Nigeria: Critical Issues in the 2011 Elections [document] Nov 5, 2009
com: Nigeria: Critical Issues in the 2011 Elections (Page 1 of 2) ... Lagos What is currently on the front burner of national discourse is the need for electoral reforms as a way of strengthening Nigeria's democratic process ... First, it is the view of many Nigerians that in the last nine years, we have conducted elections that have been widely disputed by contestants. (allAfrica.com)
BADEA DG visits BurundiKenya wants Sudan Peace Agreement implementedNigeria gets apology for diplomatic snubKibaki, Kiir hold talks ahead of AU Summit IMO pledges support to avert piracy off Somali coastSomalian prime minister to visit BrusselsLibya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in Somalia India grants US$263 million to DR CongoKabila, Mugabe hold talksDRC, Turkey to sign air traffic contractKinshasa hosts 3rd international conference on women Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE ECOWAS Consultative Meeting on Niger starts MondayDakar, Senegal (PANA) - The ECOWAS Consultative Meeting of major Nigerien stakeholders, aimed at re-establishing politicaldialogue to create national consensus on the way forward for the West African nation, will now start in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday,PANA reported Wednesday, quoting sources close to the stakeholders. 04/11/2009 Full Text... Nov 5, 2009
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The ECOWAS Consultative Meeting of major Nigerien stakeh olders, aimed at re-establishing political dialogue to create national consensus on the way forward for the West African na tion, will now start in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, PANA reported Wednesday, quoting sources close to the stakeholders. The meeting was originally scheduled to commence in the Nigerian capital 30 Oct, but was postponed indefinitely for undisclosed reasons ... Some 50 people, comprising 15... (Panapress.com)
Equatorial Guinea tests Obama vow to hold African leaders accountable Nov 4, 2009
"This is especially true when national interests are involved, including the significant investments made in [Equatorial Guinea] by US companies one of the largest destinations for American corporate investment in Africa after South Africa, Angola, and Nigeria and the fact that Equatorial Guinea supplied America with an average of 2.4 million barrels of oil a month last year.". Rights advocates press Obiang. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Nigeria: PDP's Aversion For Litigation [editorial] Nov 4, 2009
com: Nigeria: PDP's Aversion For Litigation (Page 1 of 1) ... It is why we view the recent threat by Nigeria's ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sanction any of its members that resorts to the courts to settle party disputes as not only inconsistent with democratic ethos but also as an attempt to abridge the fundamental human rights of the affected people ... Apparently overwhelmed by a plethora of court cases trailing the selection of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Pa Soludo - a Challenge [editorial] Nov 3, 2009
com: Nigeria: Pa Soludo - a Challenge (Page 1 of 1) ... The kidnap of Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo, father of Professor Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has upped the intrigues in the Anambra State governorship election ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
Changing Tehran Nov 3, 2009
Brazil: Brasilia, 1961 Tanzania: Dodoma, 1973 Ivory Coast: Yamoussoukro, 1983 Nigeria: Abuja, 1991 Kazakhstan: Astana, 1997 Burma: Naypyidaw, 2005. "One of the things about a new capital is that it tends to insulate the government from the pressures and influences of the big city," he said. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ghanaian Politician heading to Iran to bring American Hostages ? Nov 2, 2009
The Politician who has postponed his trip to Nigeria to consult with President John Evans Atta Mills' Spiritual Adviser - T.B. Joshua, says that he decided to undertake the trip because of President Mills' [own] testimony about T.B. Joshua, but since he personally does not know anything about the Pastor, he would like to take his time to seek Counsel from God Almighty ---before embarking on a trip to seek predictions ... "Later in 2003, the White House announced that President George Bush's... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigerian MP's election 'rigged' Oct 31, 2009
Nigerian MP's election 'rigged ... An election appeals tribunal in Nigeria has sacked a senator, ruling that his election two years ago was rigged ... NIGERIA - TROUBLED GIANT. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigeria: Soludo's Dad's Kidnappers Demand N500 Million Oct 30, 2009
