Feb 24, 2012 - Nigeria World News

Friday, February 24, 2012

CAN 2013: Eagles, Lions 'll fall in S/Africa -Zambian keeper

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Zambian national team goalkeeper, Kennedy Mweene, says the Chipolopolo's immediate target is to defend the Africa Cup of Nations title next year, even if the likes of Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt who were not in the just concluded tournament make it to South Africa.

He was equally quick to add that they will strive to qualify for the 2014 Brazil World Cup finals.
Mweene, who was voted best goalkeeper at the Africa Cup of Nations, was speaking in an interview at State House after First Lady Christine Kaseba hosted a special luncheon for the victorious national team.
“We have just achieved one of our long-term objectives of winning the Africa Cup but for us we want to go a step further, that is to defend the title in South Africa.
“We also feel that it is now time to realize our long-term objective of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. I know these are difficult targets but we are determined to realize our dreams into reality,” Mweene said.

Tribute to Whitney Houston (1963 - 2012)

9:59 PM Entertainment No Comments

The entertainment world was shocked beyond belief at the tragic death, on February 11, of the golden girl of the music industry, Whitney Houston. Aged 48, she was found dead in the bath at Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, where she and her entourage had checked-in, in preparation for the Grammy Awards, which took place on February 12. She was billed as one of the Special Guests and performers at the event, America's annual awards for outstanding achievements in the record industry.

Whitney's life, her rise to stardom and eventual tragic death is a cautionary tale, an inspiring story of how to live and how to avoid a tragic fall.

The trajectory of her life was by all standards, spectacular. Her talent was discovered quite early. She had all

NFF raises security alarm in Rwanda

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Embattled Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has disclosed that the federation has received unpalatable reports from the advance party sent to Rwanda for the Nations Cup tie against the Amavubi Stars over the poor state of the stadium, Stade Regional Nyamirambo in Kigali.

The General Secretary of the federation, Barrister Musa Amadu, who raised the security alarm while fielding questions from the media at the Glass House yesterday, lamented that apart that apart from the poor perimeter fencing, the stadium lacks proper sitting arrangements.

Coming sort of admitting that the federation would take up the security concern with higher football governing body, the Glass House chief scribe, however, emphasised that the federation would wait for further information from the advance party on the possibility of rejecting or accepting the venue.

Boko Haram targets IG’s home, kills officers, others

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15 suspects arrested
STILL on the prowl despite the Federal Government’s efforts to rein it in, the Boko Haram has left four policemen and two persons dead in the wake of fresh attacks in Kano, Yobe and Niger States.
But an agency report indicated yesterday that the figure of the policemen that were killed was up to six.
The suspected Boko Haram gunmen struck a few metres away from the residence of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mohammed Dahiru Dikko Abubakar, in the Kano metropolis.
The renewed attacks came barely 24 hours after men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) engaged the group in a

NNPC, PPPRA, others blame fuel scarcity on NASS probe

9:49 PM News No Comments

Ministries to meet banks
THE lingering fuel scarcity currently being experienced across major cities in the country has been blamed on the probes of the oil sector by the National Assembly just as fuel marketers raised the alarm that banks have refused to grant them credit because of the investigations.
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are carrying out investigations into the nation’s subsidy regime since 1999 and testimonies so far have indicated that some things went wrong with the policy.
At the interface by the Senate Committee of Petroleum (Downstream), Ministry of Petroleum and the independent oil marketers yesterday, banks were alleged to have withheld credit facilities from oil marketers

Nigeria prints three billion naira notes yearly, says NSPMC

9:48 PM Business, News No Comments

THREE billion naira notes are printed yearly in the country to service the various components of the economy, Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) has said.
The Chief Executive Officer of NSPMC, Mr. Ehidiamen Okoyomon who revealed this yesterday, said the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Cash-lite scheme would reduce the amount of naira notes to be printed by the apex bank in the coming years and further reduce the usual pressure on the naira, which, according to him, is making the currency to lose value lately.
Okomoyon, who had during interaction with journalists recently disclosed that NSPMC printed over 40

