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Perspective.....My point of view
Interview with Francis Onwumere, freelance web developer
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I had this interview (via email) with Francis Onwumere. He is a freelance web developer. You can alson this @www.startupsnigeria.com
Enjoy the interview…
Francis said no matter the difficulty you are facing as a startup
“Start by having a plan. At least start and don’t let the difficulties woo you”
SN: Please tell us [...]
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| November 20, 2008 | 5:11 AM |
Fresh off Kaduna and Calabar… TFA Tour Heads to London!
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Fresh off massively successful tours of Benin, Abuja, and Enugu, The Future Awards 2009 hit in quick succession the cities of Kaduna and Calabar with its ground-breaking idea of town hall meetings.
The Kaduna town hall meeting held in the final week of October at the NAF Club, Kaduna, with more than a hundred [...]
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| November 13, 2008 | 7:11 AM |
Beyond the glare: lessons from Obama
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By Funmi Iyanda
This extraordinary morning, I sit in my hotel room in Johannesburg just crying silently. I am stranded in this city because the Nigerian airline cancelled its flight. I am not angry about the airline, I understand why this things happens in my nation. I had hoped to watch the American elections with friends [...]
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| November 5, 2008 | 8:11 AM |
The Future Awards Extends Nominations
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- Stella Okoli (MON) joins the Board of Trustees
The central working committee for The Future Awards Season 4 has announced the usual extension of nominations. Nominations were announced to end for the 31st of October but have now been extended for two weeks – until the 14th of November 2008.
Whilst the [...]
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| November 4, 2008 | 6:11 AM |
Enugu, Benin Feel the Heat of The Future Awards Season 4
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As The Future Awards team fulfills its promise to crisscross the nation with the message of inspiration for young Nigerians from varying backgrounds, it has been a rollercoaster ride!
On the 22nd of October, the national tour moved to the ancient city of Benin in Edo State, where The Future Awards engaged with a [...]
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| October 28, 2008 | 8:10 AM |
TFA National Tour Hits Benin!!!
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Fresh off a highly successful Town Hall meeting in the city of Abuja, The Future.. Awards continues its much-anticipated national tour of the nation’s six geo-political zones, to take the message of the Awards to youths at the grassroots and to ensure that nominations and participation in the process comes from all over the country.
The [...]
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| October 22, 2008 | 12:10 PM |
The Future Awards 2009 National Tour Moves to Abuja!
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The much-talked-about National Tour for The Future Awards 2009 has kicked off! Following the spectacular launch of the Awards at a media and VIP event in Lagos, and the unveil of the “i am the future” campaign, the organizers are going around the country to sensitize youths from every corner and at the grassroots about [...]
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| October 7, 2008 | 5:10 AM |
Emmanuel Gabari interview with Hon. Chris Azuka
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Politics is becoming a game of unification where it is bringing people from different background, culture and tribe together under one umbrella. For the first time in the history of Kano State Polity, a non-indigene (an Igbo man and a Christian), is a member of the cabinet of a Muslim governor. Enjoy this very incisive [...]
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Madeleine Albright On New Dawn With Funmi
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Opportunity: Radiophonics - call for Nigerian writers
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Are you interested in writing for radio and live in Nigeria?
