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Businesses Struggle
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By Marcel Mbamalu AS banks and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) are busy recovering loans, the nation's businesses are struggling to get over the phobia of borrowing. Ciroma Resigns ABU Chair -081109 From Alifa Daniel (Asst. Political Editor, Abuja) AFTER over six months of efforts to choose a Vice Chancellor for the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, the process has claimed its first unusual victim, Mallam Adamu. Young Says Nigeria Has Potential For Greatness -081109 From Charles Coffie Gyamfi, Abeokuta Former permanent representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Andrew Young, has given suggestions that could lead to Nigeria's greatness. He holds contrary opinion that there is something seriously wrong with Nigeria as a nation. Niger Delta: Rep, Party Chief Push For N500b Yearly Allocation For Development Projects -081109 From Kelvin Ebiri, Port Harcourt TO sustain the current calm in the Niger Delta region, a member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Sokonte Davis, has suggested a Federal Government annual budget of N500 billion for development projects in the region in the next 15 years. Yar'Adua Approves NI billion Collateral For NDDC -081109 From Tolulope Sotunde, Calabar President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has approved the release of N1 billion to cover the Niger Delta Development Commission scheme this year. Ebonyi Govt Rejigs Cabinet -081109 From Leo Sobechi, Abakaliki Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State has reconstituted his cabinet, bringing new commissioners on board and dropping two in what observers regard as an anticipation of an increase in tempo of political activities and need to strengthen his executive council ahead of 2011 elections. . Abia To Track Kidnappers With New Modern Equipment -081109 From Gordi Udeajah, Umuahia ABIA STATE Governor, Dr Theodore Orji, has, again, expressed optimism that the issue of kidnapping and armed robbery would soon be over, as, according to him, the masterminds and kingpins of the evil act have indicated willingness to lay down their arms provided the state government guarantees their security after doing so. Govt Charges Firms To Partner With Research Institutes -081109 By Tope Templer-Olaiya THE Federal Government has called for a partnership between the Federal Institute for Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIR) and industrial firms to quicken the attainment of the country's industrialisation objective. Soyinka Speaks At Oshiomhole's Anniversary -081109 A PUBLIC lecture by Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, will form part of the major highlights of the first anniversary in office of Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. The ceremony comes up this week. |
EFCC To Testify In London
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From Tunde Oyedoyin (London) and John-Abba Ogbodo (Abuja) THE money laundering pre-trial involving former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori and his three associates - Christine Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Pogoson and Udoamaka Onuigbo - took another dramatic turn for suspense on Friday afternoon. Battle For National Assembly's Number Two Position Goes Underground -081109 From Alifa Daniel, Assistant Political Editor, Abuja Nearly a month after the head of the National Assembly management left office and his deputy took over, the battle for who will be the next number two appears to have cooled off following the lack of interest shown by the political leadership to fill the vacuum. Hotel, UNICEF Partner To Support Africa's Poor Children -081109 From Rose-Ann Chikereuba, Port Harcourt Le Meridien Hotel at Ogeyi Place, Port Harcourt, is partnering with UNICEF to raise over 100,000 euros to support about 2,000 homeless children, living and working on the streets in Africa, particularly in Egypt to have a meaningful life. Physical Development Of Abia Dry Port Project Begins -081109 From Gordi Udeajah, Umuahia The physical development of the Abia Inland Container Depot/Dry Port Project, located in Avor Ntigha in Isiala Ngwa North Council Area of Abia State, has been formally flagged off. According to an agreement signed at the site, at the weekend, the project would be completed in 30 months as scheduled. Suswam Advises Benue Youths To Shun Thuggery -081109 From Simeon Nwakaudu, Makurdi Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State has charged youths of the state not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as thugs in the forthcoming elections. Cash Squeeze: Governors' Forum Plans Revenue Conference -081109 From Simeon Nwakaudu, Makurdi WORRIED by dearth of resources available to states and local councils in the nation due to the global economic downturn, political stakeholders and financial experts are to converge on Abuja this week to seek ways to boost the revenue base of the states and councils. ASCON May Develop Curricular For Civil Servants Examinations -081109 FROM COLLINS OLAYINKA (ABUJA) THERE are indications that the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) could play a role in the drafting of curricular for civil service promotion examination. Group Raises N500m For Ukwuani Development -081109 AS a strategic intervention in the development of the Niger Delta, a group known as Umukwata Elites of Delta State, yesterday, launched a N500 million development fund for the Ukwani kingdom at a stakeholder's summit. Noon Fire In Lagos Dashes Hope -081109 By Isaac Taiwo Thousands of naira worth of goods ranging from fridges, air-conditioners, house hold gadgets, utensils and valuable documents among others were lost in an afternoon fire out break in the upper part of a two-storey building at 10, Olagbaiye Street, Sadiku-Ilasamaja, Lagos yesterday. |
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