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How Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s mother was released
Kamene Okonjo, the mother of finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, released Friday after five days in captivity, was dropped off the road by her captors, the BBC reports. The BBC quotes…
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The only way for Nigeria in polio and money laundering is up – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
...the Army has gotten tired of waiting for the police in the bid to claim first prize in rescuing Prof. Okonjo, mother of our Minister of the Economy. It's a…
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Okonjo kidnap: Army carry-out raids, arrest 63 people
by Akan Ido The search for Professor Kamene Mabel Okonjo, the 82-year-old mother of the finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, intensified yesterday with the arrest of 63 people for questioning over…
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#OkonjoKidnap: Family in contact with kidnappers, as ransom is reportedly pegged at N200m
by Isi Esene Four days after, Professor Mabel Kamene Okonjo, the mother of the finance minister and coordinator of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was kidnapped, there are indications that some…
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President Jonathan’s blackmail is in full swing – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
I think Mr. President should just tell us the truth, Christmas is round the corner, and money is needed to buy hampers. We won't get angry, we are Nigerians. How…
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Okonjo kidnap: Two policemen arrested
by Isi Esene Two policemen who were reportedly supposed to be on duty at the palace premises where Professor Mabel Kamene Okonjo, mother of the finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was…
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Ex-governor Rotimi’s wife, Titilayo, kidnapped by gunmen
by Isi Esene Titilayo, wife of former military governor of the old Western Region, Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi (retd.), has been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. She was reportedly kidnapped on…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s mother will be rescued within 24 hours – Gov. Uduaghan
by Isi Esene The governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has assured the public that Professor Kamene Okonjo, the kidnapped mother of the Finance Minister and coordinator of the economy,…
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How gunmen kidnapped Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s mother from the palace
by Akan Ido The recent kidnap of the mother of Nigeria's finance minister and coordinator of the economy has come as a shock to many. Many wonder the state of…
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Ezekwesili? Okonjo-Iweala? Bakare? D’banj? Who will be YNaija Person of the Year 2012? Vote now!
by Akan Ido Mimiko? Bakare? Okonjo-Iweala? D'ban'j? Who will be YNaija Person of the Year 2012? It's that time of the year when YNaija chooses its Person of the…
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Opinion: What subsidy?
by Kanife, Ejike Alphonsus While buying the much I could, I joked some with the attendant concerning the prices of petroleum products and asked him if they have removed the…
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Mover and Shaker: Okonjo-Iweala makes The Economist’s cover (SNAPSHOT)
by Akan Ido Along with other notable personalities like the German chancellor, Angela Merkel and Chinese Communist Party leader, Xi Jinping, The Economist presents Ngozi Okojo-Iweala, Nigeria's minister of finance…
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Report: N5 trillion stolen on President Goodluck Jonathan’s watch
by Akan Ido The Goodluck Jonathan administration assumed office in 2011, with a firm commitment to fight corruption and win the war, but almost two years down the line, the…
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Star Wars in Aso Rock: Diezani Alison-Madueke meets President Jonathan over Okonjo-Iweala
by Akan Ido The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has officially notified President Goodluck Jonathan, of the country the country faces in terms of acute fuel shortage if the Federal…
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Obasanjo, Ezekwesili, Okonjo-Iweala, Zakaria, others to grace Airtel’s ‘Night of Influence’
by Isi Esene Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will lead a cast of prominent Nigerians from the private and public sectors to the Airtel Night of Influence, a high profile gathering…
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#FuelSubsidyFraud: Oil barons warned on threats to Okonjo-Iweala, Alison-Madueke
by Rachel Ogbu Since the list indicting some owners of oil companies in the subsidy scam was released, coordinating minister for the Economy and minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and…
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“You will name our sponsors in court” – Dino Melaye threatens to sue Okonjo-Iweala
by Isi Esene Dino Melaye is not taking things lightly with the co-ordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as he is threatening to sue the…
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GEJ 2.0: I will go after corrupt governors, he says
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said the government is determined to go after corrupt public officials. He said no corrupt governor or fuel subsidy thief will be spared…
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Get down on it! Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hits the dance floor (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Of course we all know Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to be one of the best technocrats you can find in the world of development finance, but it is pleasantly…
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China offers Nigeria $1.1bn loan to build light rail and airport terminals
by Akan Ido Nigeria again goes a-borrowing as the ministry of finance on Wednesday announced that China is offering the country a $1.1bn loan to help the build airport terminals,…
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Congratulations: Patience Jonathan receives doctorate degree (in absentia)
Dame Patience Jonathan. by Isi Esene Nigeria's first lady, Patience Jonathan was awarded another doctorate degree during the weekend by the Delta State University, Abraka. The award was received on…
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Not another run: Okonjo-Iweala denies interest in World Trade Organisation job
by Stanley Azuakola Ramin Talaie/European Pressphoto Agency In a year's time, the head of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy will step down. Already there are speculations on who will…
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“Okonjo-Iweala is not in charge of repositioning Nigerian sports” – Sports Minister debunks media reports
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria's minister of sports, Bolaji Abdullahi has debunked claims by some newspapers that President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head a committee…
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Opinion: Should Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala resign?
by Omoade Adelani While Boko Haram is wreaking havoc in the northern part of the country, our lower legislative chamber is clawing its way out of a mire of bribery scandal. Let’s…
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“Nigeria is not as rich as you think” – Okonjo-Iweala
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Tighten your belts. by Isi Esene Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the c-oordinating minister of the Economy and minister of Finance, during the weekend recommended a lean financial management…
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President Jonathan to launch YOUWIN! 2, exclusively for women
Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan will today, September 3, launch the second phase of the Youth Enterprise with Innovation (YOUWIN! 2) programme exclusively for women. The launch is expected to…
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Meet the people who will manage Nigeria’s $1 bn Sovereign Wealth Fund
by Stanley Azuakola It took ten months and tons of fights but at last the Federal Government has set up the board which would manage the nation’s Sovereign Wealth Fund…
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“They tricked the FG and siphoned over N40b” – Okonjo-Iweala lists offences of 25 indicted oil marketers
by Stanley Azuakola It's confirmed. Nigeria's minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is now officially on an offensive. Since last week when the minister threatened to release names of the…
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Planned strike: “NUPENG is anti-Nigerians” – Okonjo-Iweala
by Isi Esene The co-ordinating minister for the Economy and minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has described the planned nationwide strike by members of the National Union of Petroleum…
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Major oil marketers accused of being behind planned fuel strike
by Akan Ido The Federal Government has revealed that the fuel scarcity currently being experienced by residents of Abuja, is caused by several companies found to have been involved in…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy