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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

Zimbabwe Refuses Transfer Of Activists To Hospital

 

HARARE – Zimbabwe has refused transfer to hospital of a top rights activist and several others accused of plotting against the regime as ordered by a court, but issued a long-awaited new passport to the opposition MDC leader.

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Guinea Coup Leader Vows To Fight Corruption

CONAKRY– Guinea’s coup leader declared a zero tolerance policy on corruption Saturday, vowing to renegotiate the country’s numerous mining contracts and warning that anyone who embezzles state funds will be executed.

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Liberians Mourn 7 Killed In Philadelphia Fire

PHILADELPHIA – Dozens of Liberian immigrants mourned Saturday at a house where seven members of their community died in a fire that a survivour said started when a kerosene heater spilled fuel and exploded as it was being moved outdoors.

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Tens Of Thousands Mark Anniversary Of Bhutto’s Death

GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH – Wailing and beating their chests, tens of thousands of people paid homage to Benazir Bhutto Saturday on the one-year anniversary of her assassination — an event that dashed U.S. hopes the moderate Muslim politician would regain power and galvanize the campaign against al-Qaida.
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Pope Calls For Truce In Gaza Strip

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday decried the “endless” bloodshed in the Holy Land and urged all sides to end violence as Israel continued its deadly assault on Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.
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Pakistan Calls For Dialogue Amid India Tensions

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s leader has pleaded for dialogue, not war, to fight terrorism in South Asia but told India not to push Islamabad too hard for action against extremists one month after the Mumbai attacks.

 

 

REFRESHING BOLE: Edo State People’s Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, patronizing “Mama-Bole” during the inspection of Oba Market and Uselu refuse dumps in Benin City. Photo: DAVID ACHA.

Be honest, public office holders advised

By MONDAY OISE

BENIN CITY- The Ohen-Osa of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao has advised elected office holders as well as civil servants in Edo State to be honest in whatever they do for the progress and development of the state.

Failed Portions of Benin-Lagos Road:
NGO plans mass protest


BENIN CITY - Following the deplorable nature of the Lagos/Benin Road, which has led to the loss of numerous lives and property, the One Love Foundation (OLF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Benin City, Edo State, has planned to carry out a mass protest December 30, 2008 in Benin City, with a view to compelling concerned authorities to summarily live up to their responsibility.

Ghanaians vote in presidential run-off

ACCRA – Ghanaians turned out Sunday to choose a successor to outgoing President John Kufuor in the second round of an election seen as a test of just how stable the West African nation is.

 

Former SGF wants appointments
for ex-Heads of State

ABUJA- Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in the late General Sani Abacha administration, Alhaji Aminu Saleh, has called for the active participation of past leaders of the country in the administration of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a deliberate step to fast-track the implementation of policies of the administration.

Federal Presence: Dep Gov assures Orhionmwon people

By Andy Egbon

BENIN CITY- Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu has assured leaders of thought and indigenes of Orhionmwon Local Government Area, of the desire of the state government to ensure federal presence through the provision of basic amenities in the locality.

Top Agric officials appear before assets Committee

By CLIFFORD AGBAJOR
BENIN CITY - Two top officials of Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Messrs Simeon Igie, Director, Agricultural Services and Joseph Obasuyi, Director, Farm Services and Pest Control Department, appeared before the Assets Verification Committee, Edo State, to shed light on the activities of the ministry, especially in their sections.

Edo Police apprehend car snatcher

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON

BENIN CITY - Edo State Police Command has apprehended a middle-aged man believed to be a member of a notorious armed syndicate which specialised in snatching latest exotic vehicles in Delta State.

Incoming Exco: Dep-Gov speaks on issue of age

By ANDY EGBON


BENIN CITY – Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, yesterday gave an insight into the issue of age of prospective members of the yet to be constituted state executive council.
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Inside Edo

Edo Dep Gov graces Ugokwe’s thanksgiving service

Edo North Youths Welcome Oshiomhole’s Victory

National

AIG Tasks Nigerians On Positive Change

Eminent Lagosians Make Case For TBS

Police Recover Six Stolen Vehicles In Lagos

Cleric Tasks Couples On Patience, Tolerance

Yuletide: Fashola Promises Free Ride On ERT

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.
Fashion & Style

Employment Opportunities In The Fashion Industry

By ogedengbe foresight

Unemployment has become a scourge in our society. With the ailing economy in Nigeria, the prospects of graduates of tertiary institutions to secure wage employment in either the public or private sector have diminished.
Woman’s World

Xmas: Is It The Season For Sales, Profit And Greed?

By GLADYS OSEMWEGIE
Now that we have passed the Thanksgiving Holiday and entered this “Holy Season” one starts to think about just what is so Holy anymore about Christmas? Many do not even want Christians to celebrate it anymore.

Delta to begin deployment phase for N100b power projects

WARRI - The Delta State Government will commence the deployment phase for the N100 Billion contract awards for its power projects in 2009 just as investors for the programme have set terms for the local content participation policy.

Owan East Marks One Year, Promises More Dividends

By MORRISON HAYBLR
AFUZE - A celebration of the one year anniversary of the Hon. Kashietu Ohiwere’s led administration in Owan East Local Government was at the council’s secretariat climaxed with the distinguished award of meritorious services to the people by three Non Governmental Organisations, NGOs.
Sports

FA Chief Hails ‘Meticulous’ Fabio

Go, Get Education, Urhobo Tells Coaches

Kinnear Backs Magpies To Soar

Coach Odigie Pledges Legacy For Bayelsa

Wenger Still Eyes Prem Title

Diarra Set For Real

Gov Chime Donates Bus To Rangers

Gateway FC Won’t Crash

Ocean Boys Offer Thanks-giving To God

Ogbonna In Auto Crash

Yobo Injured

Time To End Title Drought

Ball Backs Robinho

Business

New Management Takes Over At Spring Bank

By emma okenyi

LAGOS - Charles Ojo, an Executive Director at Bank PHB has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Spring Bank Plc following the successful acquisition of Spring Bank Plc by Bank PHB and the approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of a new 11-man board.

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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.

 

 

For The Record

The Pope’s Christmas Message ...Indulges Homophobic Bigots

I am only slightly reassured by Chris Webster and Ted Millichap that there are plenty of Catholics who “do not share the official prejudices of the hierarchy” (letters, 23 December). This is neatly juxtaposed with the present Pope’s loving Christmas message that homosexuals are a threat on a par with climate change.

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Global Issues

The Limitations Of Nuclear Power Stations

By CHRISTOPHER FLAVIN/NICHOLAS LENSSEN

As the new century moves, energy planners around the world are discovering that the “energy source of the future”-nuclear power-is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Most countries have brought the construction of nuclear plants to a halt, and some are debating how fast to phase out the plants they now have.

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Editorial

Probe Of N5 Trillion
Niger-Delta Fund

NOT too long ago, the Federal House of Representatives raised a Committee to probe the whopping sum of N5trillion so far channelled towards the development of the Niger-Delta. The terms of reference of the Committee include finding out the root cause of under-development in the Niger Delta region. The probe is also to establish why Multinational Oil Companies (MNCs) balkanize their host communities into that of the rich and affluent and the other signposting deep- seated poverty.

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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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