Tribune Newspaper Archive for September 2010

Monday, September 27, 2010

Nigeria at 50: NYSC stages sports and cultural festivals

Marseille 'll fall -Mikel

Eguavoen banks on Osaze, Kalu Uche •Ahead Guinea clash

Osaze, an intelligent player -Di Matteo

Messi returns

Ahead Commonwealth Games: Cobra captured at tennis stadium

I can dump Chelsea any time -Drogba

Jonathan wins Lagos Governor’s Squash Open

Oyo SWAN organises memorial lecture for Best Ogedegbe

Turkey rearing (2)

‘Senators don’t feed fat on the masses’

Kudos to NOUN vice chancellor

Gani Fawehinmi is replicated in his children

Aftermath of Nigeria’s independence

Awo and the present politicking

R.S.V.P-1 (Register. Select. Vote. Protect your vote

Will Labour Party win federal seats in 2011?

Just why they hate Ayo Fayose

Start selling something (21) Adsense for domains

INEC meets South-West stakeholders, solicits cooperation

Awareness about rabies not enough - Vet Surgeon

We ’ll make justice accessible to all -Fashola

Lagos/Badagry Expressway: Lagos pays N250m as compensation

Why S/W will vote for Atiku - Ogun PDP chieftain

Edo Assembly okays N30bn bond for Oshiomhole

FG committed to implementing gas sector policy - Alison-Madueke

Oyo govt suspends 2 head teachers • For making classrooms inaccessible to pupils

‘PDP set to reclaim Ondo State’

Nigeria @ 50: Minister orders demoltion of all illegal structures in Abuja

Nigeria’s legal system may collapse if... -NBA

Police arrest Abia ex-deputy gov for kidnapping •As gunmen kidnap school children

Viju offers scholarships to 12 consumers

2011: Character assassination ‘ll weaken our politics -Obi

Federal civil service plagued with ageing workers -Oronsanye

NACRDB disburses N38.5bn to farmers, coop societies

Stop appointing unqualified people as judges -NBA

Jonathan admonishes Nigerians on payment of tax

Group protests alleged harassment of Igbo leaders by security agents

NBTS seeks fund from FG for blood tranfusion

N1.3bn fraud: I gave ex-gov Nyame N101m cash, witness insists

At 50, Nigeria has failed -Soyinka

PDP never zoned presidency -Jonathan •President’s claim ludicrous -Atiku

Igbo summit: Police lock out Ojukwu, Ekwueme, Soludo, Ngige, others •This will not guarantee free, fair elections -Atiku

2011: NASS grants INEC’s request for election shift •Says no more requests •Request for time extension not frivolous -Jega

NDLEA nabs man with 4.15kg of Heroin

Issues as Senate returns for the last lap

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sambo commissions new Independence Monument in Lagos

NASS plans establishment of electoral offences tribunal

Election petitions: Don’t make court of appeal, tribunal of first instance

2011: Saraki charges presidential campaign organisations

Stop playing politics with OSUSTECH, Mimiko warns Agagu •Says he’ll make it best in Nigeria

Health insurance, access to qualitative health care -NHIS coordinator

2011: Jonathan’s presidency, panacea for N/Delta problems –Utuama

22-year-old gets N6.4m scholarship in Ekiti

Ekiti ex-commissioner’s outburst vindicates us -ACN •ACN members are liars -Govt

Uncertainty over licences of 17 IPP promoters

Oil scarcity looms, as workers threaten strike over PIB

CBN backs states on bonds

Abuja Declaration: PDP govs sold dummy to Jonathan •‘State executives mobilised for Atiku’ •S/East govs endorse president for 2011

PDP postponed primaries to forestall loss of members -Nwodo

2011: IBB ‘Boys’ want him to withdraw •It’s campaign of calumny -IBB •As YCE bans him from campaigning in Yoruba-speaking states

No regrets leaving ACN - Atiku

Ondo govt retires 400 LG workers

Zamfara pays N174m NECO, WAEC fees

‘Era of abandoning projects in Rivers is over’

NSE: Stakeholders still bemoan fate after Okereke-Onyiuke’s exit

‘Education, important tool for nation’s development’

Ex-milad wants EFCC to screen aspirants

EFCC condemned for arresting Jigawa commissioner, others

‘Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary calls for celebration’

Emir of Ilorin charges INEC on credible elections

Kalu Uche's brace sinks Deportivo

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Team England heads for Games Village today

Medallists are automatic qualifiers for Olympics -Ekeji

Acting NFF scribe steps aside

Mikel misses out on CAF Award nominees’ list

Banks and the physically challenged

Nigeria at 50:Time to move forward

Tackling corruption head-on

MY CROWD IS BIGGER THAN YOURS

2011 presidency: IBB resorts to zoning propaganda

Exposure to lead can shorten lifespan

THE NURTW MAYHEM IN IBADAN

Investigate NCC, COSON now -MCSN DG

••• COSON jittery as AGF’s ultimatum shocks members

12 emerge as GUS VII finalists

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Osaze wrecks Arsenal

NFF crisis: Solution in sight -Bio

Eneramo hot for Guinea

Furore over league kickoff

Eto’o wants Messi

Odemwingie, Mikel tickle Eguavoen

FG plans terminal dates for election litigations •Fresh constitutional amendment coming October

Soyinka joins politics •Emerges party chairman

CAN president denies crack in Kaduna PFN

Oyo: Oloko replies Alphonso

Bayo Ojo, an inspiration to Nigerian youths - Gov. Idris

Chukwumerije wants life term in senate

PDP urged to be fair to all aspirants

2011: Group seeks support for Akala

Jang unruffled over Tallen’s governorship ambition -Campaign Coordinator

Gombe 2011: Finance Commissioner joins gov race

Our leaders are not fighting corruption, insists Christian community

International community set to stage cultural festival in Abuja

Nigeria @ 50: Nigerians react

Ban Ki-Moon meets Jonathan on 2011 elections • Every vote in 2011 will count - Jonathan

I will vie for Oyo gov - Ladoja •May run on ACN platform

Nigerian Soldier to sue UK's Ministry of Defence over microwave ban

‘Her inner and physical beauty attracted her to me’

Taiwo Adeife set to replace Kayode Amusan

D'banj, young man who revealed Jonathan's dance steps

Ituah Ighodalo takes Trinity House to Landmark

Remi Tinubu celebrates 50 with heavenly raises

Ife/Ijesa Senatorial contest, a litmus test - Olowu

Farai: Community luxuriating in the past

I was such an imp that I set our hut ablaze because... - Professor Gideon Tseja, Member, Editorial Board, Nigerian Educational Forum

Ladies don't know how to use their endowments - Judith

Oyo 2011: Echoes from Alao-Akala’s declaration

2011: Now that Jonathan, Gusau, Saraki, Ribadu have declared

What Jonathan learnt from Awo

The Agagu/Mimiko tango: Matters arising

Govs Plan To Sidetrack Electoral Act

Friday, September 24, 2010

Why I Want To Be Plateau Gov -Tallen •’Her Aspiration No Threat To Jang’

Possible Shift In Election Timetable Excites Politician

Fresh Threats Of Ethnic, Religious Violence

Shekarau Lists Factors Of Good Governance

Ekiti Govt Raps Fayose

17 PDP Governors, Others Return Nomination Forms•As Party Awaits Jonathan’s Processed Forms

Jonathan Removes All GOCs, Guards Brigade Commander

How Govs Plan To Sidetrack Electoral Act

Niger To Spend N117m On Independence Anniversary

Amaechi To Spend N10bn On P/Harcourt Link Road

Soyinka, Psquare, Others For 50th Anniversary Celebration In Rivers

Medical Doctors Withdraw Services In Umuahia

Bayelsa: Artisans stage rally in support of Jonathan

Remi Olowu Declares Senatorial Ambition

Man Kills Pastor For Raping Daughter

2011: ANPP Chairman Calls For General Elections To Hold Same Day

ASUU Boss Blames Police, SSS For Kidnapping

Taskforce Invades Minister’s Residence

2011: Tension In Acn Over Buhari, Ribadu

NFF To Retain Eguavoen

Club To Name Stadium After Drogba

S/Africa 2010, A Benchmark–FIFA

Minister Bans SportsCity

Racism: FIFA Helpless Over Osaze

Comply With Traffic Rules, FRSC Charges Taxi Drivers

We Won’t Allow Violence In 2011 ––Okada Riders

2011: What Igbo Should Watch Out For - Nzeribe

Who Will Save This Movie Director?

