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world news 1- State dinner crashers named in 16 lawsuits, records show November 27, 2009Tareq and Michaele Salahi may have been unknown to invited guests at Tuesday's state dinner, but they are no strangers to bankruptcy and state courts in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- NBA star pays for slain girl's funeral November 26, 2009NBA star Shaquille O'Neal paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose body was found last week.
- Norway: Iran seized Nobel Peace Prize November 26, 2009Iranian authorities confiscated the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize given to human rights activist Shirin Ebadi, Norway said Thursday.
- Troops celebrate Thanksgiving November 27, 2009Turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, along with a visit by the commanding general in Iraq and a phone call from President Obama, were some of the ways the White House and Pentagon helped U.S. troops overseas celebrate Thanksgiving.
- NATO chief: U.S. allies need to 'step up' November 26, 2009NATO's secretary-general is confident that "all allies will step up to the plate" and provide more soldiers to the fight in Afghanistan after President Barack Obama announces his decision next week on an extra U.S. troop deployment.
- Man stuck 26 hours in crevice dies November 27, 2009A man who was trapped for a day in a crevice in a Utah cave was killed as rescuers struggled to save him, authorities said Thursday.
- State dinner crashers named in 16 lawsuits, records show November 27, 2009
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- Namibia: Breakaway Group Challenges Ruling Swapo in Polls November 27, 2009"Man RDP!" sighs Martha Hamukoto, sitting on the steps of a Windhoek office block. She is lamenting the breakaway faction, the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP).
- Zimbabwe: Parties Suspend Crisis Talks November 26, 2009Zimbabwe's three governing parties have suspended until Saturday their negotiations on outstanding issues impeding the work of the unity government after three days of marathon meetings.
- Uganda: Major Govt Land Bill Approved in 90 Minutes November 27, 2009The government breathed a huge sigh of relief yesterday as Parliament finally passed the controversial Land (Amendment) Bill 2007.
- Nigeria: Yar'Adua is Responding to Treatment, Says Doctor November 27, 2009The Chief Physician to President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Dr. Salisu Banye, said yesterday that the president was responding positively to treatment at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Kenya: Prosecutor Asks Hague Judges for Probe of Election Violence November 27, 2009The indictment of key post-election violence suspects drew closer on Thursday after International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo asked for the go-ahead to start investigations.
- Uganda: South Sudan President's Plane Averts Crash November 26, 2009South Sudan President Salva Kiir was on Wednesday held up in Gulu for nearly seven hours after the plane carrying him ruptured a tyre.
- Somalia: Abductors Free Two Foreign Journalists November 26, 2009Two foreign journalists, held for more than 15 months in the restive Somali capital Mogadishu, have been released, reports say
- Kenya: Govt Seeks Donor Help for Forest Evictions November 26, 2009The government is seeking donor assistance for the implementation of Phase two evictions of the Mau Forest.
- Nigeria: South Arica to Host UNWTO Inaugural Summit in 2010 November 27, 2009As a reflection of the importance of major sporting, business and cultural events to re-inspire tourists to travel to global destinations, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the South African Government announced that the T&T world's first international Tourism, Sport and Mega-events Summit will be held in Sandton, South Afric […]
- Nigeria: Group Seeks Probe of Killings By Security Forces November 27, 2009The Human Rights Watch has urged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute members of security forces implicated in the killing of more than 130 civilians in Jos, about a year ago, and those involved in series of subsequent abuses.
- Nigeria: Doctor Confirms Yar'Adua's Heart Problem November 26, 2009PRESIDENT Umaru Yar'Adua who is recuperating in a hospital bed in Jedah, Saudi Arebia has expressed sadness and disappointment over the widespread rumour of his death which rocked the nation since Wednesday; just as his Personal Physician, Dr. Salisu Banye, FWACP, has confirmed that the President is suffering from "Acute Pericarditis", (an inf […]
- Sudan: Along the Border November 26, 2009As our UN helicopter landed in Muglad, the large crowd of locals and tribal elders quickly approached our small plane. We were quickly ushered into a meeting hall, where we listened intently as the Misseriya tribal elders spoke passionately about their community’s concerns.
- Kenya: Hague Prosecutor Asks Judges to Probe Polls Violence November 26, 2009The request today by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor to the court's judges to open a Kenya investigation is a decisive step toward justice for the country's 2007 post-election violence, Human Rights Watch said. The move comes after more than a year of inaction by Kenya's authorities on national prosecutions.
- Uganda: Rebels Free 22 Kidnapped Children November 26, 2009A group of 22 children, aged about 10 and 11 were freed by Lord's Resistance Army rebels Sunday night.
- Africa: HIV Infections Down in Sub-Saharan Africa November 26, 2009New data in the 2009 AIDS epidemic update shows HIV infections in the world have reduced by 17 percent over the past eight years.
- Africa: Fears Forest Proposals Are 'Human Rights Disaster' November 26, 2009The clean, ultra-modern chrome and glass lines of the Bella Centre, in the Danish capital Copenhagen, is a world away from the thronging canopy suspended over the tropical forests of Uganda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Cameroon.
- South Africa: 'Shoot to Kill' Comment Shocks Judge November 26, 2009In more than 34 years as a judge, he has not been as deeply concerned by anything as he was by the recent comment of a South African deputy minister of police that police officers should shoot and "kill the bastards".
- Tanzania: Ministers' Stance On Zanzibar Coalition Govt Draws Criticism November 26, 2009Intellectuals and political analysts have expressed regrets over statements by two ministers from the Zanzibar Revolutionary Government that the isles have no room for a coalition government.
- South Africa: Country Secures Funding to Fight HIV November 26, 2009South Africa has secured an additional $108 million from the Global Fund to finance its HIV prevention projects over the next five years.
- Nigeria: Who's Costly Mistake November 27, 2009THE decision of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to exclude Nigeria from the ongoing mass vaccination campaign to protect people from the yellow fever disease in West Africa, is absurd and bound to be counter-productive.
- Namibia: Breakaway Group Challenges Ruling Swapo in Polls November 27, 2009
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- Make God punish all the people like Sahara Reporters wey dey gang up dey wish our President Umaru Yar’Adua to die November 26, 2009Nigeria’s Minister of Justice Michael Aondoakaa has assured Nigerians that President Umaru Yar’Adua is in a stable health condition, the Punch newspaper reported on Thursday. The minister said this in a statement issued in Abuja late on Wednesday against the background of rumors that the president was feared dead on Wednesday morning after being […]kenneth uwadi
- SHERRI SHEPHERD NEEDS A BREAST REDUCTION November 25, 2009Sherri Shapherd sherri Actress/comedian Sherri Shepherd Do you think Sherri Shepherd looks great? To me Sherri has “NO SHAPE”, GOD DAMN! …. She has the problem many women have too;her boobs are so big. It makes her look too big. Don’t you think she really needs a breast reduction? I think soooooooo. Her upper body is even too [...] […]kenneth uwadi
- Alicia keys and her sex appeal November 24, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- Macaulay Culkin to wed Mila Kunis 20 yrs from now? November 24, 2009Macauly and Milla Actress Mila Kunis is camera shy when she is spotted Mila Kunis is pretty hot.Excuse me,is she really dating Macaulay Culkin? She’s soo lucky he’s a cutie.But I heard they’ve been dating for close to 8 years now. Really cool, friendly and down to earth people. Kunis has been dating actor Macaulay Culkin since 2002. [...] […]kenneth uwadi
- CHRIS TUCKER, YOU ROCK ! November 24, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- Benita Nzeribe fucked up by bleaching November 24, 2009Do you remember Benita Nzeribe? The tiger woman herself. She never play a good role in Nigeria movies. She is always a husband or boyfriend snatcher or just a plan old bitch.I hate to think she is like that in real life. Come to think of it, do you think she bleach well? I don’t [...]kenneth uwadi
- Anita Hogan is atutupoyoyo, sister war-war November 24, 2009Anita Hogan is atutupoyoyo, sister war-war,ugly. Black is beauty, folks, what a black person need is some maintenance to bring out the real colour that God gives him or her. But Anita Hogan,Nigerian Actress is ugly.See her face. Well ,lets stop being so mean to her. Maybe, when she gets more acting roles, she’ll get enough money [...]kenneth uwadi
- Kanye West as a loud mouth November 23, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- Thierry Henry and the hand of frog November 23, 2009I am not from France but i know Thierry Henry is a good player.What is the noise about Henry and the hand ball in the match between France and Ireland? Maybe he wanted to go to the world cup the most,but yeah we all cheat here n then,but who is saint….????no one is. What Henry said [...]kenneth uwadi
- Is Katie Holmes a creepy shit? November 22, 2009,Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise arrive at Disney on Broadway to watch The Lion King. ( // November 21, 2009 – Photo by PacificCoastNews.com) Katie Holmes does look weird here, but i just watched her old picture when she was promoting ‘Go’, she actually look the same, just here she looks like she is high or [...]kenneth uwadi
- Who is Veronica Webb dating? November 22, 2009Veronica Webb is every possible adjective you can add following the word “super” Supermodel, supersmart, supermom, superauthor etc!! She is incredible. Her fashion today was GREAT!! ( // November 21, 2009 – Photo by Photo Agency) *Model Veronica Webb is laughing off rumors that she is dating Newark, New Jersey mayor Cory Booker, especially […]kenneth uwadi
- I’m still miffed that Bai ling didn’t try to kiss me November 22, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- I´m so happy that Miley Cyrus wasn´t dead! November 22, 2009Pop princess Miley Cyrus hanging out in New York City. The 16-year-old Disney starlet went shopping at the upscale Bergdorf Goodman department store (using the back door). ( // November 11, 2009 – Photo by PacificCoastNews.com) I´m so happy that Miley ´wasn´t dead! I LOVE HER. The latest Miley Cyrus dead rumor comes complete (like most of [...] […]kenneth uwadi
- Corruption as the fourth religion in Nigeria November 22, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- AND THE LOOTING CONTINUES November 22, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- Yar adua’s Militant on Uniport November 22, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- Hon. Justice Michael Edokpayi slumped and died November 22, 2009Rumour going round is telling us that the chief judge of Edo state Hon. Justice Michael Edokpayi slumped and died on top of a call girl in a hotel room at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Area 11, Garki, Abuja. He was aged 61. Justice Edokpayi was attending the annual All Judges Conference which started on [...]kenneth uwadi
- Ibori the notorious “EX” of Delta State November 22, 2009We heard that James Ibori, the notorious “EX” of Delta State of Nigeria appeared one evening on BEN TV in an effort to use the media to launder his image. Amongst some of the statements he made were that any Nigerian living abroad who criticizes the Nigerian Government should loose Consular support from Nigerian Embassies and [...]kenneth uwadi
- Weird MC,what a name !!!!! November 22, 2009 kenneth uwadi
- Nigeria: Oil Majors in N10 Billion Customs Duty Fraud November 20, 2009-leadership nigeria Lagos — The onslaught unleashed on customs duty evaders by the Nigeria Customs Service has revealed some oil majors as among the individuals and organisations that may have been depriving the federal government of customs duty revenue. Barely one week of swinging into action in the Eastern ports, the Customs Duty Investigation Team […]kenneth uwadi
- Make God punish all the people like Sahara Reporters wey dey gang up dey wish our President Umaru Yar’Adua to die November 26, 2009
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- National Assembly Has Failed – Apugo November 26, 2009Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo, is one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a member, Board of Trustees (BOT). Recently, he spoke to a group of journalists on the state of the nation, the war of supremacy between the Senate and House of Representatives and other issues. PHILIP NYAM was there. Given the controversy that trails the […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (Philip Nyam)
- Cultural Week: A Reflection Of Close Egypt-Nigeria Ties – Envoy November 26, 2009Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, Sherif Naguib, has said that the second edition of the Egyptian cultural week in Nigeria was a reflection of the close cultural ties between the two countries. The cultural week, which began on November 23 will end on November 29, 2009. The event was organised by the embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt i […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (By Raliat Ahmed, Abuja)
- Niger Delta Youths Boil For War Over Attack On Ekaette November 26, 2009The Niger Delta Youth Mirror for Good Governance (NDYMGG) has threatened to stage a mass protest unless the members of the House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs apologise to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Ubong Ufot Ekaette over their recent "uncomplimentary" remark on him. Executive Secretary NDYMGG, Arch. Isele Evah who […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (By Golu Timothy, Abuja)
- NFF Executive Committee Hails President Yar'Adua November 26, 2009The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation hailed the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his effort and support in ensuring the Super Eagles' qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the Republic of South Africa. This was done after their executive committee meeting at the NFF Secretariat, Federal Capital Territo […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (Jacob)
- Gov Sambo To Sponsor NDA Golf Club Governor’s Cup November 26, 2009Kaduna State Governor, Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo has promised to sponsor the first ever 'Governor's Cup' expected to attract the seven golf clubs in Kaduna on a date tentatively fixed for the first week of January, 2010. The Governor, ably represented by his Deputy, Patrick Yakowa on Sunday at the closing ceremony of the 21st Anniversar […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (Jacob)
- Asegun Comprehensive High School Lifts Trophy November 26, 2009Asegun Comp-rehensive High School, Ibadan after lifting the maiden edition of the Milo U-13 football trophy has qualified to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Milo Under-13 African Championship holding next year in South Africa. To this end, the beverage company has pledged its strong commitment to youth sports developmental programmes in the nation. On t […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (Jacob)
- Nigeria 2009: LOC Pays Contractors November 26, 2009Fears over non-payment of contracts executed for the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nigeria 2009 were laid to rest Tuesday when the account department of the Local Organising committee (LOC), began the payment to contractors. Before the commencement of payments however, a large number of contractors owed had a mild demonstration in the premises of the L […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (Jacob)
- FG Signs LRIT Agreement With IMSO November 26, 2009Nigeria has signed an LRIT Services Agreement with the International Mobile Satelite Organisation (IMSO), in London, United Kingdom. The agreement represents institutional arrangements between IMSO and NIMASA as operators of the Nigerian National LRIT Data Centre, at governmental level. NIMASA has also signed a contract with Pole Star Space Applications L […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (By Enyeribe Anyanwu, Lagos)
- Deregulation: Lukman Takes Case To Washington November 26, 2009As the debate and disagreements between the federal government and the organised labour hots up, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, has gone to the World Bank in Washington to galvanise support for the federal government on the Petroleum Industry Bill and the ongoing reforms in the nation’s oil sector. According to Nigerian National Petr […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (By Ese Awhotu, Abuja)
- ...Warns On Effects Of Too Much OPEC Oil On Prices November 26, 2009Until the global economy recovers, OPEC has to make sure it does not put too much crude oil in the market because it would drive down petroleum prices, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman has warned. Reuters reported that Lukman told reporters that "It would be fool hardy for us to assume that this international economy is out of the woo […]jacob@leadershipnigeria.com (By Ese Awhotu, Abuja with agency reports)
- National Assembly Has Failed – Apugo November 26, 2009
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- Nigeria has highest number of VVF cases - Osotimehin November 27, 2009Nigeria accounts for the highest number of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the world, Minister of Health Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin has said.The health minister, who made this known at the foundation laying ceremony of National Vagina Fistula (VVF) Centre in Kwali area council, Abuja, said the administration is committed to addressing issues of VVF in Niger […]
- Gaidam warns against rumour mongering, intolerance November 27, 2009Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State has enjoined Muslims to avoid rumour mongering, stressing the need for hard work as means of strengthening the bond of unity and brotherhood and peaceful co-existence.
- Adegbite cautions politicians November 27, 2009Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Dr. Lateef Adegbite has advised politicians not to compound the nation’s worsening situation.
- Emir advocates death sentence for armed robbery November 27, 2009THE Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari yesterday called for the return to capital punishment for convicted armed robbers in the country to serve as deterrence to others.
- PPA fires back at Iwu, says ‘we’re democrats’ November 27, 2009The Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has denied comments by the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Maurice Iwu that political parties in the country are being run like fiefdoms.
- Eid-el-Kabir: Doma urges Muslims on peace November 27, 2009Nasarawa State Governor Aliyu Akwe Doma has called on Muslims to live in peace with one another, saying they must use the Eid-el-Kabir period to reflect on the virtues of love, harmony and peaceful co-existence. The governor who made the call in a statement yesterday called on Muslims to follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammed at all times. Governor Doma a […]
- Woman divorces man with 10 wives November 27, 2009A civil servant, Ayobami Olayiwola, Wednesday got an Ibadan Grade C Customary Court to dissolve her marriage of 17years to Ropo Olayiwola on the grounds that he has 10 wives. Ayobami told the court that when she met Olayiwola, she was searching for a job and that he promised to get one for her, provided she would marry him.
- Court remands three over murder November 27, 2009Three accused persons standing trial for allegedly killing a six year old girl, Hadiza Husaini, were Wednesday remanded in prison custody by a Magistrate’s Court in Dutse, Jigawa State.
- Petrol prices to increase even with more refineries –NUPENG November 27, 2009The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Wednesday said prices of petroleum products would increase even if more refineries were established.
- IBB canvasses improvement of oil producing areas November 27, 2009Former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has commended the amnesty programme of President Yar’adua and advocated improved well-being of oil producing areas and their people. He made the call yesterday in Abuja at the lunch of a book, Participation in Petroleum Development: Towards Sustainable Community Development in the Niger Delta, authored by Aseme-Ala […]
- Nigeria has highest number of VVF cases - Osotimehin November 27, 2009
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- Lindsay Lohan Comes Home for Thanksgiving November 26, 2009The star's mom, Dina, says she's excited to see her daughter - and expects her to help with the cookingPaul Chi
- Donny Osmond's Thanksgiving: Turkey & a Trophy November 26, 2009The Dancing winner jokes that his mirror ball trophy will be a centerpiece on the holiday tableArray
- Celebs Dish (Really!): Favorite Thanksgiving Side November 26, 2009Find out what Selena Gomez, Jennie Garth, Ian Somerhalder and more are serving alongside their turkeyArray
- Brad and Angelina Are $7 Million Givers November 25, 2009The couple's Jolie-Pitt Foundation benefitted Global Health, Human Rights Watch, the Armed Services YMCA and Make It Right FoundationArray
- Obama Girls Spare Life of Thanksgiving Turkey November 25, 2009"I was planning to eat this sucker," says the President, who issues a pardon at his daughters' requestSharon Cotliar
- New Moon Stars Tweet Thanks to Fans November 25, 2009"It's very exciting to be a part of something embraced by so many people," Robert Pattinson says on TwitterK.C. Baker
- Rihanna Shows Up Fashionable - and Fashionably Late - for Album Party November 25, 2009To celebrate the record Rated R, the singer gets a delectable dessert sent from the Cake BossMichael Y. Park
- PHOTO: George Lopez Gives Sandra Bullock a Makeover November 25, 2009The Mexican-American funnyman dresses his pal as a tough-girl "chola"Array
- New Moon Stars Recall Their First Kisses November 25, 2009Kellan Lutz says he was voted "best kisser" when he was a kid in schoolK.C. Baker
- Lindsay Lohan Comes Home for Thanksgiving November 26, 2009
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- Ibori UK trial: Rent-a-crowd "demonstration" tomorrow in London in favour of Ibori - £100 per "protester" November 27, 2009Associates of James Ibori and friends of his mistress, Udoamaka Okoronkwo, are going to hold a rent-a-crowd demonstration tomorrow at the premises of the Southwark Crown Court in London under the aegis of "Amalgamated Deltans" in the United Kingdom. The event is aimed at portraying Ibori as a victim of the "colonial British" hegemony to p […]
- Yar'adua admits to suffering from "Acute Pericarditis" of Churg-Strauss syndrome November 26, 2009In a statement released a few hours ago in Abuja, aides of Nigeria's sickly leader, Umaru Yar'adua, admitted that he is suffering from “acute pericarditis,” a heart condition that results from complications of Churg-Strauss Syndrome.
- Our governors and the brimstones of taxation November 26, 2009For three days last week, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum chose Abuja, to concentrate the minds of Nigerians on the desirability of taxation to improve the internally generated revenue of Nigerian states. Either because of the importance of the subject or a very thorough job of PR, the issue got a lot of coverage in the Nigerian press. Up to this week, t […]
- Bayelsa 2012: Why Governor Timipre Sylva Must Go November 26, 2009The Daily Sun (Tuesday November 24, 2009) in “Bayelsa 2012: Retired Generals move against Sylva” states that “Opposition is mounting against the administration of Governor Timipre Sylva as core Ijaw people in Bayelsa State are mobilizing against him. Sylva shared paternity with Nembe and Okpoama, regarded as non-core Ijaw areas, in Nembe an […]
- African Commission orders FG to withdraw Abike Dabiri's anti-media bill November 26, 2009The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, The Gambia has ordered the President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua government to work with the National Assembly to ensure the immediate withdrawal of the anti-media bill recently initiated by Honourable Abike Dabiri Erewa of the House of Representatives.
- Nigerian and international political heavy-weights to attend Achebe Colloquium November 26, 2009"Democracy cannot exist in a situation where there is no system of orderly succession from one regime to another. If every election is an occasion for violence and crisis, there is no possibility of democracy." – Chinua Achebe
- Yar'Adua 'unconscious' in Saudi Arabia: Fears mount in Nigeria November 25, 2009
- AC´s Slavish Prayer Request For President Yar´Adua November 25, 2009
- Petition against Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), the attorney general of the federation, for gross abuse of office, incompetence and corruption November 25, 2009The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights was formed in 1989 and has been existing in Nigeria as a foremost Human Rights organization whose activities contributed in no small measure and at great sacrifice by its members to the termination of military rule in Nigeria and achievement of the hard-earned democratic space being enjoyed currently in Nigeria. […]
- The Scramble for and the Partition of Nigerian Ailments (Updated Version) November 25, 2009Very senior officials of the governments of Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and the United States recently held a crisis summit with their Nigerian counterparts in Beijing, China. The purpose of the meeting was to amicably resolve disputes that developed over exclusive rights to treat the ailments of Nigerian rulers and ‘top government function […]
- Ibori UK trial: Rent-a-crowd "demonstration" tomorrow in London in favour of Ibori - £100 per "protester" November 27, 2009
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- India's final push to end the disease November 27, 2009
- Reports say Nigerian president treated for heart condition in Saudi Arabia November 26, 2009
- World Bank forecasts robust economic growth for Nigeria in 2010 November 27, 2009
- Nigeria: Yar'Adua is Responding to Treatment, Says Doctor November 27, 2009
- Shattering Kaduna's Political Myths November 27, 2009
- Ohakim Tasks Muslims On Peace November 27, 2009
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Bush, Blair 'signed a deal to topple Saddam'
November 27, 2009Bush, Blair 'signed a deal to topple Saddam' Tony Blair and George W. Bush had signed a "secret deal" to topple Saddam Hussein a year before the US and Britain invaded Iraq, a former high-ranking British diplomat has revealed....
- Namibia set to hold elections November 27, 2009
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China to launch second lunar probe next October
November 27, 2009CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press Writer= BEIJING (AP) â China is set to launch its second lunar probe next October in preparation for an unmanned moon landing by the end of 2012, space program officials were quoted Friday as saying. The Chang'e 2 probe is an advanced version of the Chang'e 1 that crashed into the moon in a controlled collision […]
- Filipino who lost wife in massacre files candidacy November 27, 2009
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Hacker Gary McKinnon to appeal after extradition blow
November 27, 2009The "devastated" lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US. They said they would fight on after Alan Johnson told Mr McKinnon's family medical grounds could not prevent it. Glasgow-born Mr McKinnon, 43, who has Asperger's syndrome, is accused of bre […]
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Japan mired in deflation, dlr/yen adds to pain
November 27, 2009* Oct core CPI falls 2.2 pct yr/yr, matching forecast * Index excluding food, energy costs match record low * Jobless rate slides in October, household spending up * Govt, BOJ must tackle deflation, yen rise -Analyst (Adds details, link to graphics) By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Japanese consumer price index excluding volatile food and energ […]
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Vietnam's Devaluation Alarms Rival Exporters
November 27, 2009By JAMES HOOKWAY in Hanoi and ALEX FRANGOS in Hong Kong Vietnam's decision to devalue its currency raises tensions across Asia as the region's export-driven economies jostle for an edge amid a slow recovery in orders from the U.S. and Europe. Vietnam shaved 5% off the value of its currency, the dong, on Wednesday, its third devaluation since June 2 […]
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Mental State Cited in 9/11 Case
November 27, 2009By JESS BRAVIN WASHINGTON -- When five defendants are brought before a New York federal judge to face charges for the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the first question may be whether some of them are competent to stand trial at all. Military lawyers for Ramzi Binalshibh, an accused organizer of the 9/11 plot, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, the conspiracy's […]
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Israel unmoved by Palestinian rejection
November 27, 2009Joseph Nasr | Reuters JERUSALEM: Israel's foreign minister on Thursday shrugged off the Palestinian dismissal of a 10-month moratorium on some building in West Bank settlements, saying winning international support was more important. "The last thing that should interest us is the Palestinians' concern. Before the Palestinian issue, what shoul […]
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Irish Catholic Church apologises for abuse by priests
November 27, 2009The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has said he is deeply sorry and ashamed about the widespread sexual abuse of children by priests. Cardinal Sean Brady also apologised for the way the Church covered up the abuse, which happened in Dublin. He spoke after an Irish government report revealed abuse over decades, a systematic cover-up by the Church, an […]
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Calls for minister to resign over air strike General stands down over Afghan strike killing civilians in Berlin
November 27, 2009PRESSURE IS growing on Chancellor Angela Merkel to fire a former defence minister from cabinet after claims he withheld details of a controversial Nato air strike last September in Afghanistan. Franz Josef Jung, now labour minister, refused to resign yesterday, leaving it to Germany's top soldier and a senior defence ministry official to stand down over […]
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Polio: India's final push to end the disease
November 27, 2009Polio has almost been wiped out, but a few stubborn areas of resistance remain and India is on the frontline against the crippling disease British Rotarians Steve Martin and Pam Joyce helping immunise children on the streets of Lucknow. Photograph: Jean-Marc Giboux In a school courtyard in Lucknow on a dusty Sunday afternoon, the final push in a heroic campa […]
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West Bank settlers carry on building as new freeze is proposed
November 26, 2009At the small Jewish community of Revava in the northern West Bank, it was difficult to see yesterday what difference Israel's freeze on settlement building would make. Construction continued on 20 housing units and the locals were apparently unperturbed by politicking between Jerusalem and Washington. Under the proposal announced by Binyamin Netanyahu o […]
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Dubai crisis: European stocks dip most in 7 months
November 26, 2009European stocks plummeted the most in seven months amid concern Dubai’s proposal to delay debt payments may trigger the biggest sovereign default since Argentina in 2001. London Stock Exchange, whose largest shareholder is Borse Dubai Ltd, slumped the most since April. EADS, which is part-owned by the sheikhdom, fell 3.8%. Saint-Gobain sank 5.8%t after Goldm […]
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Brazil says won't recognize new Honduran government
November 26, 2009MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil will not recognize the winner of this weekend's election in Honduras as a legitimate president, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said on Thursday, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Washington. Honduras will hold elections on Nov. 29 in hopes of...
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U.S. allies must send more troops to Afghanistan - NATO
November 26, 2009BERLIN (Reuters) - Allies of the United States must follow its lead and boost their troop levels in Afghanistan, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday. U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to announce on Tuesday that he will send an additional 30,000 troops to help stabilise Afghanistan, where violence has surged to its deadliest l […]
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Two million Muslims prepare to stone devil at haj
November 26, 2009MUZDALIFA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Some two million Muslims headed to Muzdalifa on Thursday after spending the day at the plain of Arafat to prepare to cast stones at the devil in the most dangerous part of the annual haj pilgrimage. Muslim pilgrims walk from the plains of Arafat outside the holy city of Mecca to Muzdalifa during the haj pilgrimage November […]
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Ageorexia plagues society
November 26, 2009Ageorexia plagues society Ageorexia is the most popular phobia in town. The fear of growing old has gripped many urban women who don’t mind growing old, but detest the thought of looking old. Symptoms of this disorder include spending hours in the gym, catching up with friends over protein shakes and green tea, driving partners mad if they disapprove of or r […]
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Corus proves costly for Tata
November 26, 2009Corus proves costly for Tata Nov. 26: Tata Steel Europe or formerly Corus, an acquisition, which was claimed as a strategic buy by the group chairman, has become an albatross around Tata Motor’s neck, albeit in the short term. Tata Steel has posted a net loss of Rs 2,719 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal compared with a net profit of Rs 4,771 cr […]
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Bengal will take back Singur land
November 26, 2009Bengal will take back Singur land Nov. 26: The West Bengal government on Thursday said that it would start the process of getting back the land from Tata Motors in Singur if Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (BHEL) selects the site for setting up a mega power plant there....
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Bush, Blair 'signed a deal to topple Saddam'
November 27, 2009
- News from Africa 4
- Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls November 27, 2009Campaigning in Namibia has been hit by legal rows ahead of polls on FridayThe National Society for Human Rights is going to court after the electoral commission withdrew its observer status saying it was not impartialMeanwhile a party that has split from the ruling Swapo party has told the BBC its leader is being sued for m after say ...
- Two journalists freed in Somalia November 27, 2009Two foreign journalists kidnapped in Somalia by militants in August have been freed by their captorsCanadian Amanda Lindhout and Australian Nigel Brennan are reported to be in a hotel in the capital MogadishuMs Lindhout told Canadian media that the kidnappers had tortured her and that a ransom had been paid for the pairs release ...
- Stop WFP imports- Somali November 27, 2009Islamist insurgents who control large parts of southern Somalia have told the UNs World Food Programme WFP to stop importing goods into the countryThe alShabab group issued a statement saying the WFP must start buying from Somali farmers saying mass importing had devastated local agricultureAnalysts say alShabab is hoping to boost i ...
- UN, Government data shows women and children on decline in Zimbabwe November 27, 2009November Some children under five years of age will die today in Zimbabwe a bleak statistic that is part of new social development data released by the United Nations Childrens Fund UNICEF and the Government revealing that the situation there for women and children has deteriorated in the past five years The Multiple Indicator an ...
- UN peacekeepers introduce local Congolese to the cow-drawn plough November 27, 2009November United Nations peacekeepers are going beyond the call of duty in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC not only protecting local civilians from rebel militia but also helping them boost agricultural output as well as resurfacing roads and refurbishing a school Having watched the local population use hoes and shovels ...
- Darfur: over 300 former combatants discharged through UN-backed programme November 27, 2009November More than former combatants in Darfur including women and disabled persons have participated in a threeday discharge programme organized by the Government of Sudan with support from the joint African UnionUnited Nations mission in Darfur The programme is expected to be extended to other parts of Darfur targeting a total ...
- UN boosts food aid to thousands uprooted by tribal violence in DR Congo November 27, 2009November The United Nations World Food Programme WFP said today it is ramping up efforts to feed tens of thousand of Congolese who fled a recent outbreak of tribal violence in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC More than people escaped into neighbouring Republic of Congo crossing the river separating the two co ...
- Madagascar: UN appeals for $6 million to stockpile supplies as cyclones loom November 27, 2009November United Nations humanitarian agencies launched an appeal today for million to help the people of Madagascar brace against the impact of a wave of intense cyclones forecasted to hit the Indian Ocean nation in the coming months This year meteorologists are warning that four to five powerful tropical storms will swirl through the ...
- Despite progress, challenges remain on child soldiers in Sudan, UN official reports November 27, 2009November Despite progress in Sudan in the past two years in tackling the problem of children in armed conflict many challenges remain ranging from reintegrating child soldiers to dealing with youngsters abducted by the Ugandan rebel Lords Resistance Army LRA who have been brainwashed into killing their own parents a senior United Nations ...
- Commonwealth Greens Parties Against Rwanda 's Entry to Commonwealth November 27, 2009Normal false false false ENGB XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer Commonwealth Heads of Government Leaders meeting inTrinidad this week are being urged to closely examine Rwandas human rights record before considering its Commonwealth membership A coalition of Green Parties from Commonwealth nations is calling for an independen ...
- Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls November 27, 2009
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- Funds win on Liberia's 1978 debt November 26, 2009A High Court in London orders Liberia to pay two investment funds more than $20m (£12m) for a debt dating back to 1978.
- Commonwealth ponders Rwanda November 27, 2009Commonwealth leaders meet in Trinidad, with Rwandan membership on the agenda and Zimbabwe's possibly re-entry.
- Nigeria leader has heart problem November 26, 2009Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has a heart condition, his spokesman says, after he went to hospital in Saudi Arabia.
- Mali gunmen seize French national November 26, 2009A French national is kidnapped from outside his hotel in the northern Mali town of Menaka by armed gunmen, officials say.
- Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls November 26, 2009Namibia is hit by two legal rows ahead of polls to elect a new president and parliament.
- Ex-Ethiopia leader swaps parties November 26, 2009Ethiopia's former President Negasso Gidada joins the main opposition bloc, months before the country's next election.
- Tunisia jails dissident reporter November 26, 2009Taoufik Ben Brik, a journalist critical of Tunisia's leader, is jailed for six months on charges he says are trumped up.
- Journalist joy at Somali release November 26, 2009Two foreign journalists kidnapped in Somalia by militants in 2008 tell the BBC of their shock and relief at being freed.
- Row over World Cup reporting rule November 25, 2009South African journalists are accusing Fifa of imposing restrictive rules on reporting next year's World Cup.
- Rocket man blasts out of Africa, but falls short of Europe November 25, 2009A Swiss man fails in his attempt to become the first person to fly solo across the Strait of Gibraltar using a single jet-propelled wing.
- Sissoko wants action on racism November 26, 2009Juventus star Mohamed Sissoko has called for action to be taken against his own club's fans after continued racist chanting at games.
- Agyemang-Badu moves to Italy November 25, 2009Ghana youngster Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu signs a four year deal with Serie A side Udinese after impressing at the U20 World Cup.
- Match-fixing row hits SA November 25, 2009A match-fixing storm is threatening to cast a shadow over South African football ahead of next week's long-awaited World Cup draw.
- Green Big Brother November 26, 2009Sahara reality TV show to highlight climate change
- Turning the tide November 24, 2009What Mozambique is doing to tackle rising sea levels
- Mass killing November 25, 2009Will UN unearth the truth of Guinea's stadium massacre?
- Power arrangers November 24, 2009The electricians who connect South Africans - for free
- On the street November 24, 2009Kenya orphans face drug addiction and violence
- The next Darfur? November 24, 2009Region which could become new Sudan front line
- UN's Congo policies 'must change' November 25, 2009Rights groups say the UN must change its policies in DR Congo, after a leaked report claims violence there is worsening.
- Funds win on Liberia's 1978 debt November 26, 2009
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- Dubai debt problems hit Asian shares November 27, 2009Worries about Dubai's debt problems spill over into Asian trading, leading to a sharp fall in stock markets.
- Iran 'confiscates Nobel Peace medal' November 26, 2009The Nobel Peace Prize medal won by Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi has been confiscated by authorities, she says.
- Australian state bans jump racing November 27, 2009Steeplechase and hurdle racing in Australia's state of Victoria will be banned in 2010, prompted by 20 deaths of horses in two years.
- Khmer Rouge Duch in release plea November 27, 2009Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch stuns a UN-backed war crimes tribunal by asking to be released on the final day of his trial.
- Commonwealth talks target climate November 27, 2009Commonwealth leaders are to meet in Trinidad with climate change a key issue in the last big summit before Copenhagen.
- Poll bid after Philippine murders November 27, 2009A Philippine mayor whose supporters were killed in a suspected political ambush files his nomination for governor.
- Vatican 'snubbed abuse inquiry' November 27, 2009Formal requests for information on clerical abuse were ignored by the Vatican, the inquiry into clerical sex abuse in Dublin has disclosed.
- US man 'locks sons in car boot' November 26, 2009A US man appears in court in Massachusetts accused of locking his two sons in his car boot while he went shopping.
- MS 'blood blockage theory' tested November 27, 2009US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.
- How birdsong is helping to count their populations November 27, 2009The chirps and whistles of birdsong can help to provide an accurate estimate of the size of bird populations.
- Serbian shoe-thrower fined for parliament outburst November 26, 2009A Serbian MP causes a stir in parliament by throwing her shoes at the deputy speaker.
- India seal emphatic win over Sri Lanka November 27, 2009India seal their 100th Test victory by comprehensively beating Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs in Kanpur.
- Del Potro beats Federer to progress November 26, 2009Juan Martin del Potro beats top seed Roger Federer to reach the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals - and knock out Andy Murray.
- Should Google ban racist images? November 25, 2009A racially offensive picture of Michelle Obama topped Google's search results. Should they police their content?
- BBC World News September 29, 2009
- Flood control November 27, 2009Rotterdam leads way in battle with rising sea levels
- 'God watched him' November 25, 2009New life for Jewish toddler orphaned in Mumbai attacks
- It's quiz time! November 27, 2009What's put a grin on Carla's face this week?
