Nigerian Compass Archive for May 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Oyo set to install surveillance cameras
Kwara PDP denies tampering with election materials
VP Sambo, railway worker’s son, fortifies canoe builder’s presidency
Nigerian Compass 29th May, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Alleged rape: Court orders arrest of monarch
Report of John Togo’s surrender, a lie —JTF
Bankole’s brother docked over visa scam
EFCC advocates unconditional repatriation of stolen funds
Police, Army set up joint investigative panel on Lagos killings
Buhari is intellectually lazy, unfit for president—Utomi
WIDOWS OF SLAIN POLICE DCO: NO TO UNKNOWN SOLDIERS
Nigerian Compass 28th May, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Oyo Baales reject Alao-Akala’s Greek Gift
Dangote cement increases local productions to 20m metric tonnes
Badagry killings: Injured ASP dies
Nigeria’s federalism short-changing Ogun economy, says Daniel
Five days after wedding, gunmen kill Warri lawyer
Drama, as EFCC arraigns Nnamani in Enugu
Alleged rights violation: Oyinlola dares Aregbesola
CBN to increase N150,000 withdrawal limit
90% of ministerial lobbyists not credible, says Jonathan
Nigerian Compass 27th May, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Bill restricts tenants from paying more than a year rent in Lagos
Senate to FG: Declare volume of Nigeria’s gas
Customs boss shuns Reps, risks arrest
Senate passes N4.484 trillion 2011 amended budget
My administration has stabilised Ogun, says Daniel
Killing of police chiefs: Army boss launches probe
Anger as policemen shoot passengers in Lagos over N100
Ministerial nominees panic over SSS report
Nigerian Compass 26th May, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Jonathan vs Buhari: Tribunal reserves ruling
FG won’t scrap NYSC, says Jonathan
NASS reduces 2011 Budget by N500 billion
EFCC invites Bankole over N10 billion scandal
FG thumbs up Ogun power project
Plane crash, explosion kill four in Kaduna, Delta
Soldiers kill police chiefs in reprisal attack
North Killings: NYSC delists Bauchi
Nigerian Compass 25th May, 2011
EFCC fails to file fresh charges against Akingbola
Conduct Bureau begins probe of Alao-Akala, others’ assets
Obama, wife drink Guinness 'Stout' in Ireland
Akala: Alaafin is an aggrieved politician without party
Amaechi succeeds Saraki as Govs’ Forum chair
Agagu, Omisore, Etteh, Yar’Adua, Waziri, Okupe make ministerial list
Oritsejafor to Buhari: I won’t respond to foolishness
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Varsity workers issue strike threat over retirement bill
FG may not grant amnesty to John Togo, others
Ex-Works Minister asks CJ to re-assign case
Reps may sack Bankole over Speakership
Daniel dedicates church to God, asks loyalists to support Amosun
Reps loot multi-billion Naira office equipment
Row over CBN 'Sharia' clause in banking rule
Nigerian Compass 23rd May, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Lagos Assembly denies receiving jumbo pay-off
Strike imminent as ASUU presses home demands
PDP Reps on war path with party over zoning
Muraina reaches out to colleagues
Sambo tasks Governors-elect on good governance
Daniel inaugurates projects for NPF
Angry dad of slain 'corper' writes Jonathan
The bridge at centre of EFCC probe
Nigerian Compass 22nd May, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wife of UK-based Nigerian dies in hotel
N/Central CPC backs party on election tribunal
EFCC warns governors against money laundering
Nigeria’s polls met global standards, says Commonwealth
Jonathan may release cabinet list on May 29
Court voids sack of Okereke-Onyiuke from NSE, grants N500m damages
Outrage over Lagos Assembly's jumbo pay
Nigerian Compass 21st May, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ooni, Sultan back Lemu Panel on North killings
IMF chief resigns, makes new bid for bail
Senate bows to pressure, passes National Health Bill
FG orders NNPC, DPR to reduce kerosene price
Akingbola: EFCC, NBA President petition CJ over judge’s conduct
Jonathan to Govs-elect: You must deliver
Akiolu blasts Lagos council chairmen
Policeman killed, 10 suspects die in cell as 'Boko Haram' attacks Maiduguri
Bandits raid four banks, snatch N84 million
Nigerian Compass 20th May, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Elected ACN member is a virus, says Akpabio
Despite zoning, Sokoto Rep launches campaign for House Speaker’s seat
EFCC set to probe Bankole over alleged N21 billion scam
Egyptian succeeds Osama bin Laden as al-Qaeda leader