Fight To Finish

Na Wa For This Lady

Mouth Odour

Missing Period

Is This Diabetes?

Can’t Get Pregnant

Cynthia Adeyemi Finds Love Again?

Omorede Osifo’s New Love In TV

Charles Toye Changes Gear

2011: Tofa, Shekarau And Ibb’s Ambition

Race To Ogun Govt House

I Would Have Been A Teacher -Lagbaja

Peak Talent Show Season 2 Kicks Off In Glamour

I Don’t Use Drugs, Only Marijuana And Drinks -Majek Fashek

I Need Another Man To Lean On -Eucharia Anunobi

She No Longer Calls Me

Does She Love Me?

‘I Heeded Mum’s Advice On Where To Marry From’

Redefining Role Of Taditional Rulers

What Ekiti ACN Refused To Know

Thursday, September 23, 2010

2011: Life ’ll go on if I lose - IBB

CBN to slash banks’ overheads by 30 per cent

2011: PDP to screen aspirants through EFCC, ICPC •EFCC compiles list of corrupt politicians •Group wants Bankole, Nafada, others stopped

Ndanusa wins NOC election again

I'm scared of Chelsea's attack - Mikel

Glo offers special tariff for Supporters Club

Essien: Ferguson once rejected me

Moroccan Amrani replaces Fahmy as new CAF scribe

You are a Jingoistic idiot, a fool

Nigerians urged to pray for successful elections

Akoko people should appreciate Ogunjobi-Fele

SOS to Gov. Alao-Akala, on UI –Agbowo road

Raymond Dokpesi and his antics

Children’s duties to their parents

Damilola Taylor as a metaphor

Leadership succession in Islam (2)

THE NEW IGP

FG mobilises corps members, students against child trafficking

Ondo FRSC begins ‘Operation Rainstorm’

NAFDAC renews fight against importers of banned, fake agrochemicals

Plateau PDP crisis: Jang lauds Jonathan, Sambo’s intervention

Nigeria at 50: Ekiti, Ogun unveil programmes for celebration

Court issues fresh order of appearance on Adamu, Agu

Free, fair elections not possible without valid constitution - Agbakoba

65 % of Nigerian roads in deplorable state - FG

‘South-West will ensure Jonathan’s victory in 2011’

A/Ibom police train, deploy 7,000 officers for elections

Ex-Anambra deputy speaker raises alarm over threat to life

Bauchi partners IRO to establish heart centre

Tribune bags award for professional excellence

Minimum wage strike threat: FG summons NLC leadership

2011: CPC, ACN set to seal alliance pact •As CPC releases timetable for primaries

Gusau, Akpabio, Bayo Ojo lighten up PDP secretariat•Former NSA says Jonathan endorsed his ambition

How Nigeria can rule the world in another 50 years — British High Commissioner

CBN reforms meant to reposition banking sector – Sambo

Jonathan’s aide, Senator Nwite, is dead

Atiku accuses Jonathan of spending state fund on campaign•Show proof of your allegation – Jonathan

Nigerian politicians are selfish, despots – Jega

Ibadan stands still for Alao-Akala

2011: NACOMYO canvasses free and fair elections

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Ahead Commonwealth Games: Ohuruogu, Idowu pull out •As fears mount over safety •Scotland delay trip to chaotic Delhi

Black Wednesday in Abuja •Two referees die during cooper test

NOC crisis latest: Ndanusa group may boycott today’s election

‘Dearth of TB drugs may reverse gains of TB/HIV control’

NHIS to launch blaueprint for tertiary students

FG,effect repairs on shagamu- Ibadan Expressway

2010:Good luck Nigeria

Democracy: A misconstrued legal system

Lime, lemon nature’s cure for cholera, food-borne diseases

That Mbu’s comments on Sir Tafawa Balewa’s death

Could my wife be possibly dating her 'uncle'?

THE PRESIDENT NIGERIANS WANT

FG declares Oct 1 public holiday

2011: Plateau dep gov to run against boss

Russian investors show interest in Nigeria’s mining industry

Customs targets N650bn revenue

2011: Community leaders reject candidate in Ondo

Market capitalisation down by N21bn

ogun seeks exchange of medical research with India

Nigeria to promote traditional medicine

Ekiti 132/33KVA substation becomes operational

Bauchi partners NMA over cholera outbreak

No governorship candidate yet - Kwara PDP

Atiku welcomes debate acceptance

Change in timetable will not affect hand over date - Jega

Fake committee approved N5.6bn aviation contract, witness insists

NITEL workers threaten to disrupt Nigeria’s 50th anniversary

Ogun crisis: Suspension of G15 members unlawful - SNG •We’re not involved - Govt

I have no rift with IBB -Gusau

Ribadu, change Nigeria needs -Akeredolu

Lack of textbooks causes mass failure in NECO exams -UBEB official

Lagos airport scanners don’t capture nude images - NCAA, FAAN

FEC approves N927m for FCT waste bins

New Minimum Wage: Workers threaten to go on strike Oct 1

IBB, Atiku, Gusau excited over likely time shift •Say North ’ll have time to produce consensus candidate •Gusau is favoured candidate

NANS endorses Jonathan for president •PDP presidential aspirant sues party over zoning •Jonathan is polarising Nigeria -Atiku •Buhari visits Redemption Camp, seeks Adeboye’s support

ELECTION DATES: NASS moves to amend Constitution, Electoral Act

An agenda for Jonathan, IBB

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Enyeama set to dump Hapoel

Court adjourns NFF case till Thursday

We can’t crucify Kaita over red card -Kalu Uche

'Eagles should be ranked among top 10'

Keeper shoots journalist in Honduras

Olarinoye lauds Tribune

Ik Uche set for return

Africa Women’s Championship: Falcons drawn with Banyana Banyana

AHEAD COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Bridge collapses near New Delhi stadium - Australian news crew storm stadium with explosives

Akingbola petitions FG •Over N41bn Intercontinental Bank deals

I won’t step down for Jonathan, IBB vows •As Gani’s son launches anti-IBB campaign

CBN jacks up power sector fund to N600bn

Immoral people now rule Nigeria -Soyinka

I’m unaware of Jonathan’s declaration for 2011 -Atiku •North won’t go back on zoning, no rift with IBB -Gusau

INEC, PDP, 57 parties want elections in April •NDP disagrees •Presidency banks on deal with NASS to amend Electoral Act

Why Nigerians must stop PDP in 2011 - CPC

Bauchi jail break: FG to review prison security system

2011 presidency: Nigerians in Diaspora take debate to US

Mass failure: Fg summons NECO boss

Court orders appearance of Maigari, 15 others

Jonathan thanks Nigerians over successful declaration •Attends UN General Assembly

