges Atiku

$240m bribery scam: EFCC arrests 11 top officials of foreign firm... hunts for Shell executives

2011: IBB bows out, declares: ‘we may rebound’

...it’s a rude shock, says Oyinlola

Osun: Aregbesola wins

The changing face of Asaba

Re: Paradox of Jonathan’s candidacy

Ingesting vomit

Three killed in fresh attack in Jos

Fasoranti, Gbonigi, others hail judgment

New face of Osun politics

How it all began

The man, Aregbesola

Judgment, a golden dawn for all lovers of democracy — Tinubu

It’s an end to reign of terror in Osun, says Aregbesola

Nsofor in survival battle with West Ham

Etuhu in a must win against Birmingham

Stubbs says Anichebe’s return will boost Everton

Olofinjana tagged Incredible Hulk for charity match

Mikel returns for Chelsea against Newcastle

Osaze tacklesAiyegbeni at Goodison Park

Re: Only a woman knows; really

Are there still two-minute men?

Between credibility and performance

NACA's sinful feast for greedy lawmakers

Aregbesola: Lagos pilgrims in Saudi Arabia jubilates; calm in Osun camp

BREAKING NEWS: Aregbesola now Osun Governor

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Abuja bombings: Court discharges two suspects

Jonathan: I’ve no foreign accounts

I am the best candidate for president, says Ribadu

Arms: Iranian, three Nigerians arraigned

Workers now to earn N18,000 minimum wage

Court delivers judgment in Oyinlola, Aregbesola tussle today

Obasanjo rejects Atiku

National Anthem Bill scales second reading in Senate

Reps urged to approve SIM card registration budget

30 ex-militants on the rampage

$180m scam: EFCC arrests 12, hunts for Halliburton boss

Babangida under pressure to quit PDP

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

IBB, Saraki, Gusau laud Ciroma panel

Fed Govt to build more power plants

Firm sues INEC over DDC machines contract

NDLEA arrests South African Airways Manager, NAHCO staff over cocaine

EFCC arrests NIMASA DG, others over alleged N1.5b fraud

Senators reject Jonathan’s $3.702b loan request

Four directors for FirstBank

PDP to visit National Assembly over Electoral Act bill

INEC gets N1.95b for 150,000 ballot boxes

Sanusi, Aganga hit Atiku

Award for Tinubu

UBEC says Oyo teachers not under SUBEB

EFCC urges court to ignore Akingbola’s associates

Workers ‘lock out’ Senators, Reps over N11b arrears

Police recover N13.2m from robbers in Kano

NECO: Lagos lifts sanitation day restriction

Ladoja’s supporters defect

Oyinlola’s challenged on LAUTECH

Fayemi gets contract review panel

Ajimobi to Alao-Akala: prepare to go

I didn’t leave N40b debt in Ekiti, says Oni

Govt grounded as Ogun workers begin strike

Sultan admits lapses in Hajj operations

CJN warns judges on telecom disputes

Police promise to ensure free, fair polls in 2011 elections

Atiku begins campaign

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sagay warns judiciary against favouring govt

Obstacles litter path to credible polls

Tinubu cautions National Assembly on Electoral Act

Factional MEND leader Togo threatens to shoot down aircraft

Nigeria’s failures traceable to PDP, says Ribadu

House in rowdy session over Obahiagbon

Atiku’s position faulty, says Jonathan’s camp

Zoning cannot be wished away in PDP, says Atiku

Presidential election holds April 9

Consensus: How Atiku beat others in secret ballot

PDP: G-3 governor resolve to strengthen party unity

Monday, November 22, 2010

Lagos PDP: The contenders, the pretenders

Jubilation in Jonathan’s camp

Ex-Vice President: I’m humbled

Ciroma Panel picks Atiku

‘ANPP will retain power in Kano’

Osun: Is time a factor in voting?

Day kinsmen endorsed Ekweremadu for third term

Alao-Akala in the eye of wild storm

Atiku’s choice‘ll make it easy to defeat PDP, says Balarabe

Atiku visits  Babangida, Gusau, Saraki

The nine wise men of the Ciroma Panel

How the race to consensus candidacy began

Remembering Damilola: The killing goes on, but the fightback is under way

Ibori’s wife jailed five years in UK

The Nation shines at DAME awards

X-raying Segun Oni

West Bank heretic

Fabulous Falcons

Six more varsities?

