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Obasanjo
proclaimed Nigerian president
Obasanjo proclaimed Nigerian president ABUJA (Agencies via Xinhua) _ Nigeria's national
electoral commission yesterday formally proclaimed former military ruler Olusegun Obasanjo
the winner of the weekend presidential election. "General Olusegun...
Official Website of Ogun State Government
Ogun State is otherwise known as the Gateway State. This is in recognition of its pioneering role in education, medicine, law and divinity, on one hand, and its strategic position as the link by road, rail, air and sea to the rest of the country, emerged in February, 1976, in a nation-wide State-creation exercise undertaken by the then Military Regime headed by the late General Murtala Muham- med. Its emergence followed the merger by decree of the Abeokuta and Ijebu provinces of the former Western State into a full-fledgeoState within the nineteen state structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Official Website of Ondo State Government
Ondo State of Nigeria was one of the seven states created on 3rd February 1976 by the then Federal Military Government of Nigeria. It was carved out of the old Western State. The state covered the total area of the former Ondo Province, created in 1915 with Akure as the provincial headquarters. Ondo State took off formally on 1st April, 1976, consisting of the nine administrative divisions of the former Western State (Ministry of Information and Culture, 1979). These nine divisions then were Akoko, Akure, Ekiti Central, Ekiti North, Ekiti South, Ekiti West, Okitipupa, Ondo and Owo. Akure Township was retained as the state headquarters.
Official Website of Osun State Government of Nigeria
Osun State was created following series of pressure mounted on the federal military government over a long period of time by the founding fathers, most of whom are traditional rulers and community leaders.
Col. Ajiborisa pioneered the new State between August 1991 and January 1992, when an election was conducted under the zero party system which was introduced by then Military President Ibrahim Babangida. The people of the State are mainly traders, artisans and farmers. Their other occupations include making of hand-woven textiles, tie and dye clothes, leather work, calabash carving and mat-weaving.
Investment opportunities abound in the densely populated cities of the State, which is very compact.
Official Website of Oyo State Government
Oyo State, popularly referred to as the “Pace Setter” is one of the constituent 36 States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It came into existence with the break up of the old Western State of Nigeria during the State creation exercise on 3rd February, 1976. Brigadier, now Major-General David Medaiyese Jemibewon (rtd) was the first Military Governor of the State (1976-1978). His successor, Colonel, now Major General Paul C. Tarfa, rtd (July 1978-Sept.1979) midwived the transition to civil rule which ushered in the Second Republic on October 1, 1979. Ibadan, the capital city, reputed to be the largest indigenous city in Africa, South of the Sahara, had been the centre of administration of the old Western Region since the days of the British colonial rule in Nigeria.
Plateau State Goverment Plateau State is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria, and is roughly located in the center of the country. Its capital is Jos. Plateau State is celebrated as "The Home of Peace and Tourism", an image that has been fractured in recent years by Muslim-Christian clashes in the state. Plateau State gets its name from the Jos Plateau. It has a population of around 3.5 million people. The state has over forty ethno-linguistic groups. Some of the indigenous tribes in the state are the Berom, Afizere, Amo, Anaguta, Aten, Bogghom, Buji, Challa, Chip, Fier, Gashish, Goemai, Irigwe, Jarawa, Jukun, Kofyar (comprising Doemak, Kwalla, and Mernyang), Miango, Montol, Mushere, Mupun, Mwaghavul, Naraguta, Ngas, Piapung, Pyem, Ron-Kulere, Bache, Talet, Tarok, Youm, etc.
Politics in Nigeria
Online - As is the case with most African countries, there is little on
Nigeria and very few Nigerian websites on the Internet. As of September 1996, for example,
mediainfo only had references to daily newspapers on line in three African countries and
none in Nigeria.
POLITICAL JAUGANAUT
*POLITICS Why Obasanjo Must Be The Next President of Nigeria Presidential Website--
Obasanjo Nigerian Ex- Ruler captures lead in race for President Obasanjo Gets N.4 Billion
Its Obasanjo At All Costs OBASANJO Baba Sarajo
Political Risk Service - Nigeria country data
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.Prisoner of Conscience, Olusegun
Obasanjo
Amnesty International Group 75 writes on behalf of Olusegun Obasanjo--former Nigerian head
of state. He was imprisoned in 1995 by the military government of Sani Abacha; likely due
to his work in the human righrs area.
Rivers State Goverment Official Website
Rivers State, one of Nigeria's 36 States was created by Decree No. of 1967. The state is the heart of the hydrocarbon industry and is responsible for a huge chunk of the nation's foreign exchange earnings. The status of Rivers State in terms of its strategic importance and significance to the nation's economy earned it the name, Treasure Base of the Nation. The state has a population of 3.9 million people who are hospitable and business-friendly with rich, unique cultural heritage. The people come from various ethnic groups namely, Abua, Andoni, Ekpeye, Engenni, Etche, Igbani, Ikwerre, Kalabari, Ndoni, Ogba, Ogoni, Okrika, etc.
11,1995
November 11, 1995 Web posted at: 7:10 a.m. EST LONDON (CNN) -- Playwright and
environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged to death Friday, supposedly for killing one of
his ...
Sokoto State Government Official Site
Sokoto State in its present form came into being in October 1996 when Zamfara State was created by the, then Head of State of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha. The areas of present Sokoto State was the home of many empires and kingdoms of the Pre-colonial Western Sudan this include Gobir and Kebbi Kingdoms as well as the World renowned Sokoto Caliphate which spiritual and political capita] is the Headquarters of the State. The major ethnic groups are namely; Hausa and Fulani. There are of course the Zabarmawa and Tuareg minority in the border Local Government Areas.
State,
Community and Local Development in Nigeria
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Surulere Local
Government
Welcome to Surulere Local Goverment Virtual Site.
This Website was designed to provide information on the history & Profile of Surulere
Local Government. It also highlights the economy and political environment within which
the local government operates as well as its key functionaries.- Businesses, investors,
restaurant, sport, etc...
Official Website of the Taraba State Agency for Community and Social Development
The underlying principles and processes of the CDP are intended to ensure that funded activities reflect the communities identified priority needs, and that the communities take the lead in preparing and implementing these activities. Among the factors that should contribute to the success of this component are: : Participatory formulation and implementation of CDPs, speed of response to community requests, community and local government participation, and accountability for the funds.
The Federal housing Authority ( FHA )
The Federal housing Authority is a Federal Government owned Statutory Corporation established by Decree No. 40 of 1973, now CAP 136 of the Laws of the Federation 1990. Its operations commenced in 1976. Homes, Buildings, Burngalows, Flats, Properties, Property Management, Government Agencies, Organizations, Organisations, Federal Government, House Models, Home Models, Housing, Contractors, Architects, Building Engineering, Communities, Land, Lots, Bridges, Services, Nigeria FHA, Publications, Events, News, Contractors, Surveyors, Approvals, Permits, Socio Economic.
The embassy of nigeria in the hague,
the netherlands
Welcome to this new website of the Embassy of Nigeria
in the Netherlands. As you know, the 21st Century promises, quite unlike any other, to be
characterized by unprecedented and breathtaking breakthroughs in the field of information
technology. It is, therefore, most appropriate that we, too, take our place on the
information superhighway
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Government of Nigeria OnlineThe Government of Nigeria Online
Home | Nigeria Today | News Events | Press Releases |
General Information | Govt. Print Office | Contacts Welcome to the website of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria . This site has been created to provide you with; access to our
President, Olusegun..
The National Library of Nigeria
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Welcome to The Nigeria Police offical website.com. We provide you up to date information
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The Power
of Culture - Ethnic and political strife in Nigeria Culture is a key element in economic development ] Cultural diversity as obstacle to
economic development A major barrier to economic progress in the Third World Economic
succes by adaption The costs of ethnic violence Ethnic and political strife.
Tony Anyanwu The official web site of Hon. Tony Anyanwu.
Welcome to my home page. I am truly humbled and indeed grateful for the interest you have
shown in Mbaise by visiting my website. I am proud of Mbaise and I know you are too. So
join me in the exciting task of championing Mbaise interest. Together we can form a
formidable group. A collaboration that will benefit our people and industrialise Mbaise.
With commitment, Mbaise will be better. Nigeria House of Representatives, House Members,
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Untitled - Parties
Parties and Elections Mars N. 1a) Since 1993, national elections of the Babangida
government has been voided 1b) Abacha regime becomes powerful; party activities bar..
URHOBO WAADO, Web site of Urhobo Historical
Society
URHOBO WAADO is the main organ of Urhobo Historical Society which seeks to establish and
expand studies of Urhobo history and culture. Urhobo is one of the main ethnic groups of
the western Niger Delta of Nigeria.
US Embassy Main Index
Welcome to US Mission to Nigera Home Page. The Mission of the Public Affairs Section in
Lagos and Abuja is to improve understanding and inform the Nigerian public on issues of
importance. We also wish to enrich the dialogue between American citizens and institutions
and their counterparts in Nigeria.
Welcome to Nigeria: Official Website of
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Government Official Website. Abuja, Aso rock, Trades, Business Ventures, Tourism,
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www.defence-nigeria.com
Welcome to the new www.defence-nigeria.com website! Our site has been recently created and
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Welcome to the Nigeria Export Processing Zones
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Thinking about setting up an industry in Nigeria? Why not come to the Nigeria Export
Processing Zones Authority, where you can be rest assured that your investment will pay
for itself in a very short time!
World Congress of Afenifere
This organization shall be governed and run by the principles
and spirit of Yoruba traditional system of government, based on truthful dealing with each
other, mutual trust in each other, honesty and integrity in dealing with each other,
selfless service to the community, reciprocal respect between the elders and the young,
cooperation and community leadership.
Yobe State Government Official Site
Yobe State was created on 27th of August,1991. It covers an area of about 47,153Sq kilometers. It shares an international border with the Republic of Niger to the north. Within the country, it shares borders with Jigawa and Bauchi states to the west, Borno to the east as well as Gombe and Borno to the South. The state population comprises Manga, Kanuri, Fulani, Karai-karai, Bolewa, Bade, Ngizim, Ngamo, Babur, Maga, Hausa and several other ethnic groups from different parts of the country. The official language in the state is English, but Hausa, Kanuri and Fulani have gained wide acceptability.
