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News for AbujaAbuja Travel DealsWest African military assembly, games for Abuja 01 Apr 2006 Abuja, Nigeria, 04/01 - Nigeria will host the 33rd General Assembly and 5th Boxing Championship of the West African Liaison Office (WALO) of the Counseil Du ... AngolaPress, Darfur: A peaceful option 01 Apr 2006 ...and in efforts to revive political negotiations -- which alone can bring lasting peace and which are now scheduled to resume on June 10 in Abuja, Nigeria. ... PeaceJournalism.com, 3rd term: Ali warns PDP govs 01 Apr 2006 ABUJA — The National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmadu Ali has warned governors elected on the platform of the party that ... Vanguard, ‘OBJ Not Sincere’ - Senators Give Conditions 01 Apr 2006 A competent source told the Saturday Tribune that the 157 limit was hit last week when the legislators opposed to the third term agenda met in Abuja. ... Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria, Morocco To Rehabilitate 6,000 Illegal Migrants 01 Apr 2006 Speaking to The Guardian in Abuja on the renewed efforts to stem the ugly trend through the Euro-African conference which comes up this week in Rabat, the ... African News Dimension, Bahner in dilema over 3SC’s 37 players 01 Apr 2006 ...in past seasons. Those reactions followed the draws for the 2006 Nigerian Premier League made in Abuja during the week. From it, there ... Vanguard, Nigeria: Gani Adams Demands Separate Trial From Fasehun 01 Apr 2006 ...leaders of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), jointly facing a four count charge of treason and illegal possession of firearms before the Abuja division of the ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Abuja Residents Respond to Solar Eclipse:'Solar Eclipse ... Mar 30, 2006 But now we know that they are natural phenomenon," she said. Bilyaminu Anthony is a 25 year-old dry cleaner who resides at Pyakasa, Abuja. ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Melbourne Raises the Bar, As Abuja Waits Till 2007 Mar 29, 2006 Will Abuja 2014 march the presentation of the XVIII Commonwealth Games - Melbourne 2006? For the cities bidding for the 2014 Games ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: New York Times Editorial Rattles Obasanjo Group Mar 30, 2006 The group’s National Director of Publicity, Tunde Fagbohungbe, argued in Abuja that the report amounted to undue interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs ... African News Dimension, Nigeria Earned $40 million From Ginger In 2004 — Waziri Mar 31, 2006 Minister of Commerce, Adamu Waziri, on Thursday in Abuja gave a glowing account of the export value of ginger, with a revelation that Nigerian exporters of the ... African News Dimension, Nigeria: GSM Africaconference 'Show of Shame' Mar 30, 2006 At the Abuja event, none of the GSM services companies was anywhere to be found. ... But as other participants ask, what dictated thechoice of Abuja and not Lagos? ... AllAfrica.com, Doctors Abandon Patients for Eclipse Mar 30, 2006 Doctors and paramedical staff at the State House Staff Clinic, Abuja, yesterday abandoned their work to view the partial solar eclipse experienced in the ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Explosion: Victim Arrested, Chained On Sick Bed Mar 30, 2006 ...of the deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu, Malam Salisu Umar, who has been on admission at the Asokoro General Hospital, in Abuja, has been leg ... AllAfrica.com, Adamu closes Falconets’ Abuja camp Mar 29, 2006 The Abuja camp of the National female Under -20 team, the Falconets has been closed on the orders of the Federal Ministry of Sports. ... The Tide, N-Delta wants direct allocation to host communities Mar 30, 2006 ABUJA— THE people of oil-rich Niger Delta, yesterday insisted that the direct allocation of derivation funds to host communities rather than state governments ... Vanguard, Partial eclipse takes place in PH, Abuja Mar 30, 2006 Following warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) that people should not watch yesterday's solar eclipse with their naked eyes, some anxious ... The Tide, INEC must comprise members of all parties - AD Mar 30, 2006 The Alliance for Democracy (AD) led by Senator Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa, on Wednesday in Abuja, demanded equal representation of all political parties on the board ... Nigerian Tribune, FEC Approves NPI’s Restructuring, N4b For Abuja Roads Mar 29, 2006 Another N2.5 billion was voted for the construction of four 15 MVA power substations to boost electricity supply to the Central Business District of Abuja. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Regional workshop on violence against women opens in Abuja Mar 29, 2006 Abuja, Nigeria, 03/29 - A regional workshop to develop a framework for combating violence against women in West Africa is underway at the ECOWAS Executive ... AngolaPress, Nigeria: First Bank's Billions Trapped in Abuja Stadium Mar 29, 2006 ...is presently dagger drawn with the authorities over the recovery of a loan facility advanced towards the construction of the ultra-modern Abuja National Stadium ... AllAfrica.com, Liberia: Taylor Lands in Liberia en Route to Freetown Mar 29, 2006 Former President Charles Taylor has landed in Liberia from Abuja, Nigeria. Mr. Taylor touched down on the RIA tarmac under rainy skies. ... AllAfrica.com, Census exercise grounds flights in Abuja Mar 27, 2006 Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAJA) Abuja have been paralysed following the two-day work-free pronouncement by government for the ... The Tide, GSM: African experts meet in Abuja, next week Mar 28, 2006 GSM experts from across Africa and beyond will gather in the nation’s capital, Abuja next week to discuss burning issues in the industry under the aegis of ... The Tide, Most Abuja Residents Not Counted – El Rufai Mar 27, 2006 ...that they were not counted. Protests came in from satellite towns in Abuja and parts of Nassarawa State. But NPC Chairman, Suma’ila ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Residents Wait In Vain For Enumerators Mar 24, 2006 Major streets in the Abuja city centre and surrounding satellite and squatter settlements were bereft of activity Friday as residents obeyed the Federal ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria: Census Reveals Massive Overcrowding in Abuja Prison Mar 24, 2006 Prisoners are held for years without trial in heavily overcrowded conditions in the Federal Capital Territory's only jail, census takers have revealed. ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Robbers Pose As Enumerators in Abuja Mar 24, 2006 Armed robbers impersonating as census officials yesterday attacked a resident of Maitama District in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dispossessing their ... AllAfrica.com, Obasanjo Must Go In 2007 — Kalu Mar 29, 2006 Kalu, who has publicly declared his ambition, said in Abuja on Wednesday that Obasanjo has no justifiable reason to stay beyond 2007 in Aso Rock. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Opposition leader arrested in Abuja Mar 20, 2006 ...in the northern city of Katsina by men of the state security service (SSS) in the early hours of Monday and taken to Nigeria's capital Abuja, they said. ... Independent Online, Living The Abuja Dream Mar 18, 2006 To many Nigerians, living the Abuja dream is already a reality, but to some others, it is still a dream, one of the many that fate keeps out of their reach but ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria: Abuja Chasing the 2014 Games for Africa Mar 21, 2006 As the 2006 Commonwealth Games get into the final five days and the attention begins to shift to Delhi 2010, the City of Abuja in Nigeria has intensified its ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Intensifies 2014 Commonwealth Bid Mar 22, 2006 With the Melbourne Commonwealth Games winding down the city of Abuja Nigeria has intensified its campaign for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, reports an African ... GamesBids.com Abuja Cultural Carnival 2006 to hold in November Mar 19, 2006 The second edition of the Abuja Carnival, a parade of the rich cultural heritage of the country, has been scheduled to hold between November 23 to 26, 2006. ... The Tide, 2.1m passengers used Abuja airport in 2005 Mar 17, 2006 More than 2.1 million passengers went through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, last year, according to the latest statistics from the ... The Tide, FAAN strengthens security at Abuja Airport Mar 16, 2006 ...passenger traffic, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has tightened security measures at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. ... The Tide, Abuja Master Plan: 84 Buildings To Go Soon Mar 20, 2006 In a few days from now, security men would be ready with bulldozers to demolish 84 illegal structures in Abuja. This is, in a continued ... Nigeria Daily Independent, 26 Falconets open camp in Abuja Mar 23, 2006 National female U20 team, The Falconets, had their camp come alive in Abuja early in the week as 26 out of the 30 players invited, stormed the technical centre ... The Tide, NFA Opens new office in Abuja Mar 21, 2006 The board of the Nigeria Football Association, NF A, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, finally secured a new office accommodation at the Maitama District of Abuja ... The Tide, GSM Africa conference pulls telecom world to Abuja Mar 19, 2006 Chairman of Nigeria’s GSM Consultative Forum, Mr. Chioke Ogugua the GSM Africa Conference and Exhibition which holds in Abuja next Monday would bring ... Vanguard, Banks Lock Out Customers In Abuja Mar 21, 2006 Many banks in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), surprised many customers on Tuesday when they closed their gates at noon, four hours before the ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Babalakin Advocates Modern Terminals In Abuja, Kano, PH Mar 23, 2006 Chairman