com: Nigeria: Soludo's Dad's Kidnappers Demand N500 Million (Page 1 of 1) ... We will find him and free him". On his visit to the CDS, Onovo said, "my delegation and I are here to thank Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike for the tremendous assistance he has given to the Nigeria Police ... "Please I want Nigerians to judge between me and Soludo who between us is a criminal in this country.". (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Tribunal Discovers Discrepancies in Ekiti Election Oct 30, 2009
com: Nigeria: Tribunal Discovers Discrepancies in Ekiti Election (Page 1 of 1) ... i earnestly for election riggers in south-west of Nigeria ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Appeal Court Sacks Senator Omisore, Orders Election Re-Run Oct 30, 2009
com: Nigeria: Appeal Court Sacks Omisore (Page 1 of 1) ... We truly belive there is still hope for the oppressed in Nigeria ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
Tuskegee Univ. mourns loss of former dean Oct 30, 2009
His insights were sought internationally in Nigeria, Kenya, Jamaica, and the West Indies. Dr. Bowie understood the importance of self-help. (WSJA.com, AL)
T.I.A - Nigerians, Stop!!!! The Jingoism Oct 30, 2009
T.I.A - Nigerians, Stop ... One doesnt need to be a rocket scientist to know that Nigeria is far bigger than Ghana in size but that notwithstanding, Ghana is in my estimation a far better country in almost all aspects of socio-economic and political wise than Nigeria ... This fact has been ignored by our Nigerian friends for some time now and they delude themselves into believing that being bigger is synonymous to being better. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Timeline: Liberia Oct 30, 2009
1999 January - Ghana and Nigeria accuse Liberia of supporting Revolutionary United Front rebels in Sierra Leone ... 2003 August - Nigerian peacekeepers arrive. (BBC News -- Africa)
With finish line near, race gets rough Oct 29, 2009
The firm has handled candidates across the country and the world, from Jerry Springer in Cincinnati to campaigns in Nigeria and Aruba. Reed paid Mansfield, Conn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
NPP Plots Against T. B. Joshua Oct 29, 2009
The Catalyst can also state that the attacks on the renowned Nigerian Prophet are politically designed to cripple President John Evans Atta Mills and the NDCs political fortunes in the 2012 elections. In line with this sinister political agenda against the Nigerian pastor and President John Evans Atta Mills, the architects since the victory of the Black Satellites in the just-ended U-20 World Cup in Egypt, have been using their media acolytes conduits to launch a blistering attack on Prophet... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Share the Oil Cash! Courting the Devils Excrement Oct 28, 2009
He led a team of experts that helped Nigeria clinch a $30bn debt forgiveness agreement with the Paris Club in 2005. This was after a series of bad policies and mismanagement had squandered much of Nigerias oil wealth ... Those who believe that the recent oil discoveries in the Gulf of Guinea are offshore and will not be subject to similar attacks as in Nigerias Delta Region should first look at what is going on in the Gulf of Aden, where deprivation has emboldened jobless Somali youth to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kufuor Denies Allegations Oct 28, 2009
" *This is in reaction to today's publication on the website of Ghanaweb*, in which his predecessor, Former President Jerry Rawlings, is reported to have said at a forum in Munich, Germany, that: In the last Ghanaian election it had to take General Muktarr, an envoy of President YAdua of Nigeria to warn Kufuor of the dire consequence of stealing the election as he had done in 2004..." ... The statement noted that "under former President Kufuor, Ghana-Nigeria relations reached its highest... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Monday's Sentinel police log Oct 27, 2009
A Spring Township, Perry County woman is out $250 after she wired the cash to Nigeria in exchange for a dog she ordered over the Internet. The woman, whose name was not released, realized the scheme was fraudulent after the purported seller called and demanded more money for other costs on Friday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Oct 26, 2009
1989: Launches rebellion 1991: RUF rebellion starts in Sierra Leone 1995: Peace deal signed 1997: Elected president 1999: Liberia's Lurd rebels start insurrection to oust Taylor June 2003: Arrest warrant issued August 2003: Steps down, goes into exile in Nigeria ... Mr Taylor lost power in 2003 after rival militias rose up and forced him into exile in Nigeria ... He was deported by Nigeria last year in controversial circumstances and flown to The Hague to await his trial. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Nigeria: Group Urges Buhari, Babangida to Support Yar'Adua in 2011 Oct 26, 2009
com: Nigeria: Group Urges Buhari, Babangida to Support Yar'Adua in 2011 (Page 1 of 1) ... "The issue is not the person but the nation. except those who don't like the president's face, Nigerians ought to support Yar'Adua to deepen democracy", he said ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
