Nnamani's 20 Foreign Accounts 05/12/08 U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation moves against Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State, over the 20 accounts he allegedly owns in that country
EFCC Versus Nnamani 05/12/08 The list of charges brought against Chimaroke Nnamani is long. Here are a few of them
Iwu: Saint or Sinner? 05/05/08 Opinions are sharply divided on who should take the blame - Maurice Iwu or the Olusegun Obasanjo administration - for the lapses in the April 2007 election
Ajaokuta: The Steel Rust 05/12/08 It was conceived as the bedrock of Nigeria's technological transformation but that dream appears to have crashed with the looting of vital equipment from the plant
We'll make Ajaokuta Steel Work 05/12/08 Philip Umunakwe, a metallurgical engineer who had about 33 years experience in the steel and mining industry is the chairman, interim managememnt of Ajaokuta Steel. He spoke with Emmanuel Uffot, assistant editor on the vision of his management for Ajaokuta Steel and on assets stripping and other issues at the company. Excertps:
INEC is not really The Problem 05/05/08 Chekwas Okorie, national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, believes that the Nigerian factor, rather than Maurice Iwu, was responsible for the problems associated with the general elections of last year. He spoke to Tobs Agbaegbu, senior associate editor/Abuja bureau chief in Abuja. Excerpts:
The Plot Against their Leader 05/05/08 A group of lawmakers from the South-South zone in the House of Representatives are plotting the removal of Tunde Akogun as house leader for not pandering to their whims and caprices
The Looming Food Crisis 04/27/08 Food prices have jumped out of reach and more Nigerians are hungry and getting poorer
Our Stand on Ajaokuta 05/12/08 Abdulkareem Jimoh is the chairman, Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Ajaokuta Steel branch. He spoke with Newswatch recently on the union's struggles with GIHL management, its expectations from the new management and what should be done to make the company work. Excerpts:
Docked at Last 05/12/08 Kenny Martins and Ibrahim Dumuje, the two principal accused persons in the N50 billion police equipment fraud have now been arraigned in court
Food Prices Are Making Nigerians Poorer 04/27/08 Simeon Ehui, lead economist and sector leader sustainable development, World Bank Office in Nigeria, spoke with Maureen Chigbo, general editor on the bank's activities in agricultural sector in the country and its disposition to helping Nigeria check food crisis. Excerpts:
The Race Kicks Off in Sokoto 05/12/08 The People's Democratic Party, PDP, launches its gubernatorial campaign with Magatakarda Wamakko, whose election was recently nullified, as its candidate
Another Round of Legal Fireworks 05/12/08 In Enugu State, Sullivan Chime is fighting the battle of his life to retain his seat as governor
The Truth about WAEC Exam Leakage 05/12/08 How many papers in this year's West African Examination Council, WAEC, really leaked? There are more than the council admits
How did Bankole Ademiloye Die? 05/12/08 The death in police custody is now the subject of dispute between the police in whose cell it occurred and his family member
Power Game in Oyo Judiciary 05/05/08 Adebayo Alao-Akala ignores the decision of National Judicial Council to sack two judges in the state and explains his stand
A Tale of Two Driver's Licences 05/12/08 Which driver's licence would you rather carry, the one issued by Lagos State government or the one by the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC?
No Let-up in Ekiti 05/12/08 The political crisis in Ekiti State House of Assembly has continued unabated with the House still unable to sit
A Mandate Threatened By Scandal 05/12/08 Samuel Walamam Igrubia membership of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly now threatened over allegation of certificate forgery
Ruling from the Sideline 05/12/08 Vladimir Putin, Russian leader steps aside as President but intends to continue to exercise power from his new nominal position of prime minister
400 Nigerian Soldiers in Darfur 05/05/08 Nigeria sends additional troops to Darfur despite reports of growing state of insecurity in the region
A Flight into Turbulence 05/05/08 Barack Obama's campaign to secure the presidential ticket of the Democratic Party is now contending with a controversy generated by his former pastor's comments
No to Fire Fighting 05/12/08 Many Nigerians are against the federal government's decision to commit N80 billion to the importation of rice
Poverty on the Decline 05/12/08 The latest UNCTAD report on World economic trends shows that living condition in developing countries is improving
The Troublesome Question 05/05/08 Transcorp, the mega company midwifed by the former President Olusegun Obasanjo a few years ago has not been a successful conglomerate it was intended to be. What really went wrong?
A Licence to Bark And Bite 05/05/08 The Senate promises to stand by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its determination to enforce the rules governing the capital market
The Beginning of the Big Probe 04/27/08 House of Representative has set up a committee to probe activities of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC
Coming with a Basket of Goodies 05/12/08 Erastus Akingbola, chief executive officer of Intercontinental Bank PLC assumes leadership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers with a promise to raise its profile
Business Briefs 05/12/08 Oil companies operating in the country have been directed to work out a programme to deliver more gas for domestic use
A Tale of Woe Turns into Joy 05/05/08 For poor HIV/AIDS victims, succour has come in the form of loans to start their own businesses
The Power of the Yoruba Talking Drum 05/12/08 In Yoruba culture, the talking drum is a powerful messenger but its language is hardly understood by today's youths
If it's Possible, I Will Still Serve Abacha 05/05/08 On November 20, 2007 Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, began a fresh prosecution of Bamaiyi after his trial was separated from other four accused persons who had been tried jointly with him for the alleged murder attempt. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole in his ruling on April 3 said the prosecution failed to prove "beyond reasonable doubt" that Bamaiyi was guilty of any of the offences levelled against him. "In conclusion, therefore, I resolve the sole issue for determination against the prosecution. I find the accused person not guilty of each of the four counts alleged herein against him and I hereby discharge and acquit him on each of the said four counts," he ruled. Bamaiyi who is now savouring his freedom spoke with Sam Adzegeh, principal staff writer, on his long road to freedom and other related issues. Excerpts:
Ifa School in Oyo 05/05/08 An institution partly funded by UNESCO and which would teach Ifa, an aspect of traditional Yoruba religion opens in August
We Can Be Firm and Fair 04/27/08 Chike Nwaka is the new zonal commanding officer of Zone 2 headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Commission, covering Lagos and Ogun States. Newswatch met him recently in his Ojodu, Lagos office where he talked about his plans to improve the traffic situation in Lagos and also on other issues bordering on road safety. He spoke to Anthony Akaeze, senior staff writer. Excerpts:
Good News About Water 04/27/08 More Nigerians can now have access to safe drinking water, courtesy of a technology that can purify cloudy and contaminated water in a few minutes
Honour Made in Prison 05/12/08 Inmates of the Ikoyi prison honour Oluseun Shogboola, registrar of the National Industrial Court with a football match watched by top prison officials in Lagos
News Extra 05/12/08 Britain is one of the rudest countries in the world
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