of Bi-Courtney Consortium, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), has called for the construction of modern world -class airport terminals in Abuja, Kano and Port ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Enquirer Is My Last Bus Stop, Says Dan Akpovwa Mar 23, 2006 Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Abuja Enquirer, Mr. Dan Akpovwa, was upbeat when BUKOLA OJEME caught up with him last week at the Federal Capital Territory to ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Commodities Exchange shifts commencement date Mar 24, 2006 Abuja Securities and Commodities Exchange (ASCE) will not take off this month as earlier scheduled. This is due to some logistic ... The Tide, Thunderstorm wrecks havoc in Abuja Mar 24, 2006 Heavy rains accompanied by strong windstorm and thunder on Tuesday evening wreaked havoc in parts of Abuja and some of its satellite towns. ... The Tide, Taylor off agenda at Abuja talks Mar 4, 2006 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia has met Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo in Abuja, during her first visit there since her election. ... BBC News, Nigeria: ANPP Faction Accuses Etiebet of Undermining Party Mar 30, 2006 The faction made the accusation in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday over the National Executive Council meeting called for today in Maiduguri by the ... AllAfrica.com, Rivers liaison office in Abuja ready for commissioning Mar 9, 2006 The ultra-modern Rivers State liaison office located in the Central Area Af the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is now ready for commissioning by ... The Tide, Heavy haze blankets Abuja, northern states Mar 12, 2006 ABUJA — HEAVY harmattan haze has blanketed Abuja and its satellite towns in the last four days, disrupting flights and forcing drivers to be extra cautious ... Vanguard, World‘s best athletes to race in Abuja Mar 4, 2006 ...country. Already, discussions are on with Powell's manager for the record world holder to compete in the one-day Abuja Grand prix. ... The Tide, African Grand Prix : Asafa May Run in Abuja Mar 5, 2006 The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, may bring Jamaican 100m world record holder, Asafa Powell to run at the one-day Abuja Grand Prix if discussions ... African News Dimension, Police raise alarm over commercial bus robberies in Abuja Mar 9, 2006 THE Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Mr. Lawrence Alobi, on Wednesday raised alarm over the increasing rate of ... Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria: Powell, Gatlin for Abuja 2006 Mar 3, 2006 Athens Olympic 100m champion, Justin Gatlin, have been listed as top athletes expected to feature at the maiden African Grand Prix scheduled for Abuja in May. ... African News Dimension, Bomb Scare in Abuja Bound Flight Feb 28, 2006 Anxiety gripped passengers inside an Abuja bound Aero aircraft yesterday when a business class passenger announced that he was in possession of a bomb. ... AllAfrica.com, Reality Organisation Debuts In Abuja Mar 12, 2006 ...mother of the Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, Chief Eunice Orji Uzor Kalu, made an elegant entry into the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Abuja, when the ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Obasanjo, Mbeki parley in Abuja Mar 15, 2006 President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday conferred with his South African counterpart, Mr Thabo Mbeki in Abuja on bilateral, regional and continental issues. ... The Tide, International confab on housing opens in Abuja March Mar 1, 2006 The President of Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) Dr. Ifenna Chukwujekwu made this known in Abuja last weekend. ... The Tide, Charles Okonji (Abuja) Mar 14, 2006 Abuja has tied the re-opening of closed oil wells in the Niger Delta to the release of the three remaining abducted expatriates. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Court Stops Constitution Review Mar 7, 2006 IN Abuja High Court, yesterday ordered the National Assembly to stop the on-going review of the 1999 constitution pending the determination of the motion for ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Judge Denies Making Order Mar 10, 2006 JUSTICE Olasumbo Goodluck of an Abuja High Court yesterday denied making an order directing the National Assembly not to take further actions relating to the ... AllAfrica.com, President Obasanjo, Johnson-Sirleaf Tour Abuja Mar 6, 2006 By AND Nigeria. President Olusegun Obasanjo at the weekend undertook unscheduled visits to four locations in Abuja on a meet-the-people tour. ... African News Dimension, Abuja, Lagos, Enugu airports, stadia for concessioning Mar 10, 2006 Others are The Abuja, Lagos and Enugu Airports, National Inland Waterways Authority, and the National Transmission Company Plc. ... Daily Sun, Commonwealth Confirms Abuja, Two Others’ 2014 Bid Mar 14, 2006 Officials of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), have confirmed that three cities namely Abuja (Nigeria), Halifax (Canada) and Glasgow (Scotland) are ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Commonwealth Confirms Abuja, Two Others 2014 Bid Mar 12, 2006 ...bidding for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. They are Abuja (Nigeria), Halifax (Canada) and Glasgow (Scotland). The bids were announced at ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Adetutu Folasade-Koyi (Abuja) Mar 12, 2006 This was a man that behaved as if he had no idea of the third term when we were in Abuja. He came out in his true colours in Port Harcourt. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria/Niger Joint Commission for Co-Operation Ends in Abuja Mar 6, 2006 The Nigeria/Niger Joint Commission for Co-operation ended over the weekend of 3 March in Abuja. Speaking at the forum, Nigerian ... AllAfrica.com, Presidents Obasanjo, Mbeki Confer in Abuja Mar 13, 2006 President Olusegun Obasanjo conferred with President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa in Abuja on 12 March on bilateral, regional and continental issues. ... AllAfrica.com, Students sack Abuja varsity over death of colleague Mar 2, 2006 THE University of Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was on Wednesday closed down following a face-off between the students and the police over the ... Nigerian Tribune, Abuja Sheraton Hotel gets Mar 14, 2006 In a bid to attract foreign investors and enhance effective transformation of the nation’s tourism sector, Federal Government has been urged to build a ... The Tide, AU Tells the Sudanese Parties in Abuja - Time Is Up Mar 13, 2006 In a clear message to the Sudanese negotiators in Abuja at the end of his high-level consultations in Paris, including a meeting with Mr. Robert Zoellick, US ... AllAfrica.com, Powell, Gatlin, Others Seek Points At Abuja Grand Prix Mar 2, 2006 By Uzor Odigbo. For Nigerian athletics, Thursday was a heroic day as it marked the beginning of the hosting an IAAF grand prix in ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Canadian Red Cross Project Meets "Roll Back Malaria" Abuja Target Mar 17, 2006 ...with children under the age of 5. Results of the campaign released today by the Canadian Red Cross show that the project met the Abuja Declaration target of ... Canada NewsWire (press release), Ex-Gov Kaita Arrested, Taken to Abuja Mar 20, 2006 Democrats (ACD), Alhaji Mohammd Lawal Kaita was taken away from his home in Katsina by operatives suspected to be from the State Security Service (SSS) to Abuja ... This Day (subscription), Two Darfur rebel leaders arrive in Abuja for peace talks Mar 12, 2006 Mar 12, 2006 (ABUJA) — Two of the rebel leaders arrived in Abuja over the weekend in a sign that the rebel groups understood the negotiations had reached a ... Sudan Tribune, Systems break-down frustrates UBA customers in Abuja, PH Mar 6, 2006 Last weekend, some stranded customers at the Abuja and Olu-Obasanjo, Port Harcourt, branches of the bank resorted to begging staff of the bank to enable them ... The Tide, Miracle Galore At Abuja 2006 Crusade Mar 4, 2006 For the over two million participants that attended the just concluded Great Gospel Crusade- Abuja 2006, memories of the three-day power-packed event will ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Back-Up Athlete, Odozor, Still Stranded In Abuja Mar 14, 2006 Odozor-Owikeku who placed 3rd position in the long jump women final at the Trial in Abuja last month, does not know when her travelling documents would be ... Nigeria Daily Independent, NTDC boss takes Abuja Carnival campaign to Kano 31 Mar 2006 The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Dr. Joseph Eboreime has explained the purpose and contents of the Abuja Carnival to the ... African News Dimension, Martins blames NABA, coaches over Melbourne flop 31 Mar 2006 FCT, Abuja chief boxing coach and a former national team coach of the Central Africa Republic has faulted the Nigeria Amateur Boxing Association, NABA, over ... Vanguard, Nigeria: Ogonis Oppose Planned Parley On Niger Delta 31 Mar 2006 ...troubled Niger Delta region received another knock yesterday, as the Ogonis in Rivers State picked holes in modalities for the parley slated for Abuja next week ... AllAfrica.com, NICON boss, pension board chairmen to meet over payment 31 Mar 2006 ...of pension schemes on April 6. The meeting is billed to hold at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja. Our correspondent reports that the ... The Tide, Eterna Oil to construct 30 retail outlets 31 Mar 2006 Alhaji Ibrahim Boyi, managing director, Eterna Oil and Gas PIc said at the commissioning ceremony of two outlets in Abuja that acquisition of the stations is ... The Tide, 'Nigeria Can Earn N145bn from Tourism 31 Mar 2006 Ambassador Losanda stated this yesterday in Abuja at an interface ceremony and film show organised by the Spanish Embassy to highlight cultural relations with ... This Day (subscription), Bahner in dilema over 3SC’s 37 players 31 Mar 2006 ...in past seasons. Those reactions followed the draws for the 2006 Nigerian Premier League made in Abuja during the week. From it, there ... Vanguard, Nigeria: Gani Adams Demands Separate Trial From Fasehun 31 Mar 2006 ...leaders of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), jointly facing a four count charge of treason and illegal possession of firearms before the Abuja division of the ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Partial Eclipse in Abuja Mar 30, 2006 ...apprehension among residents of the FCT on whether there was going to be total darkness contrary to the assurance that the eclipse would be partial in Abuja. ... AllAfrica.com, Partial eclipse takes place in PH, Abuja Mar 30, 2006 Following warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) that people should not watch yesterday's solar eclipse with their naked eyes, some anxious ... The Tide, Vandal electrocuted along Abuja - Suleja road Mar 30, 2006 A middle aged man was on Saturday electrocuted while attempting to cart off 33 kva wires, along the Abuja-Suleja road. The PHCN ... The Tide, Nigeria: Abuja Residents Respond to Solar Eclipse:'Solar Eclipse ... Mar 30, 2006 But now we know that they are natural phenomenon," she said. Bilyaminu Anthony is a 25 year-old dry cleaner who resides at Pyakasa, Abuja. ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Melbourne Raises the Bar, As Abuja Waits Till 2007 Mar 29, 2006 Will Abuja 2014 march the presentation of the XVIII Commonwealth Games - Melbourne 2006? For the cities bidding for the 2014 Games ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: GSM Africaconference 'Show of Shame' Mar 30, 2006 At the Abuja event, none of the GSM services companies was anywhere to be found. ... But as other participants ask, what dictated thechoice of Abuja and not Lagos? ... AllAfrica.com, Sudanese rebel group dismisses peace talks Mar 30, 2006 The chairperson of the Sudanese rebel Justice and Equality Movement, Khalil Mohammed, on Wednesday dismissed the ongoing Abuja peace talks on the conflict in ... Mail & Guardian Online, Doctors Abandon Patients for Eclipse Mar 30, 2006 Doctors and paramedical staff at the State House Staff Clinic, Abuja, yesterday abandoned their work to view the partial solar eclipse experienced in the ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Explosion: Victim Arrested, Chained On Sick Bed Mar 30, 2006 ...of the deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu, Malam Salisu Umar, who has been on admission at the Asokoro General Hospital, in Abuja, has been leg ... AllAfrica.com, GSM: African experts meet in Abuja, next week Mar 28, 2006 GSM experts from across Africa and beyond will gather in the nation’s capital, Abuja next week to discuss burning issues in the industry under the aegis of ... The Tide, Call for entries for Abuja Fest Mar 28, 2006 The 3rd Abuja International Film and Broadcast Festival will take place in Abuja, Nigeria from 29 September to 2 October 2006. The ... Screen Africa, N-Delta wants direct allocation to host communities Mar 30, 2006 ABUJA— THE people of oil-rich Niger Delta, yesterday insisted that the direct allocation of derivation funds to host communities rather than state governments ... Vanguard, FEC Approves NPI’s Restructuring, N4b For Abuja Roads Mar 29, 2006 Another N2.5 billion was voted for the construction of four 15 MVA power substations to boost electricity supply to the Central Business District of Abuja. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Regional workshop on violence against women opens in Abuja Mar 29, 2006 Abuja, Nigeria, 03/29 - A regional workshop to develop a framework for combating violence against women in West Africa is underway at the ECOWAS Executive ... AngolaPress, Nigeria: First Bank's Billions Trapped in Abuja Stadium Mar 29, 2006 ...is presently dagger drawn with the authorities over the recovery of a loan facility advanced towards the construction of the ultra-modern Abuja National Stadium ... AllAfrica.com, Taylor on presidential jet Mar 29, 2006 Airport staff and a senior police officer in Abuja said that the jet was bound for Liberia. The plane took off at around 13:30, Bego said. ... News24, Liberia: Taylor Lands in Liberia en Route to Freetown Mar 29, 2006 Former President Charles Taylor has landed in Liberia from Abuja, Nigeria. Mr. Taylor touched down on the RIA tarmac under rainy skies. ... AllAfrica.com, Census exercise grounds flights in Abuja Mar 27, 2006 Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAJA) Abuja have been paralysed following the two-day work-free pronouncement by government for the ... The Tide, Independent Newspapers Recognise Excellence In Local Govt Mar 29, 2006 The flagging off of its Annual Award for Excellence in Local Government Administration in Nigeria today in Abuja, will afford Nigerians the pleasure of ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Most Abuja Residents Not Counted – El Rufai Mar 27, 2006 ...that they were not counted. Protests came in from satellite towns in Abuja and parts of Nassarawa State. But NPC Chairman, Suma’ila ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Residents Wait In Vain For Enumerators Mar 24, 2006 Major streets in the Abuja city centre and surrounding satellite and squatter settlements were bereft of activity Friday as residents obeyed the Federal ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria: Census Reveals Massive Overcrowding in Abuja Prison Mar 24, 2006 Prisoners are held for years without trial in heavily overcrowded conditions in the Federal Capital Territory's only jail, census takers have revealed. ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria: Robbers Pose As Enumerators in Abuja Mar 24, 2006 Armed robbers impersonating as census officials yesterday attacked a resident of Maitama District in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dispossessing their ... AllAfrica.com, Obasanjo Must Go In 2007 — Kalu Mar 29, 2006 Kalu, who has publicly declared his ambition, said in Abuja on Wednesday that Obasanjo has no justifiable reason to stay beyond 2007 in Aso Rock. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Commodities Exchange shifts commencement date Mar 24, 2006 Abuja Securities and Commodities Exchange (ASCE) will not take off this month as earlier scheduled. This is due to some logistic ... The Tide, Thunderstorm wrecks havoc in Abuja Mar 24, 2006 Heavy rains accompanied by strong windstorm and thunder on Tuesday evening wreaked havoc in parts of Abuja and some of its satellite towns. ... The Tide, Opposition leader arrested in Abuja Mar 20, 2006 ...in the northern city of Katsina by men of the state security service (SSS) in the early hours of Monday and taken to Nigeria's capital Abuja, they said. ... Independent Online, Living The Abuja Dream Mar 18, 2006 To many Nigerians, living the Abuja dream is already a reality, but to some others, it is still a dream, one of the many that fate keeps out of their reach but ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria: Abuja Chasing the 2014 Games for Africa Mar 21, 2006 As the 2006 Commonwealth Games get into the final five days and the attention begins to shift to Delhi 2010, the City of Abuja in Nigeria has intensified its ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Intensifies 2014 Commonwealth Bid Mar 22, 2006 With the Melbourne Commonwealth Games winding down the city of Abuja Nigeria has intensified its campaign for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, reports an African ... GamesBids.com Abuja Cultural Carnival 2006 to hold in November Mar 19, 2006 The second edition of the Abuja Carnival, a parade of the rich cultural heritage of the country, has been scheduled to hold between November 23 to 26, 2006. ... The Tide, 2.1m passengers used Abuja airport in 2005 Mar 17, 2006 More than 2.1 million passengers went through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, last year, according to the latest statistics from the ... The Tide, FAAN strengthens security at Abuja Airport Mar 16, 2006 ...passenger traffic, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has tightened security measures at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. ... The Tide, Abuja Master Plan: 84 Buildings To Go Soon Mar 20, 2006 In a few days from now, security men would be ready with bulldozers to demolish 84 illegal structures in Abuja. This is, in a continued ... Nigeria Daily Independent, 26 Falconets open camp in Abuja Mar 23, 2006 National female U20 team, The Falconets, had their camp come alive in Abuja early in the week as 26 out of the 30 players invited, stormed the technical centre ... The Tide, NFA Opens new office in Abuja Mar 21, 2006 The board of the Nigeria Football Association, NF A, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, finally secured a new office accommodation at the Maitama District of Abuja ... The Tide, GSM Africa conference pulls telecom world to Abuja Mar 19, 2006 Chairman of Nigeria’s GSM Consultative Forum, Mr. Chioke Ogugua the GSM Africa Conference and Exhibition which holds in Abuja next Monday would bring ... Vanguard, Banks Lock Out Customers In Abuja Mar 21, 2006 Many banks in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), surprised many customers on Tuesday when they closed their gates at noon, four hours before the ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Babalakin Advocates Modern Terminals In Abuja, Kano, PH Mar 23, 2006 Chairman of Bi-Courtney Consortium, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), has called for the construction of modern world -class airport terminals in Abuja, Kano and Port ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Enquirer Is My Last Bus Stop, Says Dan Akpovwa Mar 23, 2006 Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Abuja Enquirer, Mr. Dan Akpovwa, was upbeat when BUKOLA OJEME caught up with him last week at the Federal Capital Territory to ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Taylor off agenda