Rawlings Faults Support Of Corruption By Development Partners Oct 26, 2009
In the last Ghanaian election it had to take General Muktarr an envoy of President YAdua of Nigeria to warn Kufuor of the dire consequence of stealing the election as he had done in 2004 ... In the last Ghanaian election it had to take General Muktarr an envoy of President YAdua of Nigeria to warn Kufuor of the dire consequence of stealing the election as he had done in 2004. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Satellites Victory Entangled in Prophetic debate Oct 25, 2009
The centre of debate is T.B. Joshua, a Nigerian pastor said to have called Coach Sellas Tetteh before and during the final match to issue prophetic insights and instructions that proved influential to the Satellites historic success ... Ghanaian media has run agog with stories of Nigerian Pastor TB Joshuas purported conversations with Black Satellites coach Sellas Tetteh, during which he is said to have accurately predicted precise details regarding their upcoming match against Brazil ... To... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Sorry for him' Oct 24, 2009
A 42-year-old NHS worker, who had come to the UK 22 years ago from Nigeria, said he had watched Nick Griffin's appearance on the programme with conflicting emotions. "He has a right to display his position but I think some of the things he was saying were outrageous, about indigenous people and people who were born here.". (BBC News -- UK)
Deputy Minister's Address at WASU lecture Oct 24, 2009
ADDRESS BY THE DEPUTY MINISTER FOR INFORMATION SAMUEL OKUDZETO ABLAKWA ON CREDIBLE ELECTIONS; THE BEDROCK OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE 2009 ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE S OF THE WEST AFRICAN STUDENTS UNION (WASU) ON Thursday October 22, 2009- Arewa House Kaduna, Nigeria ... This is because as far as Nigeria and Ghana are concerned, both countries are home to all of us ... That notwithstanding, I bring you warm greetings from Ghana, a country where many of our brothers and sisters from... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why Mo Ibrahim snubbed Kufuor Oct 23, 2009
He had reportedly been in the running for the prestigious prize with the likes of Thabo Mbeki (South Africa), Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria) and Ahmed Tejan Kabbah (Sierra Leone). Fortunately, the prize committee, made up of eminent personalities like former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan and former president of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, has decided that none of them deserves to be rewarded. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian Candidate for Governor in USA seeks T.B. Joshua's Prophecy Oct 23, 2009
Moments after being informed that famouse Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua predicted the election victory of Ghana's President, His Excellency, John Evans Atta Mills - 2004/2008 CPP Parliamentary Candidate for Nhyiaeso Constituency in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor" - a former Ghanaian-American Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate (turned Candidate for Governor of California), who is aspiring to succeed the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, IMF Oct 23, 2009
I have a question online from Nigeria asking why is the IMF supporting what is happening in Nigeria even when they know it is all politics ... It may be to do with the commercial banks, and it s important that in Nigeria, as in the U.S. and other countries, that a strong approach is taken to strengthen the financial system with dealing with making sure that you have adequate capital and deal with toxic assets, so that credit growth can resume and support the economy. (IMF News)
Of TB Joshua, Sellas Tetteh, Media Hype And A Profound Prophecy Oct 22, 2009
However, this sort of supernatural scenario and the ensuing controversy is not new to the Nigerian Pastor ... The common thread of questions that seem to throng Ghanaian minds in the light of this disclosure are: Why didnt Pastor Joshua choose help his own nation Nigeria who were disgraced in Egypt ... " (Acts 5:38-39)* *Tawia Acheampong, Accra * *LINKS * Michael Jackson Prophecy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UDga6QRxLs Nigeria vs Mozambique Prophecy -... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
West Africa: Niger suspended from Ecowas Oct 22, 2009
com: West Africa: Niger suspended from Ecowas (Page 1 of 1). Niger suspended from Ecowas. (allAfrica.com)
Transcript of the Fourth Pillar Meeting, Istanbul Convention, Center Taksim Meeting Room Oct 20, 2009
And he brought Action Aid from Nigeria and Denmark. Mr. Ambrose--I just wanted to briefly return to the question of the double-majority voting. (IMF News)
Nigeria 'to give 10% of oil cash' Oct 20, 2009
Nigeria 'to give 10% of oil cash ... Nigerian officials are reportedly planning to give 10% of the country's oil revenues to people in the Niger Delta, an area plagued by insurgencies ... The allocation of Nigeria's oil money is strictly governed by the constitution. (BBC News -- Africa)
