News Desk Wednesday, October 10, 2007

AG, EFCC Team Up Against Kalu In Court

Counsel from both offices (EFCC and AGF) teamed up at the Federal High Court, Abuja to engage Kalu’s lawyers in legal fireworks on the competence or otherwise of the pending criminal charges preferred against him by EFCC.
But Kalu, who was all smiles, said he was not bothered by the development. He even took out time to exchange greetings with sympathisers who thronged the court. He drove himself to and from the court. MORE>>

Work With London Police On Ibori, Yar'Adua Orders AG

ABUJA — PRESIDENT Umaru Yar’Adua has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Michael Aondoakaa, to cooperate fully with the London Metropolitan Police in its investigation of the former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, saying contrary to media reports, he remains committed to the fight against corruption. MORE>>

Prominent Nigerians Eulogise Awo At Free Education Lecture

THE sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, on Tuesday received accolades from eminent personalities for laying the foundation for free education in Nigeria. The remarks were made at the first Obafemi Awolowo Free Education Lectures Series held at the Oduduwa Hall of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife and organised by the Faculty of Education. MORE>>

Human Rights Report Says Corruption Pervasive In Nigeria

The Human Rights Watch report released in Lagos says violence and corruption are so bad in Nigeria that the conduct of public officials is more like criminal activity than democratic government. The Human Rights Watch researcher presenting the report, Chris Albin-Lackey, says the situation in Nigeria has deteriorated since the end of military rule in 1999. MORE>>

U.S. Worst For Environment In Development Commitment Index

The United States ranks last of 21 rich countries on the environment component of the 2007 Commitment to Development Index (CDI). Norway ranks first on the environment component, followed by Ireland, Finland, and the United Kingdom. Spain had the second worst ranking on the environment policy component, followed by Australia and Canada. MORE>>

Jim Brown And Amer-I-Can Headline Global Peace Leadership Summit

Ambassadors to the United States from Algeria, Liberia, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, former presidents of Ghana and Cape Verde, and the newly formed African Union's Hon. Amina Ali joined Mr. Brown as speakers. The universal benefits of the Amer-I-Can Program are now being pursued by those inspired by Mr. Brown's message. MORE>>