at Abuja talks Mar 4, 2006 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia has met Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo in Abuja, during her first visit there since her election. ... BBC News, Nigerians witness 4th solar eclipse Mar 30, 2006 ...the world. “Wao, God is Great,� shouted Tina Ukoh, a resident of Abuja as she watched the eclispe along with others. The fourth ... African News Dimension, Nigeria: ANPP Faction Accuses Etiebet of Undermining Party Mar 30, 2006 The faction made the accusation in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday over the National Executive Council meeting called for today in Maiduguri by the ... AllAfrica.com, Rivers liaison office in Abuja ready for commissioning Mar 9, 2006 The ultra-modern Rivers State liaison office located in the Central Area Af the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is now ready for commissioning by ... The Tide, Heavy haze blankets Abuja, northern states Mar 12, 2006 ABUJA — HEAVY harmattan haze has blanketed Abuja and its satellite towns in the last four days, disrupting flights and forcing drivers to be extra cautious ... Vanguard, World‘s best athletes to race in Abuja Mar 4, 2006 ...country. Already, discussions are on with Powell's manager for the record world holder to compete in the one-day Abuja Grand prix. ... The Tide, African Grand Prix : Asafa May Run in Abuja Mar 5, 2006 The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, may bring Jamaican 100m world record holder, Asafa Powell to run at the one-day Abuja Grand Prix if discussions ... African News Dimension, Abuja Groans Under Poor Power Supply, Kerosene Scarcity Feb 27, 2006 Abuja residents have expressed disgust over the incessant power failure being experienced in the capital city and its satellite towns. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Police raise alarm over commercial bus robberies in Abuja Mar 9, 2006 THE Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Mr. Lawrence Alobi, on Wednesday raised alarm over the increasing rate of ... Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria: Powell, Gatlin for Abuja 2006 Mar 3, 2006 Athens Olympic 100m champion, Justin Gatlin, have been listed as top athletes expected to feature at the maiden African Grand Prix scheduled for Abuja in May. ... African News Dimension, Bomb Scare in Abuja Bound Flight Feb 28, 2006 Anxiety gripped passengers inside an Abuja bound Aero aircraft yesterday when a business class passenger announced that he was in possession of a bomb. ... AllAfrica.com, Reality Organisation Debuts In Abuja Mar 12, 2006 ...mother of the Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, Chief Eunice Orji Uzor Kalu, made an elegant entry into the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Abuja, when the ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Obasanjo, Mbeki parley in Abuja Mar 15, 2006 President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday conferred with his South African counterpart, Mr Thabo Mbeki in Abuja on bilateral, regional and continental issues. ... The Tide, International confab on housing opens in Abuja March Mar 1, 2006 The President of Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) Dr. Ifenna Chukwujekwu made this known in Abuja last weekend. ... The Tide, Charles Okonji (Abuja) Mar 14, 2006 Abuja has tied the re-opening of closed oil wells in the Niger Delta to the release of the three remaining abducted expatriates. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Court Stops Constitution Review Mar 7, 2006 IN Abuja High Court, yesterday ordered the National Assembly to stop the on-going review of the 1999 constitution pending the determination of the motion for ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Judge Denies Making Order Mar 10, 2006 JUSTICE Olasumbo Goodluck of an Abuja High Court yesterday denied making an order directing the National Assembly not to take further actions relating to the ... AllAfrica.com, President Obasanjo, Johnson-Sirleaf Tour Abuja Mar 6, 2006 By AND Nigeria. President Olusegun Obasanjo at the weekend undertook unscheduled visits to four locations in Abuja on a meet-the-people tour. ... African News Dimension, Abuja, Lagos, Enugu airports, stadia for concessioning Mar 10, 2006 Others are The Abuja, Lagos and Enugu Airports, National Inland Waterways Authority, and the National Transmission Company Plc. ... Daily Sun, Commonwealth Confirms Abuja, Two Others’ 2014 Bid Mar 14, 2006 Officials of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), have confirmed that three cities namely Abuja (Nigeria), Halifax (Canada) and Glasgow (Scotland) are ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Commonwealth Confirms Abuja, Two Others 2014 Bid Mar 12, 2006 ...bidding for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. They are Abuja (Nigeria), Halifax (Canada) and Glasgow (Scotland). The bids were announced at ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Adetutu Folasade-Koyi (Abuja) Mar 12, 2006 This was a man that behaved as if he had no idea of the third term when we were in Abuja. He came out in his true colours in Port Harcourt. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria/Niger Joint Commission for Co-Operation Ends in Abuja Mar 6, 2006 The Nigeria/Niger Joint Commission for Co-operation ended over the weekend of 3 March in Abuja. Speaking at the forum, Nigerian ... AllAfrica.com, Presidents Obasanjo, Mbeki Confer in Abuja Mar 13, 2006 President Olusegun Obasanjo conferred with President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa in Abuja on 12 March on bilateral, regional and continental issues. ... AllAfrica.com, Students sack Abuja varsity over death of colleague Mar 2, 2006 THE University of Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was on Wednesday closed down following a face-off between the students and the police over the ... Nigerian Tribune, Abuja Sheraton Hotel gets Mar 14, 2006 In a bid to attract foreign investors and enhance effective transformation of the nation’s tourism sector, Federal Government has been urged to build a ... The Tide, AU Tells the Sudanese Parties in Abuja - Time Is Up Mar 13, 2006 In a clear message to the Sudanese negotiators in Abuja at the end of his high-level consultations in Paris, including a meeting with Mr. Robert Zoellick, US ... AllAfrica.com, Adesoji Oyinlola, Lagos Mar 30, 2006 At a press conference in Abuja, the secretariat of the party said Ali was strictly on his own as far as the ‘support third term or quit the party ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Ex-Gov Kaita Arrested, Taken to Abuja Mar 20, 2006 Democrats (ACD), Alhaji Mohammd Lawal Kaita was taken away from his home in Katsina by operatives suspected to be from the State Security Service (SSS) to Abuja ... This Day (subscription), Abuja Sheraton Hotel gets International kudos Mar 14, 2006 America’s Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has commended the management of Abuja Sheraton Hotel over the support and gesture disposed during their ... The Tide,  ‘Teco, come to Abuja and prove yourself’ 03 Dec 2005 ...at the Governor’s Cup in Oturkpo last week where Ikeja-based golfer, Gboyega Oyebanji, shot 21 under par to win the tournament, Abuja-based amateur golfer ... Vanguard, Fasehun, Adams Re-Arraigned in Abuja, Denied Bail 03 Dec 2005 ...leaders of the Oodua's Peoples Congress, Chief Gani Adams, Federick Fasehun and four others were yesterday arraigned before the Federal High court Abuja on a ... AllAfrica.com, Sudanese delegation attends Abuja negotiaons 03 Dec 2005 Abuja, Dec. 2, (BNA) Sudan expressed hope that the current Abuja round of negotiations with armed movements, will be final and be ... Bahrain News Agency, Kwara Utd to appeal NFL sanction 03 Dec 2005 The match which ended 2-1 against the Insurers in Ilorin will however be replayed on Sunday in Abuja based on NFL decision which nullified the earlier encounter ... The Tide, Zamfara Utd, Dolphins to replay in Gusau 03 Dec 2005 NFL’s Organising and Disciplinary Committee decided midweek in Abuja that having viewed the circumstances surrounding the case, whereby there was a mix-up on ... The Tide, NICON HILTON, British Airways GOLF : Unstoppable Mbuko, shoots ... 03 Dec 2005 The answer to this question appears not be in sight now, as only last weekend at the NICON Hilton Amateur Open tournament held in Abuja, Uloma strolled to ... Vanguard, Balogun: And the man returns to court 03 Dec 2005 Barely two weeks ago, on November 22, 2005, an Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako found the top cop guilty of laundering over N18 ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Galadima gives in to FA chairmen 03 Dec 2005 In a statement Thursday in Abuja, NFA said that the session would thrash out issues from the meeting of the chairmen, club owners and stakeholders. ... The Tide, Rotarian Demola Ashipa, past president Country Club of Agege ... 03 Dec 2005 ...was unable to serve him because he was nowhere to be found…because of the tension in the city, I was advised by the CP who said that I should go back to Abuja ... Daily Sun, 72 HOURS TO END OF IMPEACHMENT NOTICE : ALAMS VS LAWMAKERS — The ... 03 Dec 2005 ...the governor said, “the illegal notice of impeachment that was issued in Lagos from the office of the EFCC and dispatched, last week, from Abuja as confirmed ... Vanguard, Women fighters negotiate for first time 03 Dec 2005 ABUJA: Darfuri rebel commander Mariam Abdallah saw her husband murdered in front of her and took to arms dealing to look after the 15 children in her care ... Peninsula On-line, Masari Escapes Impeachment Again! 03 Dec 2005 ...remove him from office, following the hosting of the inauguration of the Northern Members Forum of the House of Representatives which took place in Abuja a few ... Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria begins inquest into plane carsh 03 Dec 2005 Abuja, Dec. 2, (BNA) The Ministry of Civil Aviation in Nigeria, began in Abuja today investigating into the causes of the ill fated ... Bahrain News Agency, Public service reforms, crucial to challenges of century 03 Dec 2005 Speaking Thursday in Abuja at a workshop for federal public servants on procurement, the director general said that the service should provide social services ... The Tide, 15,000 students plan protest against poly discrimination 03 Dec 2005 According to him, the rally which was originally billed to hold in Abuja last Wednesday will now hold on January 19, 2006, pointing out that the postponement ... The Tide, Realizing Homeland: A Return to Nigeria 03 Dec 2005 ...that took us first to Amsterdam, Holland, where I used non-American currency for the first time, and then we continued to our final destination: Abuja, Nigeria ... themacweekly.com, Nigeria pays backlog of dues to avoid being delisted from WTO 03 Dec 2005 Idris Waziri said at his ministerial briefing in Nigeria's capital Abuja that the accumulated debt was settled on Thursday, about a week after the deadline had ... People's Daily Online, As Deputy Governor, I earned N1000 monthly -Jafojo 03 Dec 2005 Those young ones are the ones causing problems for the AD and Afenifere.The problem of the AD started from Abuja during the regime of Abdulkadir after we had ... Nigeria Daily Independent, 2007: Nigerians Abroad Can't Vote -INEC 03 Dec 2005 Maurice Iwu, said yesterday in Abuja that Nigerians abroad cannot vote in the 2007 general elections because the constitution is yet to be amended to allow this ... AllAfrica.com, Bulldozers leave thousands homeless in Abuja Nov 29, 2005 An estimated 10 000 newly homeless Nigerians awoke on Tuesday in Chika, a squatter settlement in the country's capital, Abuja, after being forced to sleep in ... Mail & Guardian Online, Nicon Hilton rated best in team satisfaction Dec 1, 2005 NICON Hilton Abuja added another laurel to its collection when it emerged overall 1st in team member satisfaction among the entire Hilton hotels in Europe and ... Vanguard, FG floats programme for 1.4m AIDS orphans Dec 1, 2005 President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday joined Nigerians to mark the World AIDS Day at the Eagle Square, Abuja, where he disclosed that the Federal Government ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Aero Contractors yet to commence Abuja route operations Nov 29, 2005 Aero Contractors Airlines’s intention to commence direct flights from Port Harcourt to Abuja has hit the rock for the second time. ... The Tide, Body seeks RSG’s assistance towards ICASA 2005 Dec 1, 2005 The 14th International Conference on HlV/AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2005) is scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria from December 4th - 9th 2005. ... The Tide, Abuja: Scavengers make brisk business as bulldozers demolish Chika ... Nov 29, 2005 ...today made brisk business as the bulldozers of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) demolished houses at Chika village, on the airport road in Abuja ... The Tide, How Dolphins drowned Sharks in Abuja Nov 29, 2005 ...attack and they missed two good scoring opportunities before Jacob Aikhionbare snatched a win for the visitors who were playing Sharks in Abuja, where Sharks ... The Tide, FEC approves N7.4bn for road repairs Dec 1, 2005 In its bid to intensify the construction and rehabilitation of roads, nation-wide, the Federal Government yesterday in Abuja awarded contracts worth N7.4 ... The Tide, Indonesian consortium picks EPCL for $215m Dec 1, 2005 An Indonesia consortium, Indorama Group, yesterday in Abuja, emerged the new owners of the Eleme Petrochemical Company Ltd (EPCL) with a bid price of $215 ... The Tide, UN staff walk for World AIDS Day Dec 1, 2005 Staff of all United Nations agenciesin Abuja’ embarked on walk of over one hour to create awareness on World AIDS Day. World AIDS ... The Tide, Darfur peace talks to resume in Abuja on Tuesday: AU Nov 27, 2005 28 (Xinhuanet) -- A new round of Darfur peace talks is to begin in the Nigeria capital Abuja on Tuesday after a delay caused by splits in the troubled western ... Xinhua, Rival Darfur rebel leaders in Abuja for peace talks Nov 27, 2005 ABUJA, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Two rival leaders of a rebel movement from the Sudanese region of Darfur pledged to work together on the seventh round of peace talks ... Reuters AlertNet, SLM factions reunite, ready for talks in Abuja Nov 28, 2005 Khartoum, Sudan, 11/28 - Barely one day before resumption of Darfur peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria, the rebel Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) -- the Darfur main ... AngolaPress, FERMA and sustainable road infrastructure Nov 30, 2005 ...to produce standard road signs and markings which would be installed nation-wide.The major unity roads like Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Kaduna-Abuja Highway and ... Vanguard, Abuja carnival: We’re grateful to Gov Odili Nov 27, 2005 On Thursday November 24, 2005, the maiden edition of the Abuja cultural fiesta tagged ‘Abuja Carnival 2005 kicked off. ... A lot of them have not been to Abuja. ... The Tide, $71m Abuja Bus Project Kicks Off Jan 2006 Nov 26, 2005 The $71 million Abuja Scheduled Urban Mass Transit service awarded to Sonic Global Resources limited will kick off next year. The ... This Day (subscription), Doctors begin strike in Abuja ’morrow Nov 27, 2005 Medical doctors in Abuja are poised to commence a two-day warning strike tomorrow to register their grievances against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT ... The Tide, Abuja carvinal fair records over 40 exhibitors Nov 27, 2005 About 40 exhibitors are taking part in the cultural market and food fair at the ongoing Abuja Carnival. The participants drawn from ... The Tide, Sharks FC hosts Dolphins in Abuja today Nov 27, 2005 Sharks FC and Sister club, Dolphins are locked in a local derby today in Abuja in the Globacom Premier league. It is one of the ... The Tide, NPC steals show on last day of Abuja carnival Nov 29, 2005 The National Population Commission (NPC) stole the show during preparations for float take-off at the last day of the 2006 Abuja carnival. ... The Tide, Miss tourism beauty pageant back in Abuja Nov 25, 2005 Ministry of Culture and Tourism would tomorrow host the second edition of the grand finale of the Miss Tourism Beauty pageant at the Le Meridien Hotel, Abuja. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Health Workers' Strike: Death, Pains, Anguish Nov 28, 2005 The industrial action embarked upon by health workers in Abuja is taking a great toll on the health situation in the Federal Capital Territory. ... AllAfrica.com, Relocation ‘ll render us strangers in Abuja –Chika head Nov 27, 2005 ...vain that we are appealing to world leaders to speak to our leaders to allow us exist side by side with whatever plans they have for the development of Abuja. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja carnival ends Nov 28, 2005 By Orkula Shaagee. The just concluded Abuja Carnival ended on a good note on Sunday with beautiful display of the country's rich socio-cultural heritage. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Rivers wins awards at Abuja cultural carnival Nov 29, 2005 The state won awards for the best adorned boat regatta and the best dressed King. Kaduna State won the award for the most beautiful queen. ... The Tide, IGP assures foreigners of safety Nov 30, 2005 Speaking in Abuja while inaugurating a special taskforce to eradicate robbery along Abuja Airport Road in Abuja, Ehindero noted with dismay the nefarious ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Britain, Nigeria parley on air safety Nov 30, 2005 This is coming against the backdrop of the recent Bellview Flight 210 crash while on a Lagos-Abuja trip killing all 117 persons on board and Monday’s crash ... Nigeria Daily Independent, PDP chairman to hang on as MDD, MRD meet Nov 30, 2005 ...the Defence of Democracy (MDD) and the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) met yesterday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to explore ... Vanguard, Obasanjo explains Abuja carnival Nov 25, 2005 By LUCKY NWANKWERE and ISMAILA OMIPIDAN, Abuja. President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday flagged off the Abuja carnival, describing the ... Daily Sun, Abuja Carnival’s not to promote immorality-Ogbuewu Nov 20, 2005 Minister of Culture and Tourism, Franklin Ogbuewu has said the Abuja Carnival will not in any way promote and exhibit immorality as it is being feared by ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Ogbuewu seeks governors’ support for Abuja carnival Nov 17, 2005 ...said apart from the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC), the Abuja Carnival is another major program of the Federal Government that will unite the Country. ... Vanguard, Abuja Carnival: A deliberate bid to celebrate our culture Nov 20, 2005 ...and the unattended potential that resides with it, which is why one is simply amused about the spate of comments about the on-coming Abuja carnival, including ... Vanguard, Abuja Varsity Displaces 600,000 pupils, Gets Quit Order Nov 17, 2005 The University of Abuja has been given quit notice by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to vacate its present temporary site for the original allotee, a ... AllAfrica.com, FG realises N66b from sale of Abuja houses Nov 22, 2005 By Don Bassey. The Federal Government said it has raked in N66 billion from the ongoing sale of its houses in Abuja. Only N6.6 billion ... Nigeria Daily Independent, ‘Abuja carnival is celebration of life’ Nov 18, 2005 The Federal Government has said that the Abuja Carnival is to celebrate life and culture and not to promote immorality and idol worship. ... The Tide, Abuja Carnival to Gulp N600m Nov 21, 2005 The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu, has said that the forthcoming Abuja carnival on November 24-27, 2005 will gulp the sum of N600m. ... AllAfrica.com, Fasheun, Adams