British Council Nigeria would like to pilot a programme to promote literature development through radio. This programme will be established as legacy activity following the Crossing Borders online mentoring project. It is further stimulated by feedback from the Beyond Borders Festival of Contemporary African writing (October 2006) outlining the need for more holistic literature development policies to continue to provide professional development opportunities for writers and to support the development of new audiences for writing.The programme will provide critical support from UK-based professional writers who will deliver 5-day creative writing workshops in Nigeria in March 2008. We hope to produce, record and air some of the selected creative pieces in collaboration with a broadcast partner in Nigeria later in 2008. We are looking to work with 48 writers across Nigeria on this pilot phase. We would like to engage writers who are keen to develop new skills in radio writing that explore exciting topical issues. We invite applications from writers who must:• be Nigerian citizens
• be aged between 18 and 40 years
• be experienced writers with a portfolio of original work and a strong interest in short fiction, the use of dialogue, and narrative voice
• have an excellent standard of written English and be able to use its idioms creatively
• have a strong commitment to developing their work and that of other writers, through participating in creative writing networks
• be able to dedicate the time to complete writing assignments by agreed deadlines and fully engage in all aspects of the process
• be available for the live workshops (March 2008 exact dates to be confirmed)
• possess word processing and basic Internet access skills Former Crossing Borders participants are encouraged to apply.If you are interested in applying for a place please send:- a one-page letter of interest with an original idea for a short story (theme and narrative treatment) and a statement explaining how you expect to benefit from participating in the programme
- a one-page Curriculum Vitae with your name, age, gender, contact details and details of any publications
- 2 sides of A4 prose writing – can be an existing story or novel extract. Remember that the first sentence has to attract and hold our attention!The closing date for applications is 30 January 2008. Successful applicants will be notified by 18 February 2008. All applications should be sent or e-mailed to: The Project Coordinator (Connected Africa Arts)
British Council
20 Thompson Avenue
Ikoyi
Lagos NigeriaE-mail: Olamipo.bello@ng.britishcouncil.org
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| January 22, 2008 | 5:01 AM |
Change-a-life scholarships
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Change-a-life project is a collaboration initiative between New Dawn with Funmi and the Lagos State Government for the less privileged children in Lagos State.
However, there are sixteen (16) openings for the scheme.
Qualifications
Children from single parent homes (Separated/widows or widowers), with proof of their present situation.
The children must be exceptional in their academics.
They have to write a letter and attached the results of the children.
Send your application to:
CHANGE-A-LIFE SCHEME
New Dawn with Funmi Iyanda
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
Channels 10 Tejuosho, Lagos
or Email: funmi@newdawnwithfunmi.com
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| January 2, 2008 | 5:01 AM |
Have a great year 2008!
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Hello people! Happy New Year. Its great opportunity to be alive today.
Today starts with prayer in church which terminated at about 12.20am this morning and had to go to sleep to prepare for today’s work. Yes I was in the studios where we had Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on New Dawn with Funmi Iyanda (the pics above was taken with the crew after the show)
Like I said it’s a great opportunity to here, in the meantime, I’m open to partnership from like-minded people in terms of personal and community developments. You can drop your comment here and we can talk from there.
Have a great year ahead
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| January 1, 2008 | 11:01 AM |
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Crime Prevention Tips from the Nigerian police
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Crime Prevention Starts With You And Your Family
More often than not, crimes occur because we open ourselves and our families to criminal opportunities. Talking to strangers, absence of security procedures for anonymous callers, taking for granted one’s safety outside the home, etc. make us easy prey to criminals. In the fight against crime, knowing that the worst can happen makes you less prone to be a victim and more confident of avoiding disasters.
Protecting yourself, your family and your home is a matter of responsibility that cannot be taken on by anyone else. You can make the difference.
Securing your Home and your Belongings
There are three things you can do to help reduce burglary:
Make your home burglar-proof.
Mark your belongings that burglars are most likely to steal.
Be alert to report suspicious persons and unusual activities to the police before a crime may occur.
What you can do to Secure Your Home
Ensure all doors and windows have locks in working condition. Keep only that is used to enter the house open, all other entry points to your household should be securely locked to prevent unnoticed entry into your home.
Make it a habit to check that all doors and windows are locked at night before going to sleep. The dark of night is a most ready camouflage for robbers and other criminals.
Outside your home: Prune lower tree limbs – don’t provide the thief with a natural ladder into your home. Keep the view to your house open – criminals love to hide behind tall fences or overgrown bushes while breaking into your home.
Keep your compound well lighted. Leave lights on inside your house when you go out for the evening.
Keep a record of the important information (especially make, model number, serial number) of all household facilities and equipment, such as TV, radio, video cassette recorder, refrigerator, VCR, washing machine. Have an inventory of your jewelry and other precious items and documents like birth, baptismal and marriage certificates.
Store cash and other valuable in the bank. Hiding them inside locked drawers are no guarantee of their safety
Protect your house from prying eyes by using curtains or drapes.
Provide family members with their own keys to the house. This is safer than leaving the key in a “secret” place, one that can be discovered by any person who takes the time to watch your movements when you leave your home and come back at night.
If you and your family are going on a vacation, or even going out ask a neighbor to watch your home, or ask a relative to stay in your home while you are away. An empty house is a prime target for criminal elements.
Crime Prevention Tips
Get to know your neighbors . They will be your partners in watching the activities in your area
Exchange names, home and work telephone numbers among members of the neighborhood.
