From the monthly archives: December 2010

Resign if you can’t rule, Mark tells Aregbesola

On December 31, 2010 · In News

The war of words between the Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola and the Senate President, Chief David Mark, escalated yesterday as the Senate president asked the Osun State governor to resign his position if he cannot provide leadership for the people of the state.

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Mikel under fire

On December 31, 2010 · In Sports

For the second time Eagles’ midfield star, John Obi Mikel is coming under fire for the loss of another game by Premier League champions Chelsea.

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Troubled MFBs risks closure in 2011

On December 31, 2010 · In Business

As the January 2011 deadline given to the 121 microfinance banks (MFBs) with provisional licenses to meet the specific requirements by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) draws nearer, speculations are rife that some may not get CBN’s nod to carry out microfinance banking services in 2011.

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Seme Customs boss descries absence of examination bay, accommodation

On December 31, 2010 · In Business

Customs Area Controller of Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Maitama Kura has decried the absence of examination bay at the Command. He said the absence of an examination bay is not only affecting smooth operations but also puts the lives of officers and men of the Service at risk.

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Conducting credible guber re-run in Delta State

On December 31, 2010 · In Viewpoint

UNDOUBTEDLY, these are critical times for the electorate in Delta State. Unless any of the eligible candidates for the governorship re-run ordered by the Court of Appeal in Benin, on November 9, 2010, secures an injunction from the court, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, (REC), in Delta State, Dr. Gabriel Adaku, will conduct the gubernatorial re-run on Thursday, January 6, 2011.

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Boko Haram killing spree spreads

On December 31, 2010 · In Headlines

MEMBERS of an Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in utter contempt for the authorities defiantly continued their killing spree, yesterday, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital killing seven persons. They attacked a police vehicle, the latest in a string of attacks by the group and wounded eight people.

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Forget zoning, Omo Omoruyi charges IBB

On December 30, 2010 · In News

FORMER Director General of the Centre for Democratic Studies, CDS, Prof. Omo Omoruyi, yesterday, backed the presidential ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan and urged his former boss, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, to jettison the zoning issue, which he described as nonsensical.

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eTranzact offers cardholders discount benefits

On December 30, 2010 · In Business

eTranzact International Plc has announced the commencement of its Yuletide promotion for both existing and new cardholders. The promo tagged Genesis Yuletide Promo is offering cardholders discount services in over 1,000 shops across the country via the use of their eTranzact Genesis Card; cardholders also stand a chance to win 20 High-Tech Blackberry or Nokia phones and other unique instant items.

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Delta rerun: Jega has lost control of INEC – ACN

On December 30, 2010 · In News

The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, said the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, decision to go ahead with the gubernatorial rerun in Delta State on January 6 without addressing the serious concerns raised in many quarters and which could affect the proper conduct of the election, is the clearest indication yet that INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega is fast losing control of the commission.

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NigComSat replacement for launch Dec 2011

On December 30, 2010 · In Headlines

Replacement for the failed Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT1R, may go up to the orbit end of 2011. This date, according to the managers of the Satellite, Nigerian Communications Satellite Company Limited, NigComSAT Ltd, was given by the Chinese company, China Walls, handling the project.

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Osun: Area boy conspiracy tales

On December 30, 2010 · In Politics

THE accusation from Governor Rauf Aregbesola against the top chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP over a supposed plot to destabilise his administration was explicit and direct.

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How ruling PDP ruled in 2010

On December 30, 2010 · In Politics

DURING the first half of this year, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP was in the hands of Prince Vincent Ogbulafor. The Abia-born Prince came on board on March 8, 2008 with other members of the National Working Committee, NWC put up by the Mallam Adamu Ciroma-led Convention electoral panel at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

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PDP can’t win Edo election, says Mayaki

On December 30, 2010 · In News

AN Aide to Edo State Governor, Prince John Mayaki , has dismissed the claims by the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, that it will win the 2012 gubernatorial elections in the state, saying such could only happen “if the election is held in another planet.”

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My account of the clash that claimed Eleweomo – Senator Folarin

On December 30, 2010 · In Politics

“ON Wednesday, at the commencement of the ward congress, I learnt Eleweomo and his people in about 20 buses had stormed my ward 5, Idi Ose area of the local government. They were armed with guns, and on getting there, I inquired from supporters what the business of Eleweomo was. Shortly after, he (Eleweomo) went and stayed in one of the classrooms of the school with heavy smoke of marijuana coming from their end. But we were not perturbed.

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