IBB, Gusau: End of the road?

Can Atiku swing it for the North?

NUJ, RATTAWU seal off NTA over salary

Why we withdrew charges against Siemens, by AGF

State Assemblies endorse second alteration to constitution

Babangida, Gusau accept decision

Community adopts Jonathan, Orji for 2011

Abia pays N100m as counterpart fund

261 fake teachers discovered in Imo

Police rescue kidnapped mother, two kids

Ogun workers to begin warning strike over N3.8b pension fund

Fayemi blames council crisis on PDP

LUTH doctors call off strike

Emenike denies smear campaign against Abia governor

Eso calls for probe of 2007 elections

 There are saboteurs in INEC, says Jega

Delta State: Acting governor dissolves cabinet

Atiku Abubakar picked as consensus candidate

Doctors in Lagos suspend strike

Sunday, November 21, 2010

MEND, others vow to fight on in Niger Delta

2011 poll: INEC to install CCTV cameras in polling units

Consensus: Ciroma meets IBB, Gusau, Atiku, Saraki

Police get Force spokesman

Anenih: Jonathan didn’t draft me

Oil content forum for Bayelsa

‘Why we want lawmakers in parties’ NEC’

How PDP can get it right, by chairman Nwodo

Sambo: I’m the leader of the North

ACN urges INEC to audit polling booths ahead 2011 polls

Akhigbe decries insecurity in the country

Court gives Port Harcourt community go-ahead to take possession of 188.26 acres Shell’s land

NNPC to upgrade Port Harcourt refinery

Saturday, November 20, 2010

President drafts Anenih to revamp 2011 campaign

Mass arrest of militants in Rivers

Jonathan meets IBB, Atiku, others ahead of Ciroma panel’s decision

Children with Down Syndrome get help

Osotimehin gets UN appointment

Ondo blames opposition members over Mimiko’s ex-aide attack

Cleric warns against undemocratic tendencies

Mimiko’s aide, others canvass for effective electoral system

Strike: Reopening of Anambra Varsity hangs in balance

Nigerians urged to resist bad laws

Oshiomhole, Ohuabunwa for Ajasin colloquium

Boko Haram member arrested in Niger State

$9.9 million ceased heroin, Europe-bound - Ndlea

Human rights group indicts government on insecurity

Groups advocate free education and health care in Bayelsa State

Friday, November 19, 2010

Police, suspected kidnappers in shoot-out ... as NNPC staff escapes abduction

Army arrests 449 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Abia, Imo

$6m Wilbros scandal row: US adamant on extradition of suspect ...counsel insist on compliance with Extradition Act

Jtf razes captured camps

...Arewa elders meet Monday ahead announcement by Ciroma panel

Rage, disbelief over mysterious death of 32-year-old man

...Okah denied bail

Consensus: ANPP leaders plot against IBB, Atiku, Gusau, others

Four injured in Ibadan PDP violence

Fresh hostilities in Niger Delta

Colony of jesters

Rep gives free treatment, glasses to eye patients

FIFA scribe: Adamu's suspension, lesson to other members

Paradox of Jonathan’s candidacy

27 New Zealand miners missing after explosion

Ekiti ACN chair urges members to register

Barcelona, Chelsea Football Clubs to partner KFA

...two persons killed in fresh attack in Jos

You cant dissolve state elected exco, Court of Appeal tells pdp

Onitsha market crisis: Traders beat court bailiffs to coma

Mourinho, Preciado face sanctions over spat

Fletcher: Premier League is getting tougher

Rosicky: Bendtner still has a future with Gunners

Boateng admits to frustrating start

Ten commandments for Siasia

Nsofor targets Liverpool’s scalp

Mikel aims to avoid St Andrew’s woes

Di Matteo banks on Odemwingie against Stoke

Kalu faces nemesis in Messi

Ocean Boys ready to upset Rangers in Enugu

Militants poised to launch more attacks

Fear grips Akala as Oyo PDP members defect to ACN

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Battle rages on as JTF intensifies raid

