From the monthly archives: June 2010

We are in hurry to deliver on power, says Sambo

On June 28, 2010 · In Headlines, Special Report

THE Federal Government yesterday warned consultants and contractors handling different power projects under the National Independent Power Project, NIPP, to quicken their pace of works as the government was in a hurry to power supply to Nigerians in a shortest possible time.

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Eagles poise for war over FIFA largesse

On June 28, 2010 · In Sports

As Nigerians are still wondering what went wrong with their national team in South Africa, members of the team who have since returned to the country are up in arms, asking for 25 percent share of the country’s participation grant from FIFA.

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Uncertainty as re-instated Bauchi dep gov resumes

On June 28, 2010 · In News

FOLLOWING the judgment of a Bauchi State High Court presided over by Justice Haruna Tdanmani, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Garba Gadi, yesterday, resumed in his office at about 7.00 a.m. amidst tight security provided by the state Police Command.

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Brazil qualifies for quater final, defeats Chile 3-0

On June 28, 2010 · In News

Brazil, Monday, defeated Chile in the Round of 16 match at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg .

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Reps halt 17m Euro aviation contract

On June 28, 2010 · In News

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement has directed the Ministry of Aviation to suspend work on the 17 million Euros contract for the installation of 27 units of Aeronautical Information System, AIS, in all the airports across the country.

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Obinna was lucky at Calabar Mobil Championships, Emelieze

On June 28, 2010 · In Sports

Lanky sprinter, Obinna Metu, rewrote the form books when he emerged champion of the men’s 100m at the Mobil track and field championships decided last weekend in Calabar.

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C/River offers to host Mobil Championships for next five years

On June 28, 2010 · In Sports

Cross River state Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has revealed the state’s preparedness to host the annual Mobil track and field championship for the next five years.

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NNPC seeks US help with pipeline surveillance

On June 28, 2010 · In Business

THE Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has enlisted the help of the United States authorities on the effective surveillance for its pipelines distribution system to check the activities of vandals.

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Borno Commissioner advocates protection of artifacts

On June 28, 2010 · In Latest News

He said it is a shame and unfortunate that we have neglected our culture and values and copied the life styles of foreigners which are not only detrimental to our societies but have negative impact on our children and generations yet unborn.

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Capacity building: PTDF strengthens 16 Nigerian universities

On June 28, 2010 · In Business

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) disclosed that it has upgraded 16 universities and higher institutions of learning in the country, as part of its intervention projects for facilities and faculty of oil and gas related departments of selected universities that will transform them into world class institutions that are comparable to similar departments anywhere in the world.

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Power generation gets a boost

On June 28, 2010 · In Business

Federal Government’s efforts to boost power generation and enhance electricity supply to Nigerians will soon get a lift, as it is set to sign another Gas Supply Purchase Agreement, GPSA, with Addax Petroleum Development Corporation, Vanguard has gathered.

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If you pardon me, I ‘ll go back to village to farm – Suspected car snatcher

On June 28, 2010 · In Crime Alert

NO, you can never mistake him for a fake Army Corporal. Not when he is fully-kited in a well-starched Army camouflage and shining boot. What of his stern looks and the confidence he exudes! Even some genuine soldiers may find it somewhat difficult to pass 31-year-old Ipalebo Bob Manuel, popularly known as Jack, off as a fake soldier talk more of civilians.

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2011: Okobah joins House of Reps race

On June 28, 2010 · In News

A PDP House of Representatives aspirant for Ika Federal Constituency in the forth coming 2011 election in Delta State, Dr. Isioma Okobah says she will use her position, if elected, to attract Federal Government presence to the area.

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Stiff penalty for traffic offenders …As Lagos moves to check excesses of motorcyclists

On June 28, 2010 · In Metro

Shalaman was a popular commercial motorcyclist at Obalende who took pleasure in flouting traffic rules until nemesis caught up with him. He was coming from the Bar Beach side of the road one day when the traffic light at Ajose Adeogun junction turned red. Rather than obeying the light by stopping, he continued moving It was a terrible mistake as he rammed his bike into an incoming vehicle, seriously injuring himself and his passengers, and damaging his bike beyond repair.

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