From the monthly archives: September 2009

Victims of firearms crime : The case of Guardian Editor , Bayo Ohu and others

On September 26, 2009 · In Crime Guard

By Emma Nnadozie , Albert Akpor and Evelyn Usman

The recent brutal  murder of the Assistant News Editor of Guardian Newspapers, Mr. Bayo Ohu  by yet-to-be-identified  gun men at his residence in Egbeda, Lagos brings to the fore, once again, the agony of gun shot victims in Nigeria.

The 45-year-old amiable and hardworking political reporter [...]

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Akon to headline MAMA ‘09

On September 26, 2009 · In Music

Akon is the latest US superstar to sign up for the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain. The Senegalese-American multi-platinum artist and producer is set to headline at the 2009 MAMA Awards in Nairobi, Kenya on 10 October, performing alongside Fugees’ alumnus Wyclef Jean and a host of Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artists including Wahu, M.I., Samini and Lira.

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I am diplomatic with men, says Vanessa Nzegwu

On September 26, 2009 · In Home Video People

I try as much as possible to be down to earth with them. I try to make them comfortable but not too comfortable. And I try to let them know that this is how far I can go with them, unlike some people who will try to give in because there is no other way out. I try to be diplomatic about it.

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How Ghanaian ECOMOG Commander betrayed Sgt. Doe

On September 26, 2009 · In Interview

Out of fear, Johnson ran to his house but I followed him closely, threatening to blow up the grenade before he started shouting out, “Release them, release them

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Hitsongs are made by GOD, says Artquake

On September 26, 2009 · In Music

The expectation was high and people were asking questions on how to dance ‘E be like fire…’ Even when we shot the video, we just had an idea of how the dance should go. We were not perfect unlike now.

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Maduekwe’s dialectics on Iwu

On September 26, 2009 · In Matters Arising

Nigeria’s foreign minister was reported to have said in New York that “Mr President himself… publicly accepted that the process that brought him to power was flawed; so, Nigerians would be shocked if the same president goes ahead to re-appoint the same man to conduct the 2011 general election.”

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Cash and carry economy

On September 26, 2009 · In Business

It is unfortunate, unproduc-tive, a throwback to practices which this country should have left behind and most inimical to the growth and development prospects of the Nigerian economy the report that transactions are now done on cash and carry basis.

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Olatunji Samuel is best hairstylist of the year

On September 26, 2009 · In Fashion Personality

Mr Olatunji Kayode Samuel of Trans4mer Beauty Concept, Abuja, has emerged Best Hair Stylist of the year 2009. Mr Samuel beat eight other participants drawn from all zones of the country to emerge winner, carting away the star prize a fully equipped Amigos branded Salon, a ticket to Accra, Ghana and generator set.

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Banking crisis stalls privatisation as prefer and reserve bidders for SACHOL cannot raise funds

On September 26, 2009 · In News

The impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s banking reforms has started taking its toll as the Federal Government agency saddled with the sale of government interests in businesses in Nigeria, Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, has found that buyers of some of the companies it has sold cannot raise the money to effect payment .

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Governance has human face, Edo PDP tells gov

On September 26, 2009 · In News

Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Orhionmwon Local Government Council, has appealed to Governor Adams Oshiomhole to approach the business of governance in the state with human face particularly as regards to his tax reform programme.

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CBN Governor to deliver lead paper at ICAN conference

On September 26, 2009 · In Finance

The Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, will deliver the lead paper at 39th Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, (ICAN). The Governor will speak on “The Changing Roles of the Accounting Profession and the Global Economic Crisis”,

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NGO expands international empowerment programme for women

On September 26, 2009 · In Fashion Flair

AFFIRM Consulting Training and Coaching Services, the only licensed trainer in Nigeria of the Springboard Women’s Development Programme, recently commenced in Lagos the four-day empowerment training.

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2010: Nigerians slam Disu, say God is not partial

On September 26, 2009 · In Sports

Last week former Flying Eagles coach, Tunde Disu told Saturday Vanguard sports that the Green Eagles could still qualify ‘miraculously’ for the 2010 World Cup and urged Nigerians to go into serious prayers for the team.

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Oyinlola commissions UBTH Golf Course in December

On September 26, 2009 · In Sports

Come December 12th 2009, a 18 hole golf course belonging to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) will be commissioned by Osun State governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Golf Federation. Governor Oyinlola will not be alone as governors Emmanuel Uduaghan, his Edo State counterpart Adams Oshiomole and Senate President David Mark will be part of the commissioning and launching of the only 18 holes golf course in Edo State.

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