Freed hostages released to their employers

We can’t stop Uduaghan, says INEC

Jonathan commends JTF rescue of oil workers

Residents resist Ekiti PDP’s bid to cause chaos

Jonathan hails as troops smash militants’ camps

Abuja bombings probe: SSS recovers wired car

Era of imposition in PDP gone, says Nwodo

CPC leader Buhari begins tour of South

Cleric, others arraigned for alleged fraud

National Assembly yet to create states, says Senate

Oshiomhole renews tax plea

Traders protest non payment of N1.4b compensation

Police arrest former Edo Line chief

Day-old baby found in Calabar

LAUTECH workers to Oyinlola: tell us our fate

Mimiko’s ex-aide escapes gunmen’s attack

Anti-IBB protest in Ibadan

Nigeria needs God-given leaders, says Tinubu, Akiolu

How to achieve stable power supply, by Saraki

Jonathan urges conclusion of pension review

TomTom hosts Super Falcons in Abuja

Falcons need more friendlies, Omagbemi tasks NFF

Fergie warns Rooney I’ve no rival at Man United

It’s a national disaster—Nwosu

Adamu won’t run away—EFCC

Nkwocha: Falcons can stop the underachievers’ tag

FIFA: Adamu not corrupt

The road to waterloo

Dithering over consensus

An unfair burden of sacrifice

NANS urges IGP to provide security for students

Sacked villagers return to ruined homes

General Motors shares climb after $20b IPO

China may impose price controls to check inflation

Globacom, HP offer Glo 3G Internet netbook

Bank of America must return $500m to Lehman

Growth in demand for US petroleum signals recovery

Ezekwesili canvasses more investments in Africa to meet MDGs

Rival economists institutes feud over legitimacy

Market indicators close lower

Amos Adamu bags three years suspension

Why Kwara reintroduced conventional NCE programmes

VC challenges deans on treatment of students

Students win cash prizes at essay competition

Schlumberger to support training

School of health and tech coming

NYSC chief urges employers to support corps members

Funding is a challenge, says UNICAL VC

‘2009/2010 best Academic Session’

VC bags ANAN award

Ceremonial Road for reconstruction

Activists condemn plans to raise varsity fees

1,194 take MTN scholarship test

Abu appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor

LBS alumni seek global competitiveness

New NYSC camp for Bayelsa

Youths urged to make changes

Education summit coming in Ekiti

PTP Examination

Inaugural lecture December 7

More police protection sought in hostels

ACN chieftain doles out scholarships

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

School ownership: A service or disservice?

Public officers beware!

NGO plans character-building initiative

UNIJOS reaches out to alumni

Institute plans cultural programme for children

Certiport winners to receive prizes

Jang and the fear of Plateau’s G-10

LP urges prayer for 2011 poll

NASS flayed over bid for NEC of parties

Olulana declares for governorship in Lagos

Group canvasses support for Jonathan

 Why I want to be Governor, by minister

ACF: No going back on zoning

‘Zoning is unduly orchestrated’

National Assembly must rise above board  

John Holt MD resigns over firm’s debts

Public hearing on Electoral Act next week

JTF attacks militants

Iran executes Nigerian, Ghanaian

Blair: World anxious about Nigeria’s 2011 elections

Emir of Ilorin backs Saraki’s presidential ambition

Peace Corps petitions IG

NEMA seeks support

Govt backs Osotimehin

Why govt approved six more federal varsities, by Jonathan

Nwodo urges NCC to fight phone theft

Nigeria investment expo holds in US

Inflation drops to 13.4 %

Bird Strike: Dana loses N270m

NSE DG to emerge in 2011, says Ikhazoboh

One killed, property destroyed in Lagos rival clash

ACN raises alarm over plan to destabilise Ekiti

Funeral for Madam Oladipo

Public hearing on minimum wage

Youths petition EFCC on ex-PTDF boss

Fire guts Atiku campaign headquarters

Why Nigeria remains poor, by Oritsejafor

‘Help, my son is dying of cancer’

ANPP will surprise Nigerians, says Onu

Sambo: our strategies to grow economy

One killed in Katsina during Sallah

Govt, USAID mobilise against VVF

Boko Haram’s plot to invade Niger uncovered

Four dead, six injured in Ilorin stampede

‘Arrest bombers of Alaibe’s home’

