Two Panel Chairmen on Alleged Fraudster List

Palpable panic laced with muted anger is overwhelming senators as the allegation that the National Assembly is full of fraudsters begins to take root

Nigeria: Winning the Tobacco War

The other day, the federal government turned down the application of Japan Tobacco to set up a multi-million dollar cigarette manufacturing plant in Osun State

Yar'Adua Backs Removal of Immunity for President, Govs

PRESIDENT Umaru Yar'Adua, yesterday, threw his weight behind the agitation for the removal of immunity from prosecution conferred on the President, vice president, state governors and deputy governors by the 1999 Constitution.

Nigeria: Nosdra Detects 1,150 Oil Spill Sites

National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), yesterday said it has so far located more than 1,150 oil spill sites abandoned by various oil companies within Niger Delta.

Yar'Adua Blames Obasanjo On Gas Plant

The group managing director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Alhaji Abubakar Yar'Adua, has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo did not follow due process in the establishment of gas filling plants in the country even as he assured that domestic gas will be available to Nigerians in the next one week

Nigeria: Credible Leaders to Man Political Parties -- Ogbeha

Party leaders across the country have been urged to elect credible representatives and officials to man the affairs of their parties so as to strengthen Nigeria 's democracy

Nigeria: Obasanjo, Atiku Feud Drew Nema Back - DG

The director general, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), AVM Audu-Bida (rtd) has attributed the agency's low performance to the unfriendly relationship which existed between President Olusegun Obasanjo and his vice, Atiku Abubakar

Nigeria: President Yar'Adua Stops Purchase of Vehicles for Ministers

It will be recalled that at its meeting on August 15, 2007, the Federal Executive Council approved the provision of dedicated vehicles for ministers, special advisers and permanent secretaries for the performance of their official duties.

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission subsequently advised President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua that the provision of the vehicles as approved would be in breach of the "Certain Political, Public and Judicial Officers (Salaries and Allowances etc) Act No. 6 of 2002."

Yar’Adua taking Nigeria to the promised land – Otunba Balofin

He’s a man of many parts; a journalist, film maker, showbiz promoter, politician and many more. In the United States, his name rings a strong bell in the entertainment, editorial and political circles, just as he commands substantial following in the politics of his native Ondo State in Nigeria.

Otunba Tai Balofin is the publisher of the New York based US African Eye, and founder and first chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the United States.

Anti-Corruption Chief to Return to Post

MALLAM Nuhu Ribadu may not quit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, afterall as indications emerged weekend, that he will only be on leave of absence during his nine-month course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, in Kuru, Jos

Anti-Corruption Chief to Retain Post

At last, the presidency has put to rest the controversy that greeted the redeployment of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, from the anti-graft agency

Oceanic Bank Raises Limit On ATM Withdrawals to N100, 000

As part of strategies to continually delight its teeming customers with value added services, Oceanic Bank has raised the limit on withdrawals from its automated teller machines (ATMs) from N60, 000 to N100, 000. Increase in the limit to N100, 000 is informed by Oceanic Bank's drive to ensure that customers have easy access to their funds without coming into the banking hall

War of the Banks

I envy CNN and its owners. There is no doubt that the Cable News Network with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has paid its dues and deserves all the patronage in the world. But no where is the great news channel as lucky as Nigeria. I will demonstrate how and why, in a moment

Removed Anti-Corruption Chief Meets Yar'Adua

Contrary to media reports (not THISDAY) that the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has been barred from entering the presidential villa, the head of the anti-corruption agency was yesterday in Aso Rock for an undisclosed meeting with President Umaru Yar'Adua and other officials at the villa

Man of the Year - the Supreme Court is Vanguard Man of the Year

ONE of the benefits Nigerians expected to gain from the civilian government which was embraced enthusiastically in 1999 was restoration of the rule of law which the military trampled on when they invited themselves to power

Military Launch Air Strike on 'Cult' Leader

THE Joint Task Force, JTF, yesterday, carried out aerial bombings at targeted places suspected to be hideouts of the alleged cult leader, Ateke Tom, in Okrika, Rivers State

Country's Leaders Call for New Beginning

PRESIDENT Umaru Yar'Adua and other eminent political and religious leaders have canvassed a new beginning in the country if the dream of joining the comity of developed nations is to be realised

Row Over Anti-Corruption Chief Splits Senate

Senators have put President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua on the spot, saying that the removal of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu from his beat at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should not derail the anti-corruption crusade