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Michael Jackson’s doctor found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Conrad Murray, 58, was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of Jackson and faces up to four years in prison. The doctor, who was hired to care for Jackson as he prepared...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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Total discovers oil at its offshore Etisong North 1 well
Total’s Nigerian subsidiary has announced it has made a new oil discovery at its offshore Etisong North 1 well. The well was drilled to a total depth of 2,387 metres in 80 metres of water. One of...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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Vitol in long-term deal to buy Nigeria Okwuibome crude
Independent energy trader Vitol has entered into a long-term purchase agreement with Sterling Oil Trading and Sterling Oil Exploration for their new Nigerian Okwuibome crude oil production, the company said on Monday. The deal includes a pre-payment...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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Afren To Complete Acquisition Of OML 26 Stake By End 2011
Afren’s acquisition of a stake in a Nigeria’s OML 26, announced last year, is on track to complete by the end of 2011, the company’s chief executive said. Last year, Afren announced that First Hydrocarbon Nigeria, the...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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EuroZone Crisis Update: Italy In The Crosshairs
Italy is indebted to the tune of 118% of its GDP. All eyes have been on Greece in recent months, however Italy poses a much bigger threat than Greece to the financial stability of the Eurozone. In...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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EuroZone Crisis Update: Greek PM May Step Down For GNU
The political intrigue unraveling in Greece is reminiscent of the last minute deal struck by the Obama administration with a bipartisan US House of assembly that almost caused the US government to default on its debt obligations...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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ILC celebrates World’s Decent Work Day Today
October 7 is known every year for the world to celebrate Decent Work Day. It is a day set aside by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to reappraise programs that will provide comfort, respect and dignity at...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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African Marketing Business School Celebrates Awards Today
Today Monday, November 7, 2011, The African Marketing Business School holds this year’s Pan African Brand Awards at Lagos Sheraton Hotels & Towers. This award is to celebrate both local and foreign brands; It was started by...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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PHCN Rejects BPE Order For Staff Verification
The Power Holding Company of Nigeria rejected the move by the Bureau of Public Enterprises to implement a staff verification exercise ordered by the Federal Government of Nigeria due to disagreements on the details of the exercise....
- Posted November 7, 2011
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HiTV – Futbol Excitement Delivered With Entrepreneurial Zeal of Tony Subair
HiTV Success story. HiTV came into being when it there was a monopoly but was able to turn the table when it secured the exclusive broadcast rights to show Major worldwide League Football Matches. This small Nigeria...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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Boko Haram And The Unending Bloodletting
It is sad again that Boko Haram phenomenon is still ravaging the land with bloodletting the order of the day. This calls for us to find a lasting solution to this turn of event. Boko Haram has...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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Globacom will officially launch its operation in Ghana on 17 November
Globacom, a Nigeria-based telco with operations in Gambia, Senegal, Nigeria, Benin and Cote d’Ivoire, has announced it will officially launch its operation in the country on 17 November 2011, three years after first receiving a licence to...
- Posted November 7, 2011
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Ministry For Agriculture AND CBN Seeks Enhanced Food Production
The ministry for agriculture and the central bank of Nigeria have come together to seek for ways to reposition the agricultural sector and the attainment of food security. This effort has the support of industry analysts who...
- Posted November 6, 2011
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Van Persie and Mancini pick up EPL October prizes
In form Arsenal striker, Robin van Persie has been named the Barclays Player of the Month for October. The Dutchman scored a total of seven goals last month, including a hatrick against Chelsea to bring his tally...
- Posted November 5, 2011