Relief materials for victims

Edo removes 43 ‘lunatics’

PAN, NPC set for showdown

Police arrest UNIPORT student

We‘ll stop Uduaghan from contesting, says Clark

Minimum wage: workers to wait for NASS

Int'l community gives Jonathan their backing -Blair

NEC members of parties: NPC opposes legislators

Armed Robbery: Police arrest UNIPORT student

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

OPC, activist raise alarm over plan to cause mayhem in Ekiti

Lagos Speaker opposes lawmakers’ plot to be NEC members

Buhari to re-introduce ‘War Against Indiscipline’

Bankole urges Nigerians to pray for unity

Robbers dead in gun duel with policemen

Nigeria’s problems beyond govt, says Jonathan

Hackers clone EFCC’s e-mail

ACN chides Nwodo over utterances

Exxon Mobil shuts 45,000 daily barrels

2011 polls: Our strategy against rigging, by INEC

Abuja club boosts talents in schools

Lagos Speaker, actress in assault tussle

Eid-El-Kabir: Jonathan asks Nigerians to support government

Head of Service: Oronsaye out, Afolabi in

Monday, November 15, 2010

Eid-El-Kabir: Lagos govt offers free bus ride

National Assembly’s move ‘ll stifle democracy, says Anyaoku

Robbers kill taxi driver in Port Harcourt

Senators, Reps adamant

Jonathan, governors preach unity at Sallah

Police move 21 AIGs

Governors, lawmakers set for showdown over Bill

Two Osun directors arrested for alleged fraud

ACN to Fed Govt: repair Benin-Sagamu road now

You’re not for vengeance, Fayemi tells council chiefs

Sambo, Mark urge Muslims to put Nigeria first

Kogi, Nasarawa senators battle for federal university

Gusau calls for sober reflection

Tinubu makes case for the poor at Sallah

PDP member under pressure to withdraw suit against Jonathan

Nigerian man, Dutch lesbian ‘wife’ arrested in UK

Orji tells grumbling lecturers to quit

Six held for alleged abduction in Ebonyi

Court: Nwodo can’t dissolve Anambra PDP exco

I have nothing against Turaki, says PDP chieftain Sankara

Bauchi Assembly silent over tenure elongation

Firms oppose ex-FCT Registrar’s claim on demolition

Abducted boy rescued in Kano

Three kidnap suspects arrested in Edo

Onuoha: It was a great goal to score

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Osun:Anxiety as judgment day beckons

Group counsels Nigeria on credible elections

‘Lagos deserves quality representation’

What is Sekibo up to in Rivers?

Bakare: Power must shift in Ogun

‘Why Enugu PDP crisis persists’

Ladoja: On Nwachukwu Report I stand

Suspected Boko Haram men

Kidnapped five-month-old rescued by Rivers police

EFCC didn’t seize my property, says Ladoja

Ibori’s $7m assets frozen in UK, says ex-aide

2011: PDP plans 10-man panel to screen aspirants

Fashola hosts Nigerian Media Merit Awards

Govt terminates JAMB, NECO contract

Consensus: Anxiety over CAN appearance before Ciroma panel

Dangote to build first cement road

Sylva hailed over power generation

Minister hails SMEs

Abuja boulevard ready in 2016

Lawmakers can’t gate crash into parties’ NECs, says ACN

Buhari did not reject Tinubu, says CPC

Kogi rejects Nasarawa for new varsity

NCP seeks removal of indicted INEC officials

‘EFCC can’t stop anybody from contesting election’

When 20 women were empowered

Saturday, November 13, 2010

NGO sensitizes against female genital mutilation

Man rapes girls, infects them with HIV

North’s consensus candidate: When will the waiting game end?

