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September 25th, 2008

Nigeria bans importation of 10yr old tokunbos

Abuja - The Federal Government yesterday banned the importation of automobiles that are more than 10 years and foreign textiles like Hollandais and the English wax.

The prohibition is the highlight of the 2008-2012 Nigeria Customs and Excise Tariff Book, launched in Abuja. Government said the move would shore up trade and industrial growth.

Meanwhile, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises,  Mrs. Irene Chigbue, yesterday, in Abuja said all the funds realized from the sale of public enterprises since 1999 were still intact.

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September 24th, 2008

Breaking News: Yinka Craig passes on at 60

Late Mr. Olayinka Babasanya CraigMinnesota (USA) - After a two-year battle with cancer, ace broadcaster and sports journalist, Mr. Yinka Craig, has passed on at the age of 60.

A statement posted to his website by one of his sons, Lamide, said Craig died at 6am on Tuesday at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, United States.

The statement reads, “It is with a heavy heart, and joy at God’s perfect will that I announce the passing on to glory of my father, teacher, mentor and friend, Mr. Olayinka Babasanya Craig, who went to be with the Lord at 6.00am this (Tuesday) morning.

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September 11th, 2008

Yar’Adua back with a bang, sacks Kingibe as SGF

President Musa Yar'AduaAbuja - President Umaru Yar’Adua made his first public appearance in 17 days at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to decorate the new Chief of Defence Staff and the Service Chiefs, thereafter sacking the revered Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe.

Kingibe’s replacement, outgoing Defense Minister, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, was immediately announced. A statement issued on behalf of President Yar’Adua by his chief information officer, Mr Adeniyi’s read:

“President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua today (yesterday) appointed Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

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August 27th, 2008

Shame, as Lawyers scramble for free condoms

Abuja - Lawyers attending the annual delegates conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja fell over themselves on Wednesday to get free condoms, a total shame to the Nigerian legal society.

The condoms were supplied by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the conference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the condoms were displayed at the LOC stand in front of the auditorium of the International Conference Center.

While some of the male lawyers helped themselves with packs of the condom, their female counterparts were edgy. A female lawyer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said “lawyers are also fun seekers, so there is wisdom in distributing free condoms.”

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August 27th, 2008

Third Mainland Bridge to be shut down on Sundays

Lagos - The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that the Third Mainland Bridge would be totally shut to traffic on Sunday.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, who made this known to journalists, said the repair being carried out on the bridge by the Federal Government had reached a critical stage.

He said, ”The work is progressing as planned and a little bit ahead of schedule. We have reached a critical path in the time line (concrete reinforcement of two of the four joints to be replaced).

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