- In pictures November 27, 2009A day in the life of a Bangkok soup vendor
- Mississippi crime November 26, 2009Why one man is facing his 6th trial for the same crime
- Dubai debt problems hit Asian shares November 27, 2009
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- Orton, Broncos stop free fall by beating Giants November 27, 2009Kyle Orton drove them on six scoring drives, Matt Prater kicked four field goals and safety Brian Dawkins led a ferocious defense 48 hours after calling a players-only meeting, and the Broncos beat the New York Giants 26-6 Thursday night.Associated Press
- No. 3 Texas prevails in shootout vs. Texas A&M November 27, 2009Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.Associated Press
- Cowboys' offense wakes up, rolls over Raiders November 27, 2009Miles Austin couldn't stop smiling, soaking up the cheers as he stared at himself on the giant video screens over the field. Then Tony Romo really soaked him, splashing a cup of water in his face.Associated Press
- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger plans to play Sunday against Baltimore Ravens November 26, 2009Ben Roethlisberger played one of the worst games of his NFL career one week after sustaining a concussion in 2006. He is only a few days removed from his fourth concussion in four years, an uncommonly high number even for an NFL player.Associated Press
- Magic dump high-flying Hawks behind Howard November 27, 2009Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night.Associated Press
- Rodgers' 3 TDs help Packers to 3rd straight win November 27, 2009Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.Associated Press
- Dan Hawkins to remain coach at Colorado in 2010 November 27, 2009Colorado has announced that Dan Hawkins will continue to coach Colorado and return for his fifth season next year.Tim Griffin
- Report: Voice of Yankees Bob Sheppard says career is over November 27, 2009Bob Sheppard, the legendary public address announcer for the New York Yankees, told MLB.com his career is over.ESPN.com news services
- The Who to perform at halftime during Super Bowl November 27, 2009The Who will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl this season.Associated Press
- Free Agency: Alex Gonzalez agrees with Toronto Blue Jays November 27, 2009Free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Blue Jays with a team option for 2011.ESPN.com news services
- Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels' taunts of Chargers players causes league stir November 26, 2009The Denver Broncos' brash -- some would say cocky -- coach exchanged taunts with a group of San Diego Chargers linebackers during warmups Sunday, at one point telling them, "We own you!"Associated Press
- Jim Kelly says Buffalo Bills need new quarterback to return team to greatness November 27, 2009The Buffalo Bills have started nine different quarterbacks since Jim Kelly retired -- and the Hall of Famer says a key to a return to greatness for the franchise begins under center, USA Today reported.ESPN.com news services
- Report: Johan Franzen Of Detroit Red Wings hoping to return by February, play for Sweden in Olympics November 26, 2009Detroit Red Wings center Johan Franzen is hoping to get back on the ice around Christmas and has hopes of returning in time for the hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.ESPN.com news services
- Shaquille O'Neal pays for funeral of 5-year-old North Carolina kidnapping victim November 26, 2009Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose kidnapping and slaying received national news coverage.Associated Press
- Orton, Broncos stop free fall by beating Giants November 27, 2009
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- Reds duo support Benitez November 27, 2009Liverpool duo Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina have moved to offer their support to under-fire boss Rafa Benitez.
- Gunners sweat over Gallas November 27, 2009Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits William Gallas is a major doubt for this weekend's clash with Chelsea.
- Terry - Best yet to come November 27, 2009John Terry insists Chelsea have yet to find their best form in Europe, despite sealing top spot in their Champions League group.
- Fellaini shrugs off injury excuse November 27, 2009Everton star Marouane Fellaini admits the club need to stop using their injuries as an excuse.
- James backing Grant arrival November 27, 2009David James is backing Avram Grant's ability to save Portsmouth from relegation to the Championship.
- Neville - Time to move on November 27, 2009Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to quickly move on from the surprise defeat by Besiktas.
- Pearson - No transfer plunge November 27, 2009Hull City chairman Adam Pearson has warned the club's fans not to expect new signings in January.
- Grant confirmed Pompey boss November 26, 2009Portsmouth have confirmed Avram Grant will take over as manager to replace the sacked Paul Hart at Fratton Park.
- Hart rejects youth-team role November 26, 2009Paul Hart has confirmed that he has rejected a youth-team role offered to him by Portsmouth.
- Benitez feels 'nothing new' November 26, 2009Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez claims he does not feel under increased pressure.
- Vidic committed to United November 26, 2009Nemanja Vidic has rubbished talk that has suggested he could be ready to quit Manchester United.
- Everton may ground-share November 26, 2009Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has revealed the club would consider sharing a ground with city rivals Liverpool.
- Toffees confirm Kirkby no-go November 26, 2009Everton have confirmed that their plans to relocate from Goodison Park to a new stadium in Kirkby have been rejected.
- Hodgson agrees new deal November 26, 2009Roy Hodgson has confirmed he has verbally agreed to remain at Fulham beyond the end of the season.
- Obertan - I'm no Ronaldo November 26, 2009Gabriel Obertan is adamant he is not Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement, but admits he would like his right-wing spot.
- Dyer could face Clarets November 26, 2009West Ham could soon be boosted by the return to full fitness of injury-plagued Kieron Dyer.
- Megson regrets revelation November 26, 2009Gary Megson regrets lifting the lid on Bolton's dressing room unrest and has attempted to play it down.
- Hodgson hopes others stay November 26, 2009Roy Hodgson is hoping others follow suit after he and Brede Hangeland signed new deals.
- Pearson pleased with progress November 26, 2009Adam Pearson is pleased with the progress Hull City have made on and off the pitch in recent weeks.
- Clarets land Long November 26, 2009Burnley have landed Cork City defender Kevin Long for an undisclosed six-figure fee on a three-and-a-half year deal.
- Reds duo support Benitez November 27, 2009
- Nollywood Nigeria
- Information Minister Berates Nollywood Over Nigerias Image November 26, 2009The Minister for Information and Communications Professor Dora Akunyili has blamed the greater cause of the bad image that Nigerians have in the Diaspora on the negative pictures painted of the nation in Nollywood movies which have led to Nigerians being treated like criminalsAkunyili made this disclosure at an interactive session with journ ...
- Meet actors IBINABO FIBERESIMA and FRED AMATAS love child! November 26, 2009Do we call Fred and Ibinabo the Brad Pit and Angelina Jolie of nollywood Welli dont know about this name but i am loving their beautiful daughterHer daddy Fred is currently one of the dancers on nigerias CELEBRITY TAKES dance competition and i pray he shuffles those Isoko feet very well so that he can win and take this little darling shopp ...
- ACTRESS FUNKE AKINDELE EXPLODES ''I AM NOT A HUSBAND SNATCHER'' November 26, 2009First we heard she snatched olasco from her colleague ronke oshodiokethen we heard names like kunle cokerthen yinka quadriinfact the reports keep tagging this talented actress with different men and the recent rumour making the rounds is tha tfunke is dating femi adebayo and is supposedly pregnant by himwe contacted this actress to hear her ...
- EXCLUSIVE : BREAKING NEWS :FEMI ADEBAYO'S MARRIAGE HAS CRASHED November 25, 2009TOP ACTOR FEMI ADEBAYOS MARRIAGE TO WIFE KHADIJAT CRASHESAS WIFE MOVES OUT OF MATRIMONIAL HOME HOW FEMI ABANDONED HER WITH KIDS FOR FUNKEAKINDELE The marriage of top actor Femi Adebayo to his wife Khadijat Bukola has crashed The blissful marriage of the couple began to experience trouble a few months ago after it was established tha ...
- Dispute Over Eko International Film Festival Resolved in Lagos, Nigeria. November 24, 2009Mr Hope Obioma Opara the Publisher of Supple magazine and Cofounder President of Eko International Film Festival with Mr Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima the FounderFestival Director and their Advisor Mr Uche met with Mr Paul Obazele the President of the Association of Movie Producers AMP and leading members of his organizing committee fo ...
- Gossip COLUMN November 26, 2009Rashida Adamu Abdullahi tries to hook up with Abdulkadir InnaInna Although Rashida Adamu Abdullahi is still in a relationship with Sadiq Mafia she is also on the prowl for dudes Apparently she tried to pick up Innainna I guess he declined Man thats gotta hurt Hausa film actress just dont get declined particularly at a party I mean com ...
- Causes Of Broken Relationships November 24, 2009The rate at which relationships break up these days is alarming and gradually becoming a thing of great concern both to counsellors and the society at large For the purpose of this article please permit me to focus on marriage and not just any form of love relationship reason being that marriage is more legal and to an extent according to m ...
- Stella Monye Slams NB Plc Over Star Mega Jamz November 26, 2009Samba queen Stella Monye has accused the management of Nigerian Breweries Plc the organisers of Star Mega Jamz of marginalisation of female artistesSpeaking with us Monye said I feel very sad that out of about Nigerian artistes and two foreign acts that will perform at the concert schedule for Lagos and Abuja on and December res ...
- Omoladun Kenkelewus Documentary Released November 24, 2009A twohour documentary on the death of Nollywood actress and wife of Babatunde Omidina aka Baba Suwe Monsurat Oyenike Omidina aka Omoladun Kenkelewu has been released on videoEntitled Iku Omoladun Death of Omoladun the work produced by Saint Martins Media and marketed by Sarolaj Music and Films Limited was released nationwide yester ...
- Our family is more important than career Daniel & Doris Adenimokan November 24, 2009They cut the picture of the golden couple of Nollywood She is an actress while her husband is a top director Doris Simon and hubby Daniel Adenimokan bare their minds on marriage and the evil bedeviling the homes of celebrities Why do you eat late at nightDaniel Were eating late at night because weve been busy all day going back and fo ...
- I'm on good terms with Lagbaja' -----Ego Ihenacho Ogbaro November 24, 2009Singer Ego Ihenacho Ogbaro believes music has made her a deeper person The petite lady was the only female vocalist with Lagbajas band until she left to pursue a solo career in She was backup for the masked musician on several tracks including Konko Below and Nothing For You but her soulful wailing in Never far Away a track in Lagba ...
- From the London premiere of The Figurine November 24, 2009Getting time to interview The Figurine producer and actor Kunle Afolayan amidst extensive preparations for the premiere of his latest creation was no easy task We finally found time a few hours before the premiere to sit down and get the interview underway Well things didnt run that smoothly but three hours after my arrival Afolayan and ...
- The rise and rise of Funke Akindele November 26, 2009Picture this A star and household name is asked by a friend to come for an audition So she goes with a big bag of clothes because naturally it should be a lead role But she gets there and is told she will only be in two scenes The fee N She is so humiliated she cant hide the tearsLike a movie scriptFast forward by a few year ...
- Copyright piracy has made it expensive to produce our films November 24, 2009Africas creative industries could be great success stories but they are held back by weak copyright protection While the wealthiest Western creators often shout loudest it is the poorest African entrepreneurs who suffer most In some important ways copyright piracy makes it more expensive to make a typical African film than a Hollywood blockbus ...
- For the filmmen, a Hall of Fame November 22, 2009LAST Saturday will remain green in the eyes of motion picture lovers in the country as the Nigerian Moviemakers Hall of Fame was launched at the VIP Lounge of the National Theatre Iganmu LagosThe event a gathering of artistes members of the academia stakeholders screen stars top government functionaries and the media it was a major at ...
- Exercise Must November 24, 2009Before starting an exercise programme it is important to be familiar with some important guidelines The following are some of themGet a medical checkup You should have had a medical examination within the last year to be sure you do not have any conditions that would make it unsafe to exercise Regardless of the age if the medical history ...
- Where is Chiege Alisigwe? November 25, 2009If you are close to the Enugubased actress Chiege Alisigwe and you know how to reach her please tell her to approach the bench Its been quite an age that her fanz saw her a reason they have set up commission of enquiry to be chaired by waka pass to find out where she is and what she is doing The last time we heard from her was when she wa ...
- OPA 2009 to honour Aki and Paw Paw November 26, 2009The Association of Movie Journalist AMJ has concluded plans to hold the third edition of the yearly Nollywood Outstanding Personality Award NOPA Slated to hold on Friday December at Terra Kulture Victoria Island Lagos the award will see practitioners of the movie industry such as Adim Williams the duo of Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Ihem ...
- essons from Geneva Chikwendu November 26, 2009Madu Chikwendu a former President of the Association of Movie Producers AMP was in Geneva Switzerland recently as a lead speaker at a conference that was partly dedicated to the film industry and economic development of less developed countries Organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO Chikwendu informs that WIPO an ...
- Charles Inojies waddling Style November 26, 2009COMEDY actor Charles Inojie now waddles instead of walking This piece of news is authoritative The movie director is so fat now his face reminds of the famous Michelin man Saw Charles waddling along Adenrian Ogunsanya Street Surulere and I could not help but feel for him His detractor claimed he has made some money recently as he seems to be ...
- Information Minister Berates Nollywood Over Nigerias Image November 26, 2009
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- U.S. shoppers hit Black Friday sales with pared budgets November 27, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans headed to department stores in droves in the dead of night on Friday to kick off the holiday shopping season, though many said they had pared back how much they would spend on family members and on themselves.
- Dubai debt delays revive fear of financial crisis November 27, 2009DUBAI/TOKYO (Reuters) - Investors recoiled from risky assets on Friday and dumped shares in Asian banks and builders, fearing a Dubai debt default could reignite the financial turmoil of the credit crisis.
- Husband of Philippine massacre victim files candidacy November 27, 2009MANILA (Reuters) - A politician whose wife, sisters and relatives were among 57 people killed in the southern Philippines because he wanted to contest elections next year, registered his candidacy on Friday.
- Karzai reaches out to Afghan Taliban on holiday November 27, 2009KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai reached out to the Taliban on Friday, part of a call for reconciliation that the palace says will be the main focus of his second term that began last week.
- World powers demand Iran mothball nuclear site November 26, 2009VIENNA (Reuters) - Six world powers are demanding Iran immediately mothball a uranium enrichment site it hid for years in a resolution to be voted on by U.N. nuclear agency governors, calling it a message to Tehran to change its ways.
