http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/ Latestnigeriannews.com provides a central point for daily listing of news of nigerian interest, our major aim is to organize News Items we believe are of interest to Nigerians based locally and in the Diaspora. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:54:05 +0000 en-us http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219860/rymzo-salutes-jah.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219860/rymzo-salutes-jah.html CHURCHILL Sosa Gusto (aka Rymzo) is an ardent observer of social trends. His latest album entitled, Salute Jah buttress this. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219859/businessman-found-dead-with-chain-locked-around-his-neck-and-surrounded-by-sex-t.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219859/businessman-found-dead-with-chain-locked-around-his-neck-and-surrounded-by-sex-t.html A businessman found dead in a hotel bedroom, with a chain tightly padlocked around his neck, may have suffocated when a sex game went wrong, an inquest heard. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219858/one-of-uks-most-wanted-men-arrested-in-carjacked-vehicle-with-two-toddlers-insid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219858/one-of-uks-most-wanted-men-arrested-in-carjacked-vehicle-with-two-toddlers-insid.html Cedric Brown, one of Britain's most wanted men, has reportedly been caught trying to flee police in a stolen car. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219857/gbenga-daniel-trudges-on-56.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219857/gbenga-daniel-trudges-on-56.html Justus Olugbenga Daniel is not your normal run off the mill politician. The two term former governor of Ogun State started off as a consummate business man before fate and the love of the people pract Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219856/i-see-alaafin-as-my-husband-not-as-kabiyesi-says-londonbased-wife.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219856/i-see-alaafin-as-my-husband-not-as-kabiyesi-says-londonbased-wife.html UNLIKE many women, who derive pride at being married to traditional rulers for the sake of being identified as 'Ayaba', one of the wives of the Alaafin of Oyo, Alhaja Musiliat Jolade, has sa Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219855/jesus-died-to-fulfil-his-mission-on-earth.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219855/jesus-died-to-fulfil-his-mission-on-earth.html Archbishop I.M. Akinadewo is the Founder, Primate and Spiritual Head of Motailatu Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide. He speaks with ABAYOMI DARAMOLA on the significance of Easter. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219854/easter-a-festival-of-sober-reflection.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219854/easter-a-festival-of-sober-reflection.html The foundation of the Christian faith is the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ lived the righteous and perfect life while on earth and surrendered his life as a ransom in exchange Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219853/ukbased-nigerian-artiste-producer-antoine-stone-returns-to-sparkle.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219853/ukbased-nigerian-artiste-producer-antoine-stone-returns-to-sparkle.html Olumide Akinjirin with Antoine Stone as stage name may not be a famous artiste or producer here in Nigeria but across the shores of this country especially in the United Kingdom and the United States, Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219852/irep-rekindles-interest-in-docu-films.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219852/irep-rekindles-interest-in-docu-films.html THIS year's edition of the yearly iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) ended penultimate Sunday in Lagos, living up to its goal of renewing interest in the documentary film g Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219851/star-quest-contestants-in-grand-performance.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219851/star-quest-contestants-in-grand-performance.html TODAY, the six bands that emerged in this year's edition of Star Quest will perform for the first time since they entered into the Star Fameland at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Centre, Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219850/potable-waterstill-inadequate.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219850/potable-waterstill-inadequate.html The United Nations (UN) has designated every March 22, as the day, water and sanitation issues are spotlighted globally and the collective efforts being undertaken to proffer solutions. As the world c Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219849/scourge-ofchild-soldiers-in-africa.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219849/scourge-ofchild-soldiers-in-africa.html RECENTLY, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found a Congolese militia leader, Thomas Lubanga, guilty of conscripting children into his army to wage war and serve as personal body guards. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219848/failing-telecom-services.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219848/failing-telecom-services.html WHEN the Telecommunications sector was deregulated about 10 years ago, the revolution was applauded because many believed it would lead to improved services and value for money spent, a clear departur Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219847/obscene-allowances-of-federal-legislators.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219847/obscene-allowances-of-federal-legislators.html Nigeria's federal law-makers recently assigned themselves over N70bn allowances, at N19.1bn for the 109 Senators and N51.1bn for the 360 members of the House of Representatives. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219846/education-for-the-almajiris.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219846/education-for-the-almajiris.html RECENTLY the Federal Government signed a $98million project funding agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to address challenges facing the Almajiris in northern Nigeria. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219845/lessons-from-the-fabrice-muamba-incident.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219845/lessons-from-the-fabrice-muamba-incident.html THE collapse of Bolton Wanderers midfielder and DR Congo star, Fabrice Muamba, during a football match in the English Premier league, has once again brought into focus, the critical role of medical se Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219844/oyo-state-workers-strike.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219844/oyo-state-workers-strike.html ABOUT two weeks ago, Oyo state workers embarked on an industrial action to protest the continued unwillingness of the Senator Abiola Ajimobi's administration to fulfil its promise to pay them N22 Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219843/mass-failure-in-wassce-neco-and-jamb-examinations.