Times Of Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/ News from Nigeria en-gb Copyright © Times Of Nigeria, 2007-2008 TON RSS Feed Generator Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:56:51 GMT 20 Panic In Lagos Over Murder Of NURTW Chairman http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=61 There is panic in Lagos over the murder on Sunday night of the Chairman of the state’s chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Saka Saula. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:49:33 GMT Bombshell: Obasanjo’s son accuses him of sleeping with his wife! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=98 First son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Gbenga, has sensationally accused him and his father-in-law, Otunba Alex Onabanjo, of sleeping with his wife, Mojisola. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:08:21 GMT How NAPEP cash transfer is a failure - by Ekiyor Lewis Prince http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=110 Please permit a space in your most widely read online newspaper. I read with a bit of a shock the propose sharing of cash to some 10000 persons in Nigeria . Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:47:01 GMT Workers call off strike that paralyzed judiciary http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=163 Striking workers of Nigeria’s federal judicial system called off their action this morning paving the way for the wheels of justice to resume in the nation’s courts. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:53:57 GMT Lets See Faces of the Judges http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=293 Tribunal on the April 21 presidential election, I wish to call on the Nigerian media to let us see the faces of the judges who gave the tribunal judgment. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:17:58 GMT Court Summons Ali, George Over Contempt http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=327 AN Ikeja, Lagos State High Court has summoned the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmadu Ali , the party’s Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Olabode George and four others to appear before it today for contempt of court. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:41:58 GMT Ekiti Speaker Accused Of Shooting Two AC Members http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=419 Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Femi Bamisile, allegedly shot two members of Action Congress (AC) on Monday while they were protesting against the constitution of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) in preparation for council elections in the state. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:03:07 GMT RE: NIGERCOM APPOINTED TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS IN DELTA STATE http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=432 RE: NIGERCOM APPOINTED TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS IN DELTA STATE Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:20:39 GMT A Maturing China-Africa Relationship http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=663 Last week, Japan pledged more than $1.9 billion to Africa over the next five years. The announcement was made on the first day of a timely Japan-Africa summit in Yokohama. Japan’s Prime Minister, Yasuo Fukuda, promised a further $4 billion in soft loans over the same period to help improve infrastructure on the continent, and a $2.5 billion fund through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, designed to expand his country’s investment in Africa. This comes hot on the heels of increased Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:47 GMT Nigeria's Glo Wins License To Operate In Ghana http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=679 The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana announced on Friday that Nigerian telecommunications company, Glo Mobile (Gh) Limited has been awarded Ghana’s sixth mobile licence. A statement issued by NCA in Accra said the licence is for 50.1 million dollars. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:51:32 GMT Cancer: Africa’s Silent Killer http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=974 While the world is focused on controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa, the increasing onslaught of cancer has been largely overlooked and ignored. According to the World Heath Organization (WHO), by 2020, African states will account for over a million new cancer cases per year out of a total of 16 million cases world-wide. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:35:56 GMT Good Governance Is Key To Africa’s Development – Gov. Uduaghan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1178 If this were a gathering of Nigerian students, or an event organised by Nigerian students, I really would have started by saying, “Great Nigerian Students.” It is an acknowledgement that students form a critical section of the society. With so much knowledge of the society, how it runs and how it ought to run, and a great sense of patriotism, they deserve such recognition. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:10:44 GMT Bulgarian Worker Kidnapped In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1183 SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry says a Bulgarian worker has been kidnapped in Nigeria. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:46:18 GMT Tension As Soldiers Patrol Jos After Murderous Riots http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1211 Troops have been patrolling the central Nigerian city of Jos in an attempt to prevent further violence between Muslim and Christian gangs. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:06:51 GMT Jos Riot: Gunmen Arrested In Plateau State http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1286 There were indications late Thursday that all may still not be well in Jos, capital of North Central Plateau state as Joint Task Force on security in the state announced the arrest of 26 suspected mercenaries in a vehicle loaded with arms and ammunition. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:16:46 GMT Five Dead As Religious Riot Erupts In Zaria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1311 Clashes between rival Islamic groups in the northwestern Nigerian town of Zaria killed at least five people and wounded dozens more on Friday following reports of an attack on a religious leader, residents said. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:04:57 GMT Virgin Nigeria Suspends London, SA Flights http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1312 Nigeria's flag carrier Virgin Nigeria will be suspending its long-haul flights to London and Johannesburg at the end of January, the airline has announced. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:19:14 GMT Papal Medalist, Cecilia Egonria Enaboifo, Passes At 79 http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1327 The death has been announced of Lady Cecilia Engoria Enaboifo, a devote Christian who received a medal of honor from late Pope John Paul. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:37:38 GMT Former AU Scribe Commends UBA For Supporting African Of The Year Award http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1338 The Former Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the African Union), Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim has commended the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for supporting the African of the Year award instituted by Daily Trust newspapers to discover and encourage Africans who are making meaningful impacts on the society in unique and uncommon ways. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:22:04 GMT Plateau Gov Inaugurates Panel To Investigate Jos Riots http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1342 Plateau state governor, Jonah Jang has made good his promise to exercise power conferred on him by the constitution with his inauguration of a six-member judicial commission of inquiry to look into the recent mayhem that claimed over 500 lives in the northern part of Jos. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:09:22 GMT Reps Set To Remove Ndukwe As NCC Boss With Public Hearing http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1364 If all goes according to plan, Ernest Ndukwe, the executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ought to start emptying his office as a plan to oust him before his term ends next year will be unveiled today at the National Assembly. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:56:36 GMT Yar'Adua, Others at Governor Mamman Ali's Burial http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1382 President Musa Yar'Adua today led the pack of dignitaries at the internment of late governor of Yobe state, Senator Mamman Ali in Potiskum. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:46:13 GMT NDDC Chairman, Timi Alaibe, Loses Wife In London Hospital http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1388 The wife of the chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) today died in a London hospital of undisclosed illness. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:51:59 GMT NigComSat Budgets $500m For New Satellites http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1390 Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComsat) Managing Director, Ahmed Rufai, disclosed on Monday that the country would have to shell out $500 million to launch two satellites to replace NigComSat 1 that disintegrated less than two years after launch. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:56:56 GMT FEC Approves N2.4bn Contract For Communication Centers http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1414 The Federal Executive Council has approved contracts worth N2,439, 896,837.57 for the construction of buildings for emergency communications centres in all the 36 states of the federation and FCT. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:28:43 GMT Nigcomsat Boss, Ahmed Rufai, Accused of Incompetence http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1423 The controversy surrounding the disappearance of Nigeria’s satellite Nigcomsat -1 has taken a new turn with the competence of the managing director of the Nigerian communications satellite company, Ahmed Rufai being called to question. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:09:26 GMT Soldiers Deployed As 8 Die In Bauchi Religious Violence http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1432 Tension remained high in Nigeria's northern city of Bauchi on Sunday, a day after President Umaru Yar'Adua ordered the deployment of troops to help quell a religious violence in the city, which has claimed at least 8 lives. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:54:44 GMT Nigeria Seeks Gulf of Guinea Cooperation to Stop Attacks http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1440 Nigeria says countries around the Gulf of Guinea should work together to make the region safer. Gunmen, allegedly from Nigeria, attacked Equatorial Guinea's presidential palace, last week. The Gulf of Guinea has seen persistent acts of piracy, in recent years. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:39:47 GMT 10 Killed In Jos Car Crash http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1481 A Red Cross official says a bus collision in central Nigerian has killed 10 people and injured seven others. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:42:44 GMT New Operator Planning $500 Million CDMA Network In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1521 Nigerian telecom operator, MegaTech Networks says that it plans to invest at least US$500 million to roll out a CDMA based network across 23 of the country's 36 states. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:17:18 GMT When Gov. Uduaghan Honored “Son Of the Soil” CDS Air Vice Marshal Paul Dike In Asaba http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1604 Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State last weekend hosted Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike, who hails from Issele-Uku in Delta North senatorial district to a special dinner party at the prestigious Grand Hotel Asaba. The event was attended by prominent Deltans who came to celebrate with their “son of the soil.” Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:52:37 GMT Orji Uzor Kalu Should Give Us A Break http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1635 Everyday one opens a newspaper these days one is bound to read at least a piece by Orji Uzor Kalu, the immediate past governor of Abia State , calling Atiku Abubakar unimaginable names. One wonders what Kalu has been doing since he left office as governor of Abia State two years ago. It does appear that he has no other job other than to abuse the former vice president. In fact, he derives pleasure in the act of abusing other people. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:10:42 GMT Anioma Cultural Festival Ends In Style http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1650 It was a gathering of who is who in Delta North otherwise known as Anioma on Easter Monday when the Sixth Anioma Cultural Festival 2009 edition ended in a grand style with over N3 million splashed on winning cultural groups. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:41:19 GMT First Lady Moves To Boost Maternal, Child Healthcare http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1656 The First Lady, Hajia Turai Yar'Adua, said on Tuesday that she was working with wives of state governors to reduce maternal and child mortality and ensure sustainable development in the country. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:19:06 GMT No Development Without Infrastructure – Gov. Sambo http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1671 The Governor of Kaduna State, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo has stated that there cannot be a meaningful development except physical infrastructure is developed in Nigeria. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:13:50 GMT Nigeria Warns Against Melamine-Tainted Milk From China http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1696 Nigeria on Thursday alerted the public about the presence in west Africa of a consignment of Chinese powdered milk contaminated by melamine, a toxic industrial chemical. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:40:01 GMT EFCC, Microsoft Sign MOU To Curb Internet Crime, Piracy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1698 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and Microsoft on Thursday April 30, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, in their continued effort to curb internet crime and piracy in Nigeria. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:13:24 GMT Odey Inaugurates Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Station http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1701 Minister of Environment, John Odey, on Thursday inaugurated a N50 million mobile air quality monitoring station in Abuja. Fri, 01 May 2009 07:58:55 GMT Liberia Ex-leader Wins $1m Case http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1707 A Liberian jury has acquitted ex-President Gyude Bryant on charges of embezzling about $1m (£670,000) while in office. Fri, 01 May 2009 11:58:05 GMT Court Dismisses Charles Taylor's Acquittal Motion http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1715 THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Judges on Monday rejected a request by former Liberian President Charles Taylor for an immediate acquittal on war crimes charges, saying he must answer allegations that he was part of a campaign to terrorize Sierra Leone's population through murder, rape and mutilation. Mon, 04 May 2009 11:15:59 GMT World Bank Commits US$50 Million More To ICT In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1717 The World Bank has turned its focus toward telecommunications in eastern and southern Africa to West Africa, agreeing to set aside US$50 million for ICT infrastructure development, connectivity, skills development and capacity building for Nigeria. Mon, 04 May 2009 11:15:59 GMT Nigeria World's 2nd Biggest Film Producer http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1727 Nigeria passed Hollywood as the world's second-largest film producer after India's Bollywood, the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said. Wed, 06 May 2009 12:04:26 GMT What to make out of Zuma’s Victory? http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1736 During April, South Africans went to the polls to elect a new government, in an election widely described as the most important since the end of Apartheid 15 years ago. As expected, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) led by its populist head, Jacob Zuma, won by a landslide majority, securing 65.9% of the vote, just shy of the two-thirds threshold required to change the constitution. The country’s main opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), led by Helen Zille, former Mayor of Cape To Mon, 11 May 2009 09:23:32 GMT Shehu Of Borno Seek End To Poverty, Begging http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1786 The 20th Shehu of Borno, His Eminence, Alhaji Abba Kyari Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi in his first official pronouncement Sunday, May 31, 2009 flayed government for not tackling poverty and lashed out at Northern leaders for tacit approval to the widespread begging prevalent in Northern Nigeria. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:27:59 GMT Afe Babalola Builds N25billion Philanthropic University http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1800 The construction site of the proposed Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti is a sight to behold, as gigantic edifices meant to accommodate various faculties and segments of the University spring up at a speed that actually confirms that several billions of dollars is being sunk into the project. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:10:56 GMT Pornographic Materials Distributors To Go To Jail - Fashola http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1808 Owners and distributors of pornographic materials in Lagos now risk arrest following an order from the State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola who issued an Executive Order empowering the Chairman of the State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences to enter any known place where the offending materials are found, seize and also arrest those in possession of it. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:32:53 GMT Princewill Storms Yola For ABTI's Convocation, Receives Atiku’s Endorsement http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1821 On 31st May 2009, Prince Tonye Princewill the Rivers State AC Leader stormed Adamawa State honouring the invitation from the former Vice President of Nigeria and the National Leader of AC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to attend the inaugural convocation ceremony of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:10:28 GMT Day Tonye Princewill Stormed Yola For ABTI Convocation http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1822 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:50:58 GMT Three Killed As Plateau Flares Up In Ethnic Violence Again! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1837 Clashes raged Sunday in a known hotbed of ethnic violence in Nigeria following a woman's murder, with officials saying at least two other people had been killed and settlements burnt to the ground. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:18:32 GMT PMAN Crisis: Police Commissioner Interprets Court Judgment http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1849 It is victory at last for Admiral Dele Abiodun aka Adawa Super and his teeming supporters when the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Akpoyibo maintained that the court had declared him as the authentic President of the Performing Musicians Employees Association of Nigeria (PMAN). Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:42:23 GMT French Company Eyes Nigeria’s Zain http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1854 Kuwait-based telecom company Zain Group has announced its intentions to sell off its African mobile networks. No reason was given for why Zain is looking to sell the African division. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:43:37 GMT Kaduna Commission N4bn Teaching Hospital http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1856 The much awaited 200- bed Specialist Teaching hospital worth N4.02 billion sited at the New Kaduna Millennium City and a water project at the Nigerian Airforce Base Kaduna were commissioned yesterday by the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:43:37 GMT Governor Namadi Sambo's Giant Strides In Kaduna http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1869 A recent visit to the Kaduna State, to assess the level of developmental projects embarked upon by the Governor Arch Namadi Sambo’s administration revealed well designed and purposeful governance, which is gradually translating into radical economic, infrastructural and social improvement in the state. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:40:59 GMT BEN TV Presenter, Fola Rahman Sets Up Foundation http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1879 London based lawyer turned presenter, Fola Rahman, of Ben Television in London has concluded plans to storm the country with a foundation set up to take care of various categories of people in the country. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:56:06 GMT Gov. Oshiomole Goes Clubbing At Nightshift http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1881 On Sunday July 5, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the governor of Edo State, will be the guest of Nightshift Coliseum’s Grand House Reception (GHR). Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:56:06 GMT Ihedioha, Ogunewe In Bitter Feud Over Senatorial Seat http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1886 Ahead 2011, two members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives Messrs Independence Ogunewe and Emeka Ihedioha are pitched in a bitter feud as they hustle for a Senatorial seat which becomes vacant in 2011. From a media war, both have now progressed to measures to diminish the profile of the other. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:44:50 GMT University Teachers Begin Indefinite, Nationwide Strike http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1910 Better pay, improved conditions of service plus Federal Government’s refusal to honour agreements have pushed academic staff of Nigerian Universities to embark on total and indefinite strike beginning Monday. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:23:48 GMT ECOWAS Leaders Meet Over Common Currency, Economy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1911 Ahead 2015, when the five English-speaking West African countries will realise their plans for a common currency, leaders of the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) begin a three-tiered meeting in Abuja today, Monday. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:23:48 GMT Segun Arinze’s Marriage Hits The Rock http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1920 The marriage between Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze and his estranged wife and actress, Annette Aina-Padonou is heading for the rocks. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:29:54 GMT Mount Zion Films Claim Awards at Houston Film Festival http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1934 In far away Houston Texas, USA, at the recently concluded 42nd Annual World fest Houston International Film Festival, where more than 4,300 category entries competed from 33 countries, two of the latest Mount Zion movies won two top awards from the Television and Cable Production Award Category under Television Dramatic series. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:20:30 GMT Death Without Notice: Cardiac Arrest http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1937 Death is an inevitable and non-negotiable end to every mortal, but the arrival of death need not be sudden and unexplainable. The incidence of mortality can be controlled and managed to the barest minimum by individual and population methods. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:43:26 GMT Panel Releases Detail Of Amnesty Process http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1939 Dear Sir/Madam This is in response to the comments credited to Godwin Abbe regarding the Amnesty project. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:51:31 GMT Opposition Fault Daniel Over N60bn Bond http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1945 Indications are high that the Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) defaulting in his promises to the people of the state, especially has he proposes a N60bn bond to be obtained from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for developmental projects in the state. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:06:32 GMT Court Dismisses Oyinlola’s Motions, Fix Pre Trial Date http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1950 The Justice Alli Garba-led Osun State Governorship Election Petition Retrial Tribunal yesterday dismissed all the four applications moved by Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola for lack of merit. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:52:55 GMT Know Your Constitution Show Debuts At UNILAG Campus Radio http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1951 A new program on Nigeria’s premiere campus radio station aimed at enlightening Nigerians on the nation’s constitution and laws has debuted. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:46:06 GMT UBA Capital, Others, Raise N18.5B For Imo Government http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1958 UBA Capital, the investment banking and asset management division of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, led other financial institutions to raise N18.5bn for Imo State government to help meet its developmental goals. The issue was the second largest State debt financing in the Nigerian capital markets this year and a clear signal of the depth of investor demand and UBA Capital’s leading role in African capital markets Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:24:49 GMT Woman Accused Of Killing Lover, Attempts To Sell Properties http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1960 Detectives at the homicide department of the state criminal investigations department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, have arrested a lady, Felicia Ijeh, over the sudden death of an officer of the Customs and Excise Department, Tony Nwanze who was her lover. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:53:23 GMT Babayaro Shoots Music Video http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1961 Former Super Eagles goal scorer and Atlanta Olympics Gold medallist, Emmanuel Babayaro is enjoying the euphoria of his recently released singles, and the making of his first music video entitled Naija Area. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:17:00 GMT N250m Scam: Assembly Invites Obi http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1971 As the controversy over the setting up of Anambra State House of Assembly panel of enquiry into the N250 million intercepted by the police rages on, the three-man panel said it has invited Governor Peter Obi to tell his own side of the story on the alleged scam Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:23:13 GMT Nigerian Militants Say Repaired Chevron Pipeline Destroyed Again! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1983 Nigeria’s main militant group, Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) today said it has destroyed a major oil pipeline recently repaired by American oil company, Chevron after it was destroyed in a previous attack. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:59:55 GMT Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba: A Leader For The Ages http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1985 Through his example and good works in the National Assembly, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba remains an inspiration for Nigerians of all ages. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:26:51 GMT Of PDP, Ekiti State Electoral Fraud and the Snub from Obama http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1986 When we warned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that stealing elections has consequences they never listened, and now they know. The price for stolen electoral mandate in the 21st century world is rising and you either choose to live as a pariah in the committee of nations or respect the will of the people. Any tyrants, be it, Iran or Nigeria that will not allowed the will of the people to triumph in a free and fair election should prepare itself for world opprobrium. The days when dictators Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:26:51 GMT PMAN Commends NCC On Anti Piracy Initiative http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1989 The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has vowed to support the introduction of Source Identification (SID) code introduced by the Nigerian Copyright Commission, as a way of fighting piracy in Nigeria Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:41:17 GMT PMAN Organizes Concerts For Michael Jackson http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1990 The biggest posthumous celebration of late King of world Pop music, Michael Jackson on African soil is underway as the umbrella body of musicians in Nigeria, the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has concluded plans to hold concerts in various parts of the country in his memory. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:41:17 GMT Nigerian Militant Leader, Henry Okah, Regains Freedom Today http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=1999 If all goes according plans, Henry Okah, the acclaimed leader of Nigeria’s most potent militant group, for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) will be freed today following days of legal maneuvers between his lawyers and the government. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:05:08 GMT Education Minister Spends N120m Partying While Universities Remain Shut http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2003 Minister of Education, Dr. Sam Egwu, has been severely tongue lashed for allegedly spending over N120 million on his wedding anniversary while the nations universities remain shut over strike strike by lecturers demanding beter condition of service. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:46:01 GMT N26.4b NDDC Unspent Funds Missing, Say Reps http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2015 Up to N26.4 billion unspent funds in last year's budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is missing from its 2009 budget proposal, it emerged at the weekend. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:21:24 GMT Universities Shut Down As Non-Academic Staff Join Striking Lecturers. http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2019 As the strike by university lecturers enters its sixth week, their non academic counterpart, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), today embarked on a total and indefinite strike in protest against Federal Government’s proposal to hike tuition fees to N180, 000 per session Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:25:05 GMT Nigerian Militants Free 6 Oil Tanker Hostages http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2021 ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian militants have freed six crew members abducted earlier this month from an oil tanker, a Norwegian oil services company said. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:12:48 GMT Amnesty: S'South Govs Threaten Pull-out http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2023 Governors of the six states of the South-South geopolitical zone resolved unanimously last night to distance themselves from the amnesty deal granted militants in the oil-rich region by President Umaru Yar'Adua unless the Federal Government withdraws the new Petroleum Industries Bill which is before the National Assembly. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:13:10 GMT Uduaghan Condemns Relocation Of Petroleum University To Kaduna http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2029 Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan weekend urged the people of the south-south region to back the governors’ threat to withdraw their support for the amnesty declared by the federal Government if certain critical conditions are not by the authorities. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:51:40 GMT The Amaechi and Waziri’s Cumbersome System http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2034 Saying that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has become a major critic or watchdog of the Rivers State government is not in the bad test. What is in the bad test is the mountain of abuses that have cropped-up among the officials of the EFCC and the Rivers State Government. Their inglorious words, without doubt, were manufactured when the EFCC on Thursday October 9, 2008 arraigned the Rivers State Chief of Staff, Ezebunwo Nyeson Wike on a 7 count charge of criminal breach of tr Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:52:01 GMT Amnesty Pull-out: MEND Backs South South Governors http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2035 I am very pleased to note that Governors have suddenly realised that, they have independence from the President and can defend the rights of their people. This is a good thing. What the world will see Yar Adua's action and Bill is the fact that Yar Adua & Lukman have now clearly shown that they represent the North. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:52:01 GMT A letter to the Minister of Education, Dr. Sam Egwu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2036 I hail from Imo State but attended Enugu State University of science and technology in 2001 and later relocated to the United States of America to improve my engineering skills and profile so that I would be more able and capable to increase our nation’s engineering productivity. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:52:01 GMT 30 Killed In New Taliban Battle In Yobe State http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2043 At least 30 people were killed on Wednesday in a fresh gun battle in the northern Nigerian state of Yobe where security forces are hunting down members of an Islamist sect, a police source said. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:14:22 GMT Michael Jackson's Doctor Had Money Problems http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2048 Dr. Conrad Murray was suffering financially with nearly $435,000 in judgments and liens against him over the past two years, according to court documents. Then he decided to leave his practice and work for Michael Jackson, getting paid $150,000 a month. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:19:04 GMT Rights Group: Probe Death Of Nigeria Sect Leader http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2051 An international human rights group called Friday for an immediate investigation into the fatal shooting in police custody of a radical Islamist leader blamed for instigating days of clashes between his followers and government forces. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:11:03 GMT ND War: Delta Begins Relocation Of Displaced Communities http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2058 The Delta State Government will today (Monday-03 08 09) commence a mass relocation of some 5,000 persons displaced by recent military operation in the Niger Delta to their various communities particularly in Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri Local Government Area of the state. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:32:28 GMT Nigeria Starcomms Suffers Heavy Losses Over Naira Sinks http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2063 Net losses at Nigeria's biggest fixed wireless telecoms operator, Starcomms (STCP.LG), more than trebled in its half-year to June, due to foreign exchange losses, the firm's chief executive said on Friday. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:45:04 GMT Yar’Adua Orders Probe Of Boko Haram's Leaders’s Execution http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2065 President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has ordered an investigation into the alleged killing of leader of the fanatical religious sect Boko Haram and the events that led to the recent religious unrest in some parts of the country. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:59:17 GMT Olatunji Dare Got it Wrong on Iwu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2072 On July 28, 2009, Olatunji Dare (writing in The Nation Newspaper) got it wrong on Iwu; and it smelt like a deliberate act of misinformation. In a back page column, titled ‘Maurice Iwu’s World’, Mr Dare invented an Atlanta lecture that never occurred, at least not “the other day”, as Dare wanted the public to believe. Besides this glaring and fundamental falsehood, there are many more points that Dare got so wrong on Iwu that one is tempted to conclude that the sole purpose of the piece was to dr Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:25:12 GMT Ndibe's Ambiguous Crusade http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2073 For a long while now, Okey Ndibe's writings have always been laced with a large dose of angst - and scant regard for facts - as though the feistier his denunciations, the more impact his writing would make. Yet, facts must be sacred in both news reporting and public commentary, or the public would be misled - just as Ndibe would have misled those who believed his "My Takes" column of July 12 in the NEXT on SUNDAY newspaper. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:41:58 GMT Group Blows Up Utorogun Gas Pipeline http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2079 A gas pipeline in the Utorogun oil fields was blown up by unidentified criminals on Saturday. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:40:27 GMT MEND Says Amnesty Program Is A “Charade” http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2086 Nigeria’s main militant group, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has described the ongoing amnesty program as a “charade.” Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:34:17 GMT AC warns FG against Removal of Fuel Subsidy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2092 The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has been advised not to contemplate removing fuel subsidy at this time, due to the fact that it would impoverish the ordinary citizens who are already living on the edge of survival due to the global economic meltdown and the absence of good governance. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:28:48 GMT Bauchi Dep Gov, Gadi, Impeached http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2096 Bauchi Deputy Governor, Garba Gadi, was on Thursday impeached by the state House of Assembly, which found him guilty of allegations of gross misconduct, directed Governor Isa Yuguda to shop for his replacement. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:33:01 GMT Fashola And I Not At War - Tinubu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2098 Erstwhile Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, On Thursday, August 13, 2009, said the rumored strained relationship between him and his successor, Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) is not true. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:13:16 GMT Re: Clinton Presses Nigeria On Graft http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2108 Permit me a space to contribute to the above subject matter relating to US Secretary of State's visit to Nigeria. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:42:14 GMT Violence Mar Ekiti Re-run Election http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2109 Tension overtook the re-run election in Ekiti North Senatorial, which was marred by violence and mal-practices as Ex-gov Adebayo was attacked and there were reports of sporadic shooting, especially in Ifaki Ekiti (around the palace of Olufaki, Oba Gabriel Agbaje), where Bunmi Adetunmbi Action Congress (AC) candidate and the state Governor, Segun Oni both hail from. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:56:56 GMT Police Raid Islamic Camp In Niger, Hundreds Detained http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2110 Police in the northern state of Niger have raided an Islamic community and detained hundreds of its members, weeks after a crackdown into a group killed almost 800 in the remote northeast. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:05:08 GMT I was Kidnapped By Unemployed Graduates – Pete Edochie http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2113 Lagos, Nigeria - Popular Nigerian actor Pete Edochie, freed Monday night by the gunmen who kidnapped him a day earlier, has identified his kidnappers as "young graduates who did not have employment and were looking for how to survive". Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:11:29 GMT Fashola Challenges Lawyers To Fight Constitutional Abuse http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2118 The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has challenged lawyers in Nigeria to meet all forms of abuse of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with stiff opposition, as a way of curbing its violation. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:15:53 GMT Ibori Lunches Interactive Web Portal http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2123 Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has launched an interactive web portal according to a statement released to the media by his media aide. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:38:21 GMT The Challenge of Electoral Democracy in Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2147 By whatever acronym coined, Nigeria’s electoral commissions have uniformly faced tremendous challenges in fulfilling their mandates, beginning from the first republic to the present. As their names (not structure) have changed, successive leaderships of these commissions have faced remarkably similar criticisms to the point where, as Ernest Hemingway once said, ‘all our words from loose using have lost their edge’. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:00:50 GMT Anambra 2010: Soludo, Okonkwo, Nzeribe, Others Pick PDP Forms http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2157 Immediate past Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has officially joined the race for the sole ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2010 governorship election in Anambra State, as he picked his nomination form on Thursday night. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:39:32 GMT IYC Calls For Environmental Impact Assessment Before River Niger Dredging http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2158 Permit a place to contribute to current national debate via your enviable news online. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:37:36 GMT Adieu Gani, An Exceptional Human Being http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2159 The death of the late icon and legend Gani Fawehinmi came to me as a rude shock even though I knew it would come one day being fully aware of the nature of his illness. But it was one that I was inadequately and insufficiently prepared for. I have been in tears since the day of his passing away. I have been totally devastated and Inconsolable. For many years now, Gani has been a close friend, father-figure, mentor, confidant to me which I considered a great privilege even though he always retur Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:42:22 GMT Between Lukman and Barkindo: Who Can Tell Us How Much Oil Nigeria Produces? http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2170 Discrepancies in the figures of Nigeria’s daily crude oil production output given by people and authourities that should know are as confusing as they are laughable. It should make every Nigerian curious about the integrity of the trumpeted transparent operations and accounting for the nation’s oil proceeds. The minister of petroleum has a different figure; the NNPC has a different figure and the foreign multinational oil companies have their figures also different from those of the NNPC and the Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:16:49 GMT Everything Cries out for Leadership in Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2176 "One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency."-Arnold Glasgow Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:21:07 GMT One Dead, Many Injured In Zaria Religious Riot http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2178 ZARIA, Nigeria, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A Muslim demonstrator was killed and several were wounded in clashes with police after a religious celebration turned violent in northern Nigeria, police said on Friday Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:12:51 GMT Spanish Doctor Jailed Over Stella Obasanjo’s Lipo Death http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2184 A Spanish doctor has been sent to jail for a year over the death of the former Nigerian first lady. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:28:00 GMT Anxiety In PDP Over Anambra Primaries http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2186 At the moment all is not calm at Wadata Plaza in Abuja, headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), because of the scenario for next year's Anambra Governorship ballot for which 47 aspirants have lined up for the party's ticket. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:34:20 GMT Yar’Adua’s War or Yar’Adua’s Peace? http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2202 Steve John G. Stoessinger, in Why Nations Go To War, reminded us that, “The emperors and generals who sent their men to war in August 1914 thought in terms of weeks, not months, let alone years.” President George W. Bush was also under the impression that Iraq will be a surgical operation. All assumptions on all fronts were erroneous. We all now know what happened. Military quests are unpredictable. What’s more, wars, as Steve Yetiv tells us, “are tragic events. They not only produce devastati Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:37:22 GMT Tompolo Weeps, Surrenders Arms http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2210 Abuja's amnesty for insurgents ended on Sunday, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) beating its chest and congratulating President Umaru Yar'Adua for the initiative, noting that major militant leaders, including Henry Okah, Ateke Tom, and Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), have embraced the olive branch. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:24:51 GMT Regional Integration, ECOWAS Ministers of Justice Parley On Legal Regime http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2211 The ground work towards integration of West African States took a step forward as Attorneys-General and Ministers of Justice from ECOWAS member-states Monday began a three days meeting to fine-tune the decision making instruments for the Authority of Heads of State and Government; Amend legal regimes to ensure Community presence in member-states as well as improve legislations on smooth operational rules, equity and cost-benefit of integrations. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:58:18 GMT Niger Delta: Does Yar’Adua Have a Post-Conflict Reconstruction Plan? http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2214 There are several types of conflicts, including ethnic and religious conflicts, ideological and civilizational, conflicts over colonial-era boundaries, and resource-based conflicts. In recent times, however, resource wars have began to gain greater attention. Many social scientists, including Michael T. Klare, have averred that a sizeable number of future conflicts will be over the availability and accessibility of fresh water which is thought to be in very limited supply. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:22:45 GMT Post Amnesty: What Niger Delta Governors Should Do http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2215 It was very shocking to read in a national newspaper that President Umaru Yar’adua’s magnanimous gesture of amnesty to the Niger Delta militants deserves nothing less than a Nobel Peace Price. What an insult to the entire peace initiative in the Niger Delta? Who deserve to be nominated for a peace price- the helpless president that was begging for peace or the militants that willingly agreed to stop fighting, surrender their weapons to test government’s sincerity in addressing the underlying iss Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:22:45 GMT Yar'Adua Meets Niger Delta Govs, Ex-militants Over Rehabilitation Plans http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2220 The post-amnesty meeting between President Umaru Yar'Adua and major ex-militant leaders who have embraced the amnesty deal and laid down their arms began by 5 p.m. on Friday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:07:53 GMT Nigerian Eagle Air: New Name, Old Woes As Stranded Passengers Revolt http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2226 Would it be transition problems? On Saturday October 10, 2009 Nigeria Eagle Airlines - new in name, old in the business - failed woefully to keep its commitments to passengers. It kept its passengers stranded for hours with little or no explanation for the delay. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:40:49 GMT N28 million Fraud: Gov. Chime, Legislature Accused of Cover-Up http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2228 Stakeholders in Ezeagu Local Government Council of Enugu State are up in arms against Governor Sullivan Chime and the Enugu State House of Assembly for attempting to cover up a fraud of over N28 million at the Council. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:37:06 GMT Timipre Sylva: A Governor, His State And His People http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2233 The Ijaw ethnic group can be found in seven federating states in Nigeria: Ondo, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa and Edo state. Except perhaps in Lagos State, where migratory history is slightly unclear, the Ijaw are indigenous to all these communities. Ethnographically for instance, we have the Kalabari, the Okrika, the Opobo and the Nembe Ijaw; we also have the Arogbo, the Apoi and the Andoni Ijaw. In terms of demography, Ijaw are minorities in those states -- except in Rivers and Baye Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:56:45 GMT Another Unclear Agenda As Rivers Governorship Election Case Returns To Supreme Court http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2235 When the Holy Bible declared that “My people perish for lack of knowledge,” the scripture did not have Rivers state politicians in mind. However, everything that happens in the state’s political arena seems to affirm that the people referred to in that scripture were politicians from the state. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:15:25 GMT Barack Obama And The Flying Circus http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2236 Barack Obama and the Flying Circus is a perfect term to describe current President of the United States and his prominent Cabinet. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:15:25 GMT Vancancy: A generator company in Lagos is looking for Sales Executives! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2250 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:01:03 GMT Nigerians: The Desperate Attempt To Go Into Exile http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2256 Two recent news items caught my attention: Desperate to go abroad (Vanguard, October 25, 2009), and Nigerians, others top list of asylum seekers (Guardian, October 27, 2009). Quoting United Nations’ statistics, the Guardian wrote: “Pounded at home and desperate to keep hope alive, Nigerians are among the top nationalities fleeing their own country and seeking asylum in industrialized nations…by the end of the first quarter of 2008, 2,471 Nigerians had been registered, while for the same period t Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:03:28 GMT EFCC: Enough Of This Amusing Diversions By Ribadu And Waziri http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2263 It was very insulting on the sensibilities of Nigerians forMallam Nuhu Ribadu, the erstwhile former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)to ascribe super star role to himself in bringing Chief Bode George to face the law of the land. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:45:53 GMT Petrol Sells At N150 Per Litre In Abuja! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2267 As the Federal Government fails to firm up its position on its proposed deregulation of the petroleum downstream sector, the price of petrol now sells for =N=150/litre on the streets of Abuja. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:13:17 GMT Adokiye Amiesimaka: The Man Who Told The Truth http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2271 The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has been caught with its pants down. The Eaglets Skipper, Mr. Fortune Chukwudi, is said to be at least 25 years old, and not 17, as the NFF and the national team claims. For a country trying to rebrand, trying to clean up its image, this has to be a terrible blow to the face and chin. In one fell swoop, Nigeria’s image sinks deeper into the cesspool. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:15 GMT That Atiku/Buhari Alliance May Work http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2282 The Peoples Democratic Party is a major contributor to the hopelessness that has enveloped the country today. At present we are in a cu-de-sac or rather an endless journey that we don't even know how to return to the starting point. Our hope rests with the Almighty who will give us an alternative platform to be used in dislodging the evil called PDP Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:09:33 GMT Why Is Nigeria Condemned by Our Own Actions? http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2283 For a country so illustrious in the world for its people; who participate in all spheres of human endeavor and excel at almost anything in this world, it is unfathomable why we have failed to move Nigeria forward by any measure. Ours is a nation that has failed in all aspects of nationhood. But we perpetually complain and fail to take action as citizens. Recently, we were called a ‘docile lot’ who have failed in our collective citizenship responsibility to demand equity in the economic, politica Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:09:33 GMT Saving Buhari From Infallibility Complex http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2284 One is yet to come across any occasion when Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, former military Head of state and ANPP former Presidential candidate, ever acknowledged making a mistake or admitting that others can be as good and patriotic as he. This arrogant and narcissistic tendency is enough to irritate even Buhari’s admirers, especially the discerning ones among them. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:09:33 GMT Ibori Averts Crisis At UNIBEN, Insist On Fiscal Federalism http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2300 Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori averted crisis at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Monday when students of the university protested against the school’s Acting Vice Chancellor. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:38:48 GMT UN Agency Launches Assessment Of Oil-Contaminated Region In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2310 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched an assessment of the impact of contamination from oil across the Ogoni region of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, which has been plagued by local unrest and ecological damage in recent years Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:08:46 GMT Local Solutions That Address Climate Change http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2318 As the world prepares to “seal the deal” at the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December this year, climate change is front page news. Much of the news focuses on emission ceilings, carbon trading, geo-engineering, increased financial and lower greenhouse gas emission commitments from industrialized countries, and other complex issues that have been on the table for years. While many of these discussions should and need to take place, we are also in need of innovat Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:13:30 GMT Andy Uba Decamps to LP, Gets Party's Guber Ticket http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2327 There was jubiliation at Anambra State House of Assembly yesterday when the law makers were formerly informed that their political god- father, Dr Andy Uba, who lost his bid to be sworn-in as Governor in waiting, had finally pitched his tent with the Labour Party (LP) as its governorship candidate for the February 6, 2010 election. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:17:23 GMT IAEA Head Highlights Nigeria's Nuclear Ambitions http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2337 ABUJA (Reuters) - The new head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) used his first official foreign trip on Monday to spotlight Nigeria's nuclear energy ambitions, keeping quiet on other international issues. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:53:40 GMT Nigerian Democracy: Government By Email And Fax By An Incommunicado Sick President http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2349 “The President can exercise his powers through the vice-president and ministers while on his sick bed and that is what he has been doing. For example, the Chief Justice of Nigeria wrote a letter to the President and copied me that he would be retiring on December 31, that the President of the Court of Appeal has just retired and that their replacements have not been screened by the Senate. I sent the letter to the Principal Secretary to the President who transmitted same to the President who app Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:46:09 GMT Ibori Verdict: How EFCC Deliberately Boggled The Prosecution http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2354 With every incident so far involving prosecution of alleged financial crime, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) makes it more difficult for Nigerians to match her public vows with her sincerity and real intentions in the fight against corruption in government. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:46:47 GMT Ibori: Before We Crucify The Judge http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2360 The pen with which Justice Marcel Awokulehin of the Asaba Federal High Court wrote his judgment in the much awaited verdict in the trial of former Delta State governor, James Ibori had hardly dried up before the asinine attacks started pouring with reckless abandon. The attacks came both in the form of newspaper editorials and opinions disguised as news on the pages of newspapers. Unfortunately though, none of these writers or self-righteous news organization had seen the certified true copy (CT Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:19:16 GMT Why Isa Yuguda is Underperforming http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2371 Nigerians tend to be contemptuous when it comes to government procedure, officials and commissions of inquiry. And truthfully, we can’t be liable for having evolved into a cynical lot. Previous disappointments have led to a general attitudinal deportment that comprises mostly of scorn, mistrust and lethargy. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:56:45 GMT Day Lady Judith Wowed Uduaghan And Deltans http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2379 Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan was probably unaware of the kind of support he was going to receive where he muted the idea of changing his state’s theme from “The Big Heart” to “The Finger of God.” Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:59:16 GMT Ngige - Verdict of History http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2397 Anambra State represents to the South-East in socio-economic terms what Lagos and Kaduna States are to the South-West and North West respectively. Anambra is Nigeria's Garden of Eden. When it becomes well with her, it becomes well with Ndigbo, nay Nigeria, some argue. But contrary forces have stalled the development of this State since the dawn of democracy in 1999. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:43:49 GMT Diaspora Deltans Support Uduaghan For Second Term http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2398 Delta State indigines in the Diaspora have expressed support for the re-election of Governor Emmanuel Eweta for a second term stating that he has perfromed well and derserves the support of all Deltans. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:02:26 GMT Obasanjo, Clever By Half http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2412 When an elder starts to swear and rant to the point of inviting God to punish him like former President Obasanjo did recently, then “wahala” dey. The elder is either at the end of his tether and desperate to be on the side of the majority or simply economical with the truth. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:40:59 GMT Dikko: A Passion For Excellence http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2423 “Passion” according to Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dictionary, seventh edition is a strong feeling of enthusiasm for ----- doing something. I can add my own meaning to it as exerting a forceful feeling for doing a thing. It is also the in-built stoic patriotism for actualization of a dream. Abdullahi Inde Dikko, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service has a dream. A dream for excellence and showing good example of leadership. All over the country, Nigeria , his men and officers sing son Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:05:07 GMT Why Akwa Ibom People Should Support Akpabio http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2424 There is a popular saying that if you cannot beat them, you join them. But this time, I guess I should be able to beat them. What do I mean? Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:05:07 GMT Apportioning Blames For Our Failures http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2425 Criticism is as old as man and without it the world may not have been as it is today and life may have been worse than now. Conflicts would have been more because of man’s penchant to dominate, force and overtake. Criticizing man’s activities have helped in no small way to bringing him, to an extent, under control. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:05:07 GMT Between Atiku and Boni Haruna http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2426 Political pundits always say politics makes strange bedfellows. The apparent growing bumpy political-relationship between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the former Governor of the Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, is a proof to this old political saying. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:05:07 GMT Nigeria sacks Amodu, Shops For Foreign Coach http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2438 Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced the sacking of coach Shuaibu Amodu, publishing a short-list of coaches they hope will lead the 'Super Eagles' through the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:52:55 GMT Anambra Votes Today Amidst Tight Security http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2439 With air surveillance displays, shrills from Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and heavily geared policemen taking positions in various nooks and crannies of Anambra State, all seems set for today’s governorship election in the state. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:34:39 GMT Award Winner, Braaten In Abuja Concert http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2449 The Lagos Room of Transcorp Hilton Hotel will reverberate with peals of classic music as visiting Norwegian pianist and Award Winner, Mr. Geir Henning Baasten titillate music lovers with his art in a concert on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. His performance of works of the masters, includes a masterpiece by the Nigerian composer, Ogunboye. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:17:22 GMT Nigeria Set To Hire Egyptian Coach, Hassan Shehata http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2457 The Egyptian Football Association has changed stance and allowed Shehata to take Nigeria to the World Cup if appointed. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:43:13 GMT 2011 Elections Portends Danger Going By Anambra Example - Mbadinuju http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2458 Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chimwoke Mbadinuju has joined the controversy trailing the February 6, 2010 Anambra State governorship election, waving it off as “an exercise not worth the effort” Summing up after a critical review of the elections, he predicted setback for Nigeria’s democracy if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as presently constituted is allowed to get away with its deficiencies and repeat what it did in that election in the 2011 General Electio Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:10:38 GMT Rivers AC: Eze’s Mouth-Diarrhea http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2459 My recent article titled ODILI’S INFLUENCE, AMAECHI’S FEAR published in many quarters has brought to the public ridicule of one Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who, being uncouth with his modus-operandi in the issuance of press releases (as the Publicity Secretary of the Rivers Action Congress) within the Rivers Action Congress conclave and to holding unto the pocket of the rapacious Tonye Princewill as a leech, described my article as “uninformed”. But who is Eze, by the way? Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:25:15 GMT Open Letter To Festus Keyamo http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2460 I read your open letter to Governor Ikedi Ohakim about Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha with total dismay. I tried to work out if truly you wrote this letter tagged your physical assault of Ikenna Samuelson . Now, I will go a long way for my clients, but there is a line. And that is way- way beyond the pale. What were you thinking? Why did you think your duty to the client extended this far? Acting by mere email sent to you ? What led you to lose your sense of perspective on this? Inevitably some cas Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:25:15 GMT Open Letter To The NBA President http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2461 SOKOTO APPEAL PETITION JUDGEMENT; BULLYING AND BLACKMAIL OF THE JUDGES OF COURT OF APPEAL TO PAVE WAY FOR PDP VICTORY. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:25:15 GMT The North And Goodluck Jonathan Presidency http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2462 It is no news that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is fully in-charge as the Acting President of the Federal Republic Nigeria. But the high-wired political intrigues, manoeuvres and horse-trading that heralded his emergence as the Acting President will continue to deepen as well as become very interesting. As events unfold, political pundits and students of history will have a lot to comment on, learn from and also use to predict things to come, while ordinary Nigerians will watch with keen interest. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:25:15 GMT Appeal Court Upholds Uduaghan’s Election http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2463 The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin yesterday evening affirmed the election of Delta State governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan when it threw out the appeal brought before it by the candidate of the Action Congress (AC), Peter Okocha in the April 14, 2007 general elections. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:41:41 GMT Ngige Ask Tribunal To Order Re-Run Election In Anambra http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2484 Action Congress (AC) gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Chris Ngige Friday asked the Anambra State Election Petition Tribunal to nullify the February 6, 2010 election which returned the incumbent, Governor Peter Obi as winner and to order for a re-run election as the election was inconclusive having failed to meet Constitutional provisions. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:43:36 GMT National Network Of Yellow Journalism Practitioner http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2485 Journalism is an endeavor professionally practiced by journalists who scout, gather, write and disseminate truthful and genuine information through the various media; the electronic media such as radio and television, the internet, and the print media such as newspapers and magazines. In the pursuance of this professional enterprise, there are certain rules that its practitioners must strictly adhere to in other not be a victim of junk journalism, which is characterized by sensationalism, fri Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:18:19 GMT Lekki-Epe Expressway Expansion Is A Curse To Residents http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2486 We have noted with dismay that the purported dividend of democracy as it concerns the expansion of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, which understandably would help ease the perennial traffic logjam, is now causing more problems than it had set out to address. It is very disheartening to note the following: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:18:19 GMT 2011: Nigeria Needs a Strong President http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2488 What is the cause of the current messy political situation in Nigeria? The answer is anybody’s guess- the absent of strong leadership in the presidency; perhaps, a leadership that could have produced spiralling domino effect. It appears both President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Acting President Jonathan Goodluck are not on top of issues of statecraft when it comes to critical political situation; especially the one Nigeria is in today. This is not an attempt at casting aspersion on them, or suggest Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:18:19 GMT A Nation without a Heart http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2489 Last week, a national Newspaper in Nigeria published on it’s front page a very nauseating and distressful photograph. In living colour and graphic details, the picture showed a commercial bus of the type known as “luxury bus” popular with traders of South Eastern Nigeria. The vehicle was parked by the roadside on a motorway and beside it, along a short stretch of the tarred road, was a most grisly and sordid sight: freshly mutilated human bodies lying in grotesque positions. Some had their heads Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:18:19 GMT Get Well Soon My President http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2490 I know you may be wondering who I am and why I have not written earlier than today. Well I am a journalist by training and a patriotic citizen of this country. But for the purpose of this message, I will prefer that you consider me as your friend. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:18:19 GMT Nigerian Football Star Tragically Dies During Game In Sudan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2491 A former Nigerian U-23 star footballer, Endurance Idahor, yesterday collapsed on the pitch and later died at the hospital in Sudan during a league match. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:40:11 GMT Jonathan Queries Aviation Minister Over Contract Inflation http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2493 Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has queried the Min-ister of Aviation, Babatunde Omotoba, over the budget for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Ab-uja, which was described as over bloated at the cost of N63, 584,605,187.41k (appr-oximately $423 million). Julius Berger Plc was given the contract to build the 4.4km runway that would have the capacity to land the biggest aircraft in the world, Airbus A380. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:51:24 GMT Court Sacks Dangote As NSE President http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2504 A FEDERAL High Court in Lagos has nullified the August 6, last year election of business mogul and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote as President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:28:06 GMT Samuel Peter Scores 2nd-Round Knockout http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2506 Former heavyweight titleholder Samuel Peter moved a step closer to another title opportunity when he savagely knocked out Nagy Aguilera in the second round of a title eliminator on Friday night at the Gaylord Texan hotel. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:28:06 GMT Africa Agri Sector Gets $2 billion AFDB Grant http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2507 Africa's agricultural infrastructure remained very poor compared with other parts of the world, said African Development Bank (AfDB). Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:28:06 GMT Nigeria’s Okagbare Wins American Athletics Title http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2508 EL PASO – Blessing Okagbare reached the ultimate feat in college athletics claiming the long jump crown at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday night in Fayetteville, Ark. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:28:06 GMT Lagos Mega Scandal: Group Accuse Fashola Of Bribing Judge! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2516 The True face of Lagos, the group that has engaged Lagos State Governor, Raji Fashola in a long drawn battle over allegations of corruption yesterday accused him of bribing the high court judge, Justice Habeeb Abiru, who stopped the State’s legislators from probing allegations of corruption against the governor. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:18:30 GMT Ademola Seriki: Letter To Acting President Goodluck Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2517 Thank you for your decision to bring back some discipline into the governance of our great nation by your decision to start all over and pick a cabinet that will not only be loyal to you but will also be professional and dedicated to serving Nigeria. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:32:02 GMT Bayelsa Ex-militant Leaders To Review Amnesty Programme http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2531 Aggrieved former militant leaders in Bayelsa State have concluded arrangements to critically review the Federal Government post-amnesty deal with a view to deciding whether to remain or pull-out from the programme Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:44:09 GMT Shehu Ladan Is New NNPC Boss http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2536 The Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has appointed Alhaji Shehu Ladan as the new Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:21:46 GMT IBB, Atiku Clash In Lagos http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2549 FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, traded words on Friday over access to justice, as Atiku accused the former of denying him opportunity to contest election. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:40:21 GMT Two Power Blocs Emerge In PDP http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2554 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems split down the middle, culminating in the emergence of two power blocs: one side in the grip of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the other answerable to former military president, Ibrahim Babangida who has signalled interest in taking another shot at the Villa next year Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:02:47 GMT Obasanjo, Atiku, Kupolokun Got $74m – Okiro Report http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2557 Nigeria’s own internal inquiry shows that those who benefited from the Halliburton bribery scandal include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the man who trumpeted an anti-corruption hurricane that swept away the jobs, the integrity, and the reputations of mainly his political opponents when he was the king in the Villa. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:28:39 GMT Danger: EFCC Under Remote Control! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2559 The most disturbing development in the much-touted “moving forward” from the Yar adua to the Jonathan era is the steady reversal of several of the distinguishing policy thrusts that gave Nigerians hope of better governance. The deliberate de-composition of the of the Yar adua Administration Presidency in the name of giving the Acting President his own team when he is only supposed to be holding fort reeks of sadistic opportunism in high places. No wonder what we have today is an acting president Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:40:13 GMT Jonathan Approves $31 Bln Budget http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2564 Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday signed into law a 4.6 trillion naira (20.1 billion pounds) budget for 2010. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:13:12 GMT EFCC Continued Investigation In Delta Shows they Have No Evidence Against Me - Ibori http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2565 Chief James Onanefe Ibori has said that media reports about the continued spate of investigations the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unleashed against the Delta State Government, have proved to the whole world that they have nothing against him. He said that EFCC had proclaimed in three years ago (December 2007) when the agency arraigned him in Kaduna Federal High Court, that they had completed all investigations against him, before taking the matter to court. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:44:42 GMT PDP Suspends Renegade Group http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2566 Nigeria's ruling party suspended 19 senior members for criticising its leadership on Thursday, deepening a row which could split the oil producer's main political grouping before presidential polls next year. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:44:42 GMT US Detains Nigerian 'No-fly' List In Puerto Rico http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2567 U.S. federal agents detained a passenger Thursday on a New York-bound jet from West Africa, with the jet's captain telling passengers the man was on a 'no-fly' list and ineligible for international travel for undisclosed security reasons. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:01:20 GMT Jonathan An Emerging Dictator - COSEG http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2568 The Coalition of Oodua Self Determination Groups (COSEG) says Acting President Goodluck Jonathan may turn the country into a lawless society by encouraging the disobedience of court orders. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:49:51 GMT Court Stops PDP NEC Meeting, Crisis Deepens http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2569 An Abuja Federal High Court on Monday stopped the meeting planned for today by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC). Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:58:35 GMT Nigeria Cancel England Camp http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2570 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has cancelled a two-day training camp in England as clubs in Europe refused to release their players. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:07:38 GMT Electricity: Uduaghan Urges FG to Decentralise Distribution http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2571 Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has called on the Federal Government to decentralise power distribution so as to accelerate the development of the country. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:12:54 GMT Gunmen Kidnap Bayelsa State Commissioner http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2572 Kidnappers have seized the commissioner of the environment in Nigeria's southern oil-rich Bayelsa State, along with her mother-in-law, during a private visit to another state, police said Tuesday. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:05:41 GMT Court Asked to Restrain Jonathan As 'Acting President' http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2573 A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to restrain Acting President Goodluck Jonathan from parading himself as Acting President and Commander-in-chief of Nigeria or carrying out any functions attached to the office of the president. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:30:15 GMT Court Lifts Injunction On PDP NEC Meeting http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2574 A Nigerian judge says the country's ruling party can hold its first meeting led by the nation's acting president, despite an injunction filed yesterday to stop it. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:12:18 GMT Why I Returned To PDP – Atiku Abubakar http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2575 Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, today said he was returning to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of the need to steer the nation off “bloody inter-communal and ethnic violence, deepening economic crisis, collapse of our infrastructure and the risk of the unravelling of the amnesty in the Niger Delta.” Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:47:59 GMT PDP Passes Confidence Vote In Jonathan, Ogbulafor http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2576 Less than 24 hours after he restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Justice Abubakar Talba of the Abuja High Court on Tuesday made a U-turn and allowed the meeting to go ahead. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:23:00 GMT Jonathan Fires INEC Boss, Iwu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2577 Acting President, Goodluck Jonathan today announced the immediate sack of Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Maurice Iwu. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:20:42 GMT Ibori Files Fresh Charges Against EFCC, Police, SSS http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2578 Chief James Onanefe Ibori’s counsel filed a suit Wednesday 28th April 2010 seeking to restrain the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Inspector General of Police and the Director, State Security Service (SSS), from arresting him. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:11:41 GMT Whitney apologizes for voice in London, blames air-conditioning http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2579 Fans at London's O2 were left disappointed at Whitney Houston's concert on Sunday night, as the star was forced to apologise for her singing. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:24:46 GMT El-Rufai Arrives Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2580 Former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Nasir El-Rufai has arrived Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja today. Sat, 01 May 2010 03:08:07 GMT Even Jesus Can’t Conduct Undisputed Elections - Obasanjo http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2581 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that not even “Jesus Christ” can conduct an acceptable election in Nigeria and that the nation would continue to have disputed election results except politicians are reformed. Sat, 01 May 2010 03:21:06 GMT Power Must Remain in the North, Lamido Insists http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2582 The governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido yesterday joined the debate on the retention of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party’s zoning arrangement for the 2011 presidential election, insisting that power must remain in the north. Sat, 01 May 2010 03:26:44 GMT Uduaghan Declares For Second Term. David Mark, Scores Endorses Him http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2583 Senate President, Senator David Mark, Friday in Warri endorsed Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for a second term, saying the governor has done well and delivered on his mandate. Sat, 01 May 2010 09:55:10 GMT We Will Arrest El-Rufai - EFCC http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2584 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its operatives have been detailed to arrest former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufai. Sun, 02 May 2010 02:33:35 GMT 2011:Jonathan’s Ambition Tears PDP Apart http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2585 Even after its no-victor-no-vanquished national executive committee, NEC , meeting of last Tuesday, the leadership of the ruling PDP remains divided down the line over the widely speculated presidential ambition of Acting President Goodluck Jonathan. Sun, 02 May 2010 03:09:15 GMT Group Ask EFCC To Arraign Jonathan’s Wife For Corruption! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2586 An anti-corruption group has petitioned the Acting President and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) demanding that patience Jonathan, wife of the Acting President Goodluck Jonathan and others be investigated and charged with corruption. Sun, 02 May 2010 16:41:58 GMT Ribadu Accused Of Massive Fraud In Fresh Petition http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2587 Erstwhile Chairman and prosecutor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and Mr Rotimi Jacobs respectively, and three others have been accused of abuse office, perversion of justice, bribery, corruption and stealing of about N10 billion by chief Emmanuel Nwude who was tried and convicted of financial crimes in 2005 by the EFCC. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:48:44 GMT I Won’t Take Orders From Ribadu – Waziri Vows! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2588 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Farida Waziri, has disclosed that she would not take orders from his predecessor, Nuhu Ribadu, if he returns to the country, regardless of the position he assumes. Wed, 05 May 2010 01:25:31 GMT N32b Fraud: EFCC Quizzes El-Rufai For Nine Hours, Grants Him Bail http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2589 Former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Tuesday interrogated at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for nine hours for allegedly perpetrating fraud valued at N32 billion while in office. Wed, 05 May 2010 01:38:09 GMT FG Snubs International HIV/AIDS Conference http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2590 Conference organizers and participants to Nigeria’s 5th National Conference on HIV/AIDS which opens today at the International Conference Centre, Abuja were at loss over the cold shoulder given the talkshop by the Federal Government which failed to send any representation from either the Presidency or the Federal Ministry of Health. Wed, 05 May 2010 02:49:26 GMT Tribunal Strikes Out Charges Against Ribadu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2591 Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Tribunal today struck out charges against the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Nuhu Ribadu. Wed, 05 May 2010 08:06:34 GMT Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Dies At 58 http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2592 Nigerian President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has died after prolonged illness at age 58, he would be buried today in his home state, Katsina. Thu, 06 May 2010 01:24:18 GMT Yar’Adua Laid To Rest In Katsina http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2595 President Umaru Yar'Adua has been laid to rest in his hometown of Katsina, a day after he died at the age of 58 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:32:35 GMT Yar’Adua: A Veritable Agent Of Change, Says Ibori http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2596 Chief James Onanefe Ibori says the long illness leading to the death of President Umar Musa Yar’Adua has denied Nigeria the opportunity of knowing what a true Yar’Adua presidency would have achieved. Fri, 07 May 2010 01:31:29 GMT Jonathan Can Seek Presidency For Two More Terms - Akeredolu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2597 President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Rotimi Akeredolu, has observed that President Goodluck Jonathan could still contest the nation’s Presidency for two more terms if he so desires. Fri, 07 May 2010 01:31:29 GMT Yar’Adua Was “Patron Saint Of Niger Delta” - Uduaghan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2598 Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has described the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a "patron-saint" who epitomised such good virtues as "honesty, forthrightness and humility". Fri, 07 May 2010 01:43:25 GMT 2011: Jonathan Candidacy Will Destabilize Nigeria - Atiku http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2599 Apparently towing the line of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, that the presidential ticket of the party has been zoned to the north till 2015, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday said the zoning arrangement between the North and South must be respected. Sat, 08 May 2010 09:19:55 GMT Jonathan Visits Yar’Adua’s Family In Katsina http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2600 Newly inaugurated Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan led a group of top officials to the family home of the late leader Umaru Yar'Adua on Saturday to pay their respects after his death. Sat, 08 May 2010 10:06:00 GMT Abacha’s Son Goes To Swiss Court Over His Dad’s $350 Million Loot! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2601 The son of the late Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha was to appear in a Geneva court Monday to appeal a sentence he surrender 350 million dollars pillaged from his country, Swiss newspapers reported. Sun, 09 May 2010 14:52:23 GMT Senators Reject Probe Of Yar’Adua’s Death http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2602 Senators rejected on Tuesday a proposal by Senate President David Mark and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to investigate the death of President Umaru Yar’Adua, who died on May 5 and was buried the following day after a protracted illness shrouded in secrecy. Wed, 12 May 2010 01:24:43 GMT Jonathan Appoints Soyebi Acting INEC Chairman http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2603 Solomon Soyebi has been appointed acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over Phillip Umeadi, who unilaterally assumed the post after the incumbent Chairman, Maurice Iwu, was asked to proceed on pre-disengagement leave. Wed, 12 May 2010 01:24:43 GMT EFCC Denies Investigating Ibori Over Clark’s Petition http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2604 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied investigating former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, on the basis of a petition written by Edwin Clark and his loyalists. Wed, 12 May 2010 01:24:43 GMT Bomb Explosion Rocks Warri NDDC Office http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2605 AN explosion occurred, yesterday, at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC’s office in Warri, Delta State, causing fresh panic in the oil city. Wed, 12 May 2010 01:38:38 GMT Jonathan Picks Namadi Sambo As Vice President http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2607 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated Kaduna state governor Namadi Sambo to be vice president of Africa's most populous nation, a presidency source said on Thursday. Thu, 13 May 2010 07:32:27 GMT Princewill Dumps AC For PDP http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2608 The Rivers State Action Congress governorship candidate in the 2007 election, Prince Tonye Princewill has finally resigned from the party.His decision was informed by series of consultations with friends, family, associates and party members to determine the next step to take, given the present realities in the Nation’s polity. Thu, 13 May 2010 08:22:58 GMT How Ibori Was Arrested In Dubai http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2609 Chief James Onanefe Ibori walked out of a Dubai court this morning on bail, after having been arrested on Wednesday. He was in a hotel room by 9pm Wednesday 12/4/10 when some agents walked into his room, introduced themselves as acting on behalf of Interpol, saying he was wanted in London. Thu, 13 May 2010 11:59:02 GMT Ogbulafor Resigns http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2610 Vincent Ogbulafor, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), resigned on Thursday as sniper fire from detractors backed by the Villa got too much for him to bear. Fri, 14 May 2010 02:32:10 GMT Again, Senate Defies Appeal Court, Fails To Swear In Igbeke http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2611 On Thursday, the Senate failed for the second time in a month to swear in Alphonsus Igbeke as the Senator for Anambra North sequel to the ballot in April 2007. Fri, 14 May 2010 02:32:10 GMT UBA GMD’s Statement To Shareholders http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2612 2009 was a particularly eventful year for the African financial services sector, as the impact of the global financial crises of the previous year began to take its toll. However, the fractures in the international financial system provided opportunities for well capitalized and liquid banks, such as UBA, to further consolidate their position as market leaders. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented resolute regulatory measures to ensure the stability of the Nigerian banking system, inclu Sat, 15 May 2010 05:04:58 GMT Dame Patience In Asaba, Challenges NGOs http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2613 The First Lady and wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan, has called on Non-governmental Organisations to lend a helping hand to the less privileged in the society as government alone can not cater for the needs of the people. Sat, 15 May 2010 05:24:58 GMT Gunmen Kidnap Four Lebanese Workers In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2614 LAGOS - Gunmen kidnapped four Lebanese construction workers in oil rich southern Nigeria, a security source said on Saturday. Sat, 15 May 2010 08:32:10 GMT Abacha's Son Fails To Show In Court http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2615 The son of a former Nigerian dictator, Sani Ababcha, has still failed to appear at a hearing in Geneva. Mon, 17 May 2010 09:33:07 GMT A New Approach to Agriculture in Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2616 Everyone in Nigeria believes that agriculture is very important for the country’s progress as well as being a vital tool for the liberation of Nigerians from the prison of poverty. However, Nigeria with a total area of 923,768 km² of which 910,768 km² is arable land, and 13,000 km² water; in addition to 140 million people, huge oil wealth and twenty-one (21) agricultural institutes- it can be interesting to mention them: Mon, 17 May 2010 09:44:55 GMT Yerima And The Issue Of Early Marriage http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2617 A girl came to the Messenger of Allah (SAW), and reported that her father had forced her to marry without her consent. The Messenger of God gave her the choice between accepting the marriage or invalidating it. The girl said: ‘Actually, I accept this marriage, but I wanted to let women know that parents have no right to force a husband on them.’” (Ibn-Majah). Mon, 17 May 2010 09:55:58 GMT Access Bank Wins IFC Award http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2618 One of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Acces s Bank Plc, has emerged the winner of this yearâ?s International Finance Corpora tion’s ''Most Active Issuing Bank in Africa'' Award under its Global Trade Fina nce Programme, according to a statement from the bank. Mon, 17 May 2010 10:51:01 GMT Amoral Traffic Protocol – Nigerian Concept http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2620 I want to first, categorically state that I have nothing on a personal basis, against Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. My observation borders on our expectations as a people of Rivers State, and by extension, Nigeria. Tue, 18 May 2010 01:38:47 GMT Senate Confirms Sambo As VP http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2621 Nigeria’s Senate today confirmed the nomination of Governor Namadi Sambo of Kaduna State as the Vice President of Nigeria. Tue, 18 May 2010 07:06:47 GMT Jonathan Must Respect PDP Zoning Arrangement http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2622 I read with shock and surprise from some of our national dailies on 13th May 2010 the ridiculous and mischievous interpretation some political scavengers under the umbrella of “United Nigeria Forum, UNF” have given to the BBC interview Atiku Abubakar granted on the 6th May 2010. Tue, 18 May 2010 07:41:00 GMT Sambo Sworn In As VP http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2623 Mohammed Namadi Sambo, 55, took the oath of office as Vice President on Wednesday with a pledge from President Goodluck Jonathan not to engage him in the messy knock-downs and drag-outs that marked the tenure of Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar in the Villa between 1999 and 2007. Thu, 20 May 2010 02:43:55 GMT Siemens Scandal: EFCC Seeks German Court’s Verdict http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2624 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has written to federal Attorney General and Justice Minister, Mohammed Adoke, to request a copy of the ruling against two former Siemens Managers in Munich, Germany. Thu, 20 May 2010 02:49:55 GMT Norway, DFID Finance Immunisation In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2625 Mr. Kjell Lillerud, the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria Tuesday announced that Norway has joined up with the British Department for International Development (DFID) to finance a five-year programme for routine immunisation and primary health care in four states in Northern Nigeria: Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe and Zamfara. Thu, 20 May 2010 03:06:27 GMT Gas Flaring: Legislator Flay Shell On $2 billion Pledge http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2626 Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Eziuche Ubani Wednesday says Nigeria will take with a pinch of salt, the announcement by Royal Dutch Shell PLC that it will spend more than $2 billion to sharply reduce the burning off of natural gas at its oil wells in Nigeria. Thu, 20 May 2010 03:06:27 GMT EFCC Accuses Elumelu, Ugbane, Others Of Plot To Delay Trial http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2627 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has accused the senate committee chairman on power, Senator Nicholas Ugbane and his House of Representatives counterpart, Hon. Ndidi Elumelu, who are being prosecuted over the N5.2 billion Rural Electrification Agency, REA, contract scam, of delibrate moves to delay and prolong their trial. Fri, 21 May 2010 13:53:52 GMT Delta Professionals Rally For Uduaghan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2628 Delta Professionals, a non partisan group of professionals in Delta State will hold a rally in support of re-election bid of Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan in the 2011 elections on Saturday, 22 of May in Asaba, Delta State. Fri, 21 May 2010 14:28:11 GMT N5billion Allocated To Ghost Agency! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2629 In Nigeria’s Civil Service, the Ghost Workers syndrome is a conduit pipe to steal public funds. It simply means that monies are received for non-existing workers. Fri, 21 May 2010 17:00:43 GMT Friends, Foes Shun IBB Book Launch http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2630 Attempts in image laundering by former military dictator retired General Ibrahim Babaginda (IBB) in furtherance of his presidential ambition in 2011 suffered a set back as associates and allies stayed away from a publicity stunt targeted book launching held in his honour in Abuja. Sat, 22 May 2010 13:32:18 GMT Dangote Joins Battle For Arsenal Takeover http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2631 LONDON: Aliko Dangote, a billionaire Nigerian industrialist, is plotting to buy 16 percent stake in Arsenal in a move that could trigger a takeover battle for the Premier League club. Sun, 23 May 2010 04:33:25 GMT Uduaghan Raises Alarm On Cabals Building Wall Around Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2632 “The success of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidency is a collective responsibility particularly for us, the people of the Niger Delta “, says the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. Mon, 24 May 2010 01:32:07 GMT Jos Boils Again: Six Dead, 15 Arrested http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2633 Nigerian security forces arrested 15 suspects after six people were killed in a fresh outbreak of sectarian violence near the flashpoint city of Jos, the army said Sunday. Mon, 24 May 2010 01:32:07 GMT Firm Threatens Legal Action Over Contract Awarded Tompolo http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2634 Niger Delta Minister, Godsday Orubebe, has been given an ultimatum of five days to revert the contract re-awarded to KFT Odogbo, the firm owned by Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, in Kuruntie, Delta State, or face legal action. Mon, 24 May 2010 02:19:14 GMT Ribadu Regains AIG Rank http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2635 Reprieve came his way on Monday when the PSC board met and changed his dismissal to retirement. Tue, 25 May 2010 05:29:27 GMT Delta Professionals Back Uduaghan’s Re-Election http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2636 Beyond the plea by Delta Professionals to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan to contest the governorship seat of Delta state, the group has rolled out its drum of campaign to work for his re-election before, during and after the race. Tue, 25 May 2010 06:27:05 GMT Shell Lifts Force Majeure On Bonny May, June Exports http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2637 Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) said Monday it has begun exportation of Nigerian benchmark Bonny Light crude. This development coming as President Goodluck Jonathan consolidates on the ceasefire peace deal with the Niger-Delta militants signals a gradual return of the oil giant to business in the Niger-Delta. Tue, 25 May 2010 06:27:05 GMT Delta State Politics Faces Uncertain Future http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2638 Delta State, a major oil producer in the Niger Delta region is in a major political confusion on who becomes the next Governor of the State in the 2011 elections. Tue, 25 May 2010 06:27:05 GMT Nigeria: A Nation On The Edge... http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2639 ‘A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught unawares in a fast changing world’ Tue, 25 May 2010 06:27:05 GMT Nigeria’s Yinka Shonibare Is First African Artist To Exhibit Work In UK Public Space http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2640 Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE, today became the first African artist to display artwork in any public space in Great Britain, when he today unveiled his work “Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle” in London’s Trafalgar Square. The artwork is sponsored by Guaranty Trust Bank of Nigeria who earlier in 2010 registered another first when it sponsored Chris Ofili’s collection at Tate Britain, making it the first African corporation to sponsor a major artwork in Great Britain. Tue, 25 May 2010 06:54:37 GMT Mrs Jonathan’s Again! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2641 I consider it rather sad to write this note, because it may arouse political perceptions, but if it has ever been imperative to write against injustice, the pain is mine to take. Tue, 25 May 2010 07:14:03 GMT EFCC To Investigate Source Of Ill-Gotten Properties http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2642 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has set up a team to investigate properties and assets whose means of acquisition cannot be explained by their owners as part of efforts to intensify the fight against graft and stem the tide of money laundering in the country. Tue, 25 May 2010 12:32:58 GMT Senate Bows To Pressure As Igbeke Is Sworn In http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2643 The Senate finally sworn in Alphonsus Igbeke as Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District after a three year legal battle with Joy Emordi. Tue, 25 May 2010 13:32:17 GMT Nigeria Unimpressive In Draw With Saudi Arabia http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2644 Nigeria drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in a World Cup warmup and the team’s first match under coach Lars Lagerback. Wed, 26 May 2010 01:47:29 GMT Uduaghan Commissions Olomu Bridge http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2645 History was made as the Olomu Bridge that defied completion for 29 years was commissioned by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan at Okpare-Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area. Wed, 26 May 2010 08:48:17 GMT Senate Compensate Emordi With N45 Million Largesse! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2646 Senator Alphonsus Igbeke, representing Anambra North Senatorial District had subtly indicted the Senate leadership for conniving to pay Mrs Joy Emordi the sum of N45 million being second quarterly allowance that would have been due to him. Wed, 26 May 2010 08:48:17 GMT Largerback’s Super Eagle: Before Embarrassment Comes http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2647 Let us be honest, these Eagles stink! I mean the Super Eagles. The Nigerian national soccer team stink. They stink so much they stunk up the air like rotten eggs at Wattens, Austria when they took on the Saudi National team yesterday. I have never watched a worse Nigerian side. Wed, 26 May 2010 08:53:20 GMT Orji Kalu, On Trial For Corruption, Declares Presidential Ambition http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2648 Former Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu standing trial on charges of money laundering slammed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] Wedenesday at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja declared his ambition to run for the Presidential election in 2011 General Election Kalu affirmed that nothing will stop him from contesting for the president of the country by 2011 except God Wed, 26 May 2010 10:06:51 GMT Petitioner Protests Grant of Reprieve to Ribadu http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2649 A legal practitioner, Mr Ugo Illechukwu Wednesday faulted the clean bill of health granted Malam Nuhu Ribadu on the orders of President Goodluck Jonathan, contending that it would encourage godfatherism and widespread abuse of office Wed, 26 May 2010 10:06:51 GMT 2011: Jonathan Can Contest, Says U.S. http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2650 America has also given its nod to President Goodluck Jonathan to be on the ballot next year, provided the poll is free and transparent and fair. Fri, 28 May 2010 04:15:48 GMT Kaduna House Confirms Yero As Deputy Governor http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2651 Kaduna State House of Assembly, yesterday confirmed the appointment of the State Commissioner for Finance, Ramalan Mukhtar Yero as the Deputy Governor of the state after prolonged negotiations and promises from the State stake holders and the leadership of the ruling People’s Democratic Party [PDP] in the state. Fri, 28 May 2010 04:32:09 GMT Uduaghan Flags Off Free Healthcare For Children http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2652 Governor Emmanuel Udaughan of Delta State on Thursday flagged off free health care programme for children under the age of five in the state. Fri, 28 May 2010 05:49:30 GMT Anichebe, Uche Left Off Nigeria Team http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2653 Strikers Victor Anichebe and Ike Uche were the two most notable names left off of Nigeria manager Lars Lagerback's team on Monday. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:37:00 GMT Archbishop Of Benin City Resigns Over Child Sex Abuse http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2654 The Vatican said Monday that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of a senior Catholic cleric who has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Nigeria. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:37:00 GMT Uduaghan Promises 20,000 Jobs for Urhobo Youths http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2655 GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has said that up to 20,000 Urhobo youths would be productively engaged in due course when new gas plants and industries commence operations in Urhoboland. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:37:00 GMT 2011: No One Can Stop Jonathan – Aondoakaa http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2656 Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has said that it would be unconstitutional for anybody to ask President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2011 presidential election on the basis of zoning arrangement. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:04:08 GMT 2011: Don’t Stretch Your Luck, Olabayo Warns Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2657 From the Primate of Evangelical Church of Yaweh, Theophilus Olabayo, has come a warning to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:16:09 GMT London Court Convicts Ibori’s Sister, We Will Appeal Ibori Vows http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2658 Chief James Onanefe Ibori has rejected the judgement of the Southwark Court London, delivered Tuesday June 1, 2010. This is because despite the Judge’s directive of last week that every charge must be proved beyond reasonable doubt, despite the failure of the Crown Prosecution to establish any proceeds of crime, despite the Prosecution’s failure to evidence any crime, it is difficult to understand how his sister alone could have been found guilty of money laundering without proof by the London c Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:52:35 GMT Arik Air To Fly Supper Eagles to S/Africa http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2659 The Super Eagles stranded at their training camp in the south of England since Monday night will now be ferried to South Africa for the World Cup by a local airline, Arik Air. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:28:16 GMT Castro Tackles America, Britain Over Hard Drugs http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2660 Cuban President, Fidel Castro Ruz has queried the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) to explain how effectively it is using its military superiority and advantage to tackle the war against hard drugs notably cocaine and heroin. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:28:16 GMT Apology To Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2661 On Tuesday, 1 June, 2010, The Times of Nigeria published a story entitled, “Archbishop Of Benin City Resigns Over Child Sex Abuse,” regarding the resignation of Archbishop Richard Anthony Burke from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis Benin City, Nigeria. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:00:10 GMT Lawmaker In Shouting Match With Bankole http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2662 ACTIVITIES at the House of Representatives were paralysed for over two hours yesterday, after a showdown between the Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, and another lawmaker, Independence Ogunewe, was averted by the Minority Leader, Aliyu Ndume. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:56:39 GMT SAA Upgrades Aircraft For Lagos-Johannesburg Route http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2663 South African Airways (SAA), a member of the Star Alliance is set to introduce a new Airbus 340-300 to replace Boeing 747-400 aircraft currently used on the Lagos-Johannesburg route by the end of this year. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:23:44 GMT Delta Launches Abuja-New York Nonstop Flight http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2664 Delta Air Lines has airlifted more than 110,000 passengers to United States of America from its operations in Nigeria in 2009 with a cumulative total of 266,000 passengers from all its operations in Nigeria since its launch in the country in 2007. The company said yesterday in Lagos, Nigeria. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:23:44 GMT Injury Blow For Nigeria: Mikel Out Of World Cup! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2665 Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:23:19 GMT Gold Rush: Over 100 Children Killed By Poisoning In Zamfara http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2666 More than 100 children have died of lead poisoning in Nigeria in recent weeks, health officials say. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:42:02 GMT Brown Replaces Injured Mikel http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2668 Sochaux midfielder Brown Ideye has been called up to replace John Mikel Obi, who has been ruled out of the World Cup with an ankle problem Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:13:10 GMT Speaker Bankole Alleges Threat To His Life http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2669 Dimeji Bankole, Speaker of the House of Representatives today said he receieved death threat from unknown persons over face-offs from his opponents in the National Assembly. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:43:19 GMT Water In Osun: Oyinlola’s Failed Legacy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2670 The reason why the people enjoy nothing under the fraudulent Oyinlola’s administration in terms of dividends of democracy is clear. Of course little can be expected from a government that had right from day one, signed treaties with inaction and non-performance. This is why hunger, poverty and underdevelopment reign supreme in Osun State. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:53:30 GMT 10 Injured In Stampede As Nigeria Beat N. Korea In W.Cup Friendly http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2671 Ten people, including a policeman, were injured in South Africa Sunday when a huge crowd of football fans tried to force their way into a pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and North Korea, police said. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:23:15 GMT Resign Or Be Sacked, Reps Tell Bankole http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2672 Insurgents in the House of Representatives, under the banner of Nigeria First Forum (NFF), met in Abuja on Sunday and issued an ultimatum to Speaker Dimeji Bankole to resign within two weeks or face impeachment. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:38:50 GMT Jonathan Picks Jega As INEC Boss http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2673 A radical University don, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has been nominated as Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:38:09 GMT EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against 8 Kogi Officials Over N2.6bn Fraud http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2674 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 filed amended charges against six officials of Kogi state government who allegedly looted a whooping N2.6 billion from the state treasury. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:25:49 GMT Reps Give Bankole 7-day Ultimatum To Resign http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2675 Another group of lawmakers, called “Progressives” on Thursday issued a new ultimatum to House of Representatives Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, to resign within seven days or get booted out. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:32:31 GMT Nigerian Rebels In Shootout With Military, Plan To Resume Attacks http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2676 Nigerian oil rebels today said its fighters were involved in a shootout with the military in the oil bearing community of Ogulagha in Delta State. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:22:44 GMT N180M Fraud: EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Nyame http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2677 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has filed a 71 page additional proofs of evidence against former governor of Taraba state, Rev. Jolly Nyame over his on-going trial in a case of N180 billion scam preferred against him by the anti-graft agency. The fresh evidences were filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory before Justice Adebukola Banjoko. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:07:24 GMT Glo Boss Offers Eagles $1m For Agentina’s Defeat http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2678 Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has told the country's team that a prominent businessman has promised them a cash gift of 1 million dollars if they beat Argentina in Saturday's World Cup Group B match in Johannesburg. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:51:16 GMT Agentina Beats Improved Nigeria 1-0 http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2679 A spirited and much improved Nigerian side today lost its opening game against Agentina by a lone goal. A sixth minute header by Gaby Heinze gave the Diego Maradona inspired team the threee point at stake. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:42:02 GMT Lagerback Plays Down Not Shaking Maradona's Hand http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2680 Johannesburg - Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback played down the fact that he and Argentina coach Diego Maradona failed to shake hands with each other after his side's 1-0 defeat Saturday in a World Cup Group B encounter at Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:53:11 GMT EFCC Accuses Elumelu, Ugbane Of Stealing Over N10bn http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2681 A new twist has been introduced into the on-going trial of former Senate Committee Chairman on Power, Senator Nicholas Ugbane and his House of Representatives counterpart Hon. Ndudi Elumelu as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 14, 2010, accused the duo of misappropriating over N10 billion public funds. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:05:42 GMT Appraising Adamawa MPs in the National Assembly http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2682 The 6th National Assembly will end in 2011. Politicians have started squabbling to get elected as members of the House Representatives or as Senators; those in Adamawa State are also not left out. Almost in all the federal constituencies in the state, there are scores of individual who have indicated their interests to contest either as Honourable Members of the House of Representatives or Distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:19:43 GMT Dr. Kema Chikwe’s Economic Diplomacy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2683 Nigeria’s businessmen and investors a getting set to troop to Dublin, the languid capital of Ireland for an annual forum intended to forge closer ties between them and their Irish counterparts: the International Gateway Economic Partnership Summit (I-GEPS). IGEPS is organised by the Embassy of Nigeria in Dublin in conjunction with the African Business Roundtable and Applied Consulting to promote direct foreign investment. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:19:43 GMT 2011: Jonathan, Don’t Contest http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2684 There is honour and dignity in keeping to promises,we have made and fulfilling therein. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:36:53 GMT In Support of Dr. (Mrs.) ‘Dere Awosika http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2685 Whatever might have necessitated the protest against Dr. (Mrs.) ‘Dere Awosika, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior is unfair. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:36:53 GMT I Won’t Defy Constitution To Please Uwais – Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2686 President Goodluck Jonathan clarified on Monday that his nomination of Attahiru Jega as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman is in line with the law, despite the disappointment expressed by Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) Chairman, Mohammed Uwais. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:28:24 GMT Delta, Obasanjo Farms Sign Pact On Commercial Poultry Production http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2687 Delta state Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of N3billion with Obasanjo Farms to establish a commercial poultry production and processing venture known as “OFN-Delta Farm Limited. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:02:23 GMT British Envoy Task Nigeria On Free Polls http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2688 ABUJA (AFP) - Envoy to Nigeria called Monday for urgent steps to ensure that presidential elections due by April next year are credible and peaceful, after previously flawed and violent polls. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:28:08 GMT Nigeria Revamps For Greek Challenge http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2689 Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles is expected to make critical changes to the team that will line up today against Greece in its second World Cup match in South Africa. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:54:16 GMT This Is Our Moment http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2690 Nigerians have yearned, hoped and prayed for a better Nigeria. However, in this quest for a better Nigeria, there have been a few missed opportunities. Murutala Mohammed, Muhammadu Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon’s administrations, the second and “third” coming of Olusegun Obasanjo offered opportunities for a change in direction. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:35:12 GMT Dangers Of North-South Dichotomy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2691 In as much as every Nigerian citizen who meets the constitutional requirements to contest for any position of choice is free to employ any reasonable means to canvass support from fellow compatriots, there is need to respect both inter and intra-party independence and cooperation to move Nigeria forward. The real burning issue of recent in the Nigerian politics is neither the appointment of the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nor that of the Peoples Democratic Party Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:35:12 GMT Crazy Kaita Ruin Nigeria’s Super Chickens!!! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2692 It took one moment of madness from undisciplined Sani Kaita that resulted in a well-deserved red card for Nigeria’s Super “Chickens” to unravel to a more organized Greek side. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:13:20 GMT PDP's New Party Chairman Is Tainted By Corruption http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2693 Nigeria’s ruling party, People's Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed a former governor with a tainted past as its new leader. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:45:57 GMT Zenon, Skye, Zenith Banks Ask Court To Vacate Order http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2694 Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited on Thursday asked Justice Kazeem Alogba of a Lagos High Court to vacate order of mareva injunction made against it over an alleged N5.8 billion debt owed BankPHB. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:00:29 GMT 2011: Northern Leaders Plot Against Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2695 Northern political leaders converged on Abuja on Thursday night to sketch a modus operandi for the Presidential vote next year, with an agenda to insist on the zoning in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and scuttle what may be President Goodluck Jonathan’s quest for the Villa. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:00:29 GMT EFCC Commence Probe Of Speaker Bankole http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2696 Farida Waziri confirmed on Monday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set up a committee of six members to investigate new allegations of graft against House of Representatives Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, and his fellow principal officers. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:40:37 GMT Ex-NDLEA Boss, Lafiaji, Jailed 16 Years For Corruption http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2697 A Lagos High Court on Monday sentenced former National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman, Bello Lafiaji, to 16 years imprisonment and his Personal Assistant, Usman Amali, to seven years for using their offices to engage in corruption. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:47:15 GMT Nigeria Ask For Permission To Observe Abdulmutallab Case http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2698 Nigeria's government asked the U.S. judge presiding over the prosecution of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab , who is accused of trying to blow up a jet on Christmas Day, for permission to enter the case. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:31:41 GMT Uduaghan Wants Oil Firms Prosecuted For N/Delta Oil Spills http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2699 Delta state Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has called on the federal government to begin criminal investigation into oil spill in the Niger Delta, caused by oil companies that has virtually destroyed the environment in the region. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:45:03 GMT Bankolegate: Fracas As Speaker Suspends 11 Progressives http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2700 There was fracas in Nigeria’s lower legislative chambers today as the Speaker of the House, Dimeji Bankole announced the suspension of eleven members who accused him of high corruption. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:14:46 GMT Bankolegate: Keyamo Condemns Suspension, Calls On EFCC To Act http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2701 Radical lawyer, Festus Keyamo, has decried the free for all that took place at the House of Representatives yesterday and called on President Goodluck Jonathan to release the report on the N2.3B car scam involving House Speaker, Dimeji Bankole. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:26:10 GMT Miserable Nigeria Crash Out of World Cup http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2702 A Miserably disappointing Nigerian team was bundled out of the World Cup yesterday after the team failed to put away several open chances against a spirited South Korean side. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:14:35 GMT Zenith Bank Testifies Against Ex-Gov Nyame http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2703 The trial of former governor of Taraba state, Rev. Jolly Nyame began at an FCT high court on Tuesday, June 22 as the first prosecution witness took his turn to confirm the authenticity of the documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as evidence. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:58:58 GMT EFCC Accuses El-Rufai of Stalling Trial http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2704 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 22nd accused former minister of the Federal Capital Territory , Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of making efforts to delay his trial over allegations of abuse of office and conspiracy preferred against him. The accusation came on the heels of the preliminary objection raised by El-Rufai against his trial at a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja . Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:58:58 GMT I Wont Step Down For Jonathan, IBB Vows http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2705 Ibrahim Babangida, who ruled Nigeria as a military dictator for eight years from 1985 to 1993, on Wednesday vowed not to step down for President Goodluck Jonathan in the vote next year, even though Jonathan’s run is still speculative. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:35:30 GMT Bankole Out To Frustrate Constitution Review – Mark http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2706 Senators on Thursday reacted angrily to the charge by House of Representatives Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, that it was a dud copy of the amended Constitution Senate President David Mark sent to state Houses of Assembly on June 15. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:17:59 GMT Bankole, Father Fingered In N5.2 Billion REA Scam http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2707 Troubled Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, who is currently enmeshed in the financial scam rocking the Lower House has been implicated in yet another scam – the N5.2 billion Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:03:38 GMT Fraud And Technology Challenge Plague Nigeria’s GTBank http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2708 If you are unfortunate enough to have banking relationship with Nigeria’s GTBank then you must have been at the receiving end of unsolicited spam mails meant to defraud unsuspecting customers. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:28:15 GMT Bankolegate: Speaker, Principal Officers Face Arrest http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2710 There are strong indications that Speaker Dimeji Bankole and other principal officers of the House of Representatives face imminent arrest over several allegations of financial impropriety leveled against. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:54:15 GMT Abacha’s Associate Jailed For Looting Nigeria, Amb. Marwa Indicted http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2711 In the 12 years since Nigeria's corrupt dictator General Sani Abacha died in office, investigators have struggled to find out what happened to the estimated £2.2bn he siphoned out of his country's coffers during his brutal five-year rule. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:20:14 GMT Good Election Will Not Depend On Jega Alone – Uduaghan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2712 Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has endorsed the appointment of INEC chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, but cautioned that a successful 2011 election does not rest on the INEC chairman alone. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:19:41 GMT Atiku Kicks Off Presidential Campaign With Rallies In Abuja http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2713 Former Vice President and Stewart of Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has kicked off his presidential campaign for the 2011 elections. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:02:25 GMT Jonathan’s Two Year Ban On Football: Matters Arising http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2715 It took the woeful performance of our darling National team, the Super Eagles to eventually get one form of action from our President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:06:23 GMT Stallion Group Bags Thailand Government Award Again http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2716 For the second successive year, The Government of Thailand bestowed the coveted Award under the “Thailand Best Friend” project to the Stallion Group, a multinational conglomerate with presence in 18 countries including Middle East, Africa and Asia. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:43:23 GMT Lawmakers Ask President To Reverse Football Ban http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2717 Nigeria’s House of Representatives today passed a resolution asking President Goodluck Jonathan to reverse himself on his decision to ban the country from international football for two years. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:41:08 GMT FIFA Gives Nigeria Ultimatum Over Jonathan’s Ban http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2718 FIFA says Nigeria has until Monday evening to reverse a decision by its government to withdraw the national soccer team from international competition or it would face suspension. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:09:14 GMT Obielum Dumps Clark For Uduaghan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2719 Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan chances of electoral victory in 2011 was boosted yesterday when his estwhile rival in the 2007 election teamed up with him by endorsing his re-election bid. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:52:45 GMT 12 Foreign Sailors Kidnapped In Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2720 Gunmen have attacked cargo vessels off the coast of the oil-rich Niger Delta, kidnapping 12 foreign sailors and killing one crewmember, Nigerian navy officials say. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:18:38 GMT Deltans Should Be Left To Decide Who Governs Them – Ofili http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2721 Coordinator of Delta Professionals, Sunny Ofili, in this interview with Senior Correspondent, Joe Nwankwo, barred his mind on various issues about the group, its determination to ensure that votes count in next year’s elections and support for Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan to continue in office in 2011. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:52:30 GMT EFCC Arraigns Chime’s Inlaw Over N14M Fraud http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2722 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 arraign Mrs Ngozi Anayo Mgbeke, a sister-in-law to the Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime , over an eight count charge of obtaining money under false pretences; forgery and altering at the Federal High Court 1, Enugu, Enugu. She will be docked before Justice Muhammed Bello. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:34:46 GMT Oil Spill: Uduaghan Hails Judgement Against Shell http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2723 Delta state Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has lauded a Federal High Court N15.4 billion judgment against Shell Petroleum Development Company over a 40-year oil spill at the Ejama-Ebubu Community in Tai Eleme Local Government area of Rivers state, as a vindication of his position that community action through legal redress can offer opportunity to remedy the devastation and destruction caused by oil spill according to a statement released by his Communications Manager, Paul Odili. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:08:35 GMT Sealed Properties: Atuche’s Application Suffers Set Back http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2724 Attempt by former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BankPHB, Mr. Francis Atuche to have his attached properties and frozen bank accounts returned to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC was on Tuesday July 6 rejected by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos . Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:02:12 GMT FG Clears Stallion Group/Vaswani Brothers, Revokes Deportation Order http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2725 The Vaswani Brothers, owners of Stallion Group of companies today said they have been cleared of any wrong doing in the case brought against them by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of the court case against the brothers and revoked the deportation order paving the way for their return. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT Visa Ban: U.S. Compiles List Of Corrupt Nigerians http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2726 Dozens of senior Nigerian officials, former and current, are on the verge of losing their travel privileges to the United States, as Washington begins to withdraw their visas and ban them from entering the country on the strength of their loot, proven or alleged. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:13:31 GMT Court Reinstates Impeached Bayelsa Deputy Gov., Ebebi http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2727 The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the reinstatement of Peremobowei Ebebi as deputy governor of Bayelsa. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly had on June 24 impeached Ebebi for alleged gross misconduct. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:28:58 GMT Uduaghan Opens Ubulu-Uku General Hospital http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2728 In keeping with his administration’s policy of bringing health care delivery to the doorstep of every Deltans Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has commissioned a 60-bed General hospital at Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:42:43 GMT MEND Accuses FG Of Plotting Against Niger Deltans In Ghana http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2729 Nigerian rebel group, The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has accused the Nigerian government of stiring up xenophobic sentiments against Niger Deltans in the West African country of Ghana. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:54:10 GMT Nigerian Governors’ Forum Form Alliance With US Counterpart http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2730 The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has formed an alliance aimed at building capacity and tapping into the wealth of experience of its United States counterpart, National Governors Association (NGA). Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:57:15 GMT Reaching Success or Reaffirming Failure: The G8 Muskoka Declaration http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2731 Canadian Prime Minister and 2010 G-8 President Stephen Harper summarized the Muskoka Initiative: Maternal, Newborn and Under-Five Child Health” by exclaiming “We have been successful.” While the media has focused on this ‘success’, with the main debate criticizing the exclusion of abortion from the maternal health dialogue, following Prime Minister Harper’s refusal to fund safer abortions in developing countries, a critical issue has yet to be questioned: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:09:11 GMT 10 Ways Jonathan Can Win the North Over http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2732 The race to 2011 presidential election is becoming hotter with high-wired politics, intrigues, manoeuvring and horse-trading at the peak. And, if push comes to shove, ‘political konfo’ may come into play. The three principal actors are: the North, President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:09:11 GMT Why Jonathan Should Rename EFCC http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2733 At a time when the people of Nigeria live in an ever expanding, complicated and challenging time, national agencies in the areas of security should bear names or designations that reflect instant symbol of authority, immediate sign of power and on-the-spot perception of influence. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:09:11 GMT Outrage Over Nigerian Journalists Kidnapping http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2734 The weekend kidnapping of four Nigerian journalists in the oil-rich but restive Niger Delta drew widespread condemnation Tuesday as pressure mounted for their unconditional release. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:03:40 GMT NNPC Is Bankrupt – Finance Minister http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2735 ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria's corruption-ridden giant state oil firm NNPC is bankrupt, owing debts running into hundreds of billions of naira, junior finance minister Remi Babalola said on Tuesday in Abuja. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:10:36 GMT Boko Haram Leader Threatens US, Praises Al-Qaeda http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2736 A Nigerian Islamist leader believed killed in an uprising nearly a year ago has threatened the United States and paid tribute to Al-Qaeda in Iraq in a new message, a monitoring group said Wednesday. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:46:54 GMT NNPC Bankruptcy Claim Rattles Presidency, Jonathan Orders Damage Control http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2737 Alarmed by the revelation by Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Remi Babalola that the nation’s state-run oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was bankrupt, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered his top ministers to “refute and repudiate” the report in an apparent damage control. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:11:45 GMT Kidnapped Nigerian Journalists Freed http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2738 Four Nigerian journalists and their driver, kidnapped last Sunday, have been released. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:16:09 GMT 2011: Soyinka Floats New Party http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2739 Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka on Tuesday announced plans to launch a new political party after years of harshly criticising corruption and mismanagement in the oil-rich nation. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:00:10 GMT Don’t Contest 2011 Poll, Ajibola Tells Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2740 Former federal Attorney General and Justice Minister, Bola Ajibola, has urged Goodluck Jonathan not to run for President, despite calls for him to do so from different quarters, North and South, the latest being the one on Monday by former Senator Arthur Nzeribe. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:03:54 GMT GSM Operators Should Adopt Anti-kidnap Device –Saraki http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2741 Kwara State Governor, Bukola Saraki, has advised the Federal Government to compel the GSM operators to adopt devices for locating the specific area a call is being made to facilitate the tracing of kidnappers. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:20:20 GMT Jega Warn INEC Commissioners Against Fraud http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2742 Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday warned regional electoral commissioners (RECs) posted to the 36 states against hobnobbing with governors to avoid being used to perpetrate fraud in the 2011 general elections. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:48:22 GMT Uduaghan Swears –In First Female SSG In Delta State http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2743 Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged the new Secretary to the State Government to remain steadfast and be on the part truth and not allow the volume of politicking distracts and weigh her down. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:40:48 GMT Senate Set Presidential Election For January http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2744 Barring any hiccups at Nigeria’s lower legislative Chamber, 2011 presidential elections will be held in January. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:00:38 GMT We Are Bankrupt, NNPC Boss Tells Senate! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2745 Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) admitted before the Senate Joint Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream) on Wednesday that it formally informed the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) of being insolvent. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:29:29 GMT Gunmen Blow Up Former Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Home http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2746 Gunmen attacked the home of a top politician in Nigeria's southern oil region with explosives on Friday, the latest episode in a bitter political rivalry that risks degenerating ahead of elections next year. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:10:04 GMT Abia Gov, Orji, Set To Dump APGA For PDP http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2747 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) top brass are already laying out the red carpet to welcome its prodigal son, Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State, upon report of his planned return to the fold after dining out with two other parties for four years. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:10:04 GMT Court Orders EFCC To Pay Stallion Group/Vaswanis N5B As Damages http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2748 The Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N5Billion as damages to the Vaswani brothers and five co-plaintiffs for unlawful detention, illegal deportation and sealing off their company. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:23:53 GMT Okogbare Sets New African Records In 100m Mark In Nairobi http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2749 Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare set a new African Championships mark in the women's 100m after winning gold in 11.03 seconds at the 17th African Athletics Championships in Nairobi today. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:09:55 GMT 2011: We’re Not Aware Of AC Rooting For Shekarau –Tofa http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2750 All Nigerians Peoples Party (ANPP) Elders Committee chairman and leader of its Contact/Alliance/Merger Committee, Bashir Tofa, has denied any knowledge of the reported move by the Action Congress (AC) to adopt Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, who is also a 2011 presidential hopeful, as its presidential candidate in the forthcoming general election. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:16:47 GMT Wladimir Klitschko Announces Samuel Peter Rematch http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2751 Wladimir Klitschko will defend his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against Nigeria's Samuel Peter in Frankfurt. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:38:59 GMT Nigeria U-20 Women Reach World Cup Final http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2752 Nigeria made another history on Thursday after defeating hard-fighting Colombians in Germany to become the first African team to reach the final of the U-20 FIFA Women World Cup. They had earlier recorded a win over defending champions USA on Sunday after a penalty shoot-out. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:38:59 GMT Bankole, Daniel In Open Brawl In Ota http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2753 Abuja’s own brand of lawlessness descended South on Thursday and collided with the brigandage in Ogun State to produce a spectacle in Ota, staged by House of Representatives Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, and Governor Gbenga Daniel. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:58:58 GMT Falconets Come Up Short In Under-20 World Cup Final http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2754 Nigeria’s Under-20 female soccer team, the Falconets, on Sunday became the world’s second best as it succumbed to hosts Germany in an exceptional performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:46:12 GMT Akingbola Returns, Goes Into Hiding; We Want Him - EFCC http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2755 Former Intercontinental Bank Managing Director (MD), Erastus Akingbola, on Tuesday returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom where he fled in August last year after he and three other bank MDs were fired by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:14:24 GMT Senate To Hold Emergency Session On Jega’s N74b Budget http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2756 Senators will cut short their summer recess next Tuesday to consider the N74 billion the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, requested for a new voter register. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:25:44 GMT Bayoko Takes Over DESOPADEC http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2757 Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday inaugurated a six man interim management committee to oversee the affairs of the State interventionist body, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:16:21 GMT SEC Sacks Okereke-Onyiuke, Dangote http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2758 The lingering crisis on the council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) came to a head on Wednesday night, with the capital market apex regulator, the Securities & Exchange Commission (NSE) announcing the removal of Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:50:06 GMT Treat Chief Ibori Fairly http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2759 We, Evangelist Favour Odugwu And Delta State Women, Greet All the Men of Delta State. Our Men of Honour And Dignity, We Acknowledge You As Our Heads. We Are Both Indispensable to Each Other, However, for We Need Each Other's Efforts to Achieve the Same Goals of Our Society. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:54:29 GMT ICPC Probes Ohakim over N40b loan, Illegal LGA Deductions http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2760 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had begun probing the administration Governor Ikedi Ohakim over sundry allegations of misappropriation and abuse of office with specific reference to the N40 billion loan the state government accessed from a commercial bank and illegal deductions from the local government allocation. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:54:29 GMT Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2762 Nigeria’s Sir Dan Anaebo Okekenta, became the first African local delegate to be elected as a member of the Supreme Council, the World Governing body of the Knights of Saint John International, KSJI, a respected Order within the Catholic Church. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:27:09 GMT North, South East Leaders Endorse Zoning http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2763 Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) recommended at its meeting in Kaduna on Tuesday that all political parties should field Northern candidates for the Presidential ballot next year. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:53:45 GMT Jonathan May Reshuffle Cabinet Today http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2764 Some Ministers may be moved around today in a minor cabinet reshuffle President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to carry out four months after he inaugurated the new Federal Executive Council (FEC) on April 6. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:05:58 GMT Nigeria Plans $3.5 bln "supergrid" To End Power Woes http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2765 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday announced plans for a $3.5 billion national electricity grid to be jointly financed with the private sector and development agencies. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:15:33 GMT Everton FC Bemused By West Ham Yakubu Bid http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2766 EVERTON were left bemused last night when West Ham United made a fresh bid for Yakubu – for less than their rejected initial offer. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:26:34 GMT Ramadan At Workplace http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2768 Beginning from this week Nigerian Muslims will join over 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide in welcoming a fasting period that will last for up to 30 days. Among the Muslims that are required to fast during this blessed month are significant number working in offices and various businesses. Depending on when the moon is sighted, Muslims in these workplaces will once again commence their annual spiritual and physical cleansing exercise while at work. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:57:00 GMT Open Letter To President Goodluck Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2769 Your excellency, I am honoured to write you as the United Nations International Youth Day is being commemorated across the world today, 12th August, 2010. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:57:00 GMT Challenges To Credible Elections In 2011 http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2770 Quite interestingly moved by the heated arguments over the forthcoming 2011 general elections, I have watched the unfolding events of recent and have decided to explore the greatest challenges that may hinder the conduction of credible elections that will be accepted by the common Nigerians who really are the voters. The electoral observers whether within the shores of Nigeria and outside should begin to gird up their loins to another hot event in Nigeria in just few months from now. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:04:39 GMT PDP Clears Jonathan To Run http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2771 Nigeria's ruling political party has said that Goodluck Jonathan, the country's president, has the right to contest forthcoming elections despite his candidacy being in breach of informal election rules. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:17:13 GMT Jonathan’s Candidacy Could Break PDP http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2772 A political analyst says crisis in Nigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will break its dominance in the country’s politic as well as strengthen opposition parties to significantly garner grassroots support ahead of next year’s general election. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:24:10 GMT EFCC Arraigns Two For Duping Deputy Speaker, AGF, Others http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2773 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned two persons before an Abuja High Court for allegedly defrauding Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Usman Bayero Nafada, Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, and several others of various sums of money running into over N403.9 million. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:32:56 GMT Whose Interest Is Jega Protecting? http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2774 The new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega is widely acclaimed as a man of integrity and a man who can deliver the much-needed credible elections in Nigeria come 2011. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:15:17 GMT Gov In Drug-Peddling, Dollar-Printing Scandal http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2775 A police investigative team on Wednesday allegedly ransacked the Asokoro (Abuja) home of Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, arresting five mobile policemen guarding the residence and recovering some substance they found to be cocaine. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:03:50 GMT Many Die In Lagos Accident http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2776 DOZENS of persons were roasted to death on Sunday in a multiple vehicle accident caused by policemen on stop and check duty between the toll gate and Berger bus stop at the Lagos end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:26:55 GMT Ekwueme, Anyim, Nnamani, Govs Boycott Pro Jonathan Igbo Summit http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2777 Nearly all South East political bigwigs boycotted the Igbo summit convened in Enugu on Monday to factor the zone into the national political equation being calculated for the election in 2011, particularly the highest office in the land, the Presidency. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:51:19 GMT West Brom Sign Nigeria Striker Osaze Odemwingie http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2778 LONDON — English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion signed Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie from Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee on Friday. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:08:14 GMT Nigeria Releases Election Funds After Jega’s Warning http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2779 ABUJA — Nigeria's government has released nearly 600 million dollars to organise upcoming elections, a minister said Friday, after the electoral commission chief warned poll preparations were at risk. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:08:14 GMT Nigerian Tragic Couple Had Record of Domestic Violence http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2780 U.S. police are investigating what made a Nigerian lecturer, Chukwudubem Okafor, 64, to kill his wife and himself. Okafor was an associate professor of English and Literature at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:08:14 GMT Osaze Scores In Premiership Debut http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2781 Osaze Odemwingie was born in Uzbekistan, plays for Nigeria and signed from Russia. He might just have found a home in West Bromwich. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:33:46 GMT Stars Converge In Benin For Lancelot’s Movie http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2782 Lancelot Imasuen, a genius at weaving cultural values into work of arts is at it again with Home In Exile as all roads lead to Benin on 18th of September for the premiere of this block buster movie called Triumphant Home coming. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:33:46 GMT 2011: Goodluck Jonathan Treading On Dangerous Path http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2783 It is an axiom that when one occupies an important office, he finds himself surrounded by sycophants and bootlickers who, in most cases, are not prepared to tell him the truth. The few who are willing to say the truth are either not given the chance to do so or they may be talking to deaf ears. This assertion can not be far from the truth looking at the situation in which President Goodluck Jonathan finds himself today. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:33:46 GMT Menace of Religious Fanaticism http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2784 "Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and argue with them in the best way possible. Your Lord surely knows best who has gone astray from His way, and He knows best who are the rightly guided" (Qur'an 16:125) Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:33:46 GMT Jonathan’s 2011 Ambition In Jeopardy http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2785 Hair-raising factors have emerged to continuously threaten President Goodluck Jonathan’s ambition as he sets his eyes on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the 2011 presidential election. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:33:46 GMT Cocaine Scandal: How Policemen Guarding Kogi Gov’s House Were Released http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2786 Fresh facts have emerged on the Sunday Independent August 15 report about the search on the Asokoro home of Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:42:48 GMT Jonathan’s Wife Backs Uduaghan For Second Term http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2787 “We hope to have elected female governors in Nigeria come 2011 minus Delta State because we know Governor Uduaghan will give us what we are looking for in 2011. So, we will give him his own; take it and give us our own.” Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:08:21 GMT 2011: We’ll Sacrifice Interest For North – IBB, Atiku http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2788 Former military President Ibrahim Babangida and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar vowed on Wednesday that they would sacrifice for the North and Nigeria in general to ensure the country marches on with democracy. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:37:05 GMT MEND Blames Government For Leader’s Death http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2789 The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, the main armed group in Nigeria’s southern oil region, blamed the government for the death of one of its former commanders, Soboma George, shot dead by unknown gunmen in the oil hub of Port Harcourt. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:37:05 GMT Delta Lawmaker Kidnapped! http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2790 A member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Abel Oshevire, was reportedly kidnapped by unknown persons in Benin, Edo, at about 11.45am on Sunday. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:18:36 GMT I Cannot Be Intimidated By Any Group, Uduaghan Warns http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2791 Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has vowed not to succumb to any form of intimidation in his determination to reposition the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to enable due process reign in the organization. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:23:54 GMT Jonathan And His Misconducting First Lady http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2792 Now that President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the Police and the State Security Service to investigate his wife’s alleged public misdemeanor and scolding of the executive governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, he should know that what actually transpired at the event in Okrika transcended mere cantankerous outburst but an outright rehearsal of a pre-arranged script given to the first lady and which she had waited for the opportunity to play it out. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:49:00 GMT Court Sets N500 Million Record Bail For Akingbola http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2793 A Federal High Court in Lagos has set a record N500 million bail for disgraced banker and former boss of Intercontinental Bank of Nigeria, Erastus Akingbola over charges of fraud. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:55:30 GMT Delta 2011: Imperartive For Uduaghan’s Second Term http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2794 Expectedly, in an election year, the beauty of democracy blossoms in the tripartite components of freedom of association, expression and aspiration, which engender the usual whirl of political activities, occasioning aspirational growth to various categories of elective offices, including the gubernatorial cadre. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:36:43 GMT 2011: Declaration And Understanding Modern Nigeria http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2795 One thing is clear in Nigeria of today. The mere fact that a large chunk of Nigerians are more politically-conscious, talking about politics, reflecting on the past, criticizing our political blocs and gangsterism, and identifying banes of our development is a clear indication that we are close to our desired greatness. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:19:53 GMT Uduaghan Tasks Electorate On Voter’s Registration Exercise http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2796 Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has affirmed that the first responsibility of the electorate in ensuring the success of the “one man one vote” campaign in the forth coming 2011 general elections was to participate in the voters registration exercise. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:19:53 GMT The Chinks in IBB’s Armour http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2797 At last, the fabled strongman of Nigerian politics, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has thrown his hat into the ring: he has announced his aspiration to contest the 2011 Presidential Election. Before this declaration, rumours of IBB’s ambition had become a perennial hoax in Nigeria’s political grapevine: each election year since 1998, the fib spreads like wild-fire only to fizzle out just before the primaries. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:19:53 GMT Arik’s Horor Flight Enrage Nigerians http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2798 Dear Mr. Brunner: First of all, I want to thank Mr. Dele (Supervisor in Arik Airways New York office) who took my call on 09 August 2010 . Per our conversation, I am following up that phone call with a formal letter of complaint regarding my recent experience on Arik Airways. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:30:56 GMT 2011: We Wont Succumb To Blackmail – EFCC http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2799 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has described as cheap blackmail attempts by some politicians to link its on-going investigation of multi-billion naira fraud allegations in some states of the federation to the 2011 elections. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:26:07 GMT Uduaghan Says Relationship With Jonathan Cordial And Positive http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2800 Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday in Asaba, maintained that the relationship between the state government and the Presidency has remained cordial and positive. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:47:47 GMT Don’t Turn EFCC Into A Political Gestapo, Group Warns Jonathan http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2801 The Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF), the “G15” urges President Goodluck Jonathan to enthrone a regime of tolerance of political opposition and to desist from use of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate and harass Governors and political leaders who are opposed to his ill-advised attempt to subvert the agreed zoning formula by seizing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket in next year’s general elections. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:25:02 GMT Untitled Page