Dakingari declares Holy war for second term bid

I’ll coordinate Jonathan campaign in N/East –Yuguda •Agrees to harmonisation of state PDP executive

Rev Omobude’s wife released by abductors

Idoma professors buy senatorial form for Mark

Asset declaration: Code of Conduct tribunal arraigns 130 in Kaduna

N1.5bn staked in 200m shares, as bearish trend continues

Come to Anambra and perish, CP dares criminals

Edo: Youths protest govt’s refusal to constitute board

Kwara PDP begins primary election

Hamonisation of Plateau Pdp exco: Jang, Lar share positions

2011: Gov Oni obtains form, pays N5.5 million

Don’t make promises you won’t fulfil, politicians warned

Araraume’s running mate, Nzimako, joins Ohakim

Nigeria @ 50: The challenge of change

The trouble with Governor Uduaghan

THIS CASH AND CARRY POLITICS

Monday, September 20, 2010

I ’ll contest presidency on ACN ticket -Ribadu

REQUEST FOR SHIFT IN ELECTION DATES: Opposition parties hail INEC •Presidency, NASS begin consultations, weigh two options •INEC has listened to voice of reason -ACN

2011: Atiku group moves to stop Jonathan •Raises legal team of 10 SANs •I can defeat Jonathan -Atiku

Lagos J-League kicks off

Siasia blasts Heartland players

NOC elections: NSC wants to stop fresh polls

NSC poised for change in sports -Ekeji

NFF crisis: Bio seeks FIFA's advice

Turkey rearing (1)

Reflections on Ogbomoso’s security

Please, don't politicise efcc

Jonathan, dissolve boards of parastatal

THE EDUCATION OF ONOVO

How housemaid stole N20m worth of jewellery

Are you a stakeholder or a spaceholder? (5)

2011: Shut doors against corrupt politicians

Change of leadership in Ogun Assembly

Start selling something (20) Google earnings

Tests diabetic needs for better health, safety

CURBING FLOODING DISASTERS

Nwodo cautioned on Anambra PDP crisis

Uduaghan threatens striking doctors, others medical workers •Picks form for 2011 guber race

Nigeria needs patriotic, dedicated people –Anglican cleric

2011: Alao-Akala picks nomination form, to declare Thursday

Akhigbe faults Edo PDP peace deal, calls for Jonathan’s intervention

Court adjourns suit against FG, Shell, others to Nov 30

Dangote, BCC merger ’ll enhance local cement production

Withdraw from presidential race, group tells IBB, Atiku

2011: Bauchi traders purchase PDP gubernatorial form for Yuguda •As Idoma professors purchase form for Mark

Landlady’s son arrested for chopping off tenant’s hand

Gbemi Saraki’s endorsement, reflection of people’s desire -PDP

Atiku in Jos, meets with campaign coordinators, associates

President wades into Plateau PDP crisis

N2.3b fraud: Court rules on Ogbulafor Oct. 4

Neglect by FG caused mining sector’s underdevelopment - Minister

Nigerians in diaspora remitted $7bn in 2009

We’ll champion Bankole’s impeachment if... -NLC•Set to organise debate for presidential candidates

2011: Why legislators are backing Jonathan - Senator Adeyemi

FG set to undertake projects in Tongeji Island

Mass failure in NECO exams again

Jonathan may be killed in plane crash –Cleric

Presidency confirms Gusau’s resignation

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Hat-trick hero, Berbatov celebrates with his kids

Adebayor, Mancini at war

NRA to meet NFF, NPL over referees’ welfare

Mikel beats Diaby to EPL award

EFCC, stop harassing Governor Amaechi

Ogundele should respect adherents of African religion

Letter to Prof. Attahiru Jega

BETWEEN THE JEALOUS RATING AND THE CHEATING COP

Challenging the status quo in Ondo politics

Is depression causing more men to commit suicide?

THE NEW SERVICE CHIEFS

REDAN recommends N500bn recapitalisation for FMBN

SERAP urges Jonathan to appoint special adviser on Sudan

We’ve registered 95% federal workers -NHIS

2011: Jonathan must resign now, IBB not fit to rule at 70 -Group

Group suggests efficient ways of implementing electric power road map

NIMN crisis: Police invite 7 banks over alleged conspiracy

Anxieties mount in financial sector, as CBN, SEC meet

Police intensify search for 5 kidnapped female corps members

Oyo earmarks N26m for flood control

Ogun releases N100m for payment of WAEC fees

Alao-Akala, Akpabio declare for 2nd term today

5,000 ex-millitants get post-amnesty training

Jega frowns on defacing of road signs with political posters

Police arrest 2 members of Boko Haram in Jos

ACF, Northern youths fault Jonathan’s declaration

Man, 19, hangs self in church

Fresh flood sacks communities in Jigawa, Kebbi

Petroleum ministry perm sec becomes Nigeria’s governor for OPEC

Inflation hit 13.7% in August

NAFDAC boss escapes assassination attempt

2011: INEC to engage stakeholders on change in timetable

Buhari ‘ll not apologise to Nigerians –CPC

Atiku’s camp moves to pick northern consensus slot •Says ex-VP has best democratic credentials

OBJ ’ll lead Jonathan’s campaign -Agagu •Why Jonathan/Sambo ticket is best option -Mark

North mounts pressure on IBB to withdraw •The Gusau connection •IBB, Ojukwu hold secret meeting

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Sunderland holds Arsenal

Togo FA probes fake team

Heartland host Kabylie in formality game

Moyes warns Aiyegbeni

Osaze scores, Nsofor, Yakubu fire blank

Dress for this era: 100% raw meat dress

‘Campus politics brought us together’

Emma Odigie embraces politics

Sesan Rufai plans big for Ago Iwoye Day

We used to put fine dresses in buckets, under dirty ones, to escape to parties - Deaconess Oluranti Adetuberu, Ex-President/National Representative, International Inner Wheel

‘When I Left England, I had only N4,500 on me but...’

Oct 1 present: ‘No more free music on air’

CB discovers new talents

‘Omidan O’dua’ – pageant with a difference

‘MAAN will save the music industry’

We are yet to have an effective police in Nigeria

We did what we did for Ogun State - Hon. Oseni

Ijesaland can produce next Osun governor if...

Alao-Akala: The making of a new Ibadan city

Pope continues UK tour despite alleged threat

Couple charged in nuclear weapons secrets case

Rwandan opposition leader jailed for life

Fake Ibadan elite are behind Oyo problems -Alphonso

Over 50 Army engineers deployed to Sokoto •Commence bridges repair

Gunmen kill N/Delta chieftain in Kaduna

US removes Nigeria from drug major list

Kwara 2011: Saraki endorses daughter, Gbemi •PDP says NO

Osun PDP crisis deepens

2011 poll: Jega reads the Riot Act to INEC RECs

On Goodluck Jonathan’s larger than life promise

PDP govs to pay for Jonathan’s nomination form

How Jonathan’s declaration changed the face of Abuja • The factors that turned the ceremony into a bang

Why I am running for President in 2011 - Jonathan

Friday, September 17, 2010

You Can’t Compare Eagles’ 94 Squad With Any Other Team -Emeka Ezeugo

Bafana Bafana Dumps Super Eagles •Nelson Mandela Challenge Match

We Lost To Silly Mistakes -Dedevbo

New Heartland Deal For Siasia

IOC Nullifies NOC Elections

Metro Taxi Redefines Lagos Cab Services

2,441 Died In Road Accidents In 8 Months -FRSC

Why Jonathan should be elected president in 2011 -Prof Durosinmi -Etti

Ex-Gov Turns Boxer

Comedian Turns Politician

Too Much Igbo For Her

Want Twins

Frank Okamigbo Dreams Abuja

Bright Okpocha Celebrates 32nd Birthday

General Azazi Gives Out Daughter

‘Charisma Enhances Beauty In Women’

2011: As Opposition Changes Face In Zamfara

My Husband Not Bothered If I Kiss On Set-Laide Bakare

My Type Of Music Is Africano - Lagbaja

Omotola’s New Album For Launch

I Can Do Anything Once On Stage - Bhaira Mcwizu

I Am Confused About His Behaviour

Should I Give The Second Guy A Chance?

