NIGERIA: Weekend Papers, September 14-16, 2012

COMPILED BY AMBROSE EHIRIM

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Cabal Hijacks Jonathan's Presidency - Okereke

He also fought the second Speaker Obasanjo wanted to impose on the lower chamber before Tambuwal emerged. After fighting people like these, he should know that they must surely fight back. Going to Otedola for peanuts in the name of bribe was shameful.

Eni says oil spill contained in Nigeria's Delta

(Reuters) - Italian oil firm Eni said on Saturday an oil spill near its facilities in the Niger Delta had been contained, but local people said the pollution had spread and damaged their fishing.

Zambia’s record-breaking Eurobond rises in first day trade

(Reuters) – Zambia’s debut $750 million, 10-year Eurobond rose on its first day of official trading on Friday after becoming sub-Saharan Africa’s most successful bond launch with bids worth more than 15 times the amount on offer

Obama vows to 'stand fast' as anti-US violence spreads

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has vowed to "stand fast" against spreading anti-US violence raging in the Arab world, as he mourned four Americans slain in Libya after their remains were flown home.

US asks nations to act as anti-American protests

Washington, Sep 15: As anti-American protests over an anti-Islam video spread to some 20 nations across the Muslim world, the US sternly warned them to stop the violence, but Google declined to block the offending clip.

Moses set for Chelsea debut against QPR in the West London derby

The Nigerian born forward has represented England at various junior levels and has paid tribute to his ex-boss Roberto Martinez, under whose guidance, he became a better player. Last season was Moses’ by the far the best for the Latics, since joining the club in 2010. He scored six goals and provided six assists in 38 appearances last term that caught the attention of Chelsea.

Oil company shut, ex-minister arrested over stolen products

The premises of Integrated Oil and Gas Limited in Apapa has been sealed up and the company’s owner, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, a former interior minister, arrested over suspicions that petrol stolen from the hijacked vessel MT Grace ended up in the company’s tanks.

Stunning Omotola covers TW Magazine

Nigeria’s most stunning mother-of-four Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has covered this month’s edition of TW Magazine (even TW editors describe her on the magazine’s cover as a ‘baaaaaaad mama-jamma!).

2012 Budget Implementation: Court Decides Jonathan’s Impeachment Today

A Federal High court sitting in Abuja will today decide whether or not to stop the House of Representatives from going ahead with impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan over 2012 budget implementation.

Minister’s Convoy Kills Nigerian Pilot Newspaper Staff

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Madueke’s convoy, on Wednesday night killed a staff of the Nigerian Pilot Newspaper, James Momoh, in Abuja.It was gathered that the minister’s convoy hit the deceased, on a bridge near the Leadership Newspaper head office while he was crossing the ten lane Mabuchi expressway road.

Security: Jonathan, Northern Govs Meet

Briefing newsmen at the end of the meeting, Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu said the meeting discussed issues related to insecurity, flooding and unemployment in the northern states, adding that the meeting was fruitful.

Unemployed Ijaw graduates give Chevron 7–day ultimatum

WARRI— GRADUATES of tertiary institutions from Egbema and Gbaramatu kingdoms in Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State, Wednesday, gave Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, a seven-day ultimatum to provide them means of livelihood.

Prepare for exit in 2015, opposition parties tell PDP

ABUJA— Emboldened by the confession by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that it was fast losing its members, leading opposition parties yesterday warned the ruling party to prepare for its exit in 2015.

Search begins for Nigeria’s own HIV/AIDS vaccines

NIGERIA is set to join the league of countries taking serious steps to find cure for the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) endemic.

Abuja: A city of barricades...

AFTER his last visit, about one and half years ago, Tunji Abbas returned to Abuja, the Federal Capital towards the end of August, only to be shocked by what he saw. The 40-year-old, who was on a two-week official duty, told his friends in Lagos that “in Abuja, the fear of Boko Haram is the beginning of wisdom.

Police arrest abductors of Enugu varsity VC, recover arms, others

MEMBERS of a kidnap syndicate believed to have participated recently in the abduction of the Vice Chancellor (VC), Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Cyprian Onyeji, have been arrested by the police in Enugu.

Fate of 12-yr-old whose penis was cut off hangs

THE fate of a 12-year-old boy, whose penis was cut by some yet-to-be identified ritualists at Mararraba Liman Katagum village, Bauchi State, is hanging in the balance, as Muslim clerics have advised against sex change for the boy, even as his parents want a replacement of the organ for their son.

CJN: Our judges are at mercy of govs

“Today, one of the major problems confronting administration of justice in our democracy is inadequate funding for the Judiciary, particularly as the state level. “Unlike the Federal Judiciary that enjoys 90 per cent of financial independence, inadequate funding and inaccessibility of funds appropriated to states’ Judiciary in the budget is the bane of administration of justice in the Federation.”