Morocco to host Afcon 2015

29 January 2011 Morocco was awarded the hosting of the 2015 African Nations Cup and the 2017 edition will go to South Africa, where last years World Cup was held, the Confederation of African Football decided on Saturday. The two countries were the only two candidates left in the running for the two tournaments after the withdrawal from the race…

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Edo commissioners resign after ACN primaries

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The contentious primaries of the Action Congress of Nigeria, (ACN), in Edo State is causing a lot of ripples. Just a day after two commissioners and the Head of Service resigned their appointments, another commissioner has also resigned from the cabinet of the ‘Comrade Governor’. Commissioner of Agriculture, Tunde Lakoju did not just resign from the government, he also quit…

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Fayemi declares Friday as public holiday

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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has declared Friday as public holiday to allow more people in the state to register for the 2011 general elections. Mr Fayemi in a statement on Thursday signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mojeed Jamiu, said the holiday would enable civil servants in the state to go to their various towns and villages…

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Shell denies groups’ allegations

While the Dutch parliament yesterday held a public hearing on Shell activities in Nigeria, the company denied allegations by human rights and environmental groups. On Tuesday, Amnesty International and Friends of the Earth International said that it will file an official complaint against the company for breaches of basic standards for responsible business set out by the Organisation for Economic…

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For Nigeria’s debt, charity begins at home

The decision to focus more attention on domestic sources to raise funds for its services, rather than relying on external sources is responsible for Nigeria’s burgeoning debt profile, the Debt Management Office said. Abraham Nwankwo, the director general, said in Abuja on Tuesday, in an interview with journalists. “A strategic decision was taken in the course of debt management situation,…

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OIL POLITICS: The Emperor with no clothes

The Dutch parliament yesterday placed the Royal Dutch Shell before the mirror in a groundbreaking act of scrutiny over the severe environmental and social footprint of the oil giant on the Niger Delta. Shell may be the only one being grilled but that does not by any means suggest that the likes of Chevron, Exxon, ENI and Total are not…

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Barca out for revenge

29 January 2011 Barcelona were in fine form as they thrashed Almeria 5-0 in the Kings Cup semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp on Wednesday to put one foot in the final and now face the only side to beat them in the league this season. Promoted Hercules stunned Barcelona with a 2-0 win at the Nou Camp just…

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CHAN hosts Sudan dread DRC

29 January 2011 Hosts for next months Championship of African Nations (CHAN), Sudan, have picked defending champions DR Congo as still the team to beat in the tournament exclusively reserved for players in the various local leagues on the continent. DR Congo won the inaugural tournament in Cote dIvoire two years and according to Sudan coach, Mohamed 'Mazda' Abdallah, they…

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‘Arewa Forum cannot speak for North’

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A former senate president has said that the Arewa Consultative Forum (AFC), is a minority that cannot speak for the whole of northern Nigeria because it represents few of the 19 states that make up the region. Ameh Ebuteh of the Congress for Equality and Change, said at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday that the publication in some daily…

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Oyo doctors set to paralyse health sector

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Medical doctors in the public and private hospitals in Oyo State have threatened to stay off their duty posts if the state government refuses to accede to the request of their striking colleagues in the next few days. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) gave the warning in Ibadan yesterday. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat of the NMA…

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ECOWAS Vice-President identifies pillars of region’s integration

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s Vice President, Jean de Dieu Somda, has identified the tripod upon which West Africa’s integration stands. These are: The harmonisation of the policies of member states, reinforcement of capacity and the promotion of regional peace and security through various instruments that seek to entrench a culture of democracy and good governance. Mr…

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YOUNG BOSS: Excess weight trimmer

Oluseyi Omisore is the chief executive officer of Shedams Fitness Clinic (SFC) a Lagos based fitness and aerobics club. The Computer Engineering graduate began his fitness clinic which is targeted at young people in 2007, he speaks on the journey thus far. What do you do at Shedams Fitness Clinic (SFC)? At Shedams Fitness Clinic (SFC), we help in maintaining…

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XAMINATION: A producer’s album

‘I Am Music’ Tha Suspect Capital Hill Records The album is finally out. After teasing fans with singles like ‘Tuaile’, ‘Mugu’ and ‘They Don Dey Move’, Tha Suspect combines his producing and singing capabilities to create his debut album, ‘I Am Music’. The album lines up an array of guest artistes with all tracks receiving at least a guest appearance…

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Doing the fourth lap

Starting out as a sound track producer during the early days of Nollywood, Sammie Okposo has become a leading Nigerian gospel musician. Born in the 60s, the Delta State indigene became popular for his hit track ‘Welu Welu’ off his debut album titled ‘Unconditional Love’ and has since bagged several awards. Okposo who is also a United Nations Youth Ambassador…

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