- Israeli air strike wounds four Gaza militants November 27, 2009GAZA (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike wounded four Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the Israeli military and Palestinian medical workers said.
- Years of living dangerously for journalists in the Philippines November 27, 2009MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines was already considered among the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist even before 27 were killed on Monday in an election-related massacre.
- German military chief resigns over Afghan air strike November 26, 2009BERLIN (Reuters) - The head of Germany's armed forces and a senior Defense Ministry official were forced to resign on Thursday over reports the military withheld details about a September 4 air strike that killed civilians in Afghanistan.
- China unveils carbon target for Copenhagen deal November 26, 2009BEIJING (Reuters) - China unveiled its first firm target to curb greenhouse gas emissions on Thursday, a carbon intensity goal that Premier Wen Jiabao will take to a summit in Copenhagen next month hoping to aid a global climate deal.
- U.S. allies must send more troops to Afghanistan: NATO November 26, 2009BERLIN (Reuters) - Allies of the United States must follow its lead and boost their troop levels in Afghanistan, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday.
- U.S. shoppers hit Black Friday sales with pared budgets November 27, 2009
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- Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls November 27, 2009Campaigning in Namibia has been hit by legal rows ahead of polls on FridayThe National Society for Human Rights is going to court after the electoral commission withdrew its observer status saying it was not impartialMeanwhile a party that has split from the ruling Swapo party has told the BBC its leader is being sued for m after say ...
- Two journalists freed in Somalia November 27, 2009Two foreign journalists kidnapped in Somalia by militants in August have been freed by their captorsCanadian Amanda Lindhout and Australian Nigel Brennan are reported to be in a hotel in the capital MogadishuMs Lindhout told Canadian media that the kidnappers had tortured her and that a ransom had been paid for the pairs release ...
- Stop WFP imports- Somali November 27, 2009Islamist insurgents who control large parts of southern Somalia have told the UNs World Food Programme WFP to stop importing goods into the countryThe alShabab group issued a statement saying the WFP must start buying from Somali farmers saying mass importing had devastated local agricultureAnalysts say alShabab is hoping to boost i ...
- UN, Government data shows women and children on decline in Zimbabwe November 27, 2009November Some children under five years of age will die today in Zimbabwe a bleak statistic that is part of new social development data released by the United Nations Childrens Fund UNICEF and the Government revealing that the situation there for women and children has deteriorated in the past five years The Multiple Indicator an ...
- UN peacekeepers introduce local Congolese to the cow-drawn plough November 27, 2009November United Nations peacekeepers are going beyond the call of duty in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC not only protecting local civilians from rebel militia but also helping them boost agricultural output as well as resurfacing roads and refurbishing a school Having watched the local population use hoes and shovels ...
- Darfur: over 300 former combatants discharged through UN-backed programme November 27, 2009November More than former combatants in Darfur including women and disabled persons have participated in a threeday discharge programme organized by the Government of Sudan with support from the joint African UnionUnited Nations mission in Darfur The programme is expected to be extended to other parts of Darfur targeting a total ...
- UN boosts food aid to thousands uprooted by tribal violence in DR Congo November 27, 2009November The United Nations World Food Programme WFP said today it is ramping up efforts to feed tens of thousand of Congolese who fled a recent outbreak of tribal violence in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC More than people escaped into neighbouring Republic of Congo crossing the river separating the two co ...
- Madagascar: UN appeals for $6 million to stockpile supplies as cyclones loom November 27, 2009November United Nations humanitarian agencies launched an appeal today for million to help the people of Madagascar brace against the impact of a wave of intense cyclones forecasted to hit the Indian Ocean nation in the coming months This year meteorologists are warning that four to five powerful tropical storms will swirl through the ...
- Despite progress, challenges remain on child soldiers in Sudan, UN official reports November 27, 2009November Despite progress in Sudan in the past two years in tackling the problem of children in armed conflict many challenges remain ranging from reintegrating child soldiers to dealing with youngsters abducted by the Ugandan rebel Lords Resistance Army LRA who have been brainwashed into killing their own parents a senior United Nations ...
- Commonwealth Greens Parties Against Rwanda 's Entry to Commonwealth November 27, 2009Normal false false false ENGB XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer Commonwealth Heads of Government Leaders meeting inTrinidad this week are being urged to closely examine Rwandas human rights record before considering its Commonwealth membership A coalition of Green Parties from Commonwealth nations is calling for an independen ...
- Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls November 27, 2009
- Asia Pacific
- IDBS Expands in Asia Pacific November 11, 2009Announces Direct Support Training and Sales Resources Through new Chinese and Australian CentersPresents Translational Research and Healthcare Strategy at eResearch AustralasiaGuildford UK and Burlington MA November IDBS the leading ...
- Malaysia Withholds 'Allah Bibles' November 9, 2009The Malaysian government has refused to release Bibles which it seized because they contained the word Allah to refer to GodThe government which is dominated by Muslim Malays claims that the word Allah is Islamic and that its use in Bibles could upset MuslimsThe Roman Catholic Church is challenging the ban in court Religion ...
- UN APPEALS FOR $74 MILLION TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS IN PHILIPPINES October 8, 2009October The United Nations today launched an appeal for million to help million floodstricken people in the Philippines which has been hit by massive backtoback storms for the next six months Some people were killed when Tropical Storm Ketsana also known as Ondoy slammed into the SouthEast Asian nation last week displa ...
- Burma polls 2010 sans Suu Kyi ! October 5, 2009Is there any meaning for the proposed general election in Burma Myanmar by the military rulers if Daw Aung Suu Kyi with other political leaders are kept out of the process Not only the prodemocracy Burmese exiles but also a significant number of international rights bodies believe that sans Suu Kyi it will hardly make any sense for changes i ...
- Concern at slow progress to Copenhagen negotiation September 14, 2009The experts and journalists of Asia Pacific region have expressed deep concern at the slow progress in the current round of climate negotiations given the scale and magnitude of the adverse impacts of searise because of continued green house gas emissions by industrialised and developed countries Adopting a Dhaka Declaration the participants ...
- UN and Republic of Korea partner to boost 'green' growth August 23, 2009August The United Nations Environment Programme UNEP has joined forces with the Republic of Korea ROK to support the East Asian nations quest for a sustainable green economic future in the midst of a global recession UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner noted that Asia particularly the ROK China and Japan as well as Australia ...
- Anti-corruption watchdog to join UN-backed genocide court in Cambodia August 15, 2009August The United Nations and Cambodia have announced an agreement to establish an anticorruption watchdog to oversee the tribunal set up to bring to justice the perpetrators of the countrys notorious killing fields genocide over three decades ago The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia ECCC set up in by the UN an ...
- UN human rights chief joins call for release of Myanmar opposition figure August 15, 2009August The United Nations human rights chief today joined the call made by SecretaryGeneral Ban Kimoon and others for the immediate and unconditional release of Myanmar prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi whose house arrest has been extended for another months I deplore the ongoing persecution of a democratically elected leader ...
- UN examines how to use technology to minimize disaster damage in Asia-Pacific August 13, 2009August Better utilizing information and communication technology ICT to prepare for and deal with catastrophic natural disasters in the AsiaPacific region is the focus of a United Nations meeting in Bangkok Thailand today The Indian Ocean tsunami and last years Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar have caused massive human and economic lo ...
- Ban calls for urgent action to minimize disaster damage in Asia August 13, 2009August With Asia being the worlds most vulnerable place for natural disasters SecretaryGeneral Ban Kimoon today stressed the need for boosting efforts across the continent to prepare for catastrophes before they occur We know that prevention is better than the cure Mr Ban said at the opening of a new UN International Strategy for ...
- IDBS Expands in Asia Pacific November 11, 2009
- Botswana
- Villagers Up in Arms Over Blocked Bridges November 26, 2009The company that was contracted to build bridges across a river in Senyawe and Butale is defiantly blocking the bridges pending payment for their job from government.
- Numbers Boost BCP Confidence in Parliament November 26, 2009The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has said that it has boosted its visibility after it increased its MPs from one to five in the last general elections.
- Ministry Allocates 30,000 Plots November 26, 2009In an effort to reduce the backlog of applications for plots, the Ministry of Lands and Housing has allocated 30, 155 plots across the country.
- Time to Start Planting Ripe - Modise November 26, 2009Farmers have been told to take advantage of early rains to start planting. Director of Crop Production, Molatlhegi Modise said in Gaborone yesterday that in some areas the recent rains were enough for farmers to start planting.
- The Great Butchers of the Okavango November 26, 2009They have been known to strike terror in the hearts of their enemies. In fact these two animals seem to have no friends except their own kind - the crocodile and the hippopotamus.
- Volleyball League Called Off November 26, 2009The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) has conceded that it is too late to run this year's league. BVF president, Daniel Molaodi explained that protracted negotiations with the potential sponsor, Mascom, forced the delays in the start of the league.
- Debswana to Close Damtshaa Until End of 2010 November 26, 2009Debswana plans to extend the closure of Damtshaa Mine until the end of 2010 due to uncertainty in the market, Managing Director Balckie Marole said yesterday.
- NACA Welcomes Homosexuals November 26, 2009Head of National AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA), Christopher Molomo has revealed that though in Botswana homosexuality is outlawed, NACA involves homosexuals in its work to fight HIV/AIDS.
- Faith Leaders' Peace Summit in Botswana November 26, 2009The third in the series of the summits on peace in Africa organised by the Inter Faith Action for Peace in Africa IFAPA was held at the Crest Lodge in Gaborone, Botswana, November 16 -21 2009.
- Independent MP Attacks Khama's Democracy Record November 25, 2009The MP for Lobatse, Nehemiah Modubule has appealed to President Ian Khama to strike out the 'D' for Democracy because he has shown no commitment towards it.
- Villagers Up in Arms Over Blocked Bridges November 26, 2009
- Burkina Faso
- Taylor Admits Sending Advisor With Rebel Chief to Burkina Faso November 26, 2009Charles Taylor today admitted that he sent his Chief of Protocol to accompany a Sierra Leonean rebel commander to Burkina Faso in 1998 but denied that he helped him transport arms and ammunition through Liberia for use by rebel forces in Sierra Leone.
- Fight Against TB Shows Positive Results November 23, 200918-year-old Mouniratou in Bobo-Dioulassou is happiness itself. Two weeks ago she took her last pill, putting an end to a six-month long treatment for tuberculosis, still a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. More than 2700 new cases were reported in 2008.
- Upper East, Burkina Faso to Fight Smuggling, Highway Robbery November 16, 2009Upper East Region and the Central South Region of Burkina Faso will collaborate to fight smuggling, movement of small arms, drug trafficking and highway robbery.
- Yar'Adua, Compaore Discuss Guinean Crisis November 17, 2009PRESIDENT Umaru Yar'Adua Monday met with the President of Burkina Faso, Mr. Blaise Compaore, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
- Taylor Admits Sending Advisor With Rebel Chief to Burkina Faso November 26, 2009
- World News 6
- Was president in danger from dinner crashers? - The Associated Press November 27, 2009
- Husband of Philippine massacre victim files candidacy - Reuters November 27, 2009
- Commonwealth summit in Trinidad targets climate change - BBC News November 27, 2009
- Weather And You
- Current Weather Conditions Across The 48 Contiguous United States November 27, 2009Northeast wind, rain and snow. For more details...
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- Video: Your 3-Day National Weather Forecast November 27, 2009Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel ® have to say about the weather trends in the United States for the next 3-days.
