News Desk Monday, September 29, 2008

48 Anniversary: Cardinal Arinze urges Nigerians to appreciate God
Cardinal Arinze spoke in an interview with newsmen against the backdrop of the nation’s 48th independence anniversary taking place Wenesday, shortly after arriving the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohanmmed Airport, Lagos, aboard the executive jet owned by the Rivers State government. MORE>>

'Our lady of freedom' leaves church after two years

The first thing Felicia (Ola) Abimbola Akinwalere did with her new-found freedom was to pick up her daughter from school. MORE>>>

At 79, Anderson remains Nigeria’s 'iron lady'

Everything here is for sale. Every price is negotiable. And Joyce Anderson negotiates with the best of them. Whether it’s cabbages or cell phone cards, she knows a fair price and rarely pays a naira (Nigeria’s currency) more than she has to. MORE>>>

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Down As Bailout Vote Defeated

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Losses in crude oil futures deepened Monday as a historic financial bailout was defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives. MORE>>><