Purge in Oyo police: 19 sacked over extortion, other offences

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By OLA AJAYI

IBADAN—NO fewer than 16 policemen have been dismissed by the Oyo State Police Command over various offences insisting it would not tolerate any corrupt or indolent policeman.
The dismissal announced yesterday brought to 19 officers the state command had relived off their duties in a week for corruption related cases and dereliction of duty. On Wednesday, the command dismissed three of its men for alleged extortion from motorists.
Also, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Moses Onireti, said two other policemen were demoted for similar offences.
The CP explained that the purging exercise going on in the command was in tandem with the resolve of the

New Constitution, panacea to Nigeria’s woes — Kuromiema, IYC Leader

3:39 AM Politics No Comments

BY TONY EDIKE

LEADERS and members of various Ethnic Nationalities from the Niger Delta, South East (Igbo land) and the Middle Belt converged in Enugu last weekend to brainstorm on the way forward for the Nigerian nation. The group met under the aegis of Coalition of Nations and Organizations in Nigeria, CONON at the National Secretariat of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo where they reviewed various issues affecting the unity and progress of the nation.
In this interview, President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and Coordinator of the Coalition, Miabiye Kuromiema, gave an insight into the mission of the group.
What do you intend to achieve with this Coalition?

Edo PDP primary: Aspirants urged to uphold party interest

3:37 AM News, Politics No Comments

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor

Former member of House of Representatives, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, has appealed to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aspirants in this weekend’s gubernatorial primary to put party considerations above every other thing in the ensuing contest.
Aziegbemi, in a statement, yesterday, urged the aspirants to approach the contest with a spirit of friendship in the knowledge that any of them who won, has a valid opportunity of upturning what he described as the current government by showmanship in the state.

OAU students urge mgt to reinstate SUG

3:36 AM Education No Comments

By SIKIRU AKINOLA, OAU, Ile-Ife

STUDENTS of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have urged the management of the institution to re-instate the Students’ Union Government (SUG) which it proscribed last year as a result of students’ 48 hours protest against increase in tuition fees.
The protest, which led to closure of the institution for about 3 months, led to the suspension of Fredrik Joel (President), Nelson Benjamin (Secretary General), and Oluseyi Adegoke (Speaker) for a semester, while Olawale Ogunruku was allegedly de-registered from the institution e-portal for participating in the protest.
Despite the alleged break down of law and order in the university, the once radical Students Union has remained silent. Investigation gathered by Quadlife revealed that the students have been divided along

J Martins drops album number 3

3:34 AM Entertainment No Comments

Still basking in the euphoria of the success recorded by his international collaborations with Fally Ipupa and Cabo Snoop, Nigeria’s Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as J Martins, will release his third album on Monday, 26 March, 2012.
Titled Selah, the 12 tracker will be marketed by T-Joe, one of the best music marketers in Nigeria.

*J Martins

Speaking on the title of the album, which is a Hebrew word meaning ‘stop and think,’ J Martins squealed that the album prepared to raise the bar of music in the continent, adding that he intends to begin the campaign from his fatherland, Nigeria.
“You see, if you travel around the world, you will realise that music has gone beyond noise most people make with their productions here. The bar has been raised. So I believe it is time for us to stop and think on ways to generally up our game,” J Martins opined.
Meanwhile, before the album hit the shelves in March, the Oyoyo crooner will drop the video and audio of a single entitled Fine Fine Girl next week. The video of the song was shot by expatriates in countries in three countries; France, Ivory Coast and Angola.
Meanwhile, some of the tracks in the album include Ereke and Good Tyme among others. The album concert will hold later in the year.

Joseph Benjamin, Nse Ikpe Etim star in Mr. and Mrs.

3:33 AM Entertainment No Comments

When fast rising actor Joseph Benjamin starred in the N32 million movie ‘’Tango With Me”, many industry people and the public thought that was the best he could offer. But his recent role in this new romantic drama, Mr & Mrs., where he starred alongside the delectable Nse Ikpe Etim showed the versatility of the young man.