I Am Tired Of Being A Player

‘My Parents Threatened Suicide If I Refused Getting Married’

Why I Want To Be Governor Of Borno State -Ambassador Pindar

As Jonathan Declares Today

Professor Adelabu’s Vision In UniAbuja

Tribute To Bola Ige At 80

Vision 20:2020, Kwara’s Realistic Approach

Seventh Day Adventist To Boycott 2011 Polls

Police Arrest 13 NURTW Members In Oyo

Kebbi Govt Releases N100m For Flood Victims

Group Lauds Osun PDP on Governorship Zoning

Give Jega Free Hand - Koleoso

Emir Of Wase Dies At 64

Police Foil Armed Robbery Attack On Bank

Kwara Holds Rally In Support Of Saraki Today

5 Female Corps Members Abducted In Rivers

Ex-militant Leader’s Killers Nabbed •Doctors Protest Kidnap Of Members

Jonathan’s Coordinator In Niger Alleges Threat To Life

8,000, Oyo, Ekiti Citizens Storm Abuja For Jonathan

Zoning: Northern Elders Issue 2-Week Ultimatum To PDP

IBB, Atiku, Gusau Agree To Field Consensus Candidate

Govs, Senators, Others Storm Abuja For Jonathan •Jonathan Invites IBB, Atiku, Saraki

Thursday, September 16, 2010

SAFA wants Eagles for Mandela Cup

Jonathan approves excellence award committee

Ndanusa wins NOC election

We must beat Guinea -Yobo

I don’t need to apply for Eagles’ job - Eguavoen

Let al-Mustapha prove his innocence

Don laments Muslims’ lackadaisical attitude to education

2011: Don’t sell your votes, Muslims warned

Jonathan 2011: Okogie has added voice of wisdom

2011: Between national security and democracy

What to expect of Jonathan’s presidency

THE ULTIMATE BURGLARY

A case for Buhari-Fashola candidacy

Leadership auccession in Islam

Constipation: Be careful taking laxatives

THE PROPOSED N4.56 TRILLION 2010 BUDGET

Ekiti appelate court judges named

Police roadblock caused accident -Witness

Alleged N3bn fraud: Court frees ex-NERC commissioners

Ekiti to get 100-bed specialist hospital

Akpabio receives unique campaign gift

Delta gov declares intention to return in 2011

Oyo PDP carpets opposition over car gifts

Special Duties minister, Babalola, resigns

Crisis rocks Osun PDP •Guber aspirants dissolve exco, inaugurate new secretariat

Uduaghan mobilises contingent to Abuja tomorrow •For Jonathan’s presidential declaration

2011: NYSC tasks FG on security of corps members

We are solidly behind IBB -Niger Gov

NURTW members clash again in Ibadan •Over control of parks, withdrawal of vehicles

Robbers raid bank, kill policeman

Nigerians ’ll determine Babangida’s fate -Gowon

Ogun crisis: ACN advises Jonathan on intervention attempt

2011: Atiku woos supporters through letters •Writes Jonathan, other PDP delegates

Waiver excites Atiku’s camp

NURTW crisis: Parks deserted in Ibadan

Jonathan talks tough on security lapses

Sick banks ’ll not be sold cheaply -CBN

Ribadu dares Jonathan, IBB, joins presidential race

2011: ‘Presidential aspirants lobbying Yoruba Forum’ •Forum cautions on choice of candidate

North, S/South meeting on presidency deadlocked •Atiku woos supporters through letters, writes Jonathan, delegates

48 hrs to rerun: APGA disowns candidate •For withdrawing case from tribunal

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

‘Shea butter leaves, just like other vegetables that boost good health’

Tackle high blood pressure with sweet lime leaves extract

How would I forgive my extended family members?

Why sleep interruption affects brain function

Eguavoen to lead Eagles to Conakry • 2012 Nations Cup qualifier

Aiyegbeni can't last 90 minutes - Moyes

FIFA U-17 Women's W/Cup q/finals: Korean test for Flamingoes

IOC stops NOC election •As CAS okays it

NARD president suggests scrapping of state doctors, state hospitals

Stronger public private partnership required for attainment of MDGs

Kudos, Professor Jega

LAUTECH, SLA and new states

Free and fair elections: A myth or reality

If Gani Fawehinmi were with us...

Lagos govt warns principals against extortion

2,516 voters registration machines to be provided for Zamfara

Mega party wants INEC timetable reviewed

Kaduna: PDP caucus endorses Jonathan, Yakowa for 2011

Court adjourns ruling on Al-Mustapha, others’ case

12 feared dead in Ibadan flood disaster

Soldiers prevent Bayelsa women from shutting down SPDC platform

Illiquidity hits NSE, fails to celebrate 50th anniversary •As market value rises by N12bn

Flood destroys 150 houses in Shinkafi LG

C/River commits N1.6bn to electricity projects

3 die as NURTW factions clash in Ibadan

Court ‘ll stop gov election in Ekiti in 2011 -Oni •As Appeal Court hears adoption of addresses Sept 23

FG moves to brighten chances of female politicians

Buhari’s party slams S’East governors over ASUU strike

Suswam petitions Igp, alleges blackmail, threat to life

Mixed reactions trail N10m PDP fixed for presidential form

Thousands protest against EFCC in Rivers

Jonathan promotes service chiefs

Why we established NCWS -HID

2011: PDP releases compressed guidelines for primaries •Grants Atiku Waiver

US endorses 2011 elections timetable

Yoruba Unity Forum meets today

60 die in Sokoto, Ibadan flood disasters •As president assures victims

N5.2BN FRAUD ALLEGATION: CBN exonerates Spring Bank GMD, others

2011: Jonathan, IBB declare to run •I’ll do your bidding, Jonathan declares on Facebook •I’m better prepared for leadership -IBB

Nigeria@50: Embrace Awo’s ideologies

CRITICS AND THE ELECTION TIMETABLE

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Why we honoured Osaze -W/Brom fans

'We'll shock Arsenal at Emirates'

Nadal: I can’t match Federer’s record

Ronaldo: Madrid good for title

NOC crisis: NSC insists on election

Lest we forget

Much ado about first-class degrees

2010 Abuja Carnival committee releases programme

Cate talks green with kids for Nigeria @ 50

FIDA seeks NTDC support for confab

Does morning sickness ensure kids with high IQ?