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- EUROPE
- Report Says Irish Bishops and Police Hid Abuse November 27, 2009The church and police colluded to hide decades of child abuse by priests in Dublin, an investigation concluded.By SARAH LYALL
- German General Quits Over Airstrike November 27, 2009The head of the German armed forces resigned following reports that information on civilian casualties had been withheld from the public and from prosecutors.By NICHOLAS KULISH
- Russia Admits Lapses in Case of Sick Lawyer November 27, 2009A prison official offered the first public acknowledgment of responsibility in the death of Sergei L. Magnitsky, a lawyer who died in pretrial detention.By ELLEN BARRY
- Two Players Are Questioned in Match-Fixing Scandal November 27, 2009The German police have questioned two players from the Fortuna Düsseldorf soccer club in connection with the widening match-fixing scandal in Europe.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Soul-Searching in Turkey After a Gay Man Is Killed November 26, 2009Ahmet Yildiz was shot last year outside his apartment in Istanbul, in what may have been the first “honor killing” of a gay man to gain public attention.By DAN BILEFSKY
- Leftist Past Clouds Europe’s Choice for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio November 26, 2009On Wednesday, several politicians questioned the role once played by Catherine Ashton, the bloc’s new foreign affairs chief, in the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Britain.By STEPHEN CASTLE
- Panel Asks How Britain Got Involved in Iraq War November 25, 2009The inquiry, expected to last 18 months, has stirred political conflict, much of it over the plan to release the final report after British elections next year.By JOHN F. BURNS
- Stockholm Journal: A Bed Where Comfort Is Not the Point November 26, 2009The latest health fad to capture the interest of many Swedes is a modern-day nail bed made with small plastic disks and sharp little spikes.By JOHN TAGLIABUE
- Apology Opens Wounds of British Migrant Program November 23, 2009Officials disagree on whether governments should compensate people who were uprooted as children and sent overseas, where many were abused.By JOHN F. BURNS
- In Turkey, Trial Casts Wide Net of Mistrust November 23, 2009The investigation of an underground group known as Ergenekon has strained ties between a secular elite and a growing population of observant Muslims.By DAN BILEFSKY
- E.U. Leaders Make Unity in the Bloc Their First Job November 22, 2009With Europe’s new top jobs going to two low-key bridge-builders, the bloc appears to have set its sights on repairing internal divisions before trying to construct a bigger global role.By STEPHEN CASTLE
- Ministry Won't Challenge Polanski Bail Ruling November 26, 2009The Justice Ministry had 10 days to submit an appeal to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, but it said in a statement that it had decided not to appeal against the court's decision to grant bail to the film director.By MATTHEW SALTMARSH
- Russia Denies Knowing That Man Who Died in Jail Was Ill November 26, 2009The prison notes of Sergei L. Magnitsky, who was accused in a tax fraud scheme, show his repeated requests for treatment were ignored.By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
- Prosecutors Press Case Against Google in Italy November 26, 2009Prosecutors in Italy are asking for prison sentences for three Google executives and one former executive on trial for allowing an offensive video to remain on the site.By ERIC SYLVERS
- World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Tiger Still Burns Bright November 26, 2009A rare Siberian tiger that Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin fitted with a radio-tracking collar is alive and well, Mr. Putin’s spokesman said Wednesday.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- New Belgian Prime Minister Named November 26, 2009The Christian Democrat Yves Leterme was nominated on Wednesday to replace Herman Van Rompuy, who has been appointed the first president of the European Union.By REUTERS
- Russia to Investigate Fund Lawyer’s Death November 25, 2009Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev ordered on Tuesday an investigation into the sudden death of a jailed equity fund lawyer who was a leading witness in a tax fraud battle.By ELLEN BARRY
- World Briefing | Europe: Poland: Former Leader Sues President November 25, 2009Lech Walesa is seeking about $36,000 in damages over President Lech Kaczynski’s charge that Mr. Walesa collaborated with the state secret service under Communism.By NICHOLAS KULISH
- World Briefing | Europe: Russia: 2 Beheaded Bodies Found November 25, 2009The killings of a police investigator and a court bailiff follow a spate of attacks on power stations and police posts in Kabardino-Balkaria, a largely Muslim region in the south.By REUTERS
- Deal Ends Legal Fight Over London Police Killing November 24, 2009Scotland Yard and the family of an electrician mistakenly shot dead by police officers said that they had a compensation deal after more than four years.By JOHN F. BURNS and ALAN COWELL
- Report Says Irish Bishops and Police Hid Abuse November 27, 2009
- Libya
- 'Stop Acquisition of Farmland in Continent' - Gaddafi November 20, 2009Libyan President Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has called for an end to the buying and selling of African farmland by rich nations during UN hunger summit the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy.
- Country and UN Agency Enter Pact to Boost Food Security, Sustainable Development November 20, 2009The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Libya have agreed on a $71 million programme to boost cooperation over the next five years to strengthen food security and sustainable development in the country.
- Keep Economy Out of Gaddafi's Hands Now! November 16, 2009Last week "Objection!" submitted that Uganda ought to be wary of increased Chinese and Arabian investments in the region if we are interested in moving towards democracy, good governance, impeccable observance of human rights and overall freedoms. The reason is simple and straightforward: if you are looking for any of the four issues above, China a […]
- A Throne of One's Own November 16, 2009The simmering rivalry for continental pre-eminence between Libya's President Muammar Gaddafi and Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is bringing them both into company they would not normally be associated with, confirming the maxim that "politics makes for strange bedfellows."
- Message From President Ben Ali to Leader Mouammar Gueddafi November 13, 2009President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent a message to Leader of the Great September 1st Revolution, chairman of the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) Council, chairman of the African Union (AU) and chairman of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) Mouammar Gueddafi.
- Libya ready to help the country organize elections November 12, 2009Cen-Sad's Secretary General, Mohamed Almadani Alazhari, met Tuesday with Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe in Lome.
- Team Loses Challenge Cup Spot November 11, 2009Libya will not participate at the forthcoming East and Central Africa Senior Challenge Cup that would kick off on November 28 in Nairobi, Kenya.
- 'Stop Acquisition of Farmland in Continent' - Gaddafi November 20, 2009
- Liberia
- Taylor Helped Rebel Leaders to Reconcile Their Differences November 27, 2009Charles Taylor helped three major Sierra Leonean rebel commanders to reconcile their differences but such reconciliation was not for purposes of a military takeover of the country, the accused former Liberian president told Special Court for Sierra Leone judges today in The Hague.
- President Sirleaf, Attending Funeral of Keith Jubah, PPCC Chairman, Vows His Murderers Will Not Go Unpunished November 27, 2009Funeral services over the remains of the former Chairman of the Public Procurement & Concessions Commission (PPCC) have taken place at the Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia, with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf describing the late Keith Jubah as faithful, diligent, and committed - a man devoted to the nation, to his institution, to his family, and to […]
- President Johnson Sirleaf Takes Executive Mansion 'On the Road' November 26, 2009Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has virtually taken the Executive Mansion "on the road," as the implementation of development projects becomes more compelling, with the arrival of the dry season.
- Taylor Admits Sending Advisor With Rebel Chief to Burkina Faso November 26, 2009Charles Taylor today admitted that he sent his Chief of Protocol to accompany a Sierra Leonean rebel commander to Burkina Faso in 1998 but denied that he helped him transport arms and ammunition through Liberia for use by rebel forces in Sierra Leone.
- Low Turnout Mars Senatorial Poll November 25, 2009Voters' turnout in the final round of election for the Montserrado senatorial seat, between the ruling Unity Party and the Congress for Democratic Change, was far poorer than the first round when 20% of an estimated 477,000 voters cast their ballots.
- Taylor Denies Sending Rebels to Attack Guinea November 24, 2009The trial for former Liberian president Charles Taylor took an early adjournment today when immediately after the mid-morning break, one of the judges reportedly fell ill. Prior to the court's adjournment, the accused former Liberian president denied allegations that he sent his rebel fighters to attack neighbouring Guinea, saying that he gave approval […]
- Poor Sanitation Killing Country's Young November 23, 2009Nineteen-year-old Beauty Phillips clutches her emaciated baby tightly to her chest. At seven months, Inga suffers from malnutrition.
- Improved Polls, Low Turnout - The Irony of Country's Electoral Politics November 25, 2009The close of polling yesterday has tapered the hullabaloo that dogged the Montserrado County Senatorial By-Election. Next - and as certainly as day follows night - is bound to be the anxious wait for the results and what observers and analysts make of the process.
- Govt to Loan ICC, Euro-Logging U.S.$2.7 Million? November 25, 2009Credible information received by this paper says there are serious differences between the Executive Mansion and some State officials involved in the awards of Forest Management Contracts (FMCS) over a suggestion that the Government of Liberia should loan US$2.7m each to the International Consultative Capital (ICC) and Euro-Logging to help pay their annual c […]
- CDC's Geraldine Gets Early Hats-Off November 25, 2009Liberty Party's first-round senatorial contender, Darius Dillon, has given early hats-off to run-off contender Geraldine Doe-Sherif of the CDC on her election as Senator of Montserrado County.
- Taylor Helped Rebel Leaders to Reconcile Their Differences November 27, 2009
- Imo State(Nigeria)
- Imo State - News November 27, 2009You are currently using FREE feeds from Newstin. You will get more data and services with Newstin Pro RSS licensed subscription.Newstin Pro RSS provides aggregated and categorized news content covering 1.25 Million news categories from 160.000 online sources in the format that can be easily integrated into environment or software of your choice. Read more ab […]
- Ohakim Tasks Muslims On Peace November 27, 2009
- Nigeria: Monarch Faults Approach to Rebranding Project November 26, 2009
- Nigeria: Peace Returns to Mbano Autonomous Community November 26, 2009
- Nigeria: Imo Offers Citizens Free Transport From Lagos at Christmas November 26, 2009
- Nigeria: Constitution Review - HOS, Others Draw Up Position Paper November 25, 2009
- Nigeria: Community Alleges Marginalisation November 24, 2009
- Lawmakers Flay Firm's Threat to Abandon Recovered War Explosives November 25, 2009
- Nigeria's slow economic development revolves around policy issues, says NGA president November 25, 2009
- Senate And the South-East Erosion November 24, 2009
- Imo State - News November 27, 2009
- Abia State(Nigeria)
- Abia State - News November 27, 2009You are currently using FREE feeds from Newstin. You will get more data and services with Newstin Pro RSS licensed subscription.Newstin Pro RSS provides aggregated and categorized news content covering 1.25 Million news categories from 160.000 online sources in the format that can be easily integrated into environment or software of your choice. Read more ab […]
- Chieftaincy Tussle Threatens Sallah in Abia November 27, 2009
- Igbini faults presentation of 2010 budget November 26, 2009
- Abia Moves to Check Crime November 25, 2009
- Nigeria: Air Force Saves N1 Billion On Contracts November 25, 2009
- Why Many May Not Travel for Christmas November 24, 2009
- Senate And the South-East Erosion November 24, 2009
- Akomas Makes Case for Micro-Finance Banks November 24, 2009
- Nigeria: Group Gives Yar'Adua Ultimatum Over South East Roads November 24, 2009
- Amnesty - CNPP Blasts FG for Including South East November 24, 2009
- Abia State - News November 27, 2009
- USA News 2
- Obama sorrow at Fort Hood service November 12, 2009US President Barack Obama has said no faith justifies last weeks killings of people at an army base in TexasMr Obamas comments came in an address to a memorial service for the victims of the Fort Hood shootings after he met relatives of those who died Maj Nidal Malik Hasan who is accused of carrying out the massacre wa ...
- Washington sniper is put to death November 12, 2009The man behind the sniper attacks in and around Washington DC has been executed after a lastditch appeal was thrown outJohn Allen Muhammads lawyers say he was mentally ill but Virginia Governor Tim Kaine rejected a plea for clemencyOn Monday the US Supreme Court quashed an appeal for a stay of executionMuhammad was inje ...
- Obama Hails Historic Health Vote November 10, 2009US President Barack Obama has hailed as historic the approval of a health bill by the House of Representatives He said he was absolutely confident the Senate would pass its own version and that healthcare reforms would become law by the end of the year Passed in a narrow vote by the House the bill aims to extend coverage to ...
- African Americans Slam Obama in White House Protest November 10, 2009WASHINGTON AFP Decrying Barack Obama as white power in black face hundreds of AfricanAmericans marched on the White House Saturday to protest policies of the first black US president and demand that he bring US troops homeMore than people gathered Ok we know they have some difficulties counting us so probably more like black ...
- Democrats Play Down Defeat In Polls November 9, 2009US Democrats have played down their defeat to the Republicans in two key gubernatorial racesThe Republicans say the results a year after Barack Obama was elected signal voters discontent with his presidencyBut Democratic Party chairman Tim Kaine said Mr Obama remained popular and that the partys losses reflected voter anxi ...
- Brazilian Appears At Own Funeral November 9, 2009A yearold Brazilian man has surprised his family by turning up at his own funeral Relatives of Ademir Jorge Goncalves a bricklayer had identified him as the victim of a car crash in southern Parana state the previous dayPolice told O Globo newspaper that relatives had trouble identifying the corpse because it was badly disfigured ...
- President Obama: One Year After Winning it All November 6, 2009One year ago today Senator Barack Obama became Presidentelect Obama He and his team had run nearly a flawless campaign and were about to embark on what turned out to be a nearly flawless transition effort By Inauguration Day the man who had won of the vote saw his overall job approval rating soar to As expected once the campaign ...
- Ex-New York Police Chief In Jail October 25, 2009Former New York City police chief Bernard Kerik has had his bail revoked before the start of a corruption trialMr Kerik who was police commissioner at the time of the attacks was free on pound bailA judge sent him to prison for passing on secret pretrial documents saying Mr Kerik must not influence witnesse ...
- Central America most crime-ridden region in world, UN report finds October 23, 2009October Central America has become the region with the highest levels of nonpolitical crime worldwide with an average murder rate of per inhabitants last year three times greater than the global average a new United Nations report warns noting that crime threatens the regions development Some people have been murde ...
- Obama to end military gay policy October 12, 2009US President Barack Obama has said he will end the ban on gay people serving openly in the militaryHe said he would repeal the dont ask dont tell policy that allows gay people to serve in the military if they do not reveal their sexual orientationMr Obama was speaking to Americas largest gay group the Human Rights Campai ...