Look after you neighbor’s house when he is away and ask him to look after yours.
Get to know your police officer and members of the police station in your area. Write down the station’s emergency hotline number in a place you can easily see in case you will need police advise or assistance. Use your police force – they are ready, willing and able to keep you, your family and your neighborhood safe and sound.
PREVENTIVE TIPS FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES OWNERS
1. Always lock all car windows and doors before leaving your car in the parking area.
2. Always park your car in lighted areas during nighttime.
3. Park your motor vehicle in secured places.
4. Check the area where you parked against suspicious looking people.
5. Avoid displaying valuables inside your car when parking to avoid temptations.
Courtesy: The Nigeria police
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| December 5, 2007 | 10:12 AM |
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Join Nigeria’s Premier Freelance Market
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The concept is simple: if you are looking for professionals to provide customised programming or web-designing services for your project at the best possible prices, list your project here and let professionals from all over Nigeria bid to supply such services to you. You choose the programmer/web designer with the quote you are most comfortable to pay - and thats it!
If you are a programmer, web/graphic designer or developer, you may showcase your services here on Naijascripts.com. Create an online portfolio where potential clients can see previous projects you have handled.
See how it all works here.
Let NaijaScripts.com save you time and money chasing professionals for your project - and let them chase you and compete for your project instead! Here you’ll find programmers and web designers with skills in the latest tools/languages - use our rating system to help you find the right professional for your project.
No fees, commissions, no hidden charges! The best part of this is that the service is completely FREE! You will not pay anything to signup, post a project, or place a bid. Is there a better time than this to sign up?
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| November 21, 2007 | 10:11 AM |
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Nigeria Fashion and Beauty (NFB) Awards 2007
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The first edition of the Nigeria Fashion and Beauty (NFB) Awards ceremony to be staged outside the shores of Nigeria is being organized by Olomu1. We have over ten years experience in the packaging and marketing of events like beauty pageants, fashion shows, music promotions and award ceremonies.
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We are earnestly prepared to work in conjunction with individuals, associations and corporate entities with close link to Nigeria fashion, fabrics and beauty industries in order to achieve the set objectives below.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
*To showcase, promote, and develop indigenous fashion, textiles, accessories, and beauty products as a branch of Nigeria’s rich arts and culture.*To recognize the conspicuous positive impacts of individuals and corporate bodies to the development of fashion as a way of life and honor them accordingly. *To launch the establishment of high quality and genuine African brands like Aso Oke, Wax Prints, Okene, Luru, Laces, Guinea Brocade, Ankara, George, Embroideries, Tie and Dye(Adire), Teru etc, to compete favorably in the international market.
*To create an active platform for the discovery and promotion of young talents in the fashion and textile industry.
*To serve as veritable forum for all Nigerians regardless of social status, tribe, and religion to come together to exhibit individual community/region’s rich cultural heritage.
In order to achieve these set objectives and thus make the show the most glamorous annual event as planned by the organizers, we are earnestly prepared to work in conjunction with individuals, socio-cultural groups and or corporate entities with close link to Nigeria fashion and textile industry.For participation, advertisement on the website & program brochure, and sponsorship please e-mail info@nfbawards.com to get detailed information.
GENERAL lanre.araba@nfbawards.com
INFO: info@nfbawards.com
ADVERTISING: ads@nfbawards.com
The maiden edition of the annual Nigeria Fashion & Beauty Awards Ceremony (NFB AWARDS NIGHT 2007) is billed to hold on November 24th 2007 @ Quality Inn 7815 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75251 starting from 10.00pm.
Admission is strictly by Invitation.
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| October 25, 2007 | 10:10 AM |
Patriotism pays
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It is always a good idea to be a patriotic to ones father’s land. The problem Yakubu Aiyegbeni is facing so secure work permit from
Middlesbrough to Everton Football Club is not surprising. This is because he has not played in 75 per cent of
Nigeria’s latest games.
Anyway, the home office will determine is fate later today
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| August 29, 2007 | 10:08 AM |
ANUNSA Launch her website
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The All Nigeria United Nations Students & Youth Association (ANUNSA) has launched her new website, www.anunsa.org
The All Nigeria United Nations Students’ & Youth Association (ANUNSA) was founded in October 1958 at the University of Ibadan and is the first registered and recognized United Nations Students and Youth Association in Nigeria. ANUNSA has its National Secretariat located in No 17 Kingsway road Ikoyi, Lagos and local chapters in various tertiary institutions of Higher learning comprising of Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Technology, Schools of Nursing and Hygiene etc.
