http://thenewsng.com Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:18:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Letter-Of-The-Week Ribadu Haters Are Enemies Of Nigeria Whether we accept it or not, Ribadu has set a noteworthy record in this country and obviously, he is highly regarded on the international scene. Somehow, I believe that what is happening right now will smear the image of Nigeria. Yar’Adua should understand that what ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1041 There is no crisis and I want to assure you that there is none. — Senator George Akume, dispelling rumours of a rift between him and Senator David Mark. Citizen diplomacy is all about rights and responsibilities and not about breaking constituted laws. — Chief Ojo Maduekwe, Minister of Foreign Affairs explaining that ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1040 Last week, members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Barrister Istifanus Gbana, embarked on a tour of the 16 local government areas of the state to inspect projects initiated or executed by both the state and the local governments in the past one year. The people ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1039 It may sound strange, but it’s true: many car or motorcycle owners are using fake registration numbers which have no record at the Ministry of Transport of some states. Stranger still, drivers or riders of such vehicles may not be aware of it. This much was revealed by Liade Awesu, ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1038 It is endless agony for investors as stock prices fall further By Tayo Odunlami & Michael Mukwuzi The gloom on Chief Amos Aderemi’s face last Tuesday compared well with the dark cloud that envelopes the skyline preceding a heavy downpour, as he gazed at the Daily Stock Market Report of a national ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1037 Ghana makes a success of its currency re-denomination initiative, making gains in tourism and other spheres of its economy By Babajide Kolade-Otitoju/ Just back from Ghana Recently, three Nigerian journalists on a visit to Ghana got a rude shock. They had gone to the Greater Accra area, hoping to buy enough Kente ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1036 The Federal Government reconsiders the rested naira redenomination policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria By Clement Oriloye Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, clocked 48 years last month, and coinciding with the celebration was what could well be a presidential vote of confidence in a controversial monetary ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1035 In Awe Local Government of Nasarawa State, salt mining through local process, which has been going on for nearly 200 years, is threatened by lack of government will to develop it into a modern industry By Sunday Orinya/ Lafia As you approach the town, a concrete signpost made by a member of ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1034 Love, like death, is a leveller. That is why a 70-year-old army general whose visage strikes terror into his rank and file could have his beard tweaked by a 20-year old damsel without serious consequences. But trouble starts when wives or mistresses of powerful people transfer their influence to the ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1033 A dozen Housemates from 12 African countries jostle for the $100,000 prize money on offer at the third M-Net Big Brother Africa reality television show By Michael Mukwuzi/ Johannesburg Hours after the exciting closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, viewers on DStv’s Channel 198 are primed for a 91-day long session ... http://thenewsng.com/article/1032