*Joseph Benjamin & Nse Etim

Produced by Chinwe Egwuagu and directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, Mr & Mrs tells the story of couples

Two evicted from Nigerian Idol Top 12

3:32 AM Entertainment No Comments

Just a week after the unveiling of the Top 12 contestants in the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 2, two of the contestants have been evicted from the show which reduces the number of competitors to ten. Ayobami Ayolola popularly know as A.Y.O and Ibinabo Romeo were the two evictees..
The eviction show which took place on Thursday February 16 at the Dreams Studios left the judges and most members of the audience in shock as most couldn’t believe that two best of the 12 would leave the show too soon.

*Ibinabo & A.Y.O

A.Y.O made it to the top 12 after giving a beautiful rendition of Bruno Mars’ ‘Grenade’ which caught the

Nneka becomes AWDF ambassador for the Arts

3:30 AM Entertainment No Comments

Nigerian born international singer and activist, Nneka Egbuna has been outdoored as Ambassador for the Arts by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) in a ceremony held at the AWDF House in Accra, last Thursday.
The announcement was made as part of the 10th anniversary of AWDF, which has blazed a trail for women’s rights and philanthropy across the African continent.

*Nneka

AWDF has established itself as an innovative organization at the cutting edge of social justice and women’s

GUBER ELECTION PETITIONS: Supreme Court to the rescue?

3:27 AM Politics No Comments

BY DAPO AKINREFON, CHARLES KUMOLU & GBENGA OKE

…As lawyers express mix feelings
IF the major players in this political dispensation could turn back the hands of the time to the pre-2010 Electoral Act era, certainly, many would avoid remembering the length of time petitions spent at election petition tribunals across the country during that period.
The pursuit for redress in many cases took years and in some cases almost the duration of time that they would otherwise have spent in office. It was based on this that in reviewing the Electoral Act in 2010 that the National Assembly gave a time limit for the consideration of election petitions.
The amended Act stipulated that the state Election Petitions Tribunals must dispense cases arising from the

Iroko in Ondo: How fruitful, how firm?

3:25 AM Politics No Comments

By DAYO JOHNSON & CHARLES KUMOLU

FOR a nation accustomed to antagonism between incumbent political office holders and their predecessors, the recent remarks by a former governor of Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, on the leadership of his state under Olusegun Mimiko, would go down in history as an uncommon development.
Olumilua, who is not of the same political party with Mimiko, had at his daughter’s wedding recently, showered praises on the incumbent for displaying how best to be a governor of a rural state.
At the event which was held at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ibukun in Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Olumilua commended Mimiko for being steadfast and focused by refusing to be distracted even in the face of open threats and conspiracy against him from some self-seeking politicians who according to him want to hijack the state at all cost.
“I am a living witness to the Iroko revolution in Ondo State, hence my strong conviction that he has been able

Tambuwal’s House: Where are the bills?

3:24 AM Politics No Comments

BY Ben Agande

The House of Representatives before now was noted for its prolific output of bills and other legislative proposals. The Aminu Tambuwal House, however, seems not to have found the energy for such. Is it lethargy or what?
Given that its primary responsibility is lawmaking many Nigerians had looked up to the present House of Representatives with its youthful membership to stimulate far reaching legislative proposals for the betterment of the people.
But eight months on and still counting, the present House under the leadership of Speaker Aminu Tambuwal seems not to have caught the fire that so much sparkled under preceding legislative houses.

House of Reps Speaker, Tambuwal

CROSS RIVER GUBER: Who takes the day?

3:22 AM Politics No Comments

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

The people of Cross River State go to the polls tomorrow to elect the governor that would superintend the affairs of the state for four years. The immediate past governor, Senator Liyel Imoke who was on January 28, sacked by the Supreme Court judgment is among the candidates contesting the election.
Already the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published twelve names of political parties and their candidates contesting the governorship election, though political observers have expressed worry that most of the political parties that are vying for the election have nothing to show in terms of structure and readiness to win the election.