We’ll mobilise Igbo against PDP zoning, says Ngige
Osun monarch docked for raping corps member
Senate shuts out new members from key posts
Akingbola: NBA President walks out on court
No N50 million each, no peace, Reps insist
Nigerian Compass 19th May, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Nigerian Compass 18th May, 2011
EFCC arraigns ex-Works Minister on fresh fraud charge
Bode Ola: I was never arrested or detained
Akpabio: Governors’ re-election was tough
Bankole goes to court, seeks fresh election
May 29: Ijaw youth blows hot over plan to disrupt Jonathan’s inauguration
Ministerial list: Ondo PDP crisis deepens
First habitable planet discovered
I have no pact with ACN, says Mimiko
How British pilot planned to crash Lagos-bound jet
Monday, May 16, 2011
The making of ABRAHAM’s Tabernacle: An Ecumenical Centre of Excellence
I didn’t collect N1m, SUV from Akala, says Ibadan chief
N47 billion fraud charge: Court orders Akingbola to take plea
Police seek evidence of sex attack from IMF chief
Court stops Finbank, FCMB merger
Three killed in Lagos NURTW factions’ clash
Ministerial list: Aggrieved members sack Ondo PDP secretariat
Senate rules: Mark shuts door against Saraki, Goje
Fed Govt slashes Senator’s N184m, Rep’s N168m pay
Nigerian Compass 17th May, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Ondo PDP members reject ministerial list
PDP fingered in CPC leadership tussle
Atiku faults calls for scrapping of NYSC
EFCC’s advisory saves foreign investors over $12 billion
IMF chief charged with sex assault, rape attempt
Post-election killings: Northern Christians reject Lemu as panel chair
Wedding guests panic as monarch slumps in Ondo
OAU VC tackles governors over sack of varsity heads
Nigerian Compass 16th May, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Alaafin urges Ajimobi to fulfill electoral promises
A’Ibom A.C.N alleges plot by PDP, INEC to scuttle election petition
Prospective drivers to undergo compulsory medical exams -Health Minister
Post election violence: NANS commends Jonathan
I didn’t blame Obi for my senatorial defeat – Akunyili
Boko Haram kills Governor’s driver, community leader
Court orders EFCC to release Akingbola
NUC declares seven LASU campuses illegal
Nigerian Compass 15th May, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Road: Obi pleads with communities for understanding
Give me WAFU Cup as parting gift, Daniel tells Eagles
NYSC: Lawyer drags Jonathan, AGF to court
VCs sack: ASUU issues 48-hour ultimatum to Fayemi
Speaker: Edo ACN, PDP spoil for war
Ma’saba’s wives now 97, seeks more
AL QAIDA STRIKES AT PAKISTAN, KILLS 80
WAR PLANES, GUN BOATS ATTACK DELTA CREEK
Nigerian Compass 14th May, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
MOSOP kicks against Auta’s appointment as Federal High Court CJ
Federal, states, councils share N352.508 billion
CPC: Ohaneze, S’East govs must apologise to Ndigbo over PDP zoning formula
Buhari: Jonathan lacks power to constitute panel on post-election violence
Cleric to FG: You’ve failed Nigerians
N10 billion loan: Bankole owns up
Mob attacks Jonathan’s convoy in Kampala
Encomiums as Daniel inaugurates Abeokuta’s tallest building
Osama: Al-Qaeda targets Obama’s grandmum
Nigerian Compass 13th May, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Akala signs N18,000 minimum wage into law
Akwa Ibom: Akpabio’s aide thanks electorate
Despite opposition, Senate okays Auta as Chief Judge
N75.5b fraud: Court remands ex-Works Minister, others in prison
Senate presidency: Senators shut out Mark’s competitors
Modibo, Goje, Muazu battle for PDP chair
Fayemi sacks three Vice Chancellors, Provost
Bankole risks suspension over N10 billion loan
Hell on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Nigerian Compass 12th May, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
RMAFC moves to resolve A’Ibom, Rivers oil wells dispute
Faulty cooling system forces Senate to adjourn sitting
Saraki: PDP robbed us of victory
EFCC arraigns Finbank ex-MD, others over N10b fraud
Jos boils again as youths kill four
Sanusi: CBN may raise interest rate
FG’s N5m for family of each slain corps members
Jonathan, VP, govs back Mark as Senate President
Aides break into ex-gov Duke’s home, steal N38m
Nigerian Compass 11th May, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011
Nigerian Compass 10th May, 2011
Mark, Daniel, Saraki, Oshiomhole, NJI condole with Katsina-Alu over wife’s death
N4.56 billion pension scam: Suspects get bail
Court orders EFCC to release BankPHB ex-MD’s wife
Angry workers shut out minister from office
