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Bearish Market: A Goldmine For Long Term InvestorsBy AMADASUN ESE
Powell Endorses Barrack Obama
WASHINGTON - Retired General Colin L. Powell, one of the country’s most respected Republicans, stunned both parties on Sunday by strongly endorsing Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and laying out a blistering, detailed critique of the modern GOP. Full Story
Sandstorm Causes Havoc In BaghdadBAGHDAD - A heavy sandstorm turned Iraq's capital into a pinkish haze Thursday, sending dozens of people to the hospital with respiratory problems and delaying a number of international flights. Full Story
Somali Pirates Free 22 SailorsSEOUL - Pirates who seized a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia more than a month ago on Thursday freed the 22 sailors and the vessel, a South Korean official said. Full Story
Israelis Kill 2 Palestinian FirebombersJERUSALEM - Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian man in a West Bank village early Thursday, the third Palestinian killed by army fire in as many days.. Full Story
Egypt Draws Out New Mideast Peace PlanRAMALLAH - Egypt has handed out its vision to rival factions of Hamas and Fatah for settling their rift, Palestinian sources said yesterday. Full Story
N/Korea To Resume Nuclear DismantlementSEOUL, South Korea - North Korea planned to resume dismantling its nuclear program Tuesday for the first time in two months, days after the United States removed the communist regime from a terrorism blacklist as a reward under a disarmament pact.
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Appeal Court Ruling: PDP condemns speculationBENIN CITY- The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the story carried by a tabloid called, LIFE, wherein it was reported that the governor and some members of his cabinet are already packing out from their offices and residential quarters in anticipation of the Court of Appeal judgment, which the paper claimed will be delivered on October 28, in favour of Mr. Adams Oshiomhole. National Child Policy: FG approves strategic plan NEW YORK- The Federal government has approved a strategic plan for the implementation of the National Child Policy.
Reports say that when fully implemented, the policy would improve the status and situation of children in the country.
Reduce poverty, Yar’Adua tasks governors
BAUCHI- President Umaru Yar’Adua has called on state governors to evolve practical and realistic programmes that would reduce the ravaging effects of poverty in their respective states.
NULGE honours Gov Osunbor, others
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor has been honoured with an award by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Edo State. Auchi Poly announces dates for post JAMB screeningBy MORRISON HAYBLE
AUCHI - Dates for the post JAMB screening of candidates for admission into the various programmes have been fixed by the authorities of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.
Oredo Local Govt gives tomatoes traders quit notice
BENIN CITY ––Oredo Local Government Council has given up to Wednesday, October 22, 2008, for traders at the illegal Tomatoes Market on Upper Forestry Road, Benin City, to quit the illegal site or face the council’s demolition squad. Gov Osunbor graces thanksgiving Service for late JWI IdahosaBy THOMPSON ERHOMONSELE BENIN CITY- Edo State Governor, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor , Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and a Permanent Secretary were among dignitaries that attended the thanksgiving service in honour of the late Engr. Samuel Idahosa, who died at the age of 70 years.
Osunbor Lauds Anglican Church Over N33m Cassava FactoryUniben VC Calls For Poverty EradicationEtsako Central Resumes Culverts ConstructionMore...
CJ Tasks Judges On Hardwork And Courage In ServiceICPC Arrests Anti Corruption Volunteer Corps Coordinator2 Men Charged With Alleged RobberyNavy Is Critical To Rivers StateExpert Urges Inclusion Of Environmental Sustainability In 7-Point AgendaMore...
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VISIT: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and Chairman, Board of Trustees, PDP (right) Governor Oserheimen Osunbor, (middle) and his wife, Lady Ussieh Osunbor, during the visit of Chief Obasanjo to Edo State last Friday. Photo: GABRIEL ASIKA.Nigeria signs APRMNEW YORK – Mr. Thadeus Hart, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, said yesterday that only 29 out of the 54 African countries including Nigeria have signed on to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
PHCN inaugurates Auchi anti-corruption chapter AUCHI - In its bid to promote issues of accountability and transparency among its workforce, management of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, (PHCN), last week inaugurated Auchi Business District chapter of the Anti-corruption and Transparency unit for the zone.
Iroha Axes Foreign-Based PlayersGimba Is Killing Sports - AdokieAlechenu Stuns AC MilanYobe Govt Yet To Release Festival Fund - DirectorNFF Ready To Support EaglesHarambee Stars Stranded In West AfricaNPL Suspends Players, OfficialsI'll Not Allow Bendel Insurance FC Die - ObasekiEagles Stars Snubbed For CAF Awards AgainPlayers Excited With Upcoming DrawCranes Players 'll Be Retained - CoachCAF Champions League:Al Ahly Ambush EnyimbaBajowa Guns For Universita Encore
Closure Of Apapa- Oshodi Expressway Will Affect Port Activities -GroupLagos -Chief Remi Ogungbemi, President of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMARTO), has said that the closure of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway by the Lagos state government will affect operations at the Lagos ports as the closure of Lagos port activities. Full Story
Ebong Explains Suspension Of Union Bank OfferLAGOS - The Group Managing Director of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc, Dr. Bartholomen, has explained that the current Bearish Trend in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the global economic crises, has necessitated the temporary suspension of its intended N3l0 billion Public offer. Delta Govt Unveils New Micro Credit Scheme Asaba - The Delta Government in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Oceanic Bank Plc has unveiled the Delta Oceanic Micro-Credit Scheme Account (DOMSA). Full Story
14bn Earmarked To Solve Food CrisisAbuja - An estimated additional global public investment of 14 billion dollars (about N1.6 trillion) per annum is required to overcome food crisis and meet MDG 1 of halving poverty and hunger by 2015. Shell Set To Repair Damaged Pipeline Port Harcourt - The Shell Petroleum Development Company says it is getting set to repair the damaged sections the trans Niger pipeline at K-dere and Bodo in Gokana local government areas of Rivers state.
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LG Seeks Review Of MOU With Exxon Mobilom) - Esit-Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom has called on ExxonMobil, an American oil company operating in the area, to review it Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the host communities.
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Enugu Approves N440M For New Taxi System HANOI- A delegation of about 60 Nigerian businessmen will visit Vietnam from October 20 to 26 to seek opportunities for business and investment.
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ASSBIFI Issues Fresh Threat To Banks LAGOS - The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has threatened to clamp down on banks that prevent employees from joining unions. ASSBIFI National President, Mr. Sanni Lasisi, said this at the maiden celebration of the "World Decent Work Day in Nigeria " in Lagos.
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EDOS CELEBRATE WITH OSUNBOR AT 57. -NEWS
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Na so!
Na who know the value of Kola-nut dem dey give kola-nut as gift.
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