BOKO HARAM: THE NEW ONSLAUGHT

Globacom woos P/Harcourt business community•Over Glo 1 facility

Abia militants seek rehabilitation under FG’s amnesty programme

Kogi Assembly workers embark on strike

Varsity flood disaster: Minister tells UDUS to set up temporary campus

No plan to depose Olubadan —Oyo govt•Approves appointment of Adeyemo as Alajaawa

Ekiti partners Lebanese hospital to develop UTH

Gusau kinsmen urge him to join presidential race

10 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Borno

Managing 22,000 repentant militants was tough

Jega queries Niger state Inec boss •For allegedly romancing with Gov Aliyu

FG decries European bias against Nigeria on investments

‘Political farmers cause food shortage in S/West’

Nigeria has done well in 50 years —Sambo

FG to establish cement technology institute

Bandits kill woman, cart away N28m from bank

Endorsement of Akinjide as Oyo Central candidate, a joke —Raji Rasaki

Osun PDP zones governorship seat to Ife/Ijesa

Yoruba Unity Forum meets tomorrow

Gunmen kill EFCC official in Kaduna

Ogun Assembly crisis deepens as G15 sits in Ijebu-Ode

PHCN workers threaten showdown with FG over privatisation

LAUTECH: NUC inaugurates 7-man transition committee

Politicians put pressure on Jonathan to drop Sambo •He has already been endorsed -VP’s aide •S/South govs absent at president’s rally in P/H

2011: War in social media •Jonathan woos Nigerians through SMS •Atiku takes campaign to Facebook, Twitter •Militants divided over Jonathan, IBB

Niger PDP backs out of IBB declaration •As ex-military leader begins campaign today in Abuja •Holds secret meeting with Atiku

Yet, another hand of Esau

LAUTECH: Kudos to NUC

We set up Lyrics to attract tourists, investors to Ibadan-Olaosebikan, CEO, Lyrics

Siasia, best choice for Super Eagles —Taiwo

Monday, September 13, 2010

Lulu, Ogunjobi, others to remain in Kuje prison

We’re ready for Korea Republic —Ayila

Kanu wants quick resolution to NFF crisis

BETWEEN ABACHA RICE AND ABACHA LOOT

Beyond the election timetable

Boy kills mother’s friend

Facts about 2011 in Ekiti

Grapefruit, spinach food items that control diabetes

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY

N\Delta development will be mirage if ... -Orubebe

Jonathan projects N31trn investment for Vision 20:2020

SSS operative, wife, 3 children killed in Kano •As clash claims policeman, 10 others in Ogun

Delta A-G faults clamour for Al-Mustapha’s release

Release of prison inmates: Niger CP takes on chief judge

FG releases funds to develop border communities

Court commences coroner’s inquest into Lagos fire accident

Nigeria capital market, 4 others to get N15bn boost

Ekiti gov election: Either 2011 or 2013, we are ready -Oni

Police nab 3-man kidnap syndicate in Lagos

Unijos students resist vacation order

2011: More Nigerians campaign for Jonathan

Police arraign ex-lawmaker for defamatory text messages

2011: Jonathan’s participation ’ll drag Jega’s name through mud -Tsav

CBN launches new N50 note to commemorate Nigeria’s golden jubilee

Kalu returns to PPA, joins presidential race

CBN assures depositors, says banks won’t collapse

Alleged fake security report: Mimiko dares Agagu, SSS

With 5,000 policemen, Nigeria ’ll be violence-free —Ribadu •Queries his retirement; wants Ige immortalised

2011: Presidency denies writing petitions against govs

We won’t endorse rigging in 2011 -INEC, IGP

Yoruba Unity Forum holds Thursday

Federal workers to enjoy new salaries soon -Wages Commission

2011: ANPP leaders shut door on IBB, Atiku

DEATH THREAT: SSS invites Dokpesi, visits IBB’s campaign office •Threat against Dokpesi is real -IBB •Ex-military president shops for running mate in S/South, S/East

Bang-Bang-Ida again?

In defence of Jonathan’s action

Teacher, social worker paraded for child theft

2011: Jonathan, Women and the Kenyanisation of politics

Start selling something (19) Gift card service

Start your own urban farm

Are you a stakeholder or a spaceholder? (4)

Sunday, September 12, 2010

‘Road map for reforms ’ll tackle power shortage’

Suswam calls for mass participation in voter registration

Call Tokyo to order, Oyo govt, police charged

Ataoja gets staff of office

‘Convene sovereign national conference’

Jonathan’s ambition, reason for new service chiefs, IGP - Utomi

Ministry hijacks aviation agencies’ N3.5bn contracts

Ogun NMA suspends 3-week strike

2011: Edo PDP assures on level playing field•As Jonathan’s aide emerges Edo North PDP leader

Clijsters completes US Open treble

Eaglets crash out of junior Nations Cup

I almost missed World Cup - Yobo

Dehumanisation of children

FG, save us from illegal prescription, counterfeit drugs

Injustice in newly introduced Police reform

GREAT PDP FOR GOOD PEOPLE

LG elections in C/River: Bell tolls for the opposition

Why blood pressure drugs work better with garlic

INEC TIMETABLE

Rivers communities demand release of Eso Panel’s White Paper•We’ll soon act on the report –Govt

The Punch journalist’s father kidnapped in Ekiti

Why North must vote for Jonathan - Senator Balat

2011: Mimiko, Gana proffer solutions to credible elections

Constitution Amendment: NASS breaks 50-yr jinx - Ekweremadu

Stock exchange audit report ready in 6 weeks - SEC DG

Dokpesi’s claims, sign of disrespect for Presidency - Orubebe

18 die in Kogi road accident

2011: INEC must not fail Nigerians - Okogie

2011: Daniel, Suswam kick off campaign for Jonathan •As Daniel holds talks with Alao-Akala, Oyinlola, Alaafin, Awujale

11 AVMs, 20 Major-Generals for retirement

Police chiefs meet Ringim today •As fear of retirement grips DIGs

2011: Why Jonathan wants single term

CAR GIFTS: Lam, Ladoja are ignoramuses - Olunloyo •Why we rejected them –Lam, Ladoja •I’m not bothered – Alao-Akala

2011: Move to stop IBB intensifies •As rights groups sue AGF, CBN over $12.4bn oil windfall scam •Ex-military president, Saraki in secret meeting

Saturday, September 11, 2010

ECOWAS Games end

Lulu boosts prison games

Odigie returns as Eaglets confront Congo

Heartland targets victory over Al Ahly

FIFA U-17 Women’s W/Cup: Flamingoes go for hat-trick

The 62nd Prime time Awards

Ride to your WEDDING in style!

Gbolahan Obanikoro’s Bride-to-be delivers

Toyin Kolade relocates business

It remains a propaganda to say I stole Ondo money - Agagu

What's special about sex? We all do it - Funmi LAwal

VUNON '11 Babyface, CB, others expected

FUMAN set for NFF -To meet organisers

Terry G's accident: ‘I have no hand in it’

Movie on Jos crises preach peace

Oyo Speaker is very incompetent - Hon. Adejumobi

Jonathan: Why he is not predictable

When will Al Mustapha and co be released?

Are Lagos lawmakers against development?