African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
Oluseyi A. Osifalujo, Lagos, Nigeria. I am impressed with the fact that there is not going to be the award this year, even without reason. (BBC News -- Africa)
West Africa: Ecowas Imposes Sanctions on Guinea, Niger Oct 19, 2009
Rising from a one-day extra ordinary summit called by Nigeria's President and current Chairman of the organisation, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, at the Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the Heads of State announced the imposition of arms embargo on Guinea while in the case of Niger it sanctioned the country by refusing to support any of its candidates for elective posts in any of the international organisations across the globe ... Among the Heads of State present at yesterday's meeting were those of Nigeria,... (allAfrica.com)
Guinea embargo over 'atrocities' Oct 18, 2009
An Ecowas statement issued on Saturday at the end of a special summit in Nigeria said: "In view of the atrocities that have been committed... the authority decides to impose an arms embargo on Guinea". The 15-member group called on its chairman, Nigerian President Umaru Yar'adua, to take "all necessary measures" to obtain the support of the African Union, European Union and United Nations to enforce the embargo. (BBC News -- Africa)
West African leaders impose arms embargo on Guinea Oct 18, 2009
(AP) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - West African leaders said Saturday they are imposing an arms embargo on Guinea after soldiers there fatally shot pro-democracy demonstrators and will try to stop Guinea's military ruler from running in January's presidential election ... "All steps must be taken immediately to stop the spate of killings of innocent Guineans who are yearning for immediate restoration to constitutional order so that the country can settle down effectively to implement the transition... (CBS News -- World)
Nigeria: Country Wins UN Security Council Seat Oct 16, 2009
com: Nigeria: Country Wins UN Security Council Seat (Page 1 of 1) ... Lagos Nigeria has won election for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations (UN) Security Council alongside Gabon and Brazil ... Assembly President, Ali Treki, announced the results - 186 votes for Nigeria, 184 for Gabon, 183 for Bosnia, 182 for Brazil and 180 for Lebanon and declared the five countries elected to terms beginning January 1, 2010. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Yar'Adua 'Not Serious' About Election Reform Oct 16, 2009
com: Nigeria: Atiku, Buhari, Falae On Election Reform - Yar'Adua is Not Serious (Page 1 of 1) ... "I can't be certain of anything in Nigeria now. I will just wait and see," he said ... He said, "So far, the government has shown little enthusiasm towards implementing the recommendations of that committee. This is obviously contrary to what was promised Nigerians and the world at the inauguration of the panel by this administration.". (allAfrica.com)
Five new Security Council members elected Oct 16, 2009
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly voted on Thursday Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria to serve as five non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2010 ... Nigeria and Gabon were endorsed by the African Union as the two candidates for the African seats. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bosnia and Lebanon win UN Security Council seats Oct 16, 2009
Brazil, Nigeria, and Gabon also won easy election ... Ali Treki, Assembly president, announced the results - 186 votes for Nigeria, 184 for Gabon, 183 for Bosnia, 182 for Brazil, and 180 for Lebanon - and declared the five countries elected to terms beginning Jan. 1 as diplomats burst into applause ... We have two large countries in Brazil and Nigeria who carry the weight of being a regional power. (Boston Globe)
Nigeria: FG, ASUU Face-Off to Be Resolved Soon Oct 16, 2009
com: Nigeria: FG, ASUU Face-Off to Be Resolved Soon (Page 1 of 1) ... Oshiomhole spoke when the new executive and members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo state council paid him a courtesy visit, stressing that the future of Nigeria depended on credible elections and urged journalists to reportfactually during elections ... UNICAL branch Chairman, Dr Chike Ekeopara, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Calabar that the advice became... (allAfrica.com)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier Libya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali ministerSomali minister's arrest blunder puts Uganda in tight situation DR Congo pays tribute to late popular musician, FrancoDRC journalists demonstrate against insecuritySouth Korea reopens Embassy in DRCBelgian organisation protests detention of Congolese woman, her three children Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE ECOWAS holds extra-ordinary summit on Guinea, Niger SaturdayAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)will hold an extra-ordinary summit inAbuja, Nigeria, to discuss the political and security situations in Guinea andNiger Saturday, the ECOWAS Commissionannounced here. 14/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 15, 2009
