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Graduates Take To Fashion Design, Beauty TradesBy MERCY OBOJEHREN
Fashion design and related beauty trades have been the exclusive preserve of young people who ordinarily and for reasons beyond their control take to such trades.
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Kim Jong Il Absent From National Parade
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Il failed to attend a closely watched parade marking the country’s 60th anniversary of its founding yesterday, news reports said, amid recent speculation that he may be ill. Full Story
Bush Plans To Pull 8,000 Troops Out Of IraqWASHINGTON - President Bush yesterday plans to order 8,000 more combat and support troops out of Iraq by February, a measured drawdown that will leave nearly the same level of U.S. forces in the war zone for the rest of the year. Full Story
Thai Leader forced To Resign Over TV Cooking ShowBANGKOK - Thailand’s Prime Minister was forced to resign along with his Cabinet yesterday after a court ruled that he had violated the constitution by hosting TV cooking shows while in office. Full Story
Israeli Minister Says It’s Okay To Kidnap Iran President JERUSALEM - An Israeli Cabinet minister and one time spy who helped kidnap Nazi mastermind Adolf Eichmann and bring him to trial thinks the same tactic could be used on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Full Story
UN To Suspend Food Aid In Darfur DARFUR-The UN’s World Food Programme says it will halt food aid distribution in parts of Darfur unless the security situation improves.
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‘Vote-Rigging’ Mars Angola PollLUANDA-An EU observer has told the BBC there was vote-rigging in Angola, where the ruling MPLA is expected to win a landslide election victory.
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New SGF pledges transparencyABUJA- Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) yesterday pledged transparency and sincerity in the administration of public affairs. Gov Osunbor plans free medicare for pensionersBy THOMPSON ERHOMONSELE
BENIN CITY ––To further demonstrate his concern for pensioners in Edo State, the state Governor, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor says his administration will look into the possibility of rendering free medical services to pensioners of 65 years and above. Indonesian court confirms death penalty on 10 Nigerians
ABUJA - The Indonesian Supreme Court has confirmed the death sentence passed on 10 Nigerians in that country for drug-related offences..
EDSG restates commitment to workers’ welfare
BENIN CITY – Edo State Head of Service, Dr. S.O. Imuekemhe, has reiterated government’s commitment towards giving adequate attention to workers welfare in the state. Lawmakers order relocation of sawmillBy FRIDAY OBANOR BENIN CITY-Edo State House of Assembly has directed one Mr. Roland Ogbebor, owner of Ogbebor Sawmill, to set machinery in motion towards the relocation of his sawmill at Osakpanmwan Street, here in Benin City to a new area within the next six months.,
Esan Central legislative leaders stand by court ruling
IRRUA – The leader and deputy leader of the Esan Central Local Government Legislative Arm, Hon. Steve Okougbo, and Hon. Felix Ibhade, have reaffirmed that until the Court order restraining the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) from interfering in the affairs of the council is vacated, they remain the duly elected officers. This disclosure was made at a press briefing in Irrua, headquarters of Esan Central Local Government Area. BNCL assures Rotary Club of publicityBy VICTOR OMOALU BENIN CITY- The Acting General Manager of the Bendel Newspaper Company Limited (BNCL) publishers of the OBSERVER title, Mr. Denis Omoregie, has assured the Rotary Club of New Benin, of publicity.
Obe community chairman, 6 others attackedNigerian Legion exco dissolvedFRSC to issue driver’s licence within 3 daysMore...
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COURTESY VISIT: Comrade Samson Aihiokhai, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Pensioners, presenting an address to Edo State Governor, Prof. Osunbor, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City yesterday. Photo: LUCKY AGIE. Gov promises goodies for EdosBy THOMPSON ERHOMONSELE
MASSACHUSETTS – Edo State Governor, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor recently in Denver, Massachusetts, USA expressed his readiness to bring a new meaning to governance by ensuring transformation in the socio-economic development of the state.
Zardari sworn-in as Pakistan’s president ISLAMABAD - Asif Ali Zardari took office as Pakistan’s new president Tuesday, and immediately pledged to work with Afghanistan to put an end to the terrorist threat plaguing both countries.
For Nigeria’s Sport To Move Forward: Allow Sports Technocrats Be At Helm Of Affairs -Sec, Edo Refs CouncilAs Premier League Kicks Off Saturday: Obaseki Calls For Harvest Of GoalsGunmen Abduct Squash PlayerYSFON Warns Against Night TravelNigeria To Host Ayo Int’l ChampionshipOgbemudia Cup Kicks Off TodayI Set Up A Football Academy To Develop The Game - IdahorWe’ll Live Up To Expectation At Kada 2008 - Karate CoachEngland Eager To Break Croatia RunRobinho’s Language PledgeFresh Support For AgbonsJapan Call On OguroFerguson Cools 2012 Talk
Etisalat Set To Roll Out ServicesLAGOS - Etisalat, the newly licensed Nigeria’s 5th GSM operator, is intensifying training for customer-facing staff in preparation of its formal roll out of unique services to Nigerians on its network. Full Story
Bank Of Industry Tasks State Govts On Special SMEs FundThe Bank of Industry (BOI) is currently collaborating with state governments to establish a dedicated Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) Fund for the benefit of indigenous entrepreneurs. Glo Marks Anniversary With 7 OffersLAGOS - Nigeria’s National Carrier and Africa’s fastest growing telecommunication Globacom, has reeled out seven spectacular offers for Nigerians to reward them for their loyalty and tremendous support in the last five years. Full Story
Ecobank Offers Africa’s Biggest OfferLAGOS - Ecobank Transnational is now selling $2.5 billion worth of new shares, in what it said to be the biggest stock offering in Africa, to help fund new branches and expand in countries where it has no presence. Gombe Gets New Micro Finance BankGOMBE - Gombe State Cooperative Financing Agency (CFA) has established a micro-finance bank as part of efforts aimed at diversifying its activities, its general manager, Alhaji Yau Marafa, has said.
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Lucky Fibre Ready For Stock Market LAGOS - Lucky Fibres Nigeria Plc, makers of Noel carpets and Rugs has concluded plans to raise from the capital market N8.3 billion to enhance its operations.
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Shoprite Eyes 50 New Stores Katsina - The Katsina
State Government has spent N107 million on the establishment of 48 paint and chalk cottage industries in the state.
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Institute To Enforce Regulation On Printing Lagos - The Chartered Institute of Professional Printers (CIPPON) says it would soon put in place a law to enforce the regulation of printing in Nigeria. The President of the institute, Mr. Muhammad Lawal, stated this in Lagos at an interactive session with printers.
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Very Good!
Honourable Sirs, the next one, na illegal and indiscriminate construction of speed breakers on our roads. The thing wan too much.
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