Chieftaincy tussle: Community asks Mimiko to avert crises

Fear of Boko Haram insurrection grips Nigerians

2011: Ndigbo in the North to organise political summit

Shema urges politicians against using youths as thugs

Sambo inaugurates S/South monarch’s retreat in Uyo

Voters’ registration: Yuguda advises Bauchi people

2011: We’ll be neutral -Sultan

2011: Alao-Akala invites Ladoja for popularity test

2011: Crack in IBB Lagos campaign

Supplementary budget: We’re not fighting Fashola - Lagos Assembly

ACN storms Ibadan •Laments 2007 gov strategy •To pick dep. gov. outside Ogbomoso

PDP endorses Oyinlola for Senate

Fashola’s posters flood Lagos •ACN logo missing •Posters are from his admirers -Gov’s aide

2011: IBB, Atiku tackle Jonathan in South-East, South-South • Resort to underground campaigns • Govs won’t win primaries for Jonathan - Atiku

IBB group slams Jonathan •Dokpesi alleges threats to life •Dokpesi: A tissue of lies -Presidency

Friday, September 10, 2010

Give Siasia A Chance To Prove Himself - Awoleye

NFF Elections FallOut: Let’s Start Afresh -Adepoju

D-Day For Samuel Peter •As He Eyes Klitschko Crown

Ghana Shocks Brazil • FIFA U-17 Women Championship

Ismaily Coach Praises Nigerian Striker

Gov Akpabio Backs Peter For Success

Super Eagles Job: Akande Kicks Against Siasia

Nadal Storms Into Semi-Final •US Open

Don’t Try Fuel Subsidy Withdrawal •Manufacturers, Others Warn FG

US Pastor Suspends Plan To Burn Quran

Ado Bayero, Shekarau Preach Patriotism, Love

Ribadu Joins Presidential Race, Sept 19

Abuja: Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Fitri In High Spirit

Oni Hails Petinrin’s Appointment •Charges New IGP On Arrested Kidnappers

2011: Bayelsa PDP Candidates Uncertain Of Re-Election

2 Shot In Sallah Day NURTW Clash

Group Flays Rejection Of Alao-Akala’s Car Gift

Osogbo Installs New Ataoja

More Than 200,000 Catholic Faithful Storm Owerri To Protest Increase In Crimes

PDP NEC Member Lauds Jonathan Over New Service Chiefs

Senators, Reps Okay Jonathan For President

2011: Jonathan’s Accord With Govs Unsettles IBB, Atiku

Kia Recalls 73 Soul, Sorento Over Door Wiring Fix

NAC Woos Japanese Automobile Investors •We Are Interested To Do Business In Nigeria -Japanese Investor

‘Importing Tokunbo Tyres Is A Disservice To Nigeria’

2011: Electorate Should Reject Moneybags -Reps Aspirant

Why I Want To Reclaim My Mandate -Fayemi

War Brews Between Naija, Ghanaian Prostitutes

Late Comedian’s Wife Finds Love Again

Singer Don Marry Younger Lover

Sex Stimulants

Too Much Sneezing

Funke Kuti Again!

Kessington Adebutu Thinks Superlative 75th Birthday

A Birthday Song For Alex Onabanjo @ 60

‘A Woman’s Success Is Measured By Her Children’s Well-being‘

Race To Sir Kashim House

We Stayed Very Long In North, My Parents Named Me Balarabe -Kayode Aderinokun

My Cheapest Pants Cost $10 -Keke Ogungbe

I Knew Nigeria Before Acting In Nigerian Movies -Kofi Adjorlolo

KSA, Obey Plan Duet

My Home Suffers A Lot ‘Cos Of My Career -Desmond Elliot

Afridrinkfest, Nollywood To Celebrate Theatre At 32

‘Mum And Wife Lived Like Cat And Mouse’

Unsettled Issues As INEC Flags Off Race For 2011

2011: As The Ding-dong Resumes In Rivers

Zoning: Test For Patriots And Compatriots

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Fresh talents 'll emerge at Pepsi 8-nation tournament -Nelson

Heartland players need salary to shine in Egypt -Siasia

Nsofor begs West Ham fans

FIFA may scrap extra-time

FIFA U-17 Women’s W/Cup: We want to qualify with maximum points -Flamingoes’ coach

Buhari and Babangida

From a forgotten hero to Gov Mimiko

Choosing a career that beats poverty

New minimum wage: NLC, don’t sit on the fence

Lets keep Ramadan ideals

Presidency: The women challenge

Health benefits of fasting

Excess flouride in toothpaste unsafe for children

STILL ON PRISON INMATES

COEASU, ASUP threaten govt with another strike

Anxiety mounts in Imo community over Ezeship tussle

Uduaghan comfortable with INEC timetable -Campaign organisation

LP chairman denies arrest, detention over report

Ondo FRSC advises motorists

Globacom concludes Glo1 business forum in Abuja

Jonathan’s presidency will boost youth aspirations -Elue

Russian sailors freed as Sss recovers $60,000 ransom

6 dead, several others injured in Abuja road accident

2011: Why North will vote for Jonathan -Coordinator

2011: Nigeria won’t break up -Bishop

Imoke felicitates with Muslims

Eid-el-Fitri: Oni admonishes Muslims

Shekarau urges Muslims to shun evil acts

Obi, Mimiko congratulate Muslims

2011: God will save Nigeria -Primate Okoh

NUC commends AAUA on initiatives

Jonathan condemns plan by US preacher to burn Qur’an

ICPC boss calls for fight against corruption

Chief of Army Staff receives news of sack in US

Osun govt approves appointment of new Osogbo monarch

S/East govs hail appointment of new COAS

Militants declare war on IBB’s campaign leader •Say he is persona non grata

EU okays Jan election dates

Jonathan, contest election, face court action •Atiku group warns president

Parents charged on children’s upbringing

2011: Use your power to elect credible people, Muslims told

Should I continue with our relationship?

On 2011 elections

Forget power rotation

Ekiti: The nation’s food emporium

Why liquor of maize ‘ogi’ helps in diarrhea

202 Glo subscribers to watch Man United live

I'm not under pressure at Chelsea -Mikel

Everton never wanted me to play for Nigeria - Yobo

US Open: Nadal for q/fina

Troussier eyes Algeria job

ECOWAS Games: Nigeria wins first gold medal

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria's athletes, officials leave for China

3SC, OWU sign MoU on kits

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Students disrupt pro-IBB rally in Ogun

Jonathan, Bankole, govs felicitate with Muslims •Call for prayers on 2011 elections

cbn issues new licensing regime for banks

Why Jonathan sacked service chiefs

Bauchi: 5 confirmed dead after Boko Haram attack •759 inmates escape from prison •FG warns trouble makers

FG approves N4.56trn for 2011 budget •Okays petroleum varsity bill

ACN calls for postponement of 2011 elections •Says Jan date not feasible

2011: Jonathan, govs strike strategic accord •As president releases declaration plan •Daniel, Shema, •Yuguda, Imoke, Suswam, Elechi emerge zonal coordinators

Jonathan sacks service chiefs, IG •SSS DG Gadzama also removed

Police quiz Labour Party chairman •Over security report on Mimiko’s victory

Lagos provides free transport on Eid-el-Fitri day

Islamic leaders advocate birth control

Lawal, Fayemi charge Muslims

Ajimobi, Okotie, Omo-Agege, others send congratulatory messages to Muslims

Alleged N15bn fraud: I’m ready to defend myself - Lamido

Sallah: Police beef up security in Jos

Boko Haram: Police tighten security in Niger

Nigeria @ 50: NUJ honours HID Awolowo, others

Police arrest son of prominent politician for murder in Niger

Ex-UPN woman leader and mother of Edo PDP chieftain murdered in Benin

Tax fraud: efcc probes Lagos govt agent

My candidacy, passion for PDP won’t hinder free, fair, credible elections -Jonathan

Kingmakers pick new Osogbo monarch

INEC warns against thuggery in 2011

Aviation minister sends memo to Jonathan

‘Oyo ready to curtail cholera outbreak’

IGP, justify award through tighter security

WHY NIGERIA SHOULD CELEBRATE ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

2011: What about it?

