News Desk Sunday, December 16, 2007

Violence, apathy mar council poll

ELECTION and violence in the countryproved inseparable as the election into local government councils held in some states yesterday was characterized by violence.
The election which took place in some states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was equally marred by voters apathy. MORE>>>

Ibori:Militants Threaten Fresh Attacks

THE fragile peace in the Niger Delta may be halted with the series of stern warnings yesterday by three militant groups in the restive oil-rich region. Beginning from tomorrow, the militants have vowed to resume kidnappings and disruption of oil production in the area due to the arrest and detention of former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori. MORE>>>

EFCC: I Can Now Clear Myself, Says Ibori

Former Governor of Delta, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has said that despite his detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Commission’s case against him at the Kaduna High Court, he now has the chance to cleanse his name in the court of law. MORE>>>

The case against el-Rufai - Yar’Adua, presidency take over probe - The inside details

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is not a stranger in the power arena in the country, just like his compatriot and successor, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar. The duo understand power and the awesome authority it breeds. MORE>>>

Yar’Adua’s cold shoulders
OBJ begs Atiku

Just seven months out of power, former President Olusegun Obasanjo is already feeling vulnerable to the extent that he has started begging his former deputy turned implacable political foe, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for forgiveness. MORE>>>

Bank PHB, Peugeot Introduces Easy Car Ownership

Owing to the need to provide cars for all Nigerians, Bank PHB in partnership with Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited, have introduced a scheme whereby middle income earners would be owners of their own cars with ease. The scheme which was tagged, Peugeot Ownership Made Easy, allows Bank PHB to pay 80% of the cost while customers enjoy their cars at the payment of only 20% and a 5% interest as they enjoy the car. MORE>>>

Outlawed Bakassi Boys Back In Abia

The dreaded Bakassi Boys of Abia State banned in 2002 by the federal government are back in the state and are already parading, menacingly, in the streets of Umuahia, the state capital and Aba, its commercial city. MORE>>>