FINANCIAL MATTERS: The merits of raising interest rates

Last week, the prevalent apprehension was with inflation rates. How could the rate of change in domestic prices, as measured by the official number crunching agency, be southbound, when the world is affrighted by both rising energy and commodity especially food prices? The answer to this question mattered for a variety of reasons, not least of which is its implication…

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Your final African XI!

1 April 2011 Over the past three months, MTNFootball.com has been asking you, the fans, to vote for your greatest African XI ever and now the results are in! We have collated the votes, and together with our expert panel, have come up with fantastic African XI that has largely been chosen by you, the fans. Over 60 000 votes…

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Cross River begins rehabilitation of community

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The peace of the dusty community of Nsadop in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State was disrupted last August when men from Boje, a neighbouring community, invaded Nsadop and practically destroyed it over a land dispute. The noon raid left many dead with houses and economic trees destroyed. The invasion took place when all the able-bodied men and…

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Explosive found during rally

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Substance suspected to be bomb was yesterday discovered at the venue of the campaign rally of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Okuku, hometown of the immidiate past governor of Osun State and senatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Olagunsoye Oyinlola. The state Commissioner of Police, Olusegun Solomon in a quick reaction, however, dismissed the allegation of…

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Task force assures Plateau residents of hitch-free polls

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The Special Military Task Force on the Jos crisis yesterday, said that the general elections beginning tomorrow will be hitch free in Plateau State. Addressing the press in Jos to discuss the level of preparedness of the force to contend with possible upsurge of violence associated with elections, the Task Force Commander, Hassan Umaru, said there has been a step…

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XTRA: D’banj leaves Mo’Hits

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THROWBACK: Contra

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WHETHER REPORT: Lada

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BRAND MATTERS: Political brands and their target audience

It is the season for political campaigns and a deep reflection of the political process portends grave danger for our future as a nation. This is due to the fact that our politicians are yet to become tangible brand assets. There is nothing that clearly differentiates one politician from the other. A brand has a personality and character. What is…

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Stocks’ values plunge further at the Exchange

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ANALYSIS: Not so bright figures

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Suspected sect members detonate explosives in Yobe

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Five explosives on Wednesday detonated in a house belonging to suspected members of the Boko Haram sect in Damaturu, Yobe State capital. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in the state, Hyacinth Medugu, confirmed to reporters that the devices exploded when a team of policemen from Yobe and Borno commands stormed the suspected house at Sani Daura Ahmed Housing Estate in…

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Group wants reward for communities with peaceful polls

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A cash prize of N1 million should be given by the federal government to any ward in the country where there is no report of violence during the general elections, the International Organisation for Sustainable Development has said. The non-governmental organisation stated this at a workshop yesterday in Awka Anambra State, adding that the gesture would spur community elders and…

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Akunyili promises to share salary with constituency

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________________________________________ Open Letter To Dora Akunyili By Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne On Behalf Of Dora Akunyili's Late Eldest Sister's Family Dear Aunty Dora, 1. I write you this letter as your first nephew and first son of your late sister. I write you on behalf of our family?the family of your late eldest sister. I write with deep sorrow and pain…

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