EFCC managers take over 15 ex-governors’ N2 trillion mansions

Adesina alleges arms build-up by PDP

‘Jonathan will win PDP’s ticket’

Jonathan keeps mum on Ogun crisis

OYO VGN begins intensive surveillance at borders

1,399 Kwara farmers get loans

We have no business with zoning -- CAN

NDLEA declares Lagos businessman wanted

Militants take over Rivers oil-rich community

Help, my time is running out

Akala’s many battles

Friday, November 12, 2010

Chinese workers build 15-story hotel in just six days

Lagos trade fair boosts economy, says Onubogu

...party reiterates loyalty to Tinubu

Lagos AC N ratifies chieftain’s suspension

...FG: no plan to expel Iranian diplomat

... consignment meant for Gambia, not Nigeria, says Iran

Seized arms: SSS rejects Iran’s condition

Again, Lam Adesina rejects Akala’s Sallah gift

Timi Alaibe’s country home bombed

Jonathan names Liberty Stadium after Awolowo

Anti-Jonathan suit: Nwodo, PDP lied on zoning, court told

Valencia players ‘ll show winning mentality — Coach Emery

Guardiola facing defensive headache

Liverpool ready for Stoke's challenge

The harsh realities of democracy

Re:My beau

Do you know how to worship a woman?

How I received a double portion of my father’s spiritual powers before he died - Oral Roberts’ son and successor

How God gave me the vision to help widows — Ex-Comptroller of Immigration Elder Akindoye Akinyemi

Widows relieve tension

Celebrating mediocrity (2)

Rough edges

I have many girlfriends but the one I truly love is playing hard to get

Can I tell my male friend that I’m in love with him?

This devil of a girl is making me cry

Dear People,

Marriage? Let him ask you!

Siasia still has contract with Heartland –Ndubuoke

Dolphins, Rangers battle in the Garden City

Gov. Fayemi in talks with Glo to revive Fountain FC

I’d settle for a funny man, because I love to laugh

As Nollywood romances with the cinemas (3)

Jim Iyke in love web!

Ufuoma Ejenobor breaks down in public

My life as a single mother—Foluke Daramola

Has Nwodo suddenly lost it this early?

Rapsquare sings against HND discrimination

Alariwo, others support NEEH

Obesere, Malaika, to perform at Ileya Musical Jamboree

Lagos fans defy rain for Jazz weekend

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Presidency not zoned to North, PDP tells court

2011: Oyo politicians at crossroads

•Why we want to be part of NEC, by Reps

Two killed in attack on ex-Oyo Deputy Speaker

Senate seeks to regulate presidential inauguration

Jega to RECs: don’t compromise

George W. Bush’s incomprehensible logic

Going rogue

Delta’s Ag. Governor’s first day at work

Nigeria confronts Iran in arms row

‘Seniority must count in choice of Oronsaye’s successor’

N35b loans scam: Reps, Minister in closed-door meeting

Senate rejects Saro-Wiwa motion

‘Picking consensus candidate will be difficult’

Students support Ribadu for 2011

Falana says INEC should prove polls’ results

Babangida holds rally in Lagos

Delta: PDP chiefs stand by Uduaghan

Why we have toll plaza on Lekki-Epe expressway, by LCC boss

Senators disagree on Electoral Act debate

Bishop denies priest’s involvement in kidnapping

Elechi accuses Southeast ASUU of blackmail

Appeal Court stops fresh congresses in Enugu

UK spends more on maternal health in the north

Bad officiating gave Nigeria victory —Cameroon coach

Nkwocha fires Nigeria into World Cup finals

I'm not yet officially Eagles’ coach—Siasia

Globacom to fund Ojude Oba for 10 years

ACN chieftain gets US award

The Nation man is media aide

Governor blames prolonged strike on lack of values

ACN faults Jonathan’s visit to Ogun

Fashola, Mimiko, Okogie, others for CAN awards

Fayemi approves new salaries for medical, health workers

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Obi takes charge in Delta

NBA recommends Oyinlola’s lawyer Kalejaiye for disciplinary action

Labour suspends strike as govt promises action

Lagos car dealers arrested over Abuja bombings

Suspects’ absence stalls Siemens trial

Fed Govt approves six new universities

Five jailed for contempt

PDP, Uduaghan welcome fresh polls

Monarchs, others brainstorm on Anambra budget

Nwodo wants to hijack his ward executive, says Chime

Commonwealth to get your act right

Commercial activities paralysed as workers down tools

Case against CAC president stalled

Police stop NLC, TUC from disrupting flights

NATIONAL STADIUM LAGOS:

