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January 24, 2012
Nigeria: Agreement with US on Security Components

One of such allies is the United States (U.S.), which yesterday agreed with the Federal Government to incorporate the security dimension in the North as a critical component of the Nigeria-U.S. Bi-National Commission (BNC

 

SOME core allies of Nigeria, which have pledged not to abandon the country in its most trying times, are indeed keeping their promises.

January 17, 2012
Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, Vice President for Africa Region at the World Bank to leave post in May 2012

VICE President for Africa Region at the World Bank, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, would be leaving that post in May this year after successful four-year tenure and an extra year of service at the global institution.

VICE President for Africa Region at the World Bank, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, would be leaving that post in May this year after successful four-year tenure and an extra year of service at the global institution.

World Bank President, Bob Zoellick, who announced Ezekwesili’s imminent exit in a statement from the Washington DC headquarters of the organisation, highlighted and commended her role in rebranding the bank.

January 16, 2012
President Jonathan lowers fuel price to N97, in broadcast to Nigerians

This is the second time in two weeks I will address you on the deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector. In the last seven days, the nation has witnessed a disruption of economic activities.  Although, the economic imperatives for the policy have been well articulated by government, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) went ahead to declare a nationwide strike.

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January 13, 2012
Jonathan Asks Senate To Confirm Lamorde As EFCC Boss

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday asked the Senate to confirm Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday asked the Senate to confirm Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Lamorde, who is currently the acting chairman of the EFCC,   took over the running of the agency following the removal of Mrs Farida Waziri last November.

January 12, 2012
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF REFINERIES

Worried by the frequent demand for functional refineries in the country as a way out of petroleum products’ importation, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has disclosed that Nigeria will this week sign a formal contract for the planned turn-around maintenance (TAM) of all its traditional refineries with their original builders.

Worried by the frequent demand for functional refineries in the country as a way out of petroleum products’ importation, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has disclosed that Nigeria will this week sign a formal contract for the planned turn-around maintenance (TAM) of all its traditional refineries with their original builders.

January 12, 2012
Subsidy removal cripples fuel smuggling across Nigerian borders

The once lucrative business of fuel smuggling along the Nigeria/Cameroon border in Adamawa and most border towns in Nigeria has been crippled following the recent removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.

Investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shows that smugglers in the border local government areas of Fufore, Maiha, Michika, Madagali, Mubi North and Mubi South are now switching to other businesses.

January 11, 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan -Fuel subsidy, a cancer

Speaking at the Palace of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, Jonathan, who was represented by Vice-President Namadi Sambo, lamented the inability of the people to enjoy the benefits of subsidy over the period of time the subsidy lasted.

President Goodluck Jonathan -Fuel subsidy, a cancer

President Goodluck Jonathan maintains that fuel subsidy was a cancer that must be excised.

January 10, 2012
DIEZANI ASSURES NIGERIANS OF DIVIDENDS OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL

The Minister of Petroleum Diezani Allison-Madueke says fuel subsidies accounts for the high level of corruption in the downstream oil sector and its removal will help cleanse the system. 

The Minister of Petroleum Diezani Allison-Madueke says fuel subsidies accounts for the high level of corruption in the downstream oil sector and its removal will help cleanse the system.  
 
She urged Nigerians to look at the bigger picture notwithstanding the immediate hardships brought about by subsidy removal.  

January 8, 2012
Governors: Subsidy Removal’ll Create Jobs, Growth

For the first time since the federal government removed the petroleum subsidy, the 36 governors of the federation have thrown their weight behind the government’s decision.

For the first time since the federal government removed the petroleum subsidy, the 36 governors of the federation have thrown their weight behind the government’s decision.

They said the removal of the subsidy would help generate employment in the country and grow the economy.

After a three-hour meeting, the governors in a two-paragraph communiqué signed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, said the governors appreciated the decision to deregulate the oil sector.

January 6, 2012
KOLADE: SUBSIDY FUNDS WILL BE INVESTED PROFITABLY

According to Business day, Christopher Kolade, chairman, Subsidy Investment and Empowerment Board, set up by President Goodluck Jonathan to oversee the investment of the savings from the petroleum subsidy removal , has pledged that the Board would profitably invest the savings for the good of Nigerians.