flown to Abuja Nov 21, 2005 POLICE authorities yesterday flew leaders of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasheun and Chief Gani Adams, to Abuja on the order of the ... Nigerian Tribune, Satellites gearing up for Abuja tourney Nov 21, 2005 Black Satellites coach, Francis Oti Akenteng, says his team’s preparations for the West African Football Union tournament in Abuja is shaping up well. ... Joy Online, National Assembly Correspondents, Abuja Nov 21, 2005 Atiku spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of the Northern Members Forum (NMF) of the House of Representatives where several members of the Northern political ... Nigeria Daily Independent, In Defence of Abuja Carnival Nov 22, 2005 Notwithstanding the unnecessary controversy over the forthcoming first Abuja Carnival triggered at the eleventh hour, yours sincerely is fully in support of ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Carnival: Let the show go on Nov 18, 2005 Adamu Adamu, the respected Friday columnist of this newspaper, has been waging a significant one-man war against the organisers of the Abuja Carnival which, if ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Carnival: Upturning Priorities Nov 18, 2005 The Abuja Carnival billed to hold from the 24th to 27th November 2005 is stirring controversy. Bearing in mind the expensive extravaganzas ... AllAfrica.com, Confusion, anger in Abuja as bulldozers roar again Nov 19, 2005 The place , according to the Federal Capital Territory Administration [FCTA], is in line with the master plan designed for the proposed Abuja Technology Village ... Vanguard, Tourism: Nigeria’s new black gold Dec 1, 2005 ...taken, perhaps the most important is the Harmattan holiday season approved by the Federal Government early this year, and the annual Abuja Carnival which took ... The Tide, US urges Darfur rebels to unify stand ahead of Abuja talks Nov 8, 2005 ...on leaders of the main rebel group in Sudan's Darfur to develop a unified position before the next peace talks with the Khartoum government in Abuja later this ... Xinhua, Mbadinuju petition’s Police IG, alleges extortion by police ... Dec 1, 2005 And from the police headquarters, Abuja, it was gathered that all those involved in the alleged scam, notably, Sofoluwe, Haruna and Emeakayi, had been arrested ... Vanguard, Why Delta indigenes should not own property in Abuja, by Edoja Nov 15, 2005 ...mentioned as one of those who advised Delta legislators and government officials not to be involved in land matters or acquisition of landed property in Abuja. ... Daily Independent, Towards Abuja carnival Nov 12, 2005 According to the organisers of the Abuja Carnival 2005, the event is put together to showcase the best of the unique cultural heritage of Nigeria. ... The Tide, Abuja and health workers strike Nov 15, 2005 The health sector of the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) for the past 10 weeks has been in limbo, as the health workers downed tools in protest of the non ... The Tide, Abuja carnival demystifies African culture Nov 15, 2005 The Abuja carnival therefore is the bold attempt by Africans to present to the world the true colour and value of African culture and tradition. ... Daily Independent, African B/ball Draws: FIBA Officials Arrive Abuja Nov 14, 2005 T he draws for the African Women Basketball Championship holding today in Abuja got a confirmation boost Sunday night with the arrival of the FIBA Africa ... This Day (subscription), National Environment newspaper debuts in Abuja 02 Dec 2005 The National Environment Newspaper made its debut in Abuja Wednesday with the promise to set agenda for sustainable environment action. ... The Tide, Abuja Carnival not idolatory, says President Obasanjo 02 Dec 2005 ABUJA- MEMBERS of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the National Assembly were conspicuously absent at the opening ceremony of the 2005 Abuja ... Vanguard, Sudanese delegation attends Abuja negotiaons 02 Dec 2005 Abuja, Dec. 2, (BNA) Sudan expressed hope that the current Abuja round of negotiations with armed movements, will be final and be ... Bahrain News Agency, Tlou in Abuja for high level global talks 02 Dec 2005 GABORONE - The Minister of Health, Sheila Tlou, is in Abuja, Nigeria for High Level Global Partners Forum on the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission ... Republic of Botswana, Red Crescent driver killed in Darfur camp 02 Dec 2005 ABUJA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Gunmen shot and killed a Sudanese driver working for the Red Crescent aid agency in a refugee camp in the remote western Darfur region ... Reuters AlertNet, Balogun: And the man returns to court 02 Dec 2005 Barely two weeks ago, on November 22, 2005, an Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako found the top cop guilty of laundering over N18 ... Nigeria Daily Independent, IFC wants revenue stabilisation, diversification sustained 02 Dec 2005 The document made available to newsmen in Abuja, Wednesday stated that such a measure “would insulate the economy from external shocks and improve capacity ... The Tide, Tourism: Nigeria’s new black gold 02 Dec 2005 ...taken, perhaps the most important is the Harmattan holiday season approved by the Federal Government early this year, and the annual Abuja Carnival which took ... The Tide, Third term: Reps in shouting match over N70m bribe •Adeyeye eats ... 02 Dec 2005 By JAMES OJO, Abuja. Professor Sola Adeyeye, Alliance for Democracy (AD) member of the House of Representatives from Osun State Wednesday ... Daily Sun, Third Term Plot: Northern Leaders Discuss Mass Political Movement 02 Dec 2005 The consultations and secret meetings intensified this week in Abuja and Kaduna where a number of top government functionaries and party stalwarts from the ... AllAfrica.com, Mbadinuju petition’s Police IG, alleges extortion by police ... 02 Dec 2005 And from the police headquarters, Abuja, it was gathered that all those involved in the alleged scam, notably, Sofoluwe, Haruna and Emeakayi, had been arrested ... Vanguard, South-East, South-South Owerri summit — Two zones, one missio 02 Dec 2005 ...of March, 1994, the Igbo Delegates to the Constitutional Conference of 1994-1995 convened by the General Sani Abacha regime, had gone to the Abuja venue to ... Vanguard, Women fighters negotiate for first time 02 Dec 2005 ABUJA: Darfuri rebel commander Mariam Abdallah saw her husband murdered in front of her and took to arms dealing to look after the 15 children in her care ... Peninsula On-line, Masari Escapes Impeachment Again! 02 Dec 2005 ...remove him from office, following the hosting of the inauguration of the Northern Members Forum of the House of Representatives which took place in Abuja a few ... Nigerian Tribune, Apo 6 Families Get N18m Compensation - FG To Dismiss Danjuma ... 02 Dec 2005 Federal Government, on Fri- day, gave out N18 million to the families of the five traders and their female friend, aka Apo 6, killed by some policemen in Abuja ... Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria begins inquest into plane carsh 02 Dec 2005 Abuja, Dec. 2, (BNA) The Ministry of Civil Aviation in Nigeria, began in Abuja today investigating into the causes of the ill fated ... Bahrain News Agency, As Deputy Governor, I earned N1000 monthly -Jafojo 02 Dec 2005 Those young ones are the ones causing problems for the AD and Afenifere.The problem of the AD started from Abuja during the regime of Abdulkadir after we had ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Speculations Over Office of First Lady 02 Dec 2005 There were speculations during the week in Abuja that President Olusegun Obasanjo may have scrapped the office of the First Lady which had his late wife, Stella ... This Day (subscription), 2007: Nigerians Abroad Can't Vote -INEC 02 Dec 2005 Maurice Iwu, said yesterday in Abuja that Nigerians abroad cannot vote in the 2007 general elections because the constitution is yet to be amended to allow this ... AllAfrica.com, Romanian experts to build new railway wagons 02 Dec 2005 The Romanian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Emil Rapcea, told newsmen in Abuja Wednesday that the experts would start by maintaining and repairing the old wagons at ... The Tide, Church to boost fish farming in Ogbotobo 02 Dec 2005 A statement issued by the church in Abuja Wednesday said that promise of the collaboration was made by Bishop of the Diocese of Western Izon, Rev. ... The Tide, How Dolphins drowned Sharks in Abuja Nov 29, 2005 ...attack and they missed two good scoring opportunities before Jacob Aikhionbare snatched a win for the visitors who were playing Sharks in Abuja, where Sharks ... The Tide, $2bn Needed to Revive Railways, Says Obasanjo Nov 30, 2005 ...out. The President stated this during a breakfast meeting with some members of the National Assembly at the State House, Abuja. ... This Day (subscription), Darfur rebel factions in show of unity at Abuja peace talks Nov 29, 2005 ABUJA: Two Darfur rebel movements spoke with one voice at the launch of a seventh round of peace talks with the Sudanese government yesterday, acting on a ... Peninsula On-line, PDP chairman to hang on as MDD, MRD meet Nov 30, 2005 ...the Defence of Democracy (MDD) and the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) met yesterday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to explore ... Vanguard, Aero Contractors yet to commence Abuja route operations Nov 29, 2005 Aero Contractors Airlines’s intention to commence direct flights from Port Harcourt to Abuja has hit the rock for the second time. ... The Tide, Kwara to appeal replay order Dec 1, 2005 Club chairman Ayo Bello told KICK OFF minutes after the decision was handed down to them at the NFL secretariat in Abuja that they are not satisfied with the ... Nigeria Daily Independent, NPC steals show on last day of Abuja carnival Nov 29, 2005 The National Population Commission (NPC) stole the show during preparations for float take-off at the last day of