Why new mothers experience fatigue

N1.7BN UBEC/MDG PROJECT

45-year-old woman with kidney problem begs for assistance

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

ECOWAS President lauds FG on Games hosting

SWAG honours Adamu

Trophy is our target —Flamingoes' coach

Etuhu signs new deal with Fulham

I’ ll play till 2018 —Yobo

Hoodlums in the house of God?

Women for Change Initiative: A voice for us

Oyo NURTW crisis should not linger

What is Nigeria? A pervasive pathology?

FTAN plans big for Nigeria at 50

NPC reaffirms partnership with NTDC

Gautrain: First speed train in Africa begins operation

Abuja Carnival committee seeks states’ support

Why women need not delay conception after a miscarriage

THE ENEMIES OF DEMOCRACY

CPC aspirant raises alarm over kidnap attempt

Alleged N12bn scam: Kwara defends 2 LG bosses

Ilawe killings: ACN kicks as police arrest 2 politicians

I ’ll not be intimidated -Lamido

UI VC laments impact of private varsities

DPR shuts down illegal petroleum depots

Suswam denies ownership of fake GCE certificate

Ondo govt commences payment of N900m compensation

Court cautions Chevron on contract

9 Oyo lawmakers suspended indefinitely

NSE suspends trading on 7 companies

INEC will conduct credible elections -Commissioner

Bayelsa subsidises housing estates with N720m

ACN gives reason for change of name

FG plans uniform identity cards for civil servants -Oronsaye

2011: Jonathan woos Labour Party •I’ll not accept any appointment from Jonathan - el-Rufai

Cult clash claims 7 in Delta •As another 7 die in aspirant’s convoy crash

Fresh crisis rocks Lagos PDP

Our action is legal - New Ogun Assembly Speaker •Says Egbetokun was not impeached, but suspended

Cholera death toll now 781 - Minister

Amaechi forks out N11bn for P/H monorail project

Boko Haram warriors, policemen clash in Bauchi

N1.3BN SCAM: Ogunjobi, Lulu, others given stringent bail conditions •Maigari appeals court ruling

New president emerges Jan 22 •As INEC releases election timetable •Jonathan, PDP govs deliberate on way forward •Timetable, threat to free, fair elections -Atiku

Ex-NSE director-general, Okereke-Onyiuke, renders account

Monday, September 06, 2010

Ghana set to lose Rajevac

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Korea win, a boost -Flamingoes' coach

Eagles' coach praises teenage sensation, Musa

I want Eagles’ job -Keshi

Nigeria risks FIFA ban again

Democracy among the wretched

Ronaldinho in new contract talk

Aston Villa awaits Houllier’s decision

Milner: England stars fed up with scandals

Rooney's wife may pocket £10m

Barca reserves No. 4 shirt for Fabregas

Armed men kill 3 in Abia •Kidnap, release church leader

PDP govs meet Jonathan today •Zoning arrangement tops agenda

Voter register ready Dec 9 - Jega •As INEC targets 70 million voters

NLC threatens nationwide strike •Over planned withdrawal of subsidy

Ogun House appoints new Speaker •Suspends Egbetokun, 14 others •Approves N100bn bond, N26bn supplementary budget •Our suspension illegal -Egbetokun

Crisis hits Nigerian football again •As court sacks Maigari, other NFF board members •Ogunjobi, Lulu, others face trial

Market capitalisation dips by N39bn on NSE

FG has not taken over LAUTECH –Oyo govt•We’ll assist the transition committee -Osun govt

Ondo govt inaugurates N1bn agric loan disbursement

Lagos govt seals off Nigerian Customs terminal

2011 elections: ASUU, Exam Ethics, others set to grill candidates

FG to train 140,000 teachers nationwide

SEC confirms plan merger of Dangote cement companies

‘FG ‘ll build N2bn transmission station in Akure’

2011: S/South traditional rulers set to meet in Uyo •Amnesty also tops agenda

Benue Assembly proposes establishment of pension board

Halliburton: Suspects trial begins today

ASUU members in S/East govt-owned varsities stage protest

N15bn alleged fraud: EFCC arrests Jigawa commissioner acct-general, others

Doctors, other medical staff may suspend strike in Delta

2011: Arisekola drums up support for IBB

Mysterious killings: Borno restricts movement of motorcycles

Hospitals shut down in Imo

Alleged Soboma George’s killers deny police allegation

Benin flood control project to gulp N100bn - Edo govt

Police arrest trans-border armed bandits

Are you a stakeholder or a spaceholder? (3)

Nigeria is for us all

Edo and political blackmail

As more women contest political posts

‘I took to drug to raise money for holiday in US ’

Ogun police arrested 1,664 suspects in eight months

2011: Osun PDP and matters arising

Shekarau as the real issue

Start selling something (18) Affiliate marketing

How high medicine costs make patients poorer

THE IMPENDING TEACHERS’ STRIKE

Sunday, September 05, 2010

Burns wins WBO title

ECOWAS Games kick off

Rooney not out of Switzerland match

Man City bigger than Arsenal —Adebayor

Obafemi, Eneramo sink Madagascar

...As Amokachi, Ikpeba slam team

The Jonathan circus

Nigeria police: Need for attitudinal change

Of Nigeria’s stagnation

On wrongful detention and extortion

2011 elections: Another do or die or true democracy?

How do you store your paracetamol?

JONATHAN: THE POWER SECTOR ROAD MAP

No cholera epidemic in Osun –Govt

PDP must apologise to Nigerians for 12-year misrule –ACN

2011: Ogbemudia moves to reconcile Edo PDP

Nigeria still re-paying loans obtained in 60s —DMO boss

Ekiti promotes 3,000 teachers

Budget office supports project management practice

Kogi Assembly workers threaten strike •Give speaker 21-day ultimatum

FG gives NHIS 2015 deadline to cover all Nigerians

2011: NIGCOMSAT to assist INEC with 150 experts

My relationship with Jonathan excellent —Uduaghan

2011: Nans, group to mobilise 20m youths

2011: Ekiti PDP elders close ranks for Jonathan

Ooni urges FG to create more states

NHIS registers 6m participants

Zoning: North-West leaders to stage peaceful demonstration

INEC clears air on alleged N8bn request

Workers decry delay in payment of new salary

Fashola dedicates statue, garden in honour of late Gani Fawehinmi

Oba Adesida crowned as 46th Deji of Akure

My victory not based on security reports —Mimiko

FG gives $10bn annual income target to indigenous oil companies

Many feared dead in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway inferno

Jonathan, IBB take campaign abroad •Supporters woo Igbos in US

CBN hands over 4 sick banks this month

2011: Militants hold secret meetings with IBB, Buhari •Ex-military president given conditions

Watch out for improved 3SC –Amoo

Peter's form worries Klitschko's trainer

You're unfair to us • Madagascar slams NFF

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Flamingoes begin campaign

Eguavoen rules out complacency

US Open: Nadal in 3rd round

Tornadoes fans want Bosso sacked

Kwara Utd hails Maigari-led board

Cooreman is going nowhere -Babayaro

19 escape death in Abeokuta ... As bus plunges into river

Cholera spreads, 70 hospitalised in Osun

14 days to declaration: How Jonathan plans to win in five zones • Why Western powers back him • FG compiles dossier of EFCC’s performance • PDP primaries: State of the zones • Mark, Anenih, Mantu, govs rally for president

Mammoth crowd witnesses NASFAT’s Lailatul-Quadri in Ibadan

New Ataoja to emerge this week • Tension mounts

We will drag Jonathan to court if ... —Group

2011: Ogun LG, PDP chairmen adopt Daniel for Senate

Bauchi gubernatorial aspirant alleges assassination bid

Oyo takes over LAUTECH in Dec., 2010

Ahead 2011 elections: Zimbabwe’s PM seeks God’s face in Synagogue

Amaechi promises to link Ogoni community to the state

King’s associates threaten to sue Katsina Prisons

Soboma: Victim of politics —Mulade

Saturday, September 04, 2010

World Bank donates N30m books to 11 Nigerian institutions

Mbadiwe woos South East for Jonathan

Nottinghill Carnival 2010

‘I've always wanted to marry a man 10 years older’

Lekan Biizinilahi intensifies efforts

Top clothier, Tolu Omoniyi, ties the knot this week

Haleema Fernandez dazzles

My goal is to redeem Akure’s image - Deji of Akure

Day Okediran took International Writers’ Residency to Iseyin

I retaliated when my teacher slapped me because...