- Obama sorrow at Fort Hood service November 12, 2009
- Asia Pacific
- IDBS Expands in Asia Pacific November 11, 2009Announces Direct Support Training and Sales Resources Through new Chinese and Australian CentersPresents Translational Research and Healthcare Strategy at eResearch AustralasiaGuildford UK and Burlington MA November IDBS the leading ...
- Malaysia Withholds 'Allah Bibles' November 9, 2009The Malaysian government has refused to release Bibles which it seized because they contained the word Allah to refer to GodThe government which is dominated by Muslim Malays claims that the word Allah is Islamic and that its use in Bibles could upset MuslimsThe Roman Catholic Church is challenging the ban in court Religion ...
- UN APPEALS FOR $74 MILLION TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS IN PHILIPPINES October 8, 2009October The United Nations today launched an appeal for million to help million floodstricken people in the Philippines which has been hit by massive backtoback storms for the next six months Some people were killed when Tropical Storm Ketsana also known as Ondoy slammed into the SouthEast Asian nation last week displa ...
- Burma polls 2010 sans Suu Kyi ! October 5, 2009Is there any meaning for the proposed general election in Burma Myanmar by the military rulers if Daw Aung Suu Kyi with other political leaders are kept out of the process Not only the prodemocracy Burmese exiles but also a significant number of international rights bodies believe that sans Suu Kyi it will hardly make any sense for changes i ...
- Concern at slow progress to Copenhagen negotiation September 14, 2009The experts and journalists of Asia Pacific region have expressed deep concern at the slow progress in the current round of climate negotiations given the scale and magnitude of the adverse impacts of searise because of continued green house gas emissions by industrialised and developed countries Adopting a Dhaka Declaration the participants ...
- UN and Republic of Korea partner to boost 'green' growth August 23, 2009August The United Nations Environment Programme UNEP has joined forces with the Republic of Korea ROK to support the East Asian nations quest for a sustainable green economic future in the midst of a global recession UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner noted that Asia particularly the ROK China and Japan as well as Australia ...
- Anti-corruption watchdog to join UN-backed genocide court in Cambodia August 15, 2009August The United Nations and Cambodia have announced an agreement to establish an anticorruption watchdog to oversee the tribunal set up to bring to justice the perpetrators of the countrys notorious killing fields genocide over three decades ago The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia ECCC set up in by the UN an ...
- UN human rights chief joins call for release of Myanmar opposition figure August 15, 2009August The United Nations human rights chief today joined the call made by SecretaryGeneral Ban Kimoon and others for the immediate and unconditional release of Myanmar prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi whose house arrest has been extended for another months I deplore the ongoing persecution of a democratically elected leader ...
- UN examines how to use technology to minimize disaster damage in Asia-Pacific August 13, 2009August Better utilizing information and communication technology ICT to prepare for and deal with catastrophic natural disasters in the AsiaPacific region is the focus of a United Nations meeting in Bangkok Thailand today The Indian Ocean tsunami and last years Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar have caused massive human and economic lo ...
- Ban calls for urgent action to minimize disaster damage in Asia August 13, 2009August With Asia being the worlds most vulnerable place for natural disasters SecretaryGeneral Ban Kimoon today stressed the need for boosting efforts across the continent to prepare for catastrophes before they occur We know that prevention is better than the cure Mr Ban said at the opening of a new UN International Strategy for ...
- IDBS Expands in Asia Pacific November 11, 2009
- General News
- N45m Scam: EFCC Docks 3 over Forgery of Senate Presidents Cheque November 28, 2009The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Wednesday November arraigned thee men over the theft and forgery of the Senate President David Marks cheque before a Federal Capital Territory High Court presided over by Justice SundayAladetoyinboThe three men Emeka Ukor a business man Anthony Uzonwanne a public servant and Ba ...
- Bayelsa 2012: Why Governor Timipre Sylva Must Go- by Sabella Ogbobode Abidde November 28, 2009The Daily Sun Tuesday November in Bayelsa Retired Generals move against Sylva states that Opposition is mounting against the administration of Governor Timipre Sylva as core Ijaw people in Bayelsa State are mobilizing against him Sylva shared paternity with Nembe and Okpoama regarded as noncore Ijaw areas in Nembe and Brass ...
- Letter to Friends and Family - by Nasir El-Rufai November 28, 2009GreetingsI write to inform you of my intention to return home to Nigeria sometime in December after a period of academic studies and rest As you are aware I leftNigeria last year to take up a Mason Fellowship and enroll in the Public Policy Program at Harvard Well before my departure the YarAdua administration began and sustained ...
- how Funke Akindele (Jenifa), Ruined Femi Adebayos Marriage November 28, 2009Facts available to huhuonlinecom revealed that the marriage of top actor Femi Adebayo and his Kahdijat Bukola has hit the brick wallThe blissful marriage of the couple began to experience turbulent several months agoAfter several reports made the rounds that the actor has been involved in secret affairs with the leading actress who featured ...
- President Yar`dua Suffers Acute Pericarditis November 28, 2009Finally President Yardua team has bowed to the call and yearning of Nigerians to make public his health status Mr Olusegun Adeniyi in a statement on Thursday said Nigerias ailing president Umaru Musa YarAdua is being treated for Acute Pericarditis in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah Saudi ArabiaA letter ...
- President's Eid al-Adha Message November 28, 2009President John Atta Mills has on behalf of the government and people of Ghana sent a message of peace and well wishes to the Muslim Community in Ghana He has also urged Ghanaians to join our Muslim brothers and sisters in commemorating the day bearing in mind the significance of the Eid alAdha festival The festival of sacrifice as we ...
- A Faulty Diktat November 28, 2009On Tuesday President John Evans Atta Mills fired a diktat to all government appointees including ministers to give precedence to National Democratic Congress NDC members when they come knocking on their doorsThe veiled directive is a suggestion that when party members come knocking they be given priority over all othersWe would not be ...
- The White House's unprecedented use of 'unprecedented' November 28, 2009The Obama White House is addicted to the unprecedentedPerhaps it was a sign when President Barack Obama sat down in January to record his first weekly address and announced We begin this year and this administration in the midst of an unprecedented crisis that calls for unprecedented actionWhat has followed is declaration after decla ...
- Building Institutions November 28, 2009If there is one thing that our politicians need to learn it should be to respect national institutions and their independenceThe records of the open disparaging of national institutions for narrow partisan considerations do not inspire public confidence in the key institutions that are necessary to promote economic growth and democratic devel ...
- Make GFA Accountable November 28, 2009I was surprised at the ranting of GFA capos especially Mr Randy Abbeyat Mr Kojo Bonsus call for the Association to be checked Moresurprised was I when many people called into many radio stations toopenly support the GFA on the basis that they have qualified Ghanatwice for the World Cup On websites people insulted and even read ...
- Education ministry, NAGRAT meeting hit a snag November 28, 2009For the second time running meeting between the Education Ministry and the National Association of Graduate Teachers NAGRAT over an impending strike by the latter has ended in a stalemateNAGRAT is demanding an improvement in conditions of service or they lay down their tools on Monday November The threat follows allegations th ...
- REVEALED!!!!!! THE FUTURE OF THE BRONX DEPENDS ON THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS. November 27, 2009BRONX NEW YORKA study by the BRONX AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECTBAAHP of Fordham UniversityNew York has revealed that African Immigrants in the Bronx are impacting positively on the Bronx economy and the New York state as a wholeThe research revealed how African Immigrants in their quest to integrate in their new found countr ...
- WAR PSYCHIATRY AND OCCUPATIOONIS DISORDER November 27, 2009Background DataAfter Homo sapiens Albinos were compelled to migrate to the Northern Hemisphere leaving their parents brothers and sisters in the Southern Hemisphere they indulged in other behaviours that were not commonly found among their own descendants or their forbears they left behind For example the nonwarlike nature of th ...
- Mills arrives in Trinidad and Tobago November 27, 2009President John Atta Mills has arrived in Port of Spain to take part in the st Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting scheduled for November to November The Meeting the st since it began in is on the theme Partnering for More Equible and Sustainable Future and the summit is expected to be attended by former British colonies ...
- Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls November 27, 2009Campaigning in Namibia has been hit by legal rows ahead of polls on FridayThe National Society for Human Rights is going to court after the electoral commission withdrew its observer status saying it was not impartialMeanwhile a party that has split from the ruling Swapo party has told the BBC its leader is being sued for m after say ...
- Call to re-channel funds from imported rice November 27, 2009Ghana Rice inter Professional Body an advocacy group which seeks to promote the rice industry in the coutnry has called on government to channel funds generated from the tariffs on imported rice into a rice development fund to be used by rice farmers to develop the sector The group made the call at a workshop organized in Accra It appeal ...
- Editorials November 27, 2009The Ghanaian Times devote its editorial to a statement issued by the Radical Gospel Ministry a nondenominational groupThe paper says the countrys socioeconomic problems require radical actions for solutions but the unending partisan interest between the National Democratic Congress NDC and the New Patriotic Party NPP will not permit them t ...
- Street naming programme to end in 2010 November 27, 2009The government has directed all district assemblies to complete a programme of naming all streets and numbering houses within their jurisdiction by the end of Vice President John Mahama said the instruction was informed by governments realisation that proper execution of such an exercise would ensure effective identification of property o ...
- VEEP urges muslims to assist less endowed fellows November 27, 2009Vice President John Mahama has challenged affluent Muslims to assist less endowed Muslims to also rise to prominence He said it is through helping one another that shackles of poverty can be overcome The vice president threw the challenge when he donated some food items to the national chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Shaributu to distribute ...
- Two journalists freed in Somalia November 27, 2009Two foreign journalists kidnapped in Somalia by militants in August have been freed by their captorsCanadian Amanda Lindhout and Australian Nigel Brennan are reported to be in a hotel in the capital MogadishuMs Lindhout told Canadian media that the kidnappers had tortured her and that a ransom had been paid for the pairs release ...
- N45m Scam: EFCC Docks 3 over Forgery of Senate Presidents Cheque November 28, 2009
- Weather And You
- Current Weather Conditions Across The 48 Contiguous United States November 27, 2009Northeast wind, rain and snow. For more details...
- Your National Forecast Summary March 10, 2009Midwest - However, due to the intense nature of the surface low it will continue to impact the region with strong winds, ... South - A cold front will push into the region by Wednesday morning with much of the rain unlikely to push east ... Northeast - The lone exceptions will be portions of New England and Upstate New York where a wintry mix of freezing rai […]
- Video: Your 3-Day National Weather Forecast November 27, 2009Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel ® have to say about the weather trends in the United States for the next 3-days.
