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Industrialists converge for CICAN Awards tomorrow

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

INDUSTRIALISTS and business associations from various sector of the economy will converge tomorrow in Lagos for the annual Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria(CICAN) Awards ceremony tagged ‘ Crystal Nite of Excellence.’ On the roll calls are the Olofa of Offa ,Oba Mohammed Okikiola Gbadamosi, Africa’s richest man-Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Lafarge WAPCO PLC. […]

Ban on rice: Group blasts Customs on inadequate payment of duty

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

A group, Trans Boarder Traders Association of Nigeria (TBTAN) has blasted the leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service for its inability to collect adequate import duty on rice imported through land borders. President of the group Alhaji Mukaila Okunola who spoke to Vanguard in Lagos said that the reason being the inadequate collection of duty […]

Ex Ekiti Gov., Olusegun Oni, embezzles N5.41bn, says panel – to face panel, EFCC, ICPC

Posted by admin Ekiti, Governors, Headlines, Raw Politics, State News Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The Contracts/Consultancy Review Committee (CCRC) set up by the Ekiti State Government has indicted ousted governor Segun Oni of embezzlement of public funds to the tune of N5.4 billion in the award of various contracts during his three-and-half-year tenure. According to the draft White Paper on the report of the panel released to the media […]

Yuguda sacks all aides numbering 1040 – Calls them sycophants

Posted by admin Bauchi, Headlines, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Barely two weeks after his re-election, the Bauchi State Governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda has sacked all his political office holders numbering about 1,040 with effect from May 16, 2011. This was contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, Hashimu Yakubu on behalf of Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Dandija. […]

Milan confirm Taiwo signing

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that Nigeria left-back Taye Taiwo will join the Italian champions in the off-season. The 26-year-old will move on a free transfer as his contract with Marseille of France expires at the end of the season. “In defence, Milan are sorted. We have taken (Philippe) Mexes and Taiwo,” […]

Imo: Rochas, do not rejoice yet

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

The supplementary election of May 6, 2011 in Imo State that culminated in the declaration of Chief Rochas Anayochukwu Okorocha of the All Progressives Grand Alliance as the governor-elect is generally regarded by most indigenes of Imo State as one of the best things to happen to the state since it was created in […]

Pictures: The beautiful daughters of Ajimobi, Oyo’s gov-elect

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

One cannot successfully talk about Ajimobi without mentioning his daughters who are exceedingly popular on the chic scene. Their popularity, which does not altogether stem from their pedigree, has a lot to do with their captivating good looks, humble mannerisms and the resounding success they have made of their lives. Schooled in prestigious institutions overseas, […]

Akingbola, other bank chiefs to face fresh charges today

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would today arraign former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Intercontinental Bank Plc., Erastus Akingbola and his wife, Anthonia, on a 29-count charge before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. They would be arraigned along with other sacked bank chiefs who include Okey Nwosu of Finbank and Sebastine […]

South African embassy stops Nollywood top actresses from attending Economic summit in Johannesburg

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

But for the delay and bureaucratic bottlenecks of the South Africa Embassy in Lagos, Nollywood stars, Rita Dominic and Ini Edo would have been returning from Madiba’s country. South Africa, which is fast becoming notorious for its visas, was said to have delayed processing of visas for the stars until last minutes despite pleas that […]

Sex Workers March For Rights

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, May 9th, 2011

IN a move that left Nigerians stunned and wondering if the end time has come or just a case of civilization or globalization or all of the three, sex workers in Lagos held a march in Ikoyi, protesting their stigmatization and asking for the freedom to ply their trade. Sex work or prostitution has been […]