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extra-ordinary summit in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the political and security situations in Guinea and Niger Saturday, the ECOWAS Commission announced here ... Saturday's extra-ordinary summit will also consider the report of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, which met in Abuja 24 August 2009, as well as the report of the findings of a four-member ad-hoc ministerial committee led by Nigeria and... (Panapress.com)
Insane greed? Oct 15, 2009
In our series of viewpoints from African journalists, Sola Odunfa considers the possibility that Nigeria's corrupt officials may need psychiatric help ... The Punch is a daily published in Lagos but its distribution spans the length and breadth of Nigeria, and it claims to be "the most widely read newspaper" ... I had thought that there was hardly anything more to say about the brazen ravage of the Nigerian treasury by public officers and officials but this columnist brought a fresh insight into... (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea and China 'agree big deal' Oct 14, 2009
5bn By 2008 trade tops $100bn - China exports $51bn, imports $56bn Almost all imports come from oil-rich nations: Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, and Sudan Sources: China Daily, Reuters, Council on Foreign Relations. The shootings were widely condemned by international leaders and opposition groups within Guinea. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Guinea 'facing new dictatorship' Oct 13, 2009
Ecowas ministers are meeting in Nigeria to try to resolve the crisis in Guinea, sparked when soldiers opened fire on an opposition rally two weeks ago. Guineans are holding a two-day strike to remember dozens who were killed. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigeria: Governors Can Defect to Other Parties, Court Rules Oct 13, 2009
com: Nigeria: Governors Can Defect to Other Parties, Court Rules (Page 1 of 1) ... Gusau In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court, Gusau Division, yesterday dismissed a suit challenging the defection of Governor Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi of Zamfara State and his Deputy Mukhtar Anka from the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
International Contact Group on Guinea meets in AbujaAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The International Contact Group on Guinea (ICG-G) was billed to meet in Abuja, Nigeria,Monday (12Oct) to discuss the security and political situation in Guinea, wheretension is high following the recent killingof dozens of protesters by soldiers during a mass demonstration against allegedplans by junta leader Capt. Moussa DadisCamara to participate in the forthcoming presidential elections. 12/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 12, 2009
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The International Contact Group on Guinea (ICG-G) was bi lled to meet in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday (12Oct) to discuss the security and political situation in Guinea, where tension is high following the recent killing of dozens of protesters by soldiers during a mass demonstration against alleged plans by junta leader Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara to participate in the forthcoming presidential elections ... But the influential group has never met at the seat of E COWAS in the... (Panapress.com)
Guinea: Ex-Prime Minister Seeks Nigeria's Support Against Military Rule Oct 12, 2009
com: Guinea: Ex-Guinean Leader Seeks Nigeria's Support Against Military Rule (Page 1 of 1). Ex-Guinean Leader Seeks Nigeria's Support Against Military Rule ... Former Guinean Prime Minister, Tidiane Souare, arrived in Nigeria yesterday on a mission to seek the country's support to put an end to military rule and judicial killings in his country. (allAfrica.com)
Africa Bishops Speak of Obama in Religious Terms Oct 8, 2009
Archbishop John Onaiyekan of Abuja, Nigeria gave more tangible reasons for praise in meeting with reporters. "Obama has the authority to talk straight to our bad leaders and tell them they are messing up our countries," he said. (Newsmax)
Nigeria: How Obasanjo Imposed Yar'Adua on U.S. - Fani-Kayode Oct 8, 2009
com: Nigeria: How Obasanjo Imposed Yar'Adua on U.S. - Fani-Kayode (Page 1 of 1). (Abuja). (allAfrica.com)
Mills Should Resign Oct 5, 2009
There is an arrested development by this administration due to Mills inability to come up with cohesive policies for his team to carry out and the earlier he send Pastor Joshua back to Nigeria and turn the affairs of the country to his Vice, Mahama, the better it would be for this country of ours. We don't have a Parliamentary system where we can call for an earlier election to dump this clueless administration so our only option is for moribund Mills to resign and let Mahama take the steering... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A political murder-suicide Oct 4, 2009