NPL players can ‘fly’ with Eagles, says Siasia

Super Eagles Manager’s unveiling:Siasia keeps mum on postponement

Anichebe makes successful return from injury

African Women Championship:Get physical against Cameroon, Mmadu charges Falcons

NFF to Falcons:Beat Cameroon and get N4.6m

Falcons practice penalty kicks in training

Ciroma meets with CAN

‘Yuguda has failed’

US singer in Lagos today

NEWS: Delta gets new governor

Minimum Wage: Labour calls off strike

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Youths empowered for productivity

Twist of fate in Delta as Court of Appeal nullifies governor’s election

Lagos approves 75% CONMESS for doctors

onathan fails to stop strike

Court sacks Uduaghan

Nnamani says ‘winners’, INEC should prove electoral victory

CAC President, 13 others face forgery charges

Reps pass bill to put members in parties’ NEC

State Assemblies get second alteration of Constitution

2011 polls preparations on course, says INEC

Police nab man over missing body parts

Enugu monarchs lash Nwodo over Chime

Fund-raising for cancer centre

Court advises Shell, community to settle dispute

Three dead in Rivers clash

ASUU, doctors protest ex-UBTH CMD’s abduction

Oni demands details as Fayemi insists he left N30b debt

Ogun ‘Speaker’ barred from National Assembly

20 injured in attack on Oyo drivers’ office

Why Jonathan is unbeatable, by Tafida

Court unseats Uduaghan

Monday, November 08, 2010

Strike begins tomorrow

Court cancels amendment to 1999 Constitution

ANPP urges govt to avert warning strike

Employers worried

Averting national paralysis over minimum wage

Senate vows to appeal ruling, Reps lament

Akeredolu, Ngige, Tarfa, Akintola hail judgment

‘Tinubu is not behind doctors’ strike’

How to settle election disputes, by Afe Babalola

Jega, Fashola urge Nigerians to ensure credible polls

Jonathan urges court to stay off zoning

Siemens scam: EFCC to arraign suspects tomorrow

Intruder forces self into Obasanjo’s car at airport

Nigerian admits stealing £20,000 from Marks and Spencer

Pension Fund defaulters get January deadline in Kano

Coalition opposes re-election of representative

Benue debunks reports of volcanic eruption

Wamakko stresses importance of security

Police kill suspected robber in Kano

‘Oshiomhole’s achievements worthy of celebration’

Three arraigned over Bayelsa stoning incident

Gunmen abduct five expatriates in Akwa Ibom

Falcons draw Cameroon

Lagos ACN warns against anti-party activities

Bankole in the eye of history

Sunday, November 07, 2010

Governors’ Forum chair ‘will be credible’

‘Dangote to build fertiliser plant’

Bankole chairs Awo lecture

CNPP, Labour Party back NLC’s planned strike

ACN decries move to regulate party primaries

International Criminal Court may hear cases on Jos crises

Girl, 8, kidnapped in Rivers

Oni left N30b banks, contracts debts, says Fayemi

Federal projects for Lagos, Osun, Enugu, others

Three firms win N34.5bn INEC machines contracts

Lagos ACN pleads with doctors

Teenager found hanging in Lagos

Police to probe Akure NBA crisis

Ex-governor, Lagos commissioner criticise Reps’ resolution on Ekiti funds

‘Obasanjo, Daniel rift hampers Yewa’s chances’

Smugglers kill Customs officer, injure two others

Fed Govt to provide three million houses for civil servants

‘PDP in bad shape in Oyo’

Nigerian youths urged to vote for Saraki

Mimiko urges Jonathan to ensure credible polls

Ex-UBTH CMD kidnapped in Edo

NAFDAC shuts illegal clinic

40 corps members hospitalised in Nasarawa

Cultists kill poly student

Varsity appeals

Senator advises UBEC

Agency pleads for communities

Kwara ACN petitions IGP over shooting of members

Why Gaidam sacked two commissioners

Woman beaten up for alleged adultery

Saturday, November 06, 2010

NGO advocates better care for the aged

Protect your children from sexual abuse, Mba tasks mothers

‘Why hunger may not end in 2015’