How I survived Ajasin, others’ onslaught - Col Usman

N46bn budget: The war with Fashola this time

Voters education as an element of electoral process

INEC and unsettled re-run polls brouhaha

Friday, September 03, 2010

Nigeria Is A Good Place To Live - Kanu

'Gay Hates Me'

Siasia Keeps Mum Super Eagles Job

Sunderland, Others Snub Utaka

My England Move will Bring Pressure -Odemwingie

Army Reiterates Commitment To Nigeria

Anxiety In PDP Camp Over Delay In INEC Guidelines

Court Refuses To Reinstate Melaye, Others

Ban On Lagos Okada Stays -Fashola

NIS Insists On December 31 Deadline For MRP Passport Validity

Heat Kills Over 20 During Umra

ANPP May Not Present Presidential Candidate

North Warns Jonathan Against Use of EFCC

I Am Committed To Igbo Presidency In 2015 - Atiku

2011: We Won’t Succumb To Blackmail - EFCC

ACN Holds Elective Convention Sept 26

Fuel Subsidy To End In 6 Months -FG •As Govt Plans To Replace Excess Crude Account In October

FG Drags Lagos To Supreme Court Over Hotel Laws

Fg Takes Over LAUTECH

Jonathan Sets Up Campaign Team •May Name El-Rufai As DG

My Regret On 2011 Presidential Race - Makarfi

Lucky Igbinedion Now Operates From South Africa?

Wedding Bell Tolls For Denrele Sijuwade

Tayo Aderinokun Goes On Vacation

Obiora, Nigeria-Born UK Actor And Writer

50th Anniversary: Genevieve, Rmd, Tuface, Others In Hot Chase For Awards

He Is Too Hard On Me

Not Accepted

What Do You Think Is Wrong With Me?

Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire storm Abeokuta •For Pepsi U-17 tourney

Prize money increases for Obudu Mountain Race

Ajiboye eyes Super Eagles' call up

Bolton fires Danny Shittu

Nations Cup: Super Eagles arrive Calabar for Madagascar

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Kaita lands 3-yr deal in Ukraine

S/East lecturers’ strike: Security operatives beat up protesting students •They were unruly –CP

Niger uncovers N1.2bn fraud by cooperative societies

Cholera epidemic: Nigeria to parley Niger, Cameroun, others

Gov Fashola swears in 7 new high court judges

Minister tasks nema on disaster management

Rivers votes N9bn for rural electrification

LAUTECH: Oyinlola assures staff, students of amicable resolution

Outer lane of Lagos - Badagry Expressway may be opened today

Nafdac nabs illegal Cameroonian ‘medical team’ in P/Harcourt

IBB men 'storm' Lagos

‘Who lodged N9.3bn into my bank account?’

Youths protest in Kano, demand release of Al-Mustapha

‘Why there is low enrolment for science and technical programmes’

Ondo police parade 52 suspected criminals, kidnappers

2011: Jonathan’s presidency ’ll not disrupt PDP zoning — Oyedokun

ANPP crisis latest: Ume-Ezeoke faction forms parallel committee, suspends 6 members

N/Delta: East-West coastal road to gulp N1.8trn

Lagos-Badagry expressway on course –Lagos govt

Nigeria’s GDP rises to 7.69%

Buhari denies discussing 2011 elections with Jonathan

2011 election guidelines not yet released -PDP

FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays

Only court can stop operation of amended constitution -Senate

Robbers kill 6 policemen, 3 vigilance members in Anambra •Another 3 die in Lagos as car runs into stationary truck

2011: Jonathan seeks EU support •Says election ’ll meet global standards

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Obuh: NFF should Discipline Okoro

Mikel is fantastic —Terry

Nigeria close to population disaster –British Council raises alarm

Obuh: NFF should discpline Okoro

Eguavoen lashes media

Mikel is fanTtastic —Terry

Nsofor: Kanu lured me to West Ham

Everton places £5m price tag on Yobo

Charter will achieve greater effectiveness, efficiency, equity -CMD ,UCH

Oyo reiterates committment to HIV control among youths

Tackling snake bite with mango kernel extract

‘Government needs to support traditional medicine‘

The two Pharaohs

EFCC versus corrupt politicians

Beware! That loud music may harm you

PHCN: MATTERS ARISING

Group petitions presidency, flays 35% import duty on cement

Don’t politicise Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos speaker warns

Police, LASTMA impound Okada in Lagos •As govt’s ban on okada begins

2011: There is nothing like Yar’Adua/Jonathan ticket again —Lame

INEC has no power to determine my tenure —Oni

Bayelsa Assembly to pass Child Rights Bill into law

2011: INEC boss insists on free and fair elections

Akure road: 288 to be compensated with N1bn

Doctors call off planned strike action

Akpabio debunks child abuse, witchcraft report

New Akure monarch for inauguration on Sunday

Why ex-Okrika Lg boss resigned —Council officials

Students task Jega on credible election, vow to resist being used as thugs

2011 elections: Soyinka, Ribadu for Port Harcourt rally

FEC approves N1.7bn contract for supply of pry schools’ textbooks

LP,10 others form coalition

2011: Group derides Jonathan’s opponents

IBB visits Nwodo, explains meeting with Jonathan

Passengers stranded at Lagos airport •As NAMA enforces pay-as-you-go policy on airlines

2 police officers shot dead by gunmen in Abia

AfDB to lend $2.2bn to private sector in 2011

Lagos terminates Lagos-Badagry Expressway contract

INEC to hold elections January •No gov election in Rivers, Edo, Ondo, Anambra

My removal based on fake reports -Agagu •Ex-Ondo gov petitions Jonathan •It’s a lie, judgment not based on reports -Govt

Weak capitalisation, poor credit quality still characterise Nigerian banks -Rating agency

Zamfara govt deposes emir of Bakura

Opposition parties should beware of Nuhu Ribadu

Re: Issues of rotation, second term in Yagba Federal Constituency

A Christian extremist or misguided believer?

Biomimicry and the future of science

‘Tourism is the biggest economic secret in Africa’

Osun Osogbo festival: No Ataoja, no rain•Minister promises to upgrade festival •Oyinlola reiterates commitment to tourism development •NTDC makes waves

How to handle a knocked off tooth

THE CHOLERA SCOURGE

NASS may extend 2010 budget till March 2011 –Bankole

INEC colluded with PDP to rig Bauchi, Gombe by-elections -Buhari •INEC releases timetable Sept 11

IBB’s men take over ACN in Niger •It is an attempt to cause confusion –Faction leader

PDP primaries may favour Jonathan •Presidential slot to hold first • To checkmate dissenting govs •South-South leaders move to unite govs, president