Daily Archives: November 1, 2012

More controversy trails Ribadu’s report

More controversy trails Ribadu’s report
November 1, 2012 12 Comments »

Notwithstanding President Goodluck Jonathan’s directive that the controversial report of the Petroleum Revenue Task Force (PRTF) be submitted to him on Friday, there are strong indications that the report may have been hijacked by the Presidency, Read More »

Anambra 2014: The zoning rage

Anambra 2014:  The zoning rage
November 1, 2012 54 Comments »

Ahead of the 2014 governorship election in Anambra State, NDUBUISI ORJI writes on the clamour by the people of Anambra North for the governorship to be zoned to them Read More »

Sports summit recommendations ‘ll be implemented –Bolaji

Sports summit recommendations ‘ll be implemented –Bolaji
November 1, 2012 No Comments »

The Honourable Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has pledged to faithfully implement the recommendations of the sports sector retreat which held on Monday last week Read More »

Ajimobi’s wife returns

Ajimobi’s wife returns
November 1, 2012 No Comments »

... Says my purported arrest in London, handiwork of dirty politicians Wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi yesterday described those who peddled the rumour of her arrest Read More »

MONEY: How we turned NEXIM Bank around, by Robert Orya, MD

MONEY: How we turned NEXIM Bank around, by Robert Orya, MD
November 1, 2012 No Comments »

On August 14, 2009, the Federal Government reconstituted the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), with Mr. Roberts U. Orya as the managing director. Three years down the line, the chief executive gives an account of ... Read More »

A new song for Rochas, Ohakim

A new song for Rochas, Ohakim
November 1, 2012 145 Comments »

The system of politics in Imo today seems to be changing, following recent happenings in the state. People are beginning to assess the immediate past administration of ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim and that of his successor, Governor Anayo Rochas Okorocha. Read More »

Land row: Don’t blackmail President Jonathan –Bayelsa monarch

Land row: Don’t blackmail President Jonathan –Bayelsa monarch
November 1, 2012 No Comments »

The traditional ruler of Oluasiri in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Olua 1 and Ibenyanaowei of Oluasiri, King Iyerite Awululu, has warned the Kalabari National Forum (KNF) not to drag the name of President Goodluck Read More »

Nigeria – Togo relations, very good, says Amb Adoli

Nigeria – Togo relations, very good, says Amb Adoli
November 1, 2012 2 Comments »

This ambassador will succeed –Nigerians in Togo On September 27, the Nigerian Embassy in Togo hosted our compatriots resident in that neighbouring land as well as captains of industry, Read More »

N18.3bn loan: Commission indicts Oyinlola, wants him sanctioned

N18.3bn loan: Commission indicts Oyinlola, wants him sanctioned
November 1, 2012 4 Comments »

The Commission of Inquiry set up by the Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, to look into the circumstances surrounding the procurement of the N18.38 billion loan from the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc., Read More »

Hip Hop artiste shoots music video

Hip Hop artiste shoots music video
November 1, 2012 1 Comment »

Last week, Hip-hop diva, Amaka Ukandu (a.k.a called Reign), has shot her musical video, titled, I Do. Ukandu released her debut album in 2008 and has won the hearts of her fans. The shooting of the video took place at ... Read More »