Aftermath of proposing to Annie Macaulay: Tuface escapes to America

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By FLORENCE AMAGIYA

Few days after proposing to actress Annie Macaulay, his long standing sweetheart and mother to one of his five children, R&B star, Tu Face Idibia quietly left the country last Wednesday night for the United States in a manner that was shrouded in mystery.
But his publicist, Bayo Omisere was quick to explain in a telephone chat with Showtime that Tuface’s sudden departure to America has nothing to do with the story making the rounds that he may have escaped abroad to avoid the media hype.
According to him, “whatever happened between Tuface and Annie was done in public, so why should he run away? The America trip had been arranged long before this whole incident and drama unfolded. He is gone to America to finish the recording of his new album”
The Benue State-born crooner shocked his fans last Tuesday night when he proposed to Annie Macauley. Surprisingly, it was on Valentine’s Day, and Annie could not believe her eyes as she was overwhelmed by emotions. The venue of the ritual was Club 10, Victoria Island, Lagos, which is owned by former Super Eagles captain, Austin J.J. Okocha.

*Tuface and his bride-to-be

My collections are ethnic and western – Sharon George

3:18 AM Fashion/Lifestyle No Comments

By Esther Onyegbula

Sharon George is the creative director of “Olaedo” a unisex clothing outfit that specializes in making exotic clothes and fashion she has been in the industry for about three years and recently she showcased her 2012 collection at the City Beauty and Fashion awards. In this interview, she talks about her inspirations, designs, challenges and dreams. Enjoy!
Professionally, how long have you been in the industry?
Officially three years.
How would you describe these years?
Frankly speaking, it has been very stressful but I love it. I have this strong passion to do it. Otherwise I would have quit. Of course, you know that it can’t be easy. Every business has its own stress and challenges, mine is not different. As a designer, the challenge of electricity supply tops the list.

*Sharon George

Ojukwu must not die in vain – Eminent Nigerians

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*Tinubu, Fashola, Okorocha, Utomi, Chukwumerije, others seek new Nigerians

BY CLIFFORD NDUJIHE & CHRIS OCHAYI

WHEREVER his spirit is now, the late Elder statesman and leader of the defunct Biafran Republic, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, would be nodding his head in affirmation and self-satisfaction. Reason: After four decades of vilification for allegedly waging war against his fatherland, most Nigerians now identify with the cause he fought for and want the government to revisit the issues he raised to save the country from implosion.
Indeed, eminent Nigerians drawn from many parts of the country yesterday lamented that the flames of injustice, corruption, insecurity and faulty federation that led to the 30-month civil war of 1967-70 were still flickering and would unleash more damage on the polity if not extinguished through National Dialogue and restructuring of the polity.

The Lagos Funeral for Late Dim Odumegwu-Ojukwu held at the Tafawa Belewa Square Lagos.

Mystery fire guts Suswam’s private home

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By PETER DURU

MAKURDI — A mysterious mid-day fire, yesterday, completely destroyed a multi-million Naira house owned by the Benue State Governor, Mr Gabriel Suswam, in Makurdi, the state capital.
The state government, however, blamed the mystery fire on the opposition.
Media Director to the Governor, Mr James Uloko, said the fire started few minutes after 1p.m. and completely gutted one of the massive buildings in the governor’s private estate.
According to Uloko, the fire incident may not be unconnected to alleged action of an opposition party which “threatened to make the state ungovernable, sensing defeat at the election tribunal.’’ He described the incident as an “inhuman act.”

‘World Bank assisted Nigeria with $500m loan to combat global financial crisis’

3:07 AM Business, News No Comments

By Omoh Gabriel

The World Bank extended a loan of $500 million for support to Nigeria during the global financial crisis.
This fact is contained in the just released Independent Evaluation Group report of the World Bank. According to the Bank “Nigeria faced serious fiscal issues at the onset of the crisis and the funds were given to Nigeria in the form of budgetary support to the government, for undertaking policy reforms, both in the areas of fiscal management and financial sector reform.
In terms of the content of policy reforms, there were some positive areas, however some other longer term opportunities for reform may not have been seized and overall, the programme was moderately satisfactory in terms of its achievements.”

