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Nigerian Internet Scammers Now Operate From Homes To escape from the long arms of the law, the notorious Nigerian Internet scammers, popularly known as ‘Yahoo -Yahoo!’ have moved from cyber cafes to the privacy of their homes. After an investigation by a reliable news reporter who visited Lagos in the last week of June, he found out that the “Yahoo -Yahoo!” boys have gone underground since the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) swooped on the cyber cafes frequented by the Internet scammers. They now use laptops to contact their ignorant targets in the United States and other developed countries. The successful “Yahoo -Yahoo!” guys are well known on the campus of the University of Lagos in South western Nigeria, where they cruise about with their fair-weather girlfriends in their flashy cars and bling bling fashion, while their admirers and hangers-on cheer them on. “There is always a greedy Maga online who will fall for any of their various methods of Internet s...

WSWIRE FRIENDS OF THE GLOBAL FIGHT LOGO FRIENDS OF THE GLOBAL FIGHT LOGOFriends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria's Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES 09/25/2008 25 Sep 2008 18:02 Africa/Lagos Friends of the Global Fight Lauds Large-scale Actions Outlined at Today's 2008 MDG Malaria Summit The Global Fund Requests Approval of $1.62 Billion for Malaria Programs - If Granted, Universal Access to Bed Nets Achievable by 2010 NEW YORK, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Friends of the Global Fight applauds commitments made at the 2008 MDG Malaria Summit, held in tandem with the annual United Nations assembly of world leaders in New York, which this year is discussing the Millennium Development Goals. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080925/DC35212LOGO ) Of the announcements made, the largest came from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, w...

President Thabo Mbeki and ANC Chieftain Jacob Zuma when they were jolly good fellows before their political cookie crumbled. Dear Mbeki Brother, I have been excited and impressed by President Thabo Mbeki's successful resolution of the political crisis in Zimbabwe with the peaceful power sharing between the shameless dictator Robert Mugabe and the never-say-die opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) on September 15, 2008. But I am shocked by the wishy-washy way the African National Congress (ANC) harassed and embarrassed President Thabo Mbeki out of office! Is this how you honour and reward your heroes? Or is Thabo Mbeki not worthy of your honour? The mass resignations of his notable ministers should be enough to show that they are not happy with the political conspiracy that eventually resulted in the unceremonious resignation of President Thabo Mbeki. When deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Local Government Minister Sydney Mufamadi an...

Oil Prices Dip Below $100... Briefly September 12, 2008 09/12/08 Continued worries over a weakening global economy leading to a decrease in demand finally sent oil prices just below the $100 per barrel mark this past trading session.

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua of Nigeria I have decided to support the decision of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to put an end to illegal oil bunkering in Nigeria and stop the loss of over $20 million illegal crude stolen from Nigeria each day. But the Alhaji Umaru Yar'Adua must be ready to prosecute the trial of the criminals who are engaged in the blood oil trade from the Niger Delta to Abuja. Oil Rig in Nigeria We know the oligarchy that is responsible for this oilgate. They are both in the public sector and private sector. Many of them are in the Nigerian Armed Forces and the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and many of them are on the Boards of Directors of the leading banks in Nigeria. I am ready to expose them, but Let him be ready to sack them and arrest them for public trial. Enough is enough!

All thumbs up to Senator John McCain For he has a lot to gain By his wise choice of Governor Sarah Palin The Politics Of Palin September 05, 2008 Gov. Sarah Palin stepped into the spotlight and reignited an age-old debate: can working women can have it all? Harry Smith poses that question to a roundtable of three women. Special GOP Convention Issue: The Happiest Convention by Newt Gingrich (more by this author) Posted 09/05/2008 ETUpdated 09/05/2008 ET This was the happiest convention I have attended. In seven conventions going back to 1984, I have never seen delegates as happy. I have seen them eager, energized, committed, determined but the underlying mood last night was sheer joy. There was joy that Senator McCain had had the courage to pick Governor Palin. There was joy that she and her family had come through the week of attacks smiling and eager to campaign. There was joy that Governor Palin's Wednesday night speech completely vindicated Senator McCain's choice. There wa...

23 Aug 2008 04:55 Africa/Lagos Democratic National Committee 2008 Convention: Public Schedule Last Revised: Friday, August 22, 2:00 pm MT/4:00 pm ET DENVER, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080519/DNCLOGO ) SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd 10:00 am INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH AVAIL & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH COLORADO GOVERNOR BILL RITTER, COLORADO SENATOR KEN SALAZAR AND DENVER MAYOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER Availability and stadium b-roll opportunity. Location: INVESCO Field at Mile High. Media Parking Lot J - Enter at Gate 4. Contact: Convention Joint Press Office, (720) 362-2006 11:30 am RULES COMMITTEE MEETING One of three "Standing Committees" of the 2008 Convention, the Rules Committee is responsible for the "Permanent Rules of Procedure," Conventi...

23 Aug 2008 17:37 Africa/Lagos Dean Statement on Selection of Senator Joe Biden as America's Next Vice President from the Democratic National Committee DENVER, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the selection of Senator Joe Biden as Barack Obama's running mate: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080519/DNCLOGO ) "Senator Obama has made an outstanding selection in Joe Biden. Joe Biden is a strong leader, fierce advocate, and devoted family man with values rooted in the best of what America stands for. He will be a strong partner with Barack Obama in bringing the change America wants and needs. "Delegates here in Denver are already buzzing with strong enthusiasm for the Obama-Biden ticket. "Senator Obama's selection shows that unlike the Bush-McCain way of doing politics, Obama is not afraid to have strong people around him helping to lead our great country. "Tog...