Ajimobi kicks as Akala vows to pay N18,000 minimum wage
DMO: Nigeria has reached its limit of external borrowing
CPC’s suit against Jonathan will fail, says PDP
Nigerian families may share from Osama’s $50m reward
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Ohakim is a patriot, says Agukwe
Mimiko lifts commerce in Ondo, builds N150m ultra-modern market
Abisodun, Akande, Ajibola jostle for Bankole’s position
14 professors in race to succeed OAU VC
Cracks in ACN over Reps’ position
Council of Obas chairmanship: Ibadan Elders back Alao-Akala
Osama: U.S. pilot refuses to fly Muslim clerics
Ohakim jinxed by Obasanjo, says Umeh
Row in PDP over Defence Minister’s suspension
Nigerian Compass 9th May, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Cabinet shake up: Fear grips Kogi Commissioners
Malaria negatively affects MDGs achievements in Nigeria – FG, WHO
FAAN to commission new facilities at Abuja Airport
Akwa Ibom ACN chair calls for Akpanudoedeghe’s probe
Ohaneze president demands due reward for Igbos from PDP
Caution as politicians deface Ohakim’s billboards
Bin Laden riot-scare unsettles Kano
Okorocha wins Imo guber election
Nigerian Compass 8th May, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Riots: F. G. not serious —Rev Hezekiah
Probing Shekarau, a waste of time —PDP Cheiftain
Bankole, Iyabo Obasanjo head for tribunal over electoral defeat
CPC files petition against Jonathan’s victory
Ondo PDP defends suspension of Defence minister
Tears as slain Corps member is buried in Ado Ekiti
Al-Qaida threatens reprisals over bin Laden
100 suspected thugs arrested at Imo mop-up guber polls
HORRIFIC DETAILS OF KAFANCHAN KILLINGS UNVEILED
Nigerian Compass 7th May, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Jonathan marks one year in office, thanks all
10,000 policemen for Imo supplementary poll
Sambo: Power will be stable soon
‘I flushed Osama out to be captured’
Saraki: No deal with Bukola, PDP
‘Pastor-lecturer’ jailed 48 months for certificate forgery
World Bank links N9.13t loot to Nigerian leaders
Nigerian Compass 6th May, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Nigerian Compass 5th May, 2011
Two weeks to end of tenure, Reps abandon sitting
N47.1b fraud: EFCC fails to arraign Akingbola, others
Igbo seek Senate Presidency, Reps Speakership
21 firms bid to develop four Abuja districts
Lagos to cancel principals’ promotion exams over leakages
Curfew in four Imo councils ahead of tomorrow’s poll
Osama bought Pakistani home site for $48,000
Ladoja’s man shot dead in Ibadan violence
Babangida: Power must shift to North in 2015
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
10 injured in fresh NURTW garages’ take-over tussle in Ibadan
Nigeria’s GDP growth to drop by 17.9% this year
Sack fever grips commissioners, others in Delta
Enugu governorship: Chime jittery over imminent judgement
Sharing of positions tears S’West PDP apart
Amosun thanks Daniel, sets up 13-member transition committee
America spent $10 billion to kill Osama
Adegbite: Obama should have captured Osama
Nigerian Compass 4th May, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
FG allays fears of fuel price increase
Yuguda recants over statement on corpers’ death
Daniel writes OGSIEC, seeks postponement of planned council polls
Oyo NURTW: Tokyo boys take over motor parks in Ibadan, others
Who gets $27 million bin Laden FBI reward?
WAR ON TERROR: How Obama killed Osama
Nigerian Compass 3rd May, 2011
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ondo ACN rejects NASS, state Assembly elections, goes to tribunal
Post-election violence: ‘Nigerians need reorientation on nationhood’
Riots: Kaduna knocks police over use of high calibre weapons
Ajimobi raises alarm over Akala’s plan to empty treasury
ACN victory is liberation for Ekiti, South-West, says Adaramodu
Daniel urges workers to support Amosun
Akwa Ibom ACN chair to Akpabio: We surrender
Govs beg workers over minimum wage, President vows to grow economy
Imo: Ohakim, Okorocha’s supporters in bloody clash
Nigerian Compass 2nd May, 2011
Nigerian Compass 1st May, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
ACN wins state assembly seat in Cross River
May Day: Ajimobi salutes Oyo workers
Omo-Agege congratulates Uduaghan
Igbo community in Kano hails Brigade Commander
CBN Controller calls for ‘clean sweep’ in banking sector
Governments challenged as the world marks Intellectual Property Day
Nigerian footballers desert Chicago over murder of kinsman
...We are waiting on Jonathan, PDP leaders– Babatope, others