Benue owes 150 teachers 4-yr salaries

3:06 AM Education, News No Comments

Benue State Government owes some teachers four years’ salary arrears, according to Mr. David Tsevende, Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.
He said this in Makurdi in reaction to an enquiry on reports that 150 primary school teachers, recruited by the board in 2008, had not been paid anything since they assumed duty four years ago.
The teachers had pleaded for the payment of their salaries and had described their situation as “grave injustice.”
The teachers, who pleaded anonymity for fear of being penalised, said they had undergone series of

Boko Haram: Commission raises alarm over rights abuse in North-East

3:03 AM News No Comments

By Innocent Anaba

Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has expressed concern over fate of the legal profession in the North-East part of the country with the ongoing activities of the Boko Haram Islamic sect and security agencies.
Odinkalu, in a statement, said: “I believe that the situation in the legal profession in the North-East and the places affected by the counter-insurgency deployments, has to concern the legal profession and all public institutions working in the rule of law and administration of justice.

Anambra House summons AG, DPP over release of kidnap suspects

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By ENYIM ENYIM

ONITSHA— ANAMBRA State House of Assembly has summoned the state‘s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Emmanuel Chukwuma, and Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, over their alleged role in the release of some kidnap suspects.
The suspects were arrested in August 2009 for allegedly kidnapping one Chief Godwin Okeke, an Onitsha-based transporter.
Okeke had petitioned the President, Anambra State governor, Inspector General of Police and Anambra State House of Assembly over the release of the suspects without trial.
Following the development, the House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters, led by Chugbo Enwezor, asked the duo to come and explain why the suspects were released without prosecuting them in court.

328 medical students sue UNIJOS over rejection

2:59 AM Education, News No Comments

Jos—THREE hundred and twenty eight medical students dropped by University of Jos, UNIJOS, have sued the institution for alleged unjust rejection.
The students are contesting the decision of the university to drop their names from the list of 478 students admitted for 2008/2009 academic session.
Authorities of the university had admitted medical students in excess of the quota allowed by the Medical and Dental Council, necessitating the withdrawal of its accreditation.

Kolade tasks youths on new vision for Nigeria

2:58 AM News No Comments

By Emmanuel Elebeke

LAGOS — Former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has charged Nigerian youths and emerging leaders to read books that would proffer suggestions and solutions for greater Nigeria.
Kolade made the call in Lagos at the launch of a book on new vision for Nigeria, entitled: The 8TH Wonder of the World- Made in Nigeria.
He charged them to also create opportunities for coming together to consider the author’s suggestions and solutions and find practical ways of implementing them.

Gunmen kill cops in Kano, Minna

2:56 AM News No Comments

By Abdulsalam Muhammad & Wole Mosadomi

KANO—Unknown gunmen on a motorcycle, yesterday, killed two police officers in Kano State and injured two others in what appears to be renewed attack in the city that witnessed the worst attack by Boko Haram on January 20, when no fewer that 186 people were killed.
The incident occurred behind old Bank of the North headquarters within the precinct of the private residence of Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar at Gandu Albasa area of the municipality.
Boko Haram also killed two policemen in Minna, Niger State about two weeks after three other policemen were shot dead by gunmen believed to be members of the sect.
A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Magaji Majia, confirmed that the attack occurred at 8.30am.

We’ll serve Nigerians what they want – Keshi

2:52 AM Sports No Comments

By Onochie Anibeze

We’ll serve Nigerians what they want and make them happy,” was the simple way Stephen Keshi responded to kudos on his style of training just as he walked out of the field after a hot training session with the home –based Eagles at the FIFA Goal Project site of the National Stadium here in Abuja.
He was worn-out and was sweating even more than some players. He was that involved. Hard work, you would say.

The Eagles play Rwanda in a Nations Cup qualifier in Kigali on Wednesday.
The Eagles have been sweating it out on the artificial turf in Abuja since they will play on a similar pitch in Kigali. They will be joined by 11 Europe-based players this weekend before they fly out Monday night for the assignment.

Eagles in operation rout Rwanda

2:50 AM Sports No Comments

Coach Stephen Keshi has ordered his Super Eagles troops to rain down the goals when they confront the Rwandan national team in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round two qualifier on May 29 at the Stade Regional de Kigali.

With Nigeria’s absence at the 2012 edition of Africa’s biggest soccer competition still fresh in the mind of many, Keshi, who worked as a television pundit at the tournament jointly hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, told his troops midweek that only w convincing away victory was good enough for wearied Nigerian soccer fans, who he added must be won over with a good performance in the qualifying campaign for the 2013 edition of CAN.

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