Prof. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke "Africa for Obama" is Another Nigerian 419 « on: Today at 03:51:19 AM » It does not take long to uncover the facade of a greedy Nigerian, irrespective of the academic, professional or social status. The organisers of "Africa for Obama" are daylight criminals who think they are smart enough to fool the foolish Nigerians and others they have swindled under the cover of mobilizing support for the election of Senator Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election in the United States of America. Who told them that Africans in America need socio-political mobilization and sensitization to vote for Barack Obama? What a childish and foolish excuse to swindle the ignorant and miseducated elites and money bags in Nigeria. These fools who have not even thought of donating money for the renovation of classrooms, libraries and laboratories of the neglected government polytechnics , colleges of education and universities have rushed like fools to dona...

Every year, millions of people suffer as a result of the irresponsible arms trade. Two years ago, 153 governments voted at the United Nations to start work on developing an international Arms Trade Treaty. We want as many people as possible to take action to control the arms trade. Play "Catch the Bomb" and spread the word Throughout 2008, a group of experts from 28 countries has been meeting to discuss the content of the treaty. Now is the time to turn words into action and deliver an Arms Trade Treaty strong enough to save lives and stop irresponsible arms deals. A small minority of governments opposes international controls on the arms trade and is determined to block, derail and delay any further progress on the treaty. They must not be allowed to succeed. Tell your government that the world is watching, it’s time for an Arms Trade Treaty. Thank you for supporting us, The Control Arms Team

21 Aug 2008 17:23 Africa/Lagos Dr. Ayo Ajayi Appointed Vice President For Field Programs SEATTLE, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- PATH today announced the appointment of Ayo Ajayi, MD, MPH, as vice president of field programs, effective September 1, 2008. Dr. Ajayi is an internationally recognized expert with more than 25 years of experience in global health, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. His areas of expertise include building health service capacity and developing culturally appropriate service-delivery models in low-resource settings. Ajayi will lead strategy development and implementation for PATH's country programs in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean. He will represent the organization internationally, nationally, and locally and serve as the primary liaison between PATH headquarters and field offices. Ajayi replaces Harriet Stanley, PhD, who has left PATH to return to her home community in British Columbia, Canada. "We are thrilled to have Dr...

New book by Joseph Farah calls on Americans to vote 'None of the Above' in 2008. (PRNewsFoto/WND Books) WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES 08/13/2008 20 Aug 2008 17:17 Africa/Lagos New Zogby Poll Results Bad News for McCain, Obama Nearly 2 in 3 voters want someone else: 62.4% of Americans say they would like to see better choices of candidates, parties in future WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new Zogby poll commissioned by Joseph Farah, WorldNetDaily founder and author of the new book: "None of the Above: Why 2008 is the Year to Cast the Ultimate Protest Vote" indicates a large percentage are ready to throw in the towel rather than vote for either of the two candidates in Nov. 2008. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080813/DC30373 ) Unlike any other scientific poll conducted in 2008, this survey asked randomly selected respondents about their level of enthusiasm for presidential candidates and offered the actual alternatives to the ma...

20 Aug 2008 15:42 Africa/Lagos Is McCain or Obama the Strongest Leader for U.S. President? Top Leadership Development Firm Asks Public to Rate Leadership Traits of the Candidates at NextNationalCEO.com MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- With the presidential election just a few months away, Personnel Decisions International (PDI), a global leadership consulting firm with decades of experience working with CEOs, developed NextNationalCEO.com, a website where visitors can rate the leadership traits of the candidates. When the vice presidential candidates are announced, the site will also allow users to rate the leadership traits of the running mates. The site lets users rate the presidential candidates on ten characteristics that PDI consultants use to assess CEOs at today's top companies. Currently, in order of importance, the ten traits are vision, insightful judgment, trustworthiness, gets things done, inspires others, good judge of people, influences others, courage, con...

Mikhail Gorbachev to Receive 2008 Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center WHO: Mikhail Gorbachev WHAT: Will receive the 2008 Liberty Medal in an outdoor ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Historic Philadelphia. WHEN: Thursday, September 18 Media Check-In: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Press Q&A with President Gorbachev: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Ceremony: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: National Constitution Center Front Lawn 525 Arch Street Independence Mall Philadelphia, PA 19106 DETAILS: The National Constitution Center's 2008 Liberty Medal will be awarded to former Soviet leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev for his courageous role in ending the dangerous, decades-long Cold War and in giving hope and freedom to millions who lived behind the Iron Curtain. The public ceremony will set the stage for international commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 2009. A special press Q&A opportunity with President Gorbachev will take p...

16 Aug 2008 15:06 Africa/Lagos Radio Address of President Bush to the Nation WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of the weekly radio address by President Bush: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For more than a week, the people of the nation of Georgia have withstood assault from the Russian military. The world has watched with alarm as Russia invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatened a democratic government elected by its people. This act is completely unacceptable to the free nations of the world. The United States and our allies stand with the people of Georgia and their democratically elected government. We insist that Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity be respected. And Moscow must honor its pledge to withdraw its invading forces from all Georgian territory. Earlier this week I directed a series of steps to demonstrate America's solidarity with the Georgian people and to help bring about a peaceful resolutio...

Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies and Barack's 'Honest Tea' Welcome Democratic National