That Nigerian birth certificate was a poorly-executed forgery and fraud ... I guess we should invade Nigeria too, so that their uranium ore doesn t go to people we don t like. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rawlings the Holier Than Thou Exposed Oct 4, 2009
Mabey and Johnson, the company who were contracted to build bridges between 1994 and 2000, admitted to paying bribes to the following people, and was consequently found guilty beyond any reasonable doubt in a British court of law, or shall we say the DNA results came in positive: Dr. George Sipah-Yankey (Minister of Health, NDC) 15,000 Dr. Ato Quarshie (ex-Minister of Roads and Highways, NDC) 55,000 Kwame Peprah- SSNIT Board Chairman and former Minister of Finance Saddique... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana is sixth best governed country in Africa Oct 3, 2009
Top oil producers Angola and Nigeria landed at 46 and 38. The data for this survey was collected in 2007 and therefore, the election related violence of 2008 in Zimbabwe was not covered. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: Only a Revolution Will Save Nigeria - Balarabe Musa Oct 3, 2009
com: Nigeria: Only a Revolution Will Save Nigeria - Balarabe Musa (Page 1 of 2). Only a Revolution Will Save Nigeria - Balarabe Musa ... Musa who stated this in an exclusive interview with Daily Champion on Nigeria's 49th Independence anniversary, attributed nation's lack of progress to corruption and bad leadership among the ruling class. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Imo Guber - Supreme Court Orders INEC Ohakim Back to Appeal Court Oct 3, 2009
com: Nigeria: Imo Guber - Supreme Court Orders INEC Ohakim Back to Appeal Court (Page 1 of 1) ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
African Union to Intensify Pressure on Guinea Junta Oct 3, 2009
We proposed meetings on [that] level in Nigeria because Abuja, Nigeria is now hosting ECOWAS [the Economic Community of West African States] but also will be next president [of the Peace and Security Council] for the month of October. So we think that these two very important organs will take very important decisions. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria oil militant 'ends fight' Oct 2, 2009
Nigeria oil militant 'ends fight ... One of Nigeria's militant leaders has given up his armed struggle against the government in the oil-rich Niger Delta ... The attacks are believed to cut Nigeria's oil output by some 25. (BBC News -- Africa)
Seized Nigerian politician freed Oct 2, 2009
A senior Nigerian official kidnapped in the northern state of Kaduna last week has been freed unharmed, hundreds of miles away in Port Harcourt ... Kidnappings are common around Port Harcourt but rare in northern Nigeria ... NIGERIA - TROUBLED GIANT. (BBC News -- Africa)
Indonesian Graft Bill Hurts Yudhoyono's Anti-Corruption Drive, Group Says Sep 30, 2009
While Indonesias ranking in Transparency Internationals corruption-perception index has improved, it was 126th of out of 180 on the , lower than Nigeria and Vietnam. Sibling Rivalry. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
It Does Matter If You Are Black Or White - Even Now Sep 26, 2009
In these recession times, rebels are still destroying oil lines at the Niger Delta in Nigeria, killing innocent brothers and sisters. Then Darfur, where the Arabs think themselves superior to the very dark skinned people, brutalising and cowing them into submission. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: Prospects for Justice in Northern and Central Nigeria Sep 26, 2009
com: Nigeria: Prospects for Justice in Northern and Central Nigeria (Page 1 of 1) ... Prospects for Justice in Northern and Central Nigeria ... The following is a statement to U.S. Congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus by a Nigeria researcher on sectarian violence and religious harmony in Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Ruling Party Squabbles Must Be Addressed Urgently - Yar'Adua Sep 25, 2009
com: Nigeria: PDP Disowns Andy Uba (Page 1 of 1) ... Most Active Stories: Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Ruling PDP Fails to Agree On Consensus Candidate in Anambra Sep 24, 2009
com: Nigeria: Anambra - PDP Fails to Agree On Consensus Candidate (Page 1 of 1). Anambra - PDP Fails to Agree On Consensus Candidate. (allAfrica.com)
Abacha's son 'to enter politics' Sep 23, 2009
The son of Nigeria's former military ruler Sani Abacha has told the BBC he is strongly considering running for the governorship of Kano state ... His father ruled Nigeria from 1993 until he died in 1999 ... Swiss banks have returned millions of dollars belonging to the Abacha family to the Nigerian state but they are still hugely wealthy. (BBC News -- Africa)