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219843/mass-failure-in-wassce-neco-and-jamb-examinations.html FOR four consecutive years now, candidates' performance in the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), National Examination Council (NECO) and Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) ex Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219842/okonjoiweala-road-to-world-bank-presidency.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219842/okonjoiweala-road-to-world-bank-presidency.html AS the incumbent World Bank President, Robert Zoellick, steps down by end of June this year, three candidates, including Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219841/easter-a-season-of-renewal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219841/easter-a-season-of-renewal.html IN the Christian calendar worldwide, Easter which will be marked on Sunday, 8th April 2012, is a time that Christian faithfuls mark the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is usual Sat, 05 May 2012 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219840/recipe-banku.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219840/recipe-banku.html Banku and Kenkey are two more Fufu-like staples from Western Africa, served with a soup or stew or sauce. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219839/all-you-need-to-know-about-vegan-diets.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219839/all-you-need-to-know-about-vegan-diets.html Due to popular demand about vegetarian diets, Compass Cuisine is featuring all you need to know about them. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219838/sweet-alternatives.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219838/sweet-alternatives.html When you are craving something to satisfy your sweet tooth, your first instinct might be to choose a cookie, piece of candy or fizzy drinks.Don't! The reason is that sugar results in 200 deaths e Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219837/chicken-soup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219837/chicken-soup.html Ingredients: 1 stewing chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219836/diet-for-rainy-season.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219836/diet-for-rainy-season.html The right diet will help keep illness away during the rainy months. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219835/comfort-food-for-the-rainy-season.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219835/comfort-food-for-the-rainy-season.html Rainy season is finally here. With over 200 days of rain coming, you had better up your diet plans. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219834/the-ideal-kitchen-paint.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219834/the-ideal-kitchen-paint.html A kitchen is a place where you and your family will spend a lot of time. If you are a person that often has parties, your guests will spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219833/10-million-bounty-defiant-pakistani-militant-leader-dares-us.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219833/10-million-bounty-defiant-pakistani-militant-leader-dares-us.html One of Pakistan's most notorious extremists mocked the United States (U.S.) during a defiant media conference close to the country's military headquarters yesterday, a day after the U.S. sla Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219832/otuoke-church-acn-is-irresponsible-say-pdp-presidency.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219832/otuoke-church-acn-is-irresponsible-say-pdp-presidency.html Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday described the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as an irresponsible opposition party.PDP took a swipe on ACN for calling on the National Assembly to commence im Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219831/police-chief-officers-held-for-kidnappings.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219831/police-chief-officers-held-for-kidnappings.html FOR his alleged involvement in kidnappings in Delta State, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Dickson Adeyemi, has been arrested.Some officers were also arrested with him in Asaba, the state capi Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219830/nafdac-dg-commends-amaechi-over-stateowned-medical-industries.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219830/nafdac-dg-commends-amaechi-over-stateowned-medical-industries.html The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mr Paul Orhi, has lauded the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, for setting up in the state Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219829/indiscriminate-arrests-pdp-warns-acn.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219829/indiscriminate-arrests-pdp-warns-acn.html South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to make the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) controlled states ungovernable if the indiscriminate arrest and detention of PDP me Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219828/acn-replies-pdp-presidency.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219828/acn-replies-pdp-presidency.html Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Presidency for going hysterical and resorting to the worst form of crudity in their reactions to its (ACN) call Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219827/world-banks-exofficials-back-okonjoiweala.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219827/world-banks-exofficials-back-okonjoiweala.html United Nations (UN) Secretariat has said its Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, would not comment on the selection of a new President for the World Bank.But former top officials of the bank are endorsing Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219826/jonathan-launches-national-tax-policy.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219826/jonathan-launches-national-tax-policy.html President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday formally launched the National Tax Policy and Tax Identification Number (TIN), describing the twin event as 'historic' and crucial in the nation's Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219825/three-policemen-killed-station-razed-in-anambra.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219825/three-policemen-killed-station-razed-in-anambra.html Three policemen were killed yesterday and their station razed when gunmen invaded Ukpor Police Station in Nnewi South Local Government, Anambra State.The attack came less than 24 hours after Amichi Po Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219824/govs-demand-cut-of-fg-allocation-from-52-to-35.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/219824/govs-demand-cut-of-fg-allocation-from-52-to-35.html DISSATISFIED with the current revenue sharing formula, governors have proposed a new arrangement that would give the Federal Government 35 per cent, states 42 per cent and local governments 23 per cen Sat, 05 May 2012 05:38:02 +0000