the 2006 Abuja carnival. ... The Tide, Obasanjo swears-in new ICPC chairman Dec 1, 2005 ...appointed chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Emmanuel Ayoola was yesterday sworn-in in Abuja. ... The Tide, FEC approves N7.4bn for road repairs Dec 1, 2005 In its bid to intensify the construction and rehabilitation of roads, nation-wide, the Federal Government yesterday in Abuja awarded contracts worth N7.4 ... The Tide, Budgeting:EFCC lists transparency principles Dec 1, 2005 The Chairman of the commission, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, gave the check list at a workshop for procurement officers in the federal public service, in Abuja Tuesday. ... The Tide, Made In Warri project for Lagos, Abuja Nov 29, 2005 But on Sunday, December 11, 2005 an army of well-known comedians and singers will perform at the prestigious Congress Hall, Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja in the ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Darfur peace talks to resume in Abuja on Tuesday: AU Nov 27, 2005 28 (Xinhuanet) -- A new round of Darfur peace talks is to begin in the Nigeria capital Abuja on Tuesday after a delay caused by splits in the troubled western ... Xinhua, Rival Darfur rebel leaders in Abuja for peace talks Nov 27, 2005 ABUJA, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Two rival leaders of a rebel movement from the Sudanese region of Darfur pledged to work together on the seventh round of peace talks ... Reuters AlertNet, SLM factions reunite, ready for talks in Abuja Nov 28, 2005 Khartoum, Sudan, 11/28 - Barely one day before resumption of Darfur peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria, the rebel Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) -- the Darfur main ... AngolaPress, NIGERIA: Changing behaviour not impossible Nov 29, 2005 ABUJA, 28 Nov 2005 (IRIN/PLUSNEWS) - Correctly informing people about HIV/AIDS and getting them to alter the kinds of behaviour that help to spread the ... IRINnews.org, Abuja carnival: We’re grateful to Gov Odili Nov 27, 2005 On Thursday November 24, 2005, the maiden edition of the Abuja cultural fiesta tagged ‘Abuja Carnival 2005 kicked off. ... A lot of them have not been to Abuja. ... The Tide, $71m Abuja Bus Project Kicks Off Jan 2006 Nov 26, 2005 The $71 million Abuja Scheduled Urban Mass Transit service awarded to Sonic Global Resources limited will kick off next year. The ... This Day (subscription), Doctors begin strike in Abuja ’morrow Nov 27, 2005 Medical doctors in Abuja are poised to commence a two-day warning strike tomorrow to register their grievances against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT ... The Tide, Abuja carvinal fair records over 40 exhibitors Nov 27, 2005 About 40 exhibitors are taking part in the cultural market and food fair at the ongoing Abuja Carnival. The participants drawn from ... The Tide, Sharks FC hosts Dolphins in Abuja today Nov 27, 2005 Sharks FC and Sister club, Dolphins are locked in a local derby today in Abuja in the Globacom Premier league. It is one of the ... The Tide, Darfur: African Union says warring parties to resume peace ... Nov 29, 2005 ...promised to resume peace negotiations. The peace discussions will resume Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria. Negotiations broke down after ... Monsters and Critics.com, 15,000 students to protest discrimination against poly graduates Nov 29, 2005 He said that the rally which was originally billed to hold in Abuja on Wednesday November 30, 2005, will now hold on January 19, 2006, adding that the ... Vanguard, Miss tourism beauty pageant back in Abuja Nov 25, 2005 Ministry of Culture and Tourism would tomorrow host the second edition of the grand finale of the Miss Tourism Beauty pageant at the Le Meridien Hotel, Abuja. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Health Workers' Strike: Death, Pains, Anguish Nov 28, 2005 The industrial action embarked upon by health workers in Abuja is taking a great toll on the health situation in the Federal Capital Territory. ... AllAfrica.com, Relocation ‘ll render us strangers in Abuja –Chika head Nov 27, 2005 ...vain that we are appealing to world leaders to speak to our leaders to allow us exist side by side with whatever plans they have for the development of Abuja. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja carnival ends Nov 28, 2005 By Orkula Shaagee. The just concluded Abuja Carnival ended on a good note on Sunday with beautiful display of the country's rich socio-cultural heritage. ... Nigeria Daily Independent, 750 Taekwondoists for Gateway Open Nov 30, 2005 More than 750 taekwondoists from all over the 36 states of the federation and Abuja have confirmed interest in the 1st Gateway National Taekwondo Open ... Nigeria Daily Independent, IGP assures foreigners of safety Nov 30, 2005 Speaking in Abuja while inaugurating a special taskforce to eradicate robbery along Abuja Airport Road in Abuja, Ehindero noted with dismay the nefarious ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Britain, Nigeria parley on air safety Nov 30, 2005 This is coming against the backdrop of the recent Bellview Flight 210 crash while on a Lagos-Abuja trip killing all 117 persons on board and Monday’s crash ... Nigeria Daily Independent, NYSC committed to posting policy, says Kalba Nov 29, 2005 Kalba made the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday adding that his administration will ensure that more corps members are posted to the rural areas because “that ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Abuja Carnival’s not to promote immorality-Ogbuewu Nov 20, 2005 Minister of Culture and Tourism, Franklin Ogbuewu has said the Abuja Carnival will not in any way promote and exhibit immorality as it is being feared by ... Nigeria Daily Independent, Ogbuewu seeks governors’ support for Abuja carnival Nov 17, 2005 ...said apart from the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC), the Abuja Carnival is another major program of the Federal Government that will unite the Country. ... Vanguard, Abuja Carnival: A deliberate bid to celebrate our culture Nov 20, 2005 ...and the unattended potential that resides with it, which is why one is simply amused about the spate of comments about the on-coming Abuja carnival, including ... Vanguard, Abuja varsity displaces 600,000 pupils, gets quit order Nov 16, 2005 The University of Abuja has been given quit notice by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to vacate its present temporary site for the original allotee, a ... Vanguard, FG realises N66b from sale of Abuja houses Nov 22, 2005 By Don Bassey. The Federal Government said it has raked in N66 billion from the ongoing sale of its houses in Abuja. Only N6.6 billion ... Nigeria Daily Independent, ‘Abuja carnival is celebration of life’ Nov 18, 2005 The Federal Government has said that the Abuja Carnival is to celebrate life and culture and not to promote immorality and idol worship. ... The Tide, NOC Elections: Day of Long Knives in Abuja Nov 16, 2005 NOC) during, which elections will hold to elect new officers to pilot affairs of the Olympic movement for the next four years will hold in Abuja today. ... This Day (subscription), Abuja Carnival to Gulp N600m Nov 21, 2005 The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu, has said that the forthcoming Abuja carnival on November 24-27, 2005 will gulp the sum of N600m. ... AllAfrica.com, Fasheun, Adams flown to Abuja Nov 21, 2005 POLICE authorities yesterday flew leaders of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasheun and Chief Gani Adams, to Abuja on the order of the ... Nigerian Tribune, Satellites gearing up for Abuja tourney Nov 21, 2005 Black Satellites coach, Francis Oti Akenteng, says his team’s preparations for the West African Football Union tournament in Abuja is shaping up well. ... Joy Online, National Assembly Correspondents, Abuja Nov 21, 2005 Atiku spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of the Northern Members Forum (NMF) of the House of Representatives where several members of the Northern political ... Nigeria Daily Independent, In Defence of Abuja Carnival Nov 22, 2005 Notwithstanding the unnecessary controversy over the forthcoming first Abuja Carnival triggered at the eleventh hour, yours sincerely is fully in support of ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Carnival: Let the show go on Nov 18, 2005 Adamu Adamu, the respected Friday columnist of this newspaper, has been waging a significant one-man war against the organisers of the Abuja Carnival which, if ... AllAfrica.com, Abuja Carnival: Upturning Priorities Nov 18, 2005 The Abuja Carnival billed to hold from the 24th to 27th November 2005 is stirring controversy. Bearing in mind the expensive extravaganzas ... AllAfrica.com, Confusion, anger in Abuja as bulldozers roar again Nov 19, 2005 The place , according to the Federal Capital Territory Administration [FCTA], is in line with the master plan designed for the proposed Abuja Technology Village ... Vanguard, US urges Darfur rebels to unify stand ahead of Abuja talks Nov 8, 2005 ...on leaders of the main rebel group in Sudan's Darfur to develop a unified position before the next peace talks with the Khartoum government in Abuja later this ... Xinhua, President Kufuor leaves for Abuja, Paris 01 Oct 2005 GNA - President John Agyekum Kufuor left Accra on Friday for Abuja, Nigeria, to attend an emergency meeting of West African Heads of State on the Ivorien crisis ... GhanaWeb, Fayose’s plane fails to land in Abuja 01 Oct 2005 THERE was palpable tension on Wednesay in Abuja at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport as the plane conveying the Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose ... Nigerian Tribune, Zifa Boosts Warriors 01 Oct 2005 DETERMINED to boost the warriors who will October 8 in Abuja confront the Super Eagles in the last World Cup qualifiers, Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA ... AllAfrica.com, Hope in Abuja talks for ending Darfur crisis — US’s Zoellick Sep 29, 2005 ...violence in Sudan’s Darfur region is in the hands of negotiators for rebel factions and the Sudanese government who are now meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Deputy ... Sudan Tribune, Customs task force men return to Abuja Sep 30, 2005 The 43-man Due Process Committee of the Nigerian Customs Service deployed to the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) in Lagos has been recalled to Abuja by the ... Daily Sun, Suspected Irish kidnap victim freed in Nigeria Sep 29, 2005 ...