FG commences audit of solid mineral sector

Governors Forum’s meeting: Daniel protests to Saraki over media backlash

Entertainment industry receives presidential boost

Ohanaeze Assembly endorses support for Jonathan

Northern domination is a myth, says David-West

2011: Jonathan fires back, asks court to dismiss suit

‘Why FG can’t pay minimum wage now’

Friday, November 05, 2010

Nigeria denied access to suspected illegal arms importer

Tinubu’s wife receives ‘Excellence in Education Award’

Sack fever: PHCN workers resort to prayers, fasting

Why Iwu failed, by Jega

Two feared dead as pro-Akala, Ladoja supporters clash in Ogbomoso

ANPP governorship aspirant dies in Benue

Governor Gaidam sacks two commissioners for non-performance

1.2m killed in 50 years in accidents–FRSC

No plans to withdraw, says Jonathan

... Ciroma panel plans pact with southern power blocs

Zoning: PDP, Nwodo, INEC sued in fresh plot to stop Jonathan

Everton fans charge Aiyegbeni for more goals

Sssh, my wife is sleeping…

My beau

Made in Nnewi

Still on the bumbling behemoth

Clap for Falcons

Myths and mystifications

Power and security

‘I was born into a lineage of political activists’

Life in Malaysia, by Nigerian students, lecturers

The Nollywood story

‘I don’t want to talk about the scandal because it is dead’

Everybody thought I was a wizard or insane as I was sleeping in the bush when I started my school

I need 20 clean sheets —Odah

Obiora, Ameobi and Sundry matters

Liverpool's revival faces stern Chelsea test

Drogba, Cech forced me out of Chelsea—Scolari

Nsofor continues relegation battle with West Ham

Real targets Madrid derby glory

Jay Jay Okocha is my hero —Etuhu

Pink pearl breast and cervical rally in Isolo & its environs

Rotary ready with youth award

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Senate worriedover 2011 Budget

Importers of armoured vehicles, arms to get NSA clearance

Minimum Wage: NLC to begin nationwide strike Nov. 10

Ex-CAC Registrar’s daughter abducted in Bauchi

Suspected kidnappers of Lulu’s mum held

N122b shortfall in 2010 budget

Fed Govt can’t withhold council funds, says Fayemi

Tears as dead pupils are buried

Henry Okah seeks asylum

2011: IBB, Atiku lobby Reps against Jonathan

Work to begin soon on Ibadan-Lagos expressway

Alao-Akala’s, Gbolarumi’s supporters clash

‘Kuramo is a global affair’

Patients groan over strike

Daniel’s man, others dump PDP for ACN

Last honour for Ekiti Deputy Speaker

Falana kicks against pensions

Bayelsa exco backs Sylva

Reps probe SGF’s office over Golden Jubilee expenses

Bafarawa picks up ACN card

Varsity student freed by abductors

Borno deports 700 illegal immigrants

Ex-Anambra deputy Speaker re-elected

Why Orji shunned publicity at 60

Orji ‘settles’ feud with Rivers

Bishop hails Obi on education

Irish Ambassador hails Chime

‘Southeast ASUU used as guinea pigs’

Commuters groan under traffic snarl

Gunmen abduct aspirant in Anambra

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Nigeria tackles Iran over arms

Governors stop Daniel

IBB, Gowon, Buhari, others to enjoy remuneration

Senate approves harmonised report for second alteration

Jega briefs Jonathan, FEC over data machines

Ibru seeks transfer to govt’s hospital

Explosions rock Delta guest house

Ripples over disposal of equity in oil blocks

Outrage over House resolution on Ekiti, Edo, Ondo

Federal doctors join Lagos strike

Fashola heads governors panel

Senate okays Belgore, Obi, others for AMCON

Ex-Deputy Governor petitions IGP

Court vacates order on Jigawa murder

PDP to probe Offa crisis

Fed Govt, Reps disagree on ministerial nominee bill

Ringim disbands crime squads

Jos tightens security over bomb scare

Edo should be emulated, says Oshiomhole

Cross River wins Best Tourism State

Ex-militants, policemen clash in Port Harcourt

Two customers killed in Rivers robbery

AC Milan to hijack Yobo from Fenerbahce

Nigerian women in Georgia endow scholarships

Nigeria versus South Africa:Super Falcons scare Bayana

Research workers reject Fed Govt’s negotiation team

French Embassy awards scholarships to students

‘Massive attack, massive defence’, Eucharia tells players

Governor advocates review of tertiary courses

Lagos tops 2010 Schools’ Sports medals table

UNILORIN hosts international seminar

LASU workers, students wait on Fashola

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Lagos bans ‘indiscriminate’ pasting of posters

