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Slow And Steady Wins The Race (2)

By MONDAY ESON
We  wish to once again appeal to concerned Nigerians as well as those who think that there is nothing that can be done to better the standard of living of our people. We must choose of two or more ways of doing things. Let us  note that Pesident Yar’Adua
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Investment Forum

National Sports Lottery offer Excites Investors

 

Despite the lull currently being experienced in the secondary market, investors have sustained their interest in the on-going Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the National Sports Lottery Plc. The company is currently offering for public subscription 800 million ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N15.50 kobo per share

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Fashola Justifies Establishment Of Security Trust Fund

LAGOS - Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State today decried the poor response by private investors to the state-managed security trust fund.

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FAAN, NCAA Assure On Usage Of Domestic Runway

LAGOS - Following several meeting and public hearings held in Abuja, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have assured that the newly refurbished domestic runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos would soon be re-opened for use.

 

 

 

We have confidence in Gov Osunbor - PDP chieftains

By CLIFFORD AGBAJOR/SOLOMON ASOWATA

BENIN CITY- An enlarged stakeholders meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State, took place at the state Secretariat of the party in Benin City, yesterday, with a vote of implicit confidence on the Edo state Governor,


Rainstorm Disaster NEMA presents relief materials to EDSG

BENIN CITY -Building materials, House hold items and food stuff worth millions of naira were yesterday presented to Edo State Government by the National Emergency Management Agency- NEMA

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Don’t disturb the peace, Youth Vanguard warns detractors

By James Takpe
BENIN CITY- Edo Youth Vanguard for Democracy has warned against the disruption of the existing peace in Edo State which the administration of Edo state Governor,

Pay Direct Platform

BENIN CITY ––A new system of tax collection in Edo State called “PAY DIRECT PLATFORM” has commenced.


Appeal Court strikes out Application

 

BENIN CITY – The Court of Appeal in Benin City, has struck out an application from one Austine Ajayi, Electoral Supervisor for Oghede Ward, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

BDA tasks wealthy Edos on investment

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LAGOS - A group of Edo State indigenes under the aegis of Bini Descendants Association, Lagos, has implored wealthy indigenes of the state to join hands with the state government in improving the economy of the state


Yar’Adua approves deployment of 4 Permanent Secretaries

ABUJA - President Umaru Yar’Adua has approved the deployment of four Permanent Secretaries to various establishments. This was contained in a press statement signed by Okwudiafor Anthony, Chief Press Secretary, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), yesterday in Abuja.

RECENT FUNCTION: Edo State Governor, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor (right) discussing with Senator Ehigie Uzamere, during a recent ceremony. Photo: LUCKY AGIE..

Collection of permanent voters’ cards begins August 11

Benin CITY - The mass distribution of Permanent voters’ cards (PVC) in all the 18 local government areas of Edo State will commence on Monday, August 11 and end on Friday, August 15, 2008. A release by the Independent National Evectional Commission (INEC) Edo State indicated that the five-day exercise would take place at all ward centers and clusters and that it would start at 8.00am till 4.00 pm daily.

Imasuen felicitates with Queen Erediauwa

BENIN CITY – Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Imasuen has felicitated with the Olori, Queen Esther Omoye Erediauwa, the Eson N’Erie of Benin Kingdom on her 70th Birthday Celebration. A statement signed by Mr. Imasuen said he was most appreciative of her wise counsel to his family, her motherly disposition to all and her supportive role to our royal father, the Omo N’Oba.

Sports

Athletico Madrid Grabs Nigeria’s King

Efe Eyes Olympic Gold

Nigeria, Korea Women Lockhorns Today

Beijing Olympics:Taiwo Replaced By Oladapo

Nigeria Make Cole Call-Up Blunder

Siasia Agonises Over Starting Team

Ahead September 2010 W/Cup/Nations Cup: Amodu Drops Enyeama, Ike; Picks Cole

NFL Conducts League Draw Today

Ronaldinho Sees Chance To End Olympic Drought

US Relay Quartet Finally Punished

Italian Players Plan Strike

Reds Urge Barry To Hand In Request

Redknapp Moscow Link Rubished

NFF Dig In Over Globacom

Business

Zain Rebrands Celtel African Operations

LAGOS– Zain Group, the leading telecommunications mobile operator servicing over 50 million customers in 22 countries across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the rebranding of its entire African operations from Celtel to Zain

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Cadbury Expresses Surprise Over Suspension On Stocks

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has in recent times received bashing from the capital market regulators following its overstatements of its accounts. This time around it is an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the apex regulator,


Coca-Cola Plans N10b Fresh Investment

For The Record

Taxation As A Vital Base For Generating Government Revenue

Being A Key Note Address By The Former Minister Of Finance, Mrs. Nenadi Usman during A Workshop On Multiple Taxation

 

Perspective

PHCN And The Fate Of Consumers

By OBOH SYLVESTER

Although long over flogged, the fears and workability of PHCN as it is presently constituted as well as its epileptic services have continued to generate complex controversies than answerable questions to Nigerians.

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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NAFDAC WON’T RELENT ON WAR AGAINST FAKE DRUGS

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Na so!
No be only fake drugs self. Fake can foods and fake fruit juice don full everywhere now