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- Weather & You: Our Photo Of The Day Our silo surrounded by autumn colors. Submitted by: JoyCobb, Photo Date: 11/1/2008, Photo Location: Kingsville, OH
- Current Weather Conditions Across The 48 Contiguous United States November 27, 2009
- EUROPE
- Report Says Irish Bishops and Police Hid Abuse November 27, 2009The church and police colluded to hide decades of child abuse by priests in Dublin, an investigation concluded.By SARAH LYALL
- German General Quits Over Airstrike November 27, 2009The head of the German armed forces resigned following reports that information on civilian casualties had been withheld from the public and from prosecutors.By NICHOLAS KULISH
- Russia Admits Lapses in Case of Sick Lawyer November 27, 2009A prison official offered the first public acknowledgment of responsibility in the death of Sergei L. Magnitsky, a lawyer who died in pretrial detention.By ELLEN BARRY
- Two Players Are Questioned in Match-Fixing Scandal November 27, 2009The German police have questioned two players from the Fortuna Düsseldorf soccer club in connection with the widening match-fixing scandal in Europe.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Soul-Searching in Turkey After a Gay Man Is Killed November 26, 2009Ahmet Yildiz was shot last year outside his apartment in Istanbul, in what may have been the first “honor killing” of a gay man to gain public attention.By DAN BILEFSKY
- Leftist Past Clouds Europe’s Choice for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio November 26, 2009On Wednesday, several politicians questioned the role once played by Catherine Ashton, the bloc’s new foreign affairs chief, in the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Britain.By STEPHEN CASTLE
- Panel Asks How Britain Got Involved in Iraq War November 25, 2009The inquiry, expected to last 18 months, has stirred political conflict, much of it over the plan to release the final report after British elections next year.By JOHN F. BURNS
- Stockholm Journal: A Bed Where Comfort Is Not the Point November 26, 2009The latest health fad to capture the interest of many Swedes is a modern-day nail bed made with small plastic disks and sharp little spikes.By JOHN TAGLIABUE
- Apology Opens Wounds of British Migrant Program November 23, 2009Officials disagree on whether governments should compensate people who were uprooted as children and sent overseas, where many were abused.By JOHN F. BURNS
- In Turkey, Trial Casts Wide Net of Mistrust November 23, 2009The investigation of an underground group known as Ergenekon has strained ties between a secular elite and a growing population of observant Muslims.By DAN BILEFSKY
- E.U. Leaders Make Unity in the Bloc Their First Job November 22, 2009With Europe’s new top jobs going to two low-key bridge-builders, the bloc appears to have set its sights on repairing internal divisions before trying to construct a bigger global role.By STEPHEN CASTLE
- Ministry Won't Challenge Polanski Bail Ruling November 26, 2009The Justice Ministry had 10 days to submit an appeal to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, but it said in a statement that it had decided not to appeal against the court's decision to grant bail to the film director.By MATTHEW SALTMARSH
- Russia Denies Knowing That Man Who Died in Jail Was Ill November 26, 2009The prison notes of Sergei L. Magnitsky, who was accused in a tax fraud scheme, show his repeated requests for treatment were ignored.By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
- Prosecutors Press Case Against Google in Italy November 26, 2009Prosecutors in Italy are asking for prison sentences for three Google executives and one former executive on trial for allowing an offensive video to remain on the site.By ERIC SYLVERS
- World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Tiger Still Burns Bright November 26, 2009A rare Siberian tiger that Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin fitted with a radio-tracking collar is alive and well, Mr. Putin’s spokesman said Wednesday.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- New Belgian Prime Minister Named November 26, 2009The Christian Democrat Yves Leterme was nominated on Wednesday to replace Herman Van Rompuy, who has been appointed the first president of the European Union.By REUTERS
- Russia to Investigate Fund Lawyer’s Death November 25, 2009Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev ordered on Tuesday an investigation into the sudden death of a jailed equity fund lawyer who was a leading witness in a tax fraud battle.By ELLEN BARRY
- World Briefing | Europe: Poland: Former Leader Sues President November 25, 2009Lech Walesa is seeking about $36,000 in damages over President Lech Kaczynski’s charge that Mr. Walesa collaborated with the state secret service under Communism.By NICHOLAS KULISH
- World Briefing | Europe: Russia: 2 Beheaded Bodies Found November 25, 2009The killings of a police investigator and a court bailiff follow a spate of attacks on power stations and police posts in Kabardino-Balkaria, a largely Muslim region in the south.By REUTERS
- Deal Ends Legal Fight Over London Police Killing November 24, 2009Scotland Yard and the family of an electrician mistakenly shot dead by police officers said that they had a compensation deal after more than four years.By JOHN F. BURNS and ALAN COWELL
- Report Says Irish Bishops and Police Hid Abuse November 27, 2009
- RIVERS STATE NEWS
- Eid-El-Kabir: Amaechi Calls For Peace, Unity Of The Country November 26, 2009Rivers State Governor Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has called on Muslims to pursue peace and unity of the country as steps towards promoting economic growth of the nation. Governor Amaechi said this today in Port Harcourt, in his Sallah message to Muslims in the state to mark the 2009 celebration of Eid el-Kabir. The Governor who said unity remains the b […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- RSG Appoints New Auditor-General November 25, 2009The Rivers State Government has appointed a new Auditor-General for the State. He is Mr Fortunatus Gogo Harrison. Also appointed is Mr Gregory Chima Anyanwu who is to take over as the new Auditor General for Local Government. A Statement from the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Magnus Ngei Abe says that the appointments are with immedia […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Mrs. Amaechi Donates Buses To Women November 25, 2009As Nigerian Women in Rivers State joined their colleagues across the world mark the 2009 International Day for the elimination of violence against women, the wife of the Rivers State Governor, Mrs Judith Amaechi has donated two Toyota Hiace Buses to the Rivers State Chapter of the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS). Mrs Amaechi’s donation said her […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Mrs. Amaechi Laments Violence Against Women November 24, 2009Wife of Rivers State Governor Dame Judith Amaechi has lamented that despite the campaign for the elimination of violence against women, the inhuman practice is on the increase. The governor’s wife stated this in a statement signed by her Media Assistant Dike Bekwele in commemoration of the 2009 International Day for the elimination of violence against women. […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Gov Amaechi Stops Illegal Reclamation Work On Ntawogba Creek In PH ... Impounds 2 Bulldozers November 23, 2009Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has directed the stoppage of an illegal reclamation work on a landed property situated along the bank of the Ntawogba Creek in Port Harcourt. Governor Amaechi, who gave the order today during an unscheduled inspection of projects within the state capital, said the reclamation work was narrowing the natu […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Mrs. Amaechi Mourns Hon. Nsiegbe November 23, 2009Wife of Rivers State Governor Dame Judith Amaechi as described as barbaric the gruesome murder of a former lawmaker Hon. Charles Nsiegbe. Mrs. Amaechi is a statement on Monday and signed by her Media Assistant Dike Bekwele said the gruesome murder of Hon. Nsiegbe is the height of injustice against humanity. The Rivers first lady wonders why a harmless citize […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- RSG Donates Security Vehicles To Police November 19, 2009The Rivers State Government has donated over twenty security vehicles with communication gadgets to the State Police Command. Presenting the vehicles to the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bala Hassan in Port Harcourt, the Secretary to the State Government Hon. Magnus Ngei Abe said the donation was in fulfillment of the state government’s promise to assist […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- RSG To Prosecute Ex-Militants Involved In Crime November 19, 2009The Rivers State Government has stated categorically that any ex-militant that engages in crime would face the wrath of the law as the post amnesty programme has no room for criminality. Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi stated this today when he addressed the authorities of the University of Port Harcourt at Choba over the recent violent demonstration of ex- […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Phillipine Government Pledges Support For ESI Programmes November 19, 2009The Republic of Philippine has pledged to assist the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) to develop its programmes in line with best practices. The Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria Alex Lamadrid stated this Wednesday during a courtesy call on the wife of Rivers State Governor, Dame Judith Amaechi at Government House, Port Harcourt. Ambassador Alex Lamadrid […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Amaechi's Wife Donates N.2m To Mother Of Quadruplet November 19, 2009The joy of the family of Mr and Mrs Unamene Anaba knows no bounds as their bundle of the joy; their set of quadruplet daughters attracted the attention of the wife of Rivers State Governor, Dame Judith Amaechi who donated two hundred thousand Naira to the family. Mrs Judith Amaechi gesture was a demonstration of love and passion she has for the welfare of ch […]sumeet@horizonwebservices.com (Administrator)
- Eid-El-Kabir: Amaechi Calls For Peace, Unity Of The Country November 26, 2009
- NIGERIAN NEWS NIGERIAN NEWS
- Nigeria to get global research park November 27, 2009The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has unveiled a strategy to boost agricultural research in Africa with plans to establish a Global Research Park in Nigeria. The plan which has been approved by the institute will attract big international private sector research companies to the institute’s headquarters in Ibadan,” according to the Director […]johnabayomi
- Eid el Kabir: Prices of food stuffs remain stable in Enugu November 27, 2009Enugu—Prices of food stuffs have remained stable in Enugu as Muslims celebrate the Eid el Kabir festival this weekend. A survey conducted by NAN at the Ogbete Main Market during the week, showed that 50kg bag of local rice sells for N6,000 or N7,000 depending on the brand while imported rice goes for between N8,700 and [...]johnabayomi
- NACCIMA woos Chinese investors November 27, 2009By Ikeoye Oyetoro The President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dr Simeon Chukwuemeka Okolo has wooed Chinese investors to establish more businesses in the country. He enumerated the various viable trade and investment opportunities in which Chinese businesses can profitably invest in the country, t […]johnabayomi
- Ogbulafor urges Nigerians to support Yar’Adua November 27, 2009By Henry Umoru ABUJA—THE National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor has urged Nigerians to in the spirit of Sallah, join hands with President Umaru Yar’Adua in his move to drive the country to greatness. Ogbulafor who in his Sallah message yesterday in Abuja noted that the period calls for sacrifice, stressed that [... […]johnabayomi
- The Senate /House of Representatives imbroglio: A legal perspective November 27, 2009The normal learning curves for humans demand that the more you practice a certain system the more you get attuned to it. It is thus indeed very sad that we have to be debating such mundane matters as supremacy of both houses of the national assembly after over 10 years of democracy! Which Legislative House is supreme??johnabayomi
- Stopping violence against women, 10 years after November 27, 2009By Itoro Eze-Anaba It is 10 years since the United Nations recognised November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On this date a decade ago, the Mirabal sisters were violently assassinated in 1960, by the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. In commemoration of this violent assassination, the Fem […]johnabayomi
- U.S government traces wanted drug kingpin, Kashamu to Nigeria November 27, 2009At a time when the United Nations Office on Drugs and Corruption is expressing deep concern about illicit drug trafficking in West Africa, a United States government and a Chicago Court have linked and traced an alleged drug smuggling king pin to Nigeria and declared him a fugitive offender, although he is believed to be [...]johnabayomi
- The thrills and frills of Christmas November 27, 2009By Awa Kalu The smell of Christmas, once more, is in the air. An annual reminder of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Christmas in not just a one day event. It encompasses a season and offers a comprehensive package of joy, festivities, jollification, merriment, family reunion, etc. In this piece, first published in 2002 (and now [...]johnabayomi
- I’ll follow due process for my second coming, says Fashola November 27, 2009As the question on the possibility of second term for Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State continues to generate controversy, the governor yesterday said seeking for a second term would be predetermined by the party structure through due process.azuakanwa
- Probe: Group accuses tribunal of shielding ex-gov’s aide November 27, 2009By Ise-Oluwa Ige ABUJA—A non-governmental organization, Youths Organised For Transparency and Good Governance has accused the Code of Conduct Tribunal of shielding Mr Emmanuel Obot, the former aide to ex-Governor Victor Attah against probe over allegations of fraud involving millions of naira while he was in public service. Obot was the Senior Personal Assi […]johnabayomi
- Fiscal federalism needed for Nigeria to move forward ….. Retreat participants November 27, 2009By Innocent Anaba Are we practicing federalism? This was the question participants at a five-day retreat on ‘Foundation of Fiscal Federalism’, recently in Abuja tried to address. Though it was accepted that from the provisions of the 1999 constitution, there is no doubt that Nigeria is suppose to be a federal state, but in practice, are [...]johnabayomi
- ‘6,000MW not realisable’ November 27, 2009NIGERIANS have been told to brace up for the unexpected as the much orchestrated generation of 6,000MW of electricity by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) at the end of the year is no longer realisable.alexsamade
- Experts want more ports facilities outside Lagos November 26, 2009EXPERTS in global distributive trade, yesterday, urged President Umaru Yar’Adua to open up more port facilities around the country to rapidly boost the national economy.alexsamade
- DEREGULATION TANGO – Lamentations of Dr. Barkindo (NNPC/GMD) November 26, 2009Of late, the Group Managing Director of NNPC has joined on the side of the protagonists and the apostles of Deregulation of the Downstream Sector of the Nigerian Oil Industry.alexsamade
- BAT pays N89b tax to FG, fights poverty by empowering farmers November 26, 2009By Naomi Uzor The British American Tobacco (BAT) has said that it paid N89 billion tax as revenue to the federal government between 2001 and 2009. Speaking at a media interactive session with top management of BAT at their corporate office in Victoria Island, the Corporate/Regulatory Director, Nigeria, Mr Alistair Hide, Chris Osinubi Gbenga Ibikunle discl […]johnabayomi
- Riot as truck kills 6 women in Warri November 26, 2009SIX market women were killed in the early hours of yesterday at Effurun, Delta State, by a trailer suspected to be laden with stolen crude oil, while a mob partly razed the Ebrumede Police Station in a spur-of-the-moment reaction to the unpleasant incident.alexsamade
- Did Yar‘Adua’s health cook a budget crisis? November 26, 2009Only God and perhaps some of the principal actors in the crisis that rocked the National Assembly prior to last Tuesday’s presentation of the 2010 budget can confirm if the whole brouhaha was indeed a farce.azuakanwa
- NOC Elections: Ndanusa didn’t forge papers – CAT November 26, 2009Confederation of African Tennis has cleared the air on the alleged falsification of document by the sports minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Engineer Sani Ndanusa, in his bid to contest the NOC elections due next month.alexsamade
- FCMB posts N7bn loss November 26, 2009*Share value drops by N25bn By Michael Eboh & Chinedu Ibeabuchi First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc has announced a loss of N6.9 billion in its five months financial statement, for the period ended, September 30, 2009. According to the result released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Wednesday, its gross earnings dipped by 7.42 per cent [...]johnabayomi
- Barka de Sallah November 26, 2009ABRAHAM, as it is universally accepted, is the symbol of faith for both Muslims and Christians. He is a common denominator and should be a unifying factor. His significance to both Islam and Christianity can never be down-played. Each year, Muslims enact an ancient ritual of demonstrating unquestioning faith in the Almighty Allah as exemplified by [...]johnabayomi
- Nigeria to get global research park November 27, 2009
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August 18, 2009 at 1:48 pm
why did our president is doing bad look back to north site of nation and see