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Compulife
 
Truth about Jos killings, by police
From Isa Abdulsalami (Jos), Oghogho Obayuwana, Terhemba Daka (Abuja) and Francis Obinor(Lagos)
FROM the police yesterday came a refutal that the casualty figures of the Sunday, March 7, 2010 killing at Dogo Nahawa village in Jos South Local Council, Plateau State, was exaggerated by the state government.

Suspects paraded by the police over last Sunday's violence in Doko Nahawa, near Jos in Plateau State...yesterday.

Business   Sports
Oil firms halt further investments in Nigeria over PIB

'Coke' to expand production capacity in Nigeria

Oil prices rebound, stay near $82 a barrel

Finnish investors eye Nigeria's energy sector
  NFF to set up $8m World Cup Village in Durban

Lagerback meets NFF officials on Eagles' programme

Iloh rues absence of cycling championships in FCT
Metro
Defiant Jude's battle for life
Capital Market   Focus
Market capitalisation of NSE hits N5.6 trillion
  Aviation tows familiar route of graft
Property
Shell rejects N5.5b verdict over Bayelsa environment pollution -080310

Environment ministers signal resolve to realise sustainable development -080310
 
Energy Report
Oil sector reforms critical to Vision 20:2020, says Lukman -100310

PHCN laments attacks on workers, equipment -100310
Compulife
Under-investment, bane of African ICT development, say experts -100310

Xmn, Canadian firm, debuts in Nigerian ICT market -100310
 
Money Watch
CBN initiative: Is it enough to unlock the credit squeeze? -100310

Science
Scientists show how asteroid wiped out dinosaurs
 
Insurance
CIIN partners NUC for insurance discipline in universities -090310
Business Travels
Seat comfortability to the rescue for airlines -050310
 
Media
Law
 
Natural Health
How plantain extract boosts kidney health, sexual functions in men
Industry Watch
Fidson commissions N1b office complex tomorrow -100310
 
Appointments
Stimulating productivity in civil service through reward system
Weekend
Governors, PDP take the extraordinary to douse a heated polity -050310
 
Education
Education Ministry reinstates junior classes in federal unity schools
Friday Review
How culture can combat climate change, by experts -050310
 
Maritime Watch
Govt to earn six million euros from CTN scheme -100310
Sunday Magazine
R-A-G-E: Over Troops Deployment -070310
 
Saturday Magazine
Nigeria's Chequered Presidency And How Governors Scuttled Yar'Adua's Impeachment -060310
Ecumenical Center
Bishop Blames Leadership Quality On Nation's Woes -070310
 
Friday Worship
Aso Rock of rumour: To Turai, the wife of the caliph -050310
 
Protesters seek end to 'invisible presidency'
From Oghogho Obayuwana, Abuja
THE mass protest by the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) re-converged on Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday, with hordes of demonstrators calling for sanity in the polity and a restoration of constitutionalism in Nigeria. The rally was peaceful.


Central Bank to okay fresh banking models
By Tosin Fodeke
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to approve new banking models for the nation this weekend, the apex bank's governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said in Lagos yesterday.


WHO releases new malaria treatment guidelines
By Chukwuma Muanya
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday released new guidelines for the treatment of malaria, laying greater emphasis on the carrying out of tests before medicines are prescribed to patients.

AFRICA

ANC yet to verify Winnie's remarks on Mandela
SOUTH Africa's ruling ANC has asked Winnie Mandela to clarify comments attributed to her which starkly criticised her ex-husband, Nelson.
Libya accepts U.S. apology over diplomatic row
TRIPOLI has accepted an apology issued by Washington over their diplomatic row and wants to develop relations in all fields.

WORLD
U.S. seeks 'viable' state for Palestinians
UNITED States (U.S.) Vice President Joe Biden has told the Palestinians that they deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory.
Much of Somalia's food aid diverted, says report
A NEW report from the United Nations Security Council has shown that up to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry Somalis is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local UN workers.

POLICY & POLITICS
How PPA is plotting to unseat PDP in Enugu
From Lawrence Njoku (Enugu)
THE Peoples Progressives Alliance (PPA), which is becoming the face of the opposition in Enugu State, has signaled its intention to oust the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu. The party noted that the first step is to put its house in order and establish the structure ahead of the 2011 general election.

ARTS
Nollywood... in search of corporate stimulant
By Anote Ajeluorou
NOLLYWOOD is at the threshold of getting a second chance. Being an industry, which grew out of necessity, lots of things were left undone at inception or simply taken for granted.

 
 
Editorial
Governors and Yar'Adua
LAST week, state governors met in Abuja, and lent their voices to the welter of opinions on the handling of President Umaru Yar'Adua's incapacity. They declared that while Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is Acting President, Alhaji Umaru Yar'Adua remains the substantive President.
Columnists
By Edwin Madunagu:
Dialectics of myth and genius (2)

By The Times of London :
Good luck, Jonathan

By Uma Eleazu:
Yar'Adua's illness as a metaphor
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Letters
The Coast

Still on Yar'Adua's return


Fashion
Stars on parade -050310
Celebrities joined models to parade in the outfits of some young upcoming star designers at a Valentine's show.

Auto Wheels
PAN diversifies operations, extends training network -050310
By Yetunde Ebosele
IN line with its ongoing expansion agenda, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) has diversified operations into production of trucks and tractors.

Food & Drink
Sweet potato -050310
LOADED with carbohydrates, it is one energy food that cannot be overlooked. IYABO AYANDARE presents you with different ways to enjoy power-filled potatoes.