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Yar'Adua resumes, opposition urges probe
By Martins Oloja (Abuja), Bayo Ohu (Lagos) Saxone Akhaine, (Kaduna) and Abiodun Fagbemi (Ilorin)
AS silence persists in the Presidency over the state of health of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday, the opposition political parties under the umbrella of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) have called on the National Assembly to investigate the President's ability or otherwise to continue performing his constitutional roles. Meanwhile, expectations are high that he would resume work at his desk today.
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Shareholders urge SEC, Afroil's board to resolve firm's crises
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Tackling Africa's aviation problems
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NIESV bars members from litigation as court halts claim to 16th presidency
Govt launches one billion trees project to fight deforestation, climate change
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Partner raises hope on Brass LNG
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Govt seeks Merrill Lynch's commitment to energy infrastructure development
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Plot to remove Ndukwe as NCC boss thickens
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Double play in Nigeria as voice, broadband providers set for a clash
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Power sector hiccups: IMF throws hat into the ring
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Consolidation: An appraisal from bankers
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Scientists create bones with natural ability, hair cells capable of hearing
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NIA petitions govt on stringent bidding conditions for NNPC accounts
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The need for new terminals at Lagos airport
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At LAIF seminar, clients, agency trade blames
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Governorship, N'Assembly elections' appeals should terminate at Supreme Court, says Olanipekun
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Researchers advance in search for herbal AIDS, malaria, TB drugs
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Manufacturers lament delayed clearance of goods at Nigerian ports, proffer solution
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PENGASSAN urges Nigerians to resist exploitation in oil industry
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Sparked by polio resurgence, govt, WHO, UNICEF renew fight against the virus
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Ondo emerges overall best in Mobil/STAN science quiz competition
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In Akinwunmi's world, art has no age barrier
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Nigeria complies with MARPOL, to launch ultra-modern waste reception plant next six months
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Shall Will See The President
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Darkness Is Being Exported Into Churches, Instead Of Light, Says Adodo
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Qur'anic exposition on the institution of fasting
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Reps to probe excess crude funds
From John-Abba Ogbodo, Mathias Okwe and Daka Terhemba, Abuja
MEMBERS of the House of Representatives may not rush to scrutinise the supplementary budget which the Executive arm of government plans to send to them soon.
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Scores die in Pakistani, Afghan suicide blasts
MERCHANTS of death again unleashed mayhem at the weekend in Pakistan and Afghanistan, leaving scores of people dead in three suicide bombings in the Islamic nations.
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For NBA, it's zero tolerance on corruption, Akeredolu pledges
From Iyabo Lawal, Ibadan
BAD eggs in the judiciary have been warned by the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, to mend their ways or face dire consequences.
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Medical workers threaten strike over monetisation
From Collins Olayinka, Abuja
MEDICAL workers in the country, under the auspices of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JHSU) have given government a September 30, 2008 deadline to pay their monetisation arrears or face indefinite strike
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AFRICA
Swazi king promises better times amid economic stagnation
AMID economic stagnation, Swaziland's King Mswati III has promised better times for his subjects at a lavish celebration marking 40 years of independence for one of the world's poorest countries.
Tsvangirai urges fresh elections in Zimbabwe if crisis persists
ZIMBABWE'S main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has called for fresh elections, supervised by international observers, if problems in power-sharing talks persist.
WORLD
Powerful stormIke threatens Cuba, Gulf of Mexico
HURRICANE Ike yesterday barrelled toward Cuba as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm and was forecast to sweep into the central Gulf of Mexico as a large and powerful storm echoing Hurricane Gustav.
Canada's PM sure of victory, calls snap polls
IN a bid to strengthen his hold on power after two and a half years in charge of a minority Conservative Party government, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called an election for October 14.
POLICY & POLITICS
The battle for life: A president and the drama over his health
By Bayo Ohu and Kodilinye Obiagwu
THE return of President Musa Umaru Yar'Adua at the weekend has not doused the uncertainty and speculation surrounding his health. Since August 20, when he travelled to Saudi Arabia, his return had been shrouded in confusion and hearsay.
ARTS
Literature Prize, it's new writers' turn
By Gregory Austin Nwakunor
THE new generation of Nigerian writers has never had it so good. Since 2004, when the Nigerian Literature Prize was instituted, this is the first time a new writer will mount the podium to receive the country's most prized literary award.
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Editorial
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The sorcery scandal at the NDDC
THE sorcery saga involving the suspended chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sam Edem marks yet another bizarre and disgraceful episode in a crucial segment of the country's public sector. Besides, the allegation that N800 million, taken out of the public treasury may have been wasted, indeed used to pay for the services of a sorcerer, leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
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Columnists
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Sunny Awhefeada:
Another garland for Osundare
Anthony Akinola:
Mending damaged fences
Seyi Olu Awofeso:
Lagos' October 11 elections
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Letters
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Mr. Oyedokun, You Stole Government Money
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Fashion
On the Campus Blast trail
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IN the last two months, there has been a fashion explosion on university campuses as JD 7 Couture, Fashion and Lifestyle Consultants to MTN, has been lighting up campus catwalks with many of the high fashion electric cuts that the design house is renowned for.
Auto Wheels
New, improved Toyota Avensis to debut next month
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AN improved version of Toyota Avensis is to debut next month at the Paris Motor Show. Toyota family is expected to unveil three new models during the ceremony.
Food & Drink
Many ways with coconut
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ENJOY the sweet taste and aroma of coconut; use it to prepare these tasty dishes and snacks compiled by LYDIA ENYINDIYA EKE.
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