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Eternal Kim II Sung’s Korea

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 is an auspicious day which marks the 60th anniversary of foundation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
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International

Gadhafi Hails Full US Ties After 39 Years In Power

 

BENGHAZI - Libyan leader Moamer Gadhafi said his regime’s long estrangement from the United States was finally over as he marked the 39th anniversary yesterday of his overthrow of the Western-backed monarchy.

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Japan PM In Surprise Resignation

TOKYO - Unpopular Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda resigned yesterday in an effort to break a political deadlock, becoming the second Japanese leader to resign abruptly in less than a year.

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Bush Heads To Texas As Gustav Menaces

WASHINGTON - President Bush set out Monday to show the nation that his administration has learned the haunting lessons of Katrina, planting himself near the danger zone soon after Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast.

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Urgent Need For Ethiopia Relief

ARBA MINCH - The top UN aid official John Holmes on Monday called for greater international efforts to help millions of Ethiopians suffering from a severe drought.
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New Orleans Residents Flee Storm

NEW ORLEANS-New Orleans residents have been fleeing in their thousands after the city’s mayor ordered an evacuation ahead of Hurricane Gustav’s expected landfall.

 

 

 

AAU Admission Fees: Prospective students groan

By JUDE EHEBHA

EKPOMA –– Some prospective students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma have appealed to the Edo State Government and members of Edo State House of Assembly to prevail on the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Daniel Aigbomian to reduce the N10,500 fixed by the institution as online admission checking/clearance fee.

Killing of soldiers: Military refutes MEND’s report

By JOSES SEDE

ABUJA – The military will henceforth seek legal redress against any media organisation that publishes false or unsubstantiated reports on its activities or operations.

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Help actualise Osunbor’s vision

- Commissioner

By SOLOMON ASOWATA
BENIN CITY ––The commissioner overseeing the Ministry of Information and Orientation, Barr. Anthony Iyalekhue, has charged the top hierarchy of the ministry and its parastatals, as mouth piece of the government, to contribute their quota towards actualising Governor Oserheimen Osunbor’s vision of bringing development to the state.

Imasuen lauds Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

BENIN CITY –– Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, has commended the President of Believers’ Loveworld and Founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for changing the face of Christianity in the country.

EDSG pledges to preserve heritage sites

By SOLOMON ASOWATA

BENIN CITY - Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment towards the preservation of traditional heritage sites across the state.

Gov Osunbor races for security in Niger-Delta

By THOMPSON ERHOMONSELE

BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor on Friday in Benin City took part in the first Niger Delta marathon race for peace, security and social services.

Lack of internal democracy in pol parties: Edo PDP publicity scribe supports Iwu’s observation

By CLIFFORD AGBAJOR

BENIN CITY – Following a recent media report credited to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Maurice Iwu, in which he condemned the lack of internal democracy in the nation’s political parties, the Edo State Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Francis Omo-Osunde Iyasere, has commended the INEC boss for his observation as well as for proffering solution to the problem.
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Inside Edo

Trafficking: UNICRI Collaborate With UNODC

LOVEWORLD EXHIBITION 2008:Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, cutting the tape to formally declare open, LOVEWORLD Exhibition 2008 organised by Christ Embassey, Benin City, while the Resident Pastor of Christ Embassy, Benin City, Pastor (Mrs.) Joy Amiekhenan (3nd right) and others watch with interest. Photo: JAMES OMOREBOKHAI.

Militants release abducted Israeli

PORT HARCOURT - An Israeli businessman, Mr. Ehud Arny, abducted last week by unknown gunmen, was freed in the early hours of yesterday.

Ramadan: Muslims still waiting for new moon

DAMATURU - Some Muslin faithful in Yobe have yet to start fasting two days into the Ramadan. Reports say that Muslim authorities in the country had been making efforts to end the disparity in the commencement of the Ramadan fasting.

LAGOS: Shareholders of Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc have been assured of enhanced returns on their investments.

Bank PHB Sweeps CSR Awards

Lagos - Bank PHB over the weekend won two awards at the Social Enterprise Report and Awards night in Lagos.

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NSE Set To Delist 19 Companies

LAGOS-The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to delist some moribund public quoted companies, the Director-General of the exchange, Prof. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke, has said. 

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FG Inaugurates 16-Man Team On Capital
Market

ABUJA- The Federal Government has constituted a 16-man presidential advisory team on the nation’s capital market.
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SON Alerts On Purchase Of Phones

LAGOS- The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged Nigerians to patronised recognised centres for the purchase of their mobile phones..

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,

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Thoughts & Tips

Spending Oil Money To Build Nigeria (1)

By MONDAY ESON

As we express our approval of the plan by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to spend money to improve key sectors of the society as well as the gesture to spend oil revenue to benefit the Nigerian population and all residing in Nigeria, we once again express our solidarity to the new social order for Nigeria. Whatever is done now will remain on record in the history of the efforts of Nigerian patriots to move Nigeria forward from the hitherto stereo-type system that had rendered the nation rather unproductive for over 46 years.

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Editorial

Illegal Migration By Nigerians

IF Nigerians today are treated with disdain outside the shores of their country, it is because of the unprecedented exodus of Nigerians seeking greener pastures in foreign lands through very dubious means.

 

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OKUTA (LAST -O-)
‘Poor power supply forced me into armed robbery’ says welder.

 


That one no well!
Yeye man, na him be say all welders na robbers now?

 

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