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Investment Forum

Electronic Days Of NCM: Are You Ready?

By Amadasun Ese

The Nigerian stock market has improved greatly on the application of information technology in its operations. The impact of this started with the berth of the Central Securities Clearing System, CSCS which has been seen by many investors as the best thing to happen to the market.
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International

S/Africa Launches Urgent Aid For Zimbabwe

 

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s neighbours will launch an urgent humanitarian campaign in the hope of saving the country from economic collapse and a cholera epidemic, South African President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Wednesday.

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Thousands Enslaved In Darfur

- Charity Report

KHARTOUM ––Sudanese government soldiers and militia have forced kidnapped men, women and children into labour and sexual slavery in the war-torn region of Darfur, a coalition of African charities said on Wednesday.

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UN Anti-Crime Chief Proposes Special Pirate Police

VIENNA ––Special maritime police should patrol the Horn of Africa coastline to arrest the Somali pirates who have been preying on commercial shipping, the head of the U.N. anti-crime agency aid Tuesday.

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Bush Talks With Karzai On Surprise

KABUL (Reuters) – President George W. Bush told Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday the United States would stand by the war-torn country despite a transition of power at the White House.
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23 Drown, 33 Missing In Philippines Ferry Accident

MANILA - Philippines – An overcrowded ferry capsized just short of its destination in rough seas in the northeastern Philippines, causing terrified passengers to leap into the sea, officials said Monday. At least 23 people drowned.
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New Thai Prime Minister Faces Immediate Protests

BANGKOK – Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva became Thailand’s third prime minister in as many months on Monday, taking control with a slender majority in parliament and an economy teetering on the brink of recession.

 

 

COURTESY VISIT: Edo State People’s Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole (left) with the Nigerian Ambassador to Italy and Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, Eheneden Erediauwa, the Edaiken of Uselu, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin yesterday. Photo: DAVID ACHA.

Fulfil your campaign promises

- Crown Prince Eheneden tells Gov

BY FRIDAY OBANOR
BENIN CITY- Nigeria’s Ambassador to Italy, His Excellency, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, has described the victory of Governor Adams Oshiomhole at the Appeal Court as a victory for democracy.

Oshiomhole set to block revenue leakages

By FRIDAY OBANOR

BENIN CITY - In a bid to strengthen the revenue base of Edo State, the state Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has promised to block all loopholes and restructure the state Accounting Section.

Yar'Adua Swears-in new ministers

By JOSES SEDE/ TIMOTHY ELERWERE

ABUJA – It was surprise galore yesterday as President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua inaugurated newly appointed ministers and reshuffled the cabinet putting individuals in positions other than their well known professional areas.

 

Youth employment scheme begins today

By ANDY EGBON
BENIN CITY - The Chairman of Edo State Committee on Youth Employment Scheme (Edo-YES), Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, yesterday made clarifications on the youth employment exercise which begins today across the three senatorial districts of the state.

EFCC to investigate N1.5b contract scam

IGARA - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last weekend stormed Igarra, the capital of Akoko-Edo Local Government to investigate alleged N1.5 billion contract scam and over-bloated figures for projects awarded without recourse to due process.

Senate approves N3.049 trillion budget for 2009

By JOSES SEDE
ABUJA - In pursuit of its earlier promise, Senate yesterday, approved a total budget package of N3,049,194,135,204 for the 2009 fiscal year, making it the fastest in recent years.

PDP condemns statement on Admiral Akhigbe


BENIN CITY - Elders, leaders and members of the Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State have described as irresponsible, mannerless and a misrepresentation of facts, the derogatory statement credited to one Godwin Oni-Edigin wherein he was quoted to have said that Admiral Mike Akhigbe (Rtd), is not a member of the PDP.

Revenue collection begins in Gelegele Forest Reserve

By SOLOMON ASOWATA


BENIN CITY – The collection of revenue from the Gelegele Forest Reserve commenced yesterday after a decisive meeting of stakeholders in Benin City which ended with the setting up of a 12-man committee that will ensure the stipulated sharing formula of the accruing revenue and sustainable management of the forest.
Other News
Inside Edo

Benin NBA holds Annual Dinner tomorrow

EBS holds Nine Lessons and Carols

National

Lagos Exempt Cars On Transit

True Federalism, Recipe For Good Governance - Tinubu

Ministry Signs MOU With German Coy

Lagos Govt To Clamp Down On Erring ‘Okada’ Riders

Niger NUT Opposes Centralised NECO/WAEC Registration

View Point

Let’s Lend A Hand Of Goodwill To The People’s Governor

By OKOH INNOCENT.
When the Appeal Court sitting in Benin upheld the vedict of the Election Tribunal that declared Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the Executive Governor of Edo State, the city went agog with jubilation and it became a clear fact that the true mandate of the people in the state was truly reflected in the judgement of the Appeal Court.
Issues

Okungbowa Versus Okunega: The Delay Of Justice And Matters Arising

By JOHN ONAIVI-OZIOTU

Executive Director, Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice.
Elected Local Government Chairmen and Councillors in Edo State marked one year in office on December 15th, 2008 after a controversial election last year December that is still an issue of litigation; but the constitutionality or otherwise of the electoral body (Edo State Independent Electoral Commission) that midwifed the election is being challenged in court.
For The Records

Cultivating Tourism Asset In A Fast Growing Community
*Auchi Town And Neighbourhood As Pilots In A People Oriented Development (Poverty Alleviation)
BEING A TALK GIVEN AT THE12TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL AUCHI DAY CELEBRATION BY DR. O. J. EBOREIME, DIRECTOR – GENERAL, NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS.

