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MAN OF THE YEAR
THE most influential people on earth are ordinary dreamers. They see beyond the immediate; they construct, in their mind's eye, a future - seemingly farfetched, but festooned with possibilities.
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Vice President Goodluck Jonathan (right) with his family members during the first thanksgiving service of the new year at Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Central Parish, Wuse II, Abuja... yesterday.
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Govt lists terms for oil blocks award
From John-Abba Ogbodo and Emeka Anuforo, Abuja
TO avoid the controversy that trailed award of oil blocks in the various bid rounds during the last administration, the Federal Government has proposed stringent conditions for subsequent exercise in the country.
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Nigerian troops suffer fresh attack in Darfur
From Laolu Akande, New York
LESS than a week after the Federal Government deployed two Police units to the United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), news filtered in yesterday that a UN peacekeeping mission vehicle carrying Nigerian troops in Darfur was on Saturday attacked and the vehicle hijacked along with the rifles and rounds of ammunitions.
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NCAA downgrades Kaduna airport
From Madu Onuorah (Abuja) and Wole Shadare (Lagos)
THE Kaduna Airport has lost its status to handle large aircraft. Its operations will henceforth be limited to medium range planes.
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AFRICA
Division among rebels slows Darfur's peace plan
-050109
International mediators pushing for new negotiations on Darfur are being hampered by divisions among Darfur's rebels and by some rebels' hopes that genocide charges will bring down Sudan's president.
South Africa's anti-apartheid activist, Helen Suzman buried
-050109
Hundreds of mourners gathered yesterday for the funeral of anti-apartheid campaigner Helen Suzman, who for decades was South Africa's most famous white crusader against segregation.
WORLD
Middle East nations condemn Israel's Gaza invasion
-050109
Israel's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip was roundly condemned across the Middle East yesterday, with Egypt also accusing the UN Security Council of failing to act quickly to resolve the crisis.
Female bomber kills 38 in Baghdad
-050109
A female suicide bomber blew herself up yesterday among a crowd of pilgrims worshipping at a revered Shiite shrine in northern Baghdad, killing at least 38 people and wounding about 72, the Iraqi army and police said.
POLICY & POLITICS
'What to expect from 2009 budget'
-050109
After several months of waiting, the Federal Executive Council has now been constituted. Yet, critics see the cabinet as a recycling of old people, some former governors and other Ministers.
ARTS
Calabash, Eyo, as cultural motifs, grow at TBS
By Tajudeen Sowole
AS the Lagos Central Business District (CBD) wears new look, courtesy of the state government's vigorous pursuit of its dream of turning the state to a mega-city, the new managers of Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, Lagos Island, are equally turning around the fortune of the edifice to become a model in the promotion of art, culture and tourism. This is in addition to attracting influx of businesses, globally.
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Editorial
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Mallam Yahaya Gusau (1915-2008)
ALHAJI Yahaya Gusau, who died recently, at the age of 93 in his Kaduna residence, was a distinguished civil servant, teacher, administrator and elder statesman. He will be specially missed particularly as he was one of the very few first generation leaders in Northern Nigeria, who through words and deeds, influenced many people in the region.
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Columnists
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A tale of failed 37 budgets in 2008
Buhari vs.Yar'Adua: the unresolved issue(s)
Akunyili at the Information Ministry
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Cartoon
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Letters
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Sad, isn't it?
Barack Obama
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Fashion
All for breast-cancer awareness
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By Nike Sotade
PRAY, what has a lingerie show got to do with breast cancer awareness?
Auto Wheels
Power train performance behind Volkswagen Tiguan
-020109
THE 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan crossover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is available in three trims. The base S includes 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and auxiliary jack, aluminum interior accents, eight-way manual adjustable front seats, air-conditioning, cruise control and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat.
Food & Drink
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