Adedoja angers senators over LAUTECH

ACN, Falana kick as House passes resolution on Ekiti local govts

I’m not desperate to be president, says Jonathan

Why banks can’t fund small firms

Jonathan disowns Daniel

Criticisms trail orphanage closure

Five pupils dead in Delta as tank collapses on classroom

Three held in foiled kidnap attempt

Lagos to partially block Apapa-Oshodi express today

Governor resolves Ekiti drivers’ union crisis

Daniel: I’ll prepare budget for my successor

Fayose backs Fayemi on dissolution of councils

Sambo orders settlement of power subsidy, monetisation

Why we invited IBB campaign chief Dokpesi, by SSS

Jesse Jackson, others urge transparency to fight corruption

Pray for peace in plateau, Jang tells pilgrims

Monday, November 01, 2010

2011: North’s consensus candidate likely on Friday

‘If I die, Delta govt should be held responsible’

Why Governors don’t want Daniel to lead Forum

Jonathan, Ciroma flex muscles

Declare me governor, Aregbesola urges Appeal Court

Governors reject Daniel

‘No more multiple allocation of plots in Abuja’

IBB storms Makurdi, opens campaign office

Again, court fails to resume Fani-Kayode’s trial

Oyedepo advocates punishment for corrupt persons

Jonathan faults CNPP over campaign donations

Why Police can’t fight crime, by PSC boss

Voters registration to begin in January, says Jega

Siemens scandal: EFCC serves suspects with charge sheets, arraignment holds on Thursday

Pa Enahoro hospitalised

How to defeat PDP, by Onu

Abductors of Ebonyi aspirant’s mother-in-law demand N100m

10 Cross River communities get loans

Alumni want sex scandal investigated

Akpabio gets more support in Lagos

Southsouth governors review economic pact

Couple held for attempted child sale

Environmental officials slammed over indiscriminate arrest, detention

Ondo spends N13.4b on roads

Court stops Lagos Assembly from probing Fashola

No going back on dissolution of councils, says Fayemi

Tankers drivers on Ibadan-Ilorin Expressway

Regional or Nigerian President?

The world of women

Crying wolf ...

Fitch’s mirror

Sunday, October 31, 2010

End the war on pot

Cicero as a Yoruba god

One year of Dikko as Custom’s boss

Fayemi’s victory and what is to come

Jonathan is best candidate for 2011, says Adekanmbi

Experts call for true federalism, national conference

Osun... as judgment day draws near

Recapitalisation: Finance houses urged to stay on target

Oceanic Bank’s profit hits N10.25b

Elumelu advises Africa on leadership

Nigerian banks champion cash shipment deal in The Gambia

Sierra Leone warns against money laundering

One month after, Abuja business recovers from bomb blasts

Nigeria, others break oil export supply quota

Governors Forum in crisis

Reps summon NNPC boss

Lake Chad going into extinction, says Jonathan

CNPP criticises Jonathan’s N500m campaign fund

Presidency shops for new Head of Service

‘Jega right on PDP state excos’

NUJ, others fault Ringim over NSCDC

Seized arms came from Iran, says shipper

Shuaibu... At the mercy of cancer

Okogie advocates punishment for illegal public office holders

Danjuma on Ribadu

‘Alao-Akala’s men are after my life’

Community leaders visit Fayemi over schools’ crisis

Verdict today in suit against Fashola’s probe

CNPP warns National Assembly, senator over dissolution of Ekiti councils

Emir urges North to support Southsouth presidency

Saraki urges PDP to be fair in primaries

Lam Adesina to protest rigging

Bauchi deputy governor for Senate

ANPP seeks alliance against PDP

‘30m die of malnutrition’