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| August 20, 2007 | 10:08 AM |
JAAIDS Youth Internship Programme: Call for Application
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Are you young and innovative? Do you have a passion for excellence and really want to affect your generation for good? If yes, this opportunity is for you.
With support from the Staying Alive Foundation UK, JAAIDS now has openings for four (4) youth volunteers to join its youth internship programme.
JAAIDS youth internship programme aims at [...]
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Delta State Youth Awards 2007
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Delta Youth Awards…Celebrating dignity and hard work among Delta State Youths!!
www.deltayouthawards.com
The Delta Youth Awards is an annual initiative of Delta Change Network established to highlight and celebrate individual and/or corporate best practices and contributions to society that impact positively on the lives of the youths of Delta State and from which they can draw inspiration and/or mentorship.
The idea is to identify positive role models for youths while enamouring the contributions of Deltans that have touched the lives of their peers and the next generation of leaders.
Right in the HEART of the Niger-Delta, Delta State Youth Awards! is out to honour young achievers.
The Awards are in six categories::
(1) Youth of the Year.
(2) Sponsor of the Year.
(3) Young Achiever of the Year
(4) Organisation of the Year
(5) Youth Icon of the Year.
(6) DCN Special Awards.
All entries must follow the procedure below:
1. The name of the nominee
2. Category of nominee
3. A brief profile of nominee with special emphasis on contribution/achievements
4. Age of nominee
5 Nominee’s contact
www.deltayouthawards.com
NOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS
SEND THIS TO YOUR ALL FRIENDS……..
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Delta Youth Awards is organised by Delta Change Network …a non-profit, non-partisan, non-political youth organization committed to fostering the next generation of young bright Deltans that will move the state and the entire nation to greater heights. We dedicate ourselves to honest, informed, thoughtful discussion of State, National and international affairs, to the professional advancement, intellectual development, and personal growth of our members as well as the over-all development of the state
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2007 International Essay Contest For Young People
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Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO
- Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
of Japan, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc., Tokyo Metropolitan Board
of Education
- Supported by Japan Airlines and Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.
The
United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the "International Decade for a
Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World." Not only
should young people benefit from this global movement, but they should be
empowered to play a leading role in the creation of a culture of peace. The
theme of this year’s International Essay Contest is "The role of media and
information and communication technologies in building a peaceful world."
Young people from around the world are invited to submit their creative ideas on
this theme.
*** THEME:
"The role of media and information and communication technologies in building a
peaceful world"– TV, radio, Internet and other forms of media have great
influence in shaping our lives and society. What should be the role of the media
and communication technologies in the future? How would you make use of these
various tools of communication to help create a better world?
*** GUIDELINES:
1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old in one of the
following age categories:
a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 - 25)
2. Essays must be 800 words or less typed or printed in English, French,
Spanish or German.
3. Essays must have a cover page indicating (1) category (Children or Youth)
(2) essay title (3) your name (4) present address (5) phone number (6) fax
number (7) e-mail address (8) nationality (9) age as of June 30, 2007 (10) sex
(11) school name and grade (12) word count. Teachers and youth directors may
submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list
of participants’ names and the name and contact information of the submitting
teacher or director.
(Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.)
4. Entries may be submitted by postal mail or e-mail.
5. Essays must be original and unpublished.
6. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
7. Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizers.
*** DEADLINE: Entries must be received by JUNE 30, 2007.
*** AWARDS: The following awards will be given in the Children’s
category and Youth category respectively:
1st Prize: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$840) … 1
entrant
2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$420) … 2
entrants
3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants
Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants
* 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan
scheduled for November 2007. (Travel expenses will be covered by the sponsor.)
** All prize winners will be announced in November 2007 on the Goi Peace
Foundation web site (www.goipeace.or.jp)
and UNESCO web site (www.unesco.org/youth).
*** PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO:
International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan
E-mail: essay@goipeace.or.jp
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Expression-Share your thoughts
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Hello friends
It is a great pleasure I am introducing you to the new blog just created for your thoughts. The title of the blog is Expression-Share your thoughts. Its aim is to allow you to share your thoughts on issues ranging entrepreneurship, politics, website, internet, adverts, jokes, religion, food, latest updates, etc. Users can register themselves at http://nigeriayouthnews.com/blog/wp-register.php and started blogging. However, you can send your story pictures to blog@nigeriayouthnews.com Hope to see you there.
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| February 9, 2007 | 1:03 PM |
Nigeria?s fuel scarcity
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Despite Nigeria is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), her citizens still suffers in order to get fuel for their daily use. OPEC is an international organization made up of Algeria, Angola, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
This trend started a long time ago and the ugly incident raised its head in December 2006 when most of the Nigerians are gearing up for the Christmas, Sallah and New Year holidays.
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| January 13, 2007 | 11:35 AM |
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Nigeria’s fuel scarcity
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Despite Nigeria is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), her citizens still suffers in order to get fuel for their daily use. OPEC is an international organization made up of Algeria, Angola, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
This trend started a long time ago and the ugly incident raised its head in December 2006 when most of the Nigerians are gearing up for the Christmas, Sallah and New Year holidays.
Can the President Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Edmund Maduabebe Daukoru, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources tell us what is happening to our oil? Coming through the roads now is like a journey of no return; you have to pay through your nose before getting to your destination. I am angry on the Nigeria’s current situation because it seems not all the sectors are working. NEPA or PHCH cannot give me 2 hours stable power supply, my representatives in the national assembly doest represent me rather s/he representing himself/herself and how to win more elections without caring for the people they are representing, roads are not motarable, our educational system is going down and so on.
The present government should please find the lasting solution to the perennial fuel scarcity in the country because its affects our productivity.
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| January 13, 2007 | 6:32 AM |
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Nigeria’s fuel scarcity
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Despite Nigeria is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), her citizens still suffers in order to get fuel for their daily use. OPEC is an international organization made up of Algeria, Angola, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
This trend started a long time ago and the ugly incident raised its head in December 2006 when most of the Nigerians are gearing up for the Christmas, Sallah and New Year holidays.
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Can the President Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Edmund Maduabebe Daukoru, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources tell us what is happening to our oil? Coming through the roads now is like a journey of no return; you have to pay through your nose before getting to your destination. I am angry on the Nigeria’s current situation because it seems not all the sectors are working. NEPA or PHCH cannot give me 2 hours stable power supply, my representatives in the national assembly doest represent me rather s/he representing himself/herself and how to win more elections without caring for the people they are representing, roads are not motarable, our educational system is going down and so on.
The present government should please find the lasting solution to the perennial fuel scarcity in the country because its affects our productivity.
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| January 13, 2007 | 6:01 AM |
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Nigeria’s fuel scarcity
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Despite Nigeria is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), her citizens still suffers in order to get fuel for their daily use. OPEC is an international organization made up of Algeria, Angola, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
This trend started a long time ago and the ugly incident raised its head in December 2006 when most of the Nigerians are gearing up for the Christmas, Sallah and New Year holidays.
Can the President Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Edmund Maduabebe Daukoru, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources tell us what is happening to our oil? Coming through the roads now is like a journey of no return; you have to pay through your nose before getting to your destination. I am angry on the Nigeria’s current situation because it seems not all the sectors are working. NEPA or PHCH cannot give me 2 hours stable power supply, my representatives in the national assembly doest represent me rather s/he representing himself/herself and how to win more elections without caring for the people they are representing, roads are not motarable, our educational system is going down and so on.
The present government should please find the lasting solution to the perennial fuel scarcity in the country because its affects our productivity.
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| January 13, 2007 | 6:01 AM |
Breaking News: Another pipeline blasts
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It has happened again. Another pipeline blasts occured at Abule Egba, Lagos. It has been reported that over 100 people had been roasted to death.My Perspective: What is responsible for this? Poverty or what?
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| December 26, 2006 | 3:01 PM |
Breaking News: Another pipeline blasts
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It has happened again. Another pipeline blasts occured at Abule Egba, Lagos. It has been reported that over 100 people had been roasted to death.
My Perspective: What is responsible for this? Poverty or what? Going out in Lagos city has been "war" because you have to pay 3 times of normal transport fare. Government should find solution to these blasts and fuel scarcity in NIgeria
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| December 26, 2006 | 10:07 AM |
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