But I do also view the offer of mediation by the former governor of Abia State as historic, salutary and heroic. The Federal Government is hereby advised to weigh this option comprehensively in the best interest of Nigeria
Author: Segun Adebowale
Ouedraogo said that providing assistance to alleviate the sufferings of ECOWAS citizens affected by humanitarian challenge “is a core mandate” of the Commission under the regional Protocol relating to the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Peacekeeping and Security
The CP said a story published on Tuesday by The PUNCH, ‘Guard shot by policemen in critical condition’ was an attack on police integrity
The accused person allegedly fraudulently converted N272, 5000,000 obtained from Water Gate Petroleum and Gas Limited for the supply five million litres of PMS to defray his liabilities with Sterling Bank without supplying the product for which he was paid
The decampees, who cut across all the local government areas of the state, cited good leadership in both government and the ACN in the state as reasons for their decision to leave the PDP
Thus there is virtual and actual commonsense in regional reasoning at taming terrorism, to make our world a safer haven for all to live in and for mankind to progress and develop, undisturbed and unhindered
The minister commended the Nigerian women for their remarkable support for the present Administration and assured them that the government was on track in the execution of its Transformation Agenda
Specifically, Jubril was alleged to have obtained N963,796,199.85 from the Federal Government of Nigeria under false pretences, claiming that the sum represented subsidy accruing to Brila Energy Limited under the Petroleum Support Fund for the importation of 13,155,807 MT or 17,393,767 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, which Brila Energy Limited purported to have purchased from NAPA Petroleum Trade INC, Panama and imported into Nigeria through M/T Overseas Limar (Mother Vessel), M/T Delphina (1st Daughter Vessel) and M/T Dani I ( 2nd Daughter Vessel)
Ahmed described the state’s traditional institution, under the chairmanship of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu-Gambari, as a major factor of unity, peace and harmony, just as he pledged his support to further ensure growth in their respective communities
Aitken noted that Nigeria has hundreds of mostly undeveloped onshore discoveries due to a number of inhibiting factors ranging from funding constraints of the national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation; the International Oil Company portfolio ranking priorities as well as security, environmental and community legacy issues
Disclosing this at a reception, in Benin City on Monday, as part of activities to mark the second term inauguration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole, the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said arrangements have been concluded for the ceremony this December or before the end of January 2013
They were arrested on board vessel MT AEGLE with 200 metric tons of petroleum product suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil bunkered from EX MT Mercy II into MT AEGLE
A statement by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Tony Ojobo, said that consistent with its processes, the Commission had carefully evaluated the complaints received, especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the socio-economic impact of these promotions on operators and other relevant stakeholders and come to the conclusion that it was better to stop them
Among such levies the residents refused to pay are the Land Use Charge, Insurance and ground rent
Those who parade themselves as leaders are shortsighted tribal bigots who look at every attempt to move the country forward from tribal point of view. These failed and tribal leaders have become virus in our system. They have successfully infected every cell in our national body, and have polluted the minds of their infected followers, brainwashed them against the growth of the country
Austrian exports to Nigeria increased by 15 per cent in the first half of 2012, with the largest share achieved by machines and lace and embroideries from Vorarlberg
In a release signed by the Zonal Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Kayode Babade, the PDP prayed that the Almighty Allah will give the family of Lam Adesina, the people and government of Oyo State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss
They have also been enjoined to translate the vision and mission of the Authority into realizable and achievable building blocks
The event aims to facilitate discussion around the enabling factors and actionable initiatives that can be taken to boost Nigeria’s growth, focusing on identifying quick wins from various reform agendas
The event, which was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, witnessed a large turnout of guests, political stalwarts, party leaders, captains of industry, market women and students amongst others