“The kingpin was arrested, and during interrogation he told us where they were taken,� Iwendi told The Associated Press in the capital, Abuja. ... Ireland Online, People's movement of Sudan takes part in Abuja negotiations Sep 27, 2005 SPLM) said it appointed a delegation to take part in the negotiations which are taking place under the auspices of the African Union in Abuja, Nigeria between ... Arabic News NEM Insurance records N5bn authorised share capital Sep 30, 2005 N5 billion. The increase was approved by the shareholders at the companies 35th annual general meeting held in Abuja. The Chairman ... The Tide, PDP dissolves Abia, Plateau executive committees Sep 30, 2005 Its National Publicity Secretary, Mr John Odey, announced the dissolution after the party's National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. ... The Tide, Insurance Directors Open Talks in Abuja Today Sep 27, 2005 ISSUES relating to the government's recent pronouncement on share capital base for insurance companies are sure to take the centre stage today when directors ... AllAfrica.com, Nigeria signs off huge military jet deal with China Sep 29, 2005 ABUJA — Nigeria’s government approved on Wednesday the purchase of 15 fighter and trainer aircraft from China, further strengthening ties between the ... Business Day, Abuja Velodrome To Be Reconstructed For 2014 Commonwealth Bid Sep 27, 2005 FCDA chairman Nasir el-Rufai said the Velodrome at Abuja’s National stadium is to be reconstructed after the rainy season for Nigeria’s 2014 Commonwealth ... GamesBids.com Nigerian president stresses significance of hosting 2014 ... Sep 28, 2005 ..."At an audience in the State House Abuja on 28 September with the Abuja Games Bid Committee led by the Chairman, General Yakubu Gowon and the Chief Executive ... People's Daily Online, Date set for Caf football awards Sep 28, 2005 The Confederation of African Football, Caf, will announce the winner of the African Footballer of the Year award on the 9th of January in Abuja, Nigeria next ... BBC Sport, NFA books Le Meridien for Eagles Sep 28, 2005 Nigeria Football Association (NFA), have secured the highbrow, Le Meridien Hotel Abuja for the senior national team, the Super Eagles as preparation for the ... Daily Independent, Crisis Summit Soon In Abuja Sep 26, 2005 With no solution in the pipeline, an ECOWAS summit has been slated for September 30 in Abuja. As the political crisis deepens and ... AllAfrica.com, UNODC Forms Coalition Against Crimes Sep 28, 2005 Recently, senior officials from 50 African countries, among them 14 ministers, converged at an Abuja Round Table to chisel out the future of the continent. ... AllAfrica.com, FG declares Abuja ready for 2014 C’wealth Games Sep 26, 2005 The Federal Government has declared that Abuja, Federal Capital City, will be fully ready to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games for which the country has put ... Daily Independent, PRONACO alleges FG’s plot to sabotage SNC Sep 28, 2005 The organisation said it has discovered tricks by “persons connected to Abuja� to plant confusion in the minds of the people as to when and where the ... Daily Independent, Igbos Decry Zone's Crisis, Warn Detractors Sep 28, 2005 ...resident in Lagos have condemned the crisis situations in the South-eastern states, blaming the urgly trend on those they referred to as "Abuja-based Igbo ... AllAfrica.com, RED ALERT! •Hamilton warns against Abuja as venue of Eagles ... Sep 24, 2005 The Honourable Minister has ruled that the make or break encounter be staged at the National Stadium in Abuja, but the Super Eagles are said to have preferred ... Daily Sun, Occupiers of FG houses in Lagos get N.25m each to relocate Sep 28, 2005 Housing and Urban Development Minister, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, who spoke in Abuja yesterday, said that the occupants had been given a deadline of September 30 ... Nigerian Tribune, Yekini Leads League Stars Against F/Eagles Sep 28, 2005 ...the Nigeria Football League (NFL) for the 45th Independence Day Anniversary match against the Flying Eagles scheduled for Saturday at the Abuja National Stadium ... This Day (subscription), Mobitel: Police move suspects to Abuja Sep 25, 2005 ...death of the former Managing Director of Mobitel, Charles Joseph, may have been moved to the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja from the ... Daily Independent, Akunyili: Gun shots Rock Abuja - Suspects Escaped, Re-arrested Sep 24, 2005 THE premises and environs of an Abuja High Court in Wuse - Zone 5, were thrown into pandemonium on Friday, as securitymen shot sporadically while trying to re ... Nigerian Tribune, President Commissions Housing Unit in Abuja Sep 24, 2005 President Olusegun Obasanjo has commissioned a 450-unit housing scheme in Abuja, owned by a private developer. At the event on 22 ... AllAfrica.com, Bauchi govt denies hijacking PDP membership cards Sep 29, 2005 It would be recalled that hundreds of PDP members from Bauchi on Monday stormed the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, to protest the alleged ... The Tide, El-Rufai, Ekaette booed, stoned at Abuja fuel rally 30 Sep 2005 Three government officials had a dose of public anger in Abuja on Thursday as a peaceful rally organised by the Labour and Civil Society Organisations (LASCO ... Daily Independent, Fayose’s plane fails to land in Abuja 30 Sep 2005 THERE was palpable tension on Wednesay in Abuja at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport as the plane conveying the Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose ... Nigerian Tribune, Customs task force men return to Abuja 30 Sep 2005 The 43-man Due Process Committee of the Nigerian Customs Service deployed to the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) in Lagos has been recalled to Abuja by the ... Daily Sun, Sudan: Annan 'Appalled' By Attack On Displaced Persons Camp in ... 30 Sep 2005 ..."In the meantime, the parties must apply themselves fully at the sixth round of the Abuja talks to bring an end to the suffering of the people of Darfur," it ... AllAfrica.com, Sudan gov't rejects threat by faction to pull out of peace talks 30 Sep 2005 ...formerly affiliated with The Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) to pull out of peace negotiations currently undergoing in the Nigerian capital Abuja. ... Kuwait News Agency, National Ecumenical Centre ready, says FG 30 Sep 2005 ...decade is finally ready for use. Works Minister, Adeseye Ogunlewe, made the announcement in Abuja. He also commended the construction ... Daily Independent, Those campaigning for Obasanjo’s third term should be tried for ... 30 Sep 2005 ...that Imo State which is well known for peace and stability woke up one morning and discovered that some of our illustrious sons and daughters in Abuja had set ... Daily Sun, PDP dissolves Abia, Plateau executive committees 30 Sep 2005 Its National Publicity Secretary, Mr John Odey, announced the dissolution after the party's National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. ... The Tide, NEM Insurance records N5bn authorised share capital 30 Sep 2005 N5 billion. The increase was approved by the shareholders at the companies 35th annual general meeting held in Abuja. The Chairman ... The Tide, Nigeria signs off huge military jet deal with China 30 Sep 2005 ABUJA — Nigeria’s government approved on Wednesday the purchase of 15 fighter and trainer aircraft from China, further strengthening ties between the ... Business Day, NLC Rally Holds in Abuja Today Sep 29, 2005 The president of the NLC, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, told newsmen yesterday that the Abuja procession will be set in motion at the Life Camp area and pass ... AllAfrica.com, NFA books Le Meridien for Eagles Sep 28, 2005 Nigeria Football Association (NFA), have secured the highbrow, Le Meridien Hotel Abuja for the senior national team, the Super Eagles as preparation for the ... Daily Independent, Orkaa, Pele to lead Eagles against Globacom selected Sep 29, 2005 Orkaa and Pele Abdul have been mandated to lead the Flying Eagles against a Globacom Selected side in a friendly match slated for Abuja National Stadium on ... Daily Independent, People's movement of Sudan takes part in Abuja negotiations Sep 27, 2005 SPLM) said it appointed a delegation to take part in the negotiations which are taking place under the auspices of the African Union in Abuja, Nigeria between ... Arabic News Eagles/Zimbabwe: Marketers put NFA in the dark Sep 28, 2005 ...not attract high patronage in next month’s crucial Germany 2006 World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Warriors of Zimbabwe in Abuja, marketers on ... Vanguard, Bauchi govt denies hijacking PDP membership cards Sep 29, 2005 It would be recalled that hundreds of PDP members from Bauchi on Monday stormed the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, to protest the alleged ... The Tide, El-Rufai offers palliatives to Abuja indigenes Sep 26, 2005 By Don Bassey. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration on Monday offered palliative measures to the indigenous people of the ... Daily Independent, Insurance Directors Open Talks in Abuja Today Sep 27, 2005 ISSUES relating to the government's recent pronouncement on share capital base for insurance companies are sure to take the centre stage today when directors ... AllAfrica.com, WORLD CUP 2006: Kigali holds key to Group 4 Sep 29, 2005 And while the Angolans |