Nigeria: Power - FG Spent U.S. $10 Billion in 10 Years Sep 18, 2009
"I want Nigerians to give us a chance because never in the history of Nigeria have we had such massive efforts in the power sector. I assure Nigerians that we mean business this time around. With the NIPP (National Independent Power Project), we are going to generate 4,600 megawatts. As of today, a total of 2,450 is being generated and distributed". On the prison complex, the Federal Government reviewed upward the initial cost of the construction of the nation's prison headquarters office... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: The N90 Billion Pension Fund Scam [editorial] Aug 24, 2009
The reform will, for a long time, be regarded as a turning-point in the social history of Nigeria. It was overdue and very much needed. (allAfrica.com)
A call to disarm: Govt grants amnesty to militants Jun 26, 2009
" The Council of State's meeting, presided by Yar'Adua was attended by four former Presidents and Heads of State: Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Head of the defunct Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan. Others were two former Chief Justices of the federation: Muhammadu Uwais and Alfa Belgore; and some state governors. Governors Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Ikedi Ohakim (Imo) and Alli Modu-Sherriff (Borno) and Attorney-General and Minister of... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Babangida in Another Maradonic Move Jun 16, 2009
He was unelected military President, the first in the history of Nigeria, and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces from 1985 to 1993. comments. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Anti-Yar'Adua Plotters Will Fail, Says Governor Apr 6, 2009
Look at the electoral reform, never in the history of Nigeria have you got a leader who has come out to implement a reform that is credible, a reform that is transparent, a reform that is devoid of any selfish interest, a reform that has no hidden agenda whatsoever". He also praised the president's approach to power problem pointing out that "Yar Adua is going to solve the power problem, all the mistakes of the past have been identified, solutions have been proposed; money has been gotten both... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: AC Seeks Quick Disposal of Election Petitions Feb 23, 2009
This should not be allowed to go on indefinitely," AC said.The party said far from blaming the judiciary, the problem was actually caused by the nation's faulty electoral system, exacerbated by a biased and incompetent electoral umpire, as well as political desperation by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)."We believe that the judiciary has availed itself creditably, to a large extent, despite being overwhelmed by a plethora of cases in an unprecedented case of election litigation in the... (allAfrica.com)
