NORTHERN GOVERNORS AT THE FORUM

Some of the Northern governors at the crucial meeting of NGF at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna yesterday. Photo: GBENGA F. ABIOLA

2011: JONATHAN CAN CONTEST —NGF
...says zoning is PDP’s affair

From ABDULL-AZEEZ AHMED KADIR, Kaduna
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

THE Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) yesterday rose from its ‘special meeting’ in Kaduna, saying it recognises the supremacy of 1999 Constitution...read story

VP stresses need for adequate information on power

Tsiga makes case for corpers’ safety

Nyame denies giving verbal approvals

Port Harcourt refinery resumes production …as NNPC, CBN seek deregulation

KDSG SET TO FLOAT PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AGENCY

Energy Commission, KTSG organise workshop

Girl-child education important to FG — Minister

ZMSG announces 2010 hajj fares, offers N170m subsidy

FG raises c’ttee to revive textile firms

From MIDAT B.JOSEPH, Kaduna
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

IN an effort to ensure the total revival of the collapsed Textiles in the country, the Federal Government yesterday constituted a committee that will look into ways of solving all problems related to the revival of textile firms in the country. Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo who constituted... read story

Nwodo @60: Confronting the PDP challenge

2011 Bauchi guber: Who wears the crown?

POLITICIAN UNVEILS SOCIETAL
DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

CONFERENCE DECRIES EX- GOVS,
SUCCESSORS’ STRAINED TIES

Media Monitors supports Barde’s 2nd term bid

Stakeholders solicit support for Yakowa

CBN releases N130bn to Real Sector
...IFC pledges investment boost for SMEs

From COBHAM NSA, Abuja
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi yesterday said about 130 billion Naira has been released to the Bank of Industries (BOI) for disbursement to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). He said the amount, which is part of the 500 billion Naira infrastructure fund, meant to assist the real sector of Nigeria’s economy, would be disbursed through designated banks.... read story

Senate awaits INEC’s request for fund
—Ayogu Eze

From ISAIAH ABRAHAM, Abuja
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

THE Senate yesterday assured that any proposal sent to it by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over funding would be given positive consideration. Chairman of the commission, Professor Attahiru Jega had said the commission needed between 55 billion Naira and 72 billion Naira for the conduct of a credible voter’s register, a head of next year’s general elections.... read story

We ‘ll ensure quality health care service —NHIS Coordinator

Yakowa, the mustard seed

Indecent dressing in Nigerian universities

Zoning: NPLF, NGF and their body language (I)

Expect credible polls —Jonathan tells Nigerians in Uganda

Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

PRESIDENT Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has restated his commitment to ensure that future elections in Nigeria are credible, free and fair which will make post-election litigations unnecessary. Responding to an address by the Nigerian community in Uganda during a reception/dinner in his honour at the residence of the Nigerian High... read story

Pfizer vaccine test
FRESH SUIT TRANSFERRED
TO KANO HIGH COURT

From ANDREW OROLUA, Abuja
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

A FRESH suit filed by 192 victims of the 1996 Kano Pfizer meningitis trovan vaccine test has been transferred by the Federal High Court to the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court of Justice for determination in accordance with its rules and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.... read story

EFCC freezes NFF’s accounts ...invites Maigari

Ojo-Oba, Lajire pass valedictory sentiments

Scouts storm Falconets’ camp

Yakowa challenges Kaduna Utd
...to win Fed Cup, continental ticket

Lagos boxers show class at Sunshine tourney

Odegbami, former Falcons player Okunwa hail Falconets