From the monthly archives: April 2010

N15bn scam: Judge hands-off trial of Adamu, others…alleges scandalization of his name

On April 28, 2010 · In News

The presiding judge in the trial of former governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdulahi Adamu, Justice Marcel Awokulehin, yesterday, voluntarily withdrew from presiding over the N15 billion fraud instituted against Adamu and 18 others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, citing personal reasons and conformity with his conscience. Accordingly, Awokulehin said he would return the case file to the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court who would re-assign the case to another judge.

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Virgin Nigeria appoints new CEO

On April 27, 2010 · In Latest News

ETHIOPIAN Aviation expert, Mr. Kinfa Fekado, was yesterday appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Nigeria which was recently acquired by Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim.

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Hello… NCC moves to cap GSM charges

On April 27, 2010 · In Latest News

LAGOS—Nigeria plans to cap the amount mobile telecoms operators can charge for calls and text messages later this year in a bid to lower call charges in Africa’s most populous country, the regulator said Tuesday.

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Why I fought Obasanjo – Atiku

On April 27, 2010 · In Headlines

FORMER Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said,Tuesday, that he was very loyal and supportive to his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, during the first half of their first term, but disagreed when there were schemes to subvert the constitution of the country.

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2 new ministers sworn in

On April 27, 2010 · In News

ACTING President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, swore-in two new ministers, bringing the number of ministers to 40. A fortnight ago, 38 ministers had been sworn-in.

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Jonathan gets Senate approval to borrow $915m

On April 27, 2010 · In News

The Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan yesterday got the approval of the Senate to borrow the sum of $915 million (N138.165bn) from the World Bank, part of which would be used to finance the 2010 budget.

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Semi-final target no longer realistic, Lagerback

On April 27, 2010 · In Sports

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Lars Lagerback, has told the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) that the 2010 World Cup semi-final mandate given to him was not realistic, within the short time frame that he has to work with the national team.

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Tidi to contest Warri South I seat

On April 27, 2010 · In Latest News

WARRI—COMRADE Michael Ejueyitsi Tidi has declared his intention to vie for the Warri South Constituency I seat in Delta State House of Assembly, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

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Group condemns suspension of PDP 19

On April 27, 2010 · In News

The South-South Northern Alliance has condemned the suspension of 19 senior members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP alleged to have formed a rebel faction by demanding internal democracy.

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Agogo out of Black Stars World Cup

On April 27, 2010 · In Sports

Ghana striker Junior Agogo has been hit with some bad news after a serious knee injury.The 30-year-old, who plays for Cypriot side Apollon Limassol, underwent knee reconstruction surgery which will sideline him for six months dashing his World Cup dreams.

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I wasn’t sent out of Speakers’ confab – Edo Speaker

On April 27, 2010 · In News

SPEAKER of Edo State House Of Assembly, Mr. Bright Omokhodion, yesterday, in Benin denied newspapers’ publications that he was sent out of the Speakers’ Conference in Makurdi.

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Sports Minister, Ekeji, Lulu, others visit Durban

On April 27, 2010 · In Sports

New Honourable Minister/Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Honourable Ibrahim Isah Bio, Tuesday, led out a delegation of top Nigerian officials to South Africa for inspection of the Super Eagles’ team base camp and training site.

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Super Falcons head to North Korea

On April 27, 2010 · In Sports

The Nigeria senior women’s team, Super Falcons, will today travel out of the country for a two –match international friendlies’ programme against the senior team of North Korea.

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GCIOB confirms class over star-studded ILCC 1

On April 27, 2010 · In Sports

For the second time within seven days, cricket enthusiasts in Nigeria witnessed the defeat of Ibeju Lekki Cricket Club by arch-rivals, Government College Ibadan Old Boys Cricket Club at the final of the 9th Express Discount Knockout Series, concluded at the prestigious Tafawa Balewa Cricket oval on Sunday. The victory ensured GCIOB retained the shield they first won last year.

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