In Orioke Iwamimo: A Prophesy Fulfilled

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In Orioke Iwamimo: A Prophesy Fulfilled
04.13.2009

Juliana Taiwo witnessed the recent 2009 joint operations exercise codenamed Ologun Meta by the Defence Headquarters. The exercise brought to fruition the prophesy on Orioke Iwamimo, Ilaje, a beachfront facing the Atlantic Ocean in Ondo State

FG, States, Councils Share $1.5bn Excess Crude Savings

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FG, States, Councils Share $1.5bn Excess Crude Savings

From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 03.11.2009

As reported by THISDAY yesterday, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved that N225 billion ($1.5 billion) be shared among the three tiers of government from the excess crude account.

Yar’Adua Signs Budget with Reservations

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Yar’Adua Signs Budget with Reservations

From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 03.11.2009

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua yesterday signed the N3.101 trillion budget for 2009 but with a caveat that with the present global meltdown, the realities on ground make it an “unworkable document”.

FG: Why We Rejected Uwais Proposals on INEC

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FG: Why We Rejected Uwais Proposals on INEC

From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 03.12.2009

The Federal Government yesterday finally levelled up with Nigerians on why it rejected the recommendation of the Justice Muhammadu Uwais Electoral Reform Committee regarding the appointment of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commis-sion (INEC).

Finally, FG Opts for Full Deregulation

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Finally, FG Opts for Full Deregulation
•Sets up panel on time-frame •No systemic risk to banks, says Muhtar
From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 02.27.2009

FG: Global Meltdown Threatens Vision 2020

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FG: Global Meltdown Threatens Vision 2020
From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 02.17.2009
The Federal Government has said the current global financial crisis has greatly affected econo-mies of most countries of the world and posed a threat to Nigeria over the attainment of the broad objectives of vision 2020.

Yar’Adua, Governors, Political Appointees to Take Salary Cut

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Yar’Adua, Governors, Political Appointees to Take Salary Cut
From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 02.11.2009

Peacekeeping: Nigeria to Provide UN-standard APCs

A solider for few seconds at Nyala, Darfur Sudan

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Peacekeeping: Nigeria to Provide UN-standard APCs
01.15.2009
Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike was in Sudan recently for a two-day visit to the Nigerian Contingent (NIGCOM) serving in the United Nations African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). It was frank talk between the CDS and the troops. It was also an opportunity for him to see first hand, the troops on line of duty, writes Juliana Taiwo

FG Ejects Gusau, Awolowo from Aso Rock

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FG Ejects Gusau, Awolowo from Aso Rock

•Three ambassadors also affected
From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 01.07.2009

Former National Security Adviser, Alhaji Moha-mmed Aliyu Gusau, Transport Secretary in the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Mr. Segun Awolowo, and a former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Morocco, M. Abdul-Wahab, have been ejected from their houses within the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
Also ejected is a serving Under-Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eineje Onobu, and former Ambassador Nkem Nwadibia Anyanwu.

Yar’Adua Moves to Checkmate Gaddafi

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Yar’Adua Moves to Checkmate Gaddafi

…Summons ECOWAS Extra-ordinary meeting on Guinea
From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 01.06.2009

The coup in Guinea has pitched African leaders against each other as President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is set to mobilise other West African leaders in a move to checkmate his colleagues from Libya and Senegal, Muammar Gaddafi and Abdoulaye Wade, who are believed to be supporting the new military regime.