Assets Verification C’ttee: Ex-Commissioner clears air on travel

By CLIFFORD AGBAJOR
BENIN CITY – The immediate past Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Edo State, Barr. Ken Ihensekhien appeared before the state Assets Verification Committee yesterday, over the statement made by the Area Manager of Olam Nigeria Limited, D. Sheshu, when he appeared before the committee that the former Commissioner did not travel to Thailand to negotiate the importation of rice on behalf of the state government.

Yar’Adua Delays Ojukwu Bunker Project

By SEDE JOSES
ABUJA - Minister of State for Defence, Mrs. Fidelia Njeze has disclosed that as a result of problems emanating from the October amendment of Budget 2008 her Ministry was yet to complete N17.4 billion worth of projects in the 2008 budget.
Sports

FIFA World Rankings: Nigeria Now 3rd In Africa

Premier League Tittle: Wenger Still Hopeful

Ogunjobi Fires Back At Jegede

Virus Stops Berbatov

Alex May Dump Blues

Too Little To Smile About

Curbs Ready For Sunderland Job

Schuster Smiles To Bank

Admiral Akhigbe Soccer Tourney Kicks Off Dec 15

‘Thank You Gov Chime’

Coach Bosso Knows Fate Today

A New Era In Africa

Ball Backs Robinho

Business

CIBN Goes Tough, Set To Rid Banks Of Quacks

LAGOS - It would no longer be business as usual for bankers as the industry’s apex regulatory body, the CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BANKERS OF NIGERIA (CIBN), is set to rid the banking profession of quacks.

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Terminal Remains Shut 7 Days After Attack

Eket (Akwa Ibom) - Operations at Qua Iboe crude oil terminal operated by Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) in Ibeno, near Eket ,in Akwa Ibom has remained closed for one week.

NUPENG Assures Of No Reduction In Prices Of Products

LAGOS - The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said that it would not call for a reduction in the prices of petroleum products.

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NAPEP Offers Loans To 300 In Ondo

AKURE - The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) in Ondo state will soon distribute cheques to 300 beneficiaries to enable them set up small - scale businesses.

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Arik Air Sets Up Operational Control Centre

IKEJA- Nigeria’s flag carrier, Arik Air, has set up an Operational Control Centre (OCC) to help track its aircraft in skies all over the world as it commences inter-continental flights next month.
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Auto Dealers Appeal To LASG Over Planned Relocation

LAGOS - The Autozuma Motor Dealers Association has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reconsider its planned relocation of auto-dealers to Mowo, on the Lagos/Badagry expressway.
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Widening Of Tax Net To Check Quack
-Lawmaker

LAGOS - A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Adeola Olamilekan, has said that the widening of tax net by the government was to ensure payment of taxes by all, especially the tax evaders.
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NPA Blames Cargo Upsurge On Vessel Congestion

LAGOS - The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that vessel congestion in Lagos channel is due to excessive Cargoes entering the country through Lagos ports..
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Gems Of Truth

Trade Is Going To Banish Poverty In Africa

By HENRY BALOGUN


Though many developing countries around the world have been benefiting from aids from the developed nations and other donor agencies over the decades however, the new idea is that the capacity of third world nations such as Nigeria to witness rapid development, following the footsteps of China and India would be on its ability to engage in trading with foreign nations.
Family Matters

We Are At It Again!

By FLORA OKOYE
Yes every part of the city is now wearing a new look, all in readiness for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Check out different offices, schools, and almost all the business centres, they are all being decorated with various attractive colours, and I bet you, all these add more beauty to the overall beauty and outlook of the city.

 

 

Insight

The Paradox Of Election, Governance And Accountability In Nigeria

By OSADOLO FRANCIS

Election is the democratic expression of a people to exercise their franchise on who should govern them for a period of time. It is expedient that on the stipulated day to exercise this franchise, the electorate are to troop out to the nearest polling centre to cast their votes without compulsion at the poling centre. Every voter is expected to vote only once for the candidate of his choice.

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Heritage

Cultural/Religious Significance Of Ogiamien Ancient Building

By ADANIKEN OHI FRANK

The chief Ogiamien Ancient Palace building is located at No. 97 Sokponba Road in Benin City. It is a National Monument situated within the city walls and Moat (another historical monument).

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Editorial

Common Currency For Ecowas

THE economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently in Abuja said that the five countries of the West African Monetary Zone would adopt a common currency next year. President of ECOWAS Commission., Dr. Mohamed Chambas who gave the hint, also said the new currency would merge with the French CFA used in French speaking West African countries.

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Nigerian Observer Poll
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Police check points resurface on our roads -News

That na True!
Abi dat oga I.G. order, make dem dismantle all check-points dat time no dey again?

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