According to Business day, Christopher Kolade, chairman, Subsidy Investment and Empowerment Board, set up by President Goodluck Jonathan to oversee the investment of the savings from the petroleum subsidy removal , has pledged that the Board would profitably invest the savings for the good of Nigerians.

Kolade commended the Federal Government’s decision to remove petroleum subsidy and plan to reinvest the proceeds, saying it was in the best interest of Nigerians.

January 5, 2012
A must read- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s explosive take on why fuel Subsidy had to go

Although PPPRA is supposed to give license only to marketers with a national distribution network you see names of companies where u have never seen a filling station in their name. I was a chief risk officer in UBA and in FBN for many years approving loans so I know the name of every big player in every industry that nigerian banks lend to as these are among the biggest banks in the country. I see names on the list I don't recognise either from portfolios I looked at or industry studies over the years. Red alert number 2. 

I won't be able to repeat everything I have said over the past few years on this but in summary;  
 
Fraud like theft thrives not only because of the existence of greed and benefit but of opportunity. Place yourself in the shoes of the average nigerian "businessman" or "entrepreneur"-polite euphemisms for rent seeking parasites.  
 

January 3, 2012
FG names committee to dialogue with Labour, stakeholders on fuel subsidy removal

Amidst oppostion to the removal of the subsidy on petrol from January 1, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a committee headed by a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore to meet with organized labour and all other stakeholders to resolving issues that may arise from the decision.

Amidst oppostion to the removal of the subsidy on petrol from January 1, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a committee headed by a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore to meet with organized labour and all other stakeholders to resolving issues that may arise from the decision.

December 29, 2011
Nigeria Christians 'to defend churches from Boko Haram'

Nigerian Christians will have "no other option" but to defend themselves if attacks by Islamist militants continue, church leaders have said.

Nigerian Christians will have "no other option" but to defend themselves if attacks by Islamist militants continue, church leaders have said.

The Christian Association of Nigeria said the Boko Haram group had declared war with its recent violence.

More than 40 people were killed in attacks on churches in northern and central areas on Christmas Day.

December 28, 2011
Gov Aliyu: We Know Boko Haram Sponsors

Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that the time has come for governors and President Goodluck Jonathan to urgently go after the sponsors of the Boko Haram sect. “We know the sponsors of the sect,” said the governor.

Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that the time has come for governors and President Goodluck Jonathan to urgently go after the sponsors of the Boko Haram sect. “We know the sponsors of the sect,” said the governor.

December 28, 2011
Muslim Leaders Condemn Christmas Day Bombings

Kunle Akogun, Damilola Oyedele in Abuja, John Shiklam in Kaduna, Tunde Sanni in Ibadan, Mohammed Aminu in Sokoto and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin

Kunle Akogun, Damilola Oyedele in Abuja, John Shiklam in Kaduna, Tunde Sanni in Ibadan, Mohammed Aminu in Sokoto and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin

December 23, 2011
How subsidy gains will be spent, by Okonjo-Iweala

The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has assured Nigerians that this time around, removal of fuel subsidy would have a positive impact on their lives. Speaking at the NPAN Town Hall Meeting Thursday, she explained that the subsidy removal would allow for more transparency in the system, adding that it would make the sector attractive to potential investors.

The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has assured Nigerians that this time around, removal of fuel subsidy would have a positive impact on their lives. Speaking at the NPAN Town Hall Meeting Thursday, she explained that the subsidy removal would allow for more transparency in the system, adding that it would make the sector attractive to potential investors.

June 4, 2011
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has been appointed

Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has been appointed as Secretary to the Government of
the Federation (SGF) in succession to the former SGF Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, who had occupied the
position since the late President Umaru Yar’adua appointed him to it in 2008

Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has been appointed as Secretary to the Government of
the Federation (SGF) in succession to the former SGF Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, who had occupied the
position since the late President Umaru Yar’adua appointed him to it in 2008. President Goodluck
Jonathan, who appointed Anyim to the top job last night, also retained retired General Owoeye
Andrew Azazi as the National Security Adviser (NAS).

June 4, 2011
Nigeria Qualified To Represent Africa In UN – World Leaders

Jonathan to review economic policies to facilitate foreign investment. Several heads of states
and presidents yesterday assured President Goodluck Jonathan that they would do all they
could to ensure that Nigeria represented Africa by taking up a permanent seat in the United
Nations Security Council.

Jonathan to review economic policies to facilitate foreign investment. Several heads of states
and presidents yesterday assured President Goodluck Jonathan that they would do all they
could to ensure that Nigeria represented Africa by taking up a permanent seat in the United
Nations Security Council.

They also noted that Nigeria deserved their collaboration and support to ensure his tenure
marked the beginning of a new dawn, renewed friendship and solidarity between Nigeria

April 27, 2011
Sanusi among world’s 100 most influential people


The New York-based magazine, in the May 2 edition, published Mr Sanusi’s name in the 11th
position, along with great political leaders as the United States President, Barack Obama, and wife,
Michelle; United States Vice President, Joe Biden current first female Chancellor of Germany and
Christian Democratic Union leader, Angela Merkel; French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, and British
Prime Minister, David Cameron as well as wife of the former U.S President and American secretary
of State, Hillary Clinton.

About a month after his investiture with the Global and African Central Banker of 2011 awards by
The Banker Magazine, the influential Time Magazine yesterday followed suit, listing the Central
Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, among ‘The 2011 TIME 100.’ Time Magazine
said on its website yesterday that The Time 100 list, now in its eighth year, sets out to recognise the
innovation, activism and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. “The TIME 100 is

April 19, 2011
BREAKING NEWS


Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC ,Monday evening declared
President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP , as the winner of the
presidential election held across the country last Saturday

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC ,Monday evening declared
President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP , as the winner of the
presidential election held across the country last Saturday

Jega who declared Jonathan as winner of the poll at about 8.34 pm at a news briefing in Abuja said
the PDP candidate stand elected as President having satisfied the constitutional reguirements for the
position

April 17, 2011
Jonathan set to avoid election run-off

President Goodluck Jonathan has won a big enough share of votes across the country's 36
states to avoid facing an election run-off if he also wins an overall majority, a Reuters tally
showed on Sunday.

President Goodluck Jonathan has won a big enough share of votes across the country's 36
states to avoid facing an election run-off if he also wins an overall majority, a Reuters tally
showed on Sunday.

Under the terms of the constitution, the winner of a presidential election must take a simple
majority as well as 25 per cent of the vote in two thirds of the country's states.

Results from 30 states declared so far showed Jonathan had already won a quarter of the
votes in 24 states.

April 17, 2011
NIGERIA VOTES 2011

President Jonathan cleared all the votes in ward 13, unit 039 in his Otuoke, Bayelsa State, country
home where he voted. The presiding officer, Mr. Muyiwa Orojo, announced that the PDP polled 413
to zero votes by other parties.

President Goodluck Jonathan shot
into the lead last night as results of the Presidential election started trickling in. Jonathan, who
contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led the poll in the South; but his
closest rival, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), was ahead in some
parts of the North.

The standard bearer of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Mallam Ibrahim
Shekarau of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), was trailing them.

April 16, 2011
Nigerian ex-state governor James Ibori charged in UK - BBC

 

The former governor of oil-rich Delta state was extradited from Dubai to the UK to face the
charges. He was arrested in Dubai last May and lost an appeal against his extradition. He
denies allegations of corruption. Mr Ibori is a senior figure in Nigeria's governing People's
Democratic Party (PDP).

 

April 15, 2011
President Jonathan - Vote for candidates of your choice

 

President Jonathan said."I thank Nigerians for the large turnout during the National Assembly
elections held last Saturday and urge them all to turn out en masse during the presidential
elections next Saturday, and the subsequent elections, to vote for candidates of their choice,"

 

April 15, 2011
President Jonathan favoured to win polls

Africa's most populous nation will be attempting to hold its cleanest election for head of state in nearly two decades on Saturday, with parliamentary polls the week before seen as a major step forward.