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Nigeria must change to confederalism now or face disintegration - Chief Tola ... - Nigerian Tribune
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:12:34 GMT

Nigeria must change to confederalism now or face disintegration - Chief Tola ... Nigerian Tribune Chief Tola Adeniyi, a media executive and public affairs analyst, was director of the Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN). He recently spoke with STEPHEN GBADAMOSI on national issues, including why Nigeria needs confederal system of government. and more »

Judge sentences man for health care fraud - Baxter Bulletin
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:04:34 GMT

Judge sentences man for health care fraud Baxter Bulletin As part of the plea agreement, Edem-Effiong had to admit that he stole the identity of a young Nigerian man and used it to apply for a Medicare medical equipment supplier number. Prosecutors said he then billed Medicare for arthritis kits and power ... and more »

NSE considers reduction in listing requi... - BusinessDay
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:13:21 GMT

NSE considers reduction in listing requi... BusinessDay The Nigerian Stock Exchange will reduce the listings requirements for companies seeking to raise capital from the Exchange as part of its plans to deepen activities and encourage more participation in the capital market, the bourse said in a statement ...

North in hot water again over gay ban - Cyprus Mail
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:13:18 GMT

North in hot water again over gay ban Cyprus Mail The two, one of whom is a Nigerian national, were ordered to be “remanded for no longer than a month” to await trial. The Nigerian is already on remand facing charges of larceny, while the other, a Turkish national, is serving ten months for forgery.

Halal slaughtering in Mosta illegal abattoir - Malta Independent Online
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:46:52 GMT

Halal slaughtering in Mosta illegal abattoir Malta Independent Online Two Nigerian men, Benjamin Tom, 24, who resides at Ħal Far Tent Village, and Peter John, 28, of St Paul's Bay, explained to the police that they bought sheep and goats from Mr Camilleri for Halal slaughtering. They claimed that the Mosta man was ...

Police Train 300 On Intelligence Gathering In Osogbo - Nigerian Observer
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:15 GMT

Police Train 300 On Intelligence Gathering In Osogbo Nigerian Observer The Nigerian Police have trained 300 members of various vigilance groups in Osun on intelligence gathering and community policing. The beneficiaries were trained in Osogbo by the Zone 11 of the Nigeria Police in conjunction with a private security firm ...

Full Story.. - Nigerian Observer
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:09 GMT

Full Story.. Nigerian Observer We must all realize that the seeming moral laxity of the Nigerian youth is simply a reflection of the moral bankruptcy of our various families and the society at large. Dress the way you want to be addressed. Imitating rock/pop stars who are usually ... and more »

Tambuwal Pledges Speedy Amendment Of Energy Commission Act - Nigerian Observer
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:08 GMT

Tambuwal Pledges Speedy Amendment Of Energy Commission Act Nigerian Observer SPEAKER of House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, on Thursday assured the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission that the National Assembly would give express attention to amendment of the laws establishing the commission. and more »

Oshiomhole Reaffirms Commitment To Positive Development - Nigerian Observer
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:05 GMT

Oshiomhole Reaffirms Commitment To Positive Development Nigerian Observer The Governor who made this known when he hosted members and leadership of the Action Congress of Nigeria in the three senatorial districts, market women and youths of the party to separate luncheon thanked them for their contributions in strengthening ... and more »

Detention Of Attorney-General And Commissioner For Justice: Groups Urge ... - Nigerian Observer
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:03 GMT

Detention Of Attorney-General And Commissioner For Justice: Groups Urge ... Nigerian Observer “ANEEJ wishes to call on the Nigerian Judicial Council to investigate the decision with a view to determining what led to such abuse of powers exhibited by Justice Adamu Hobon.” Rev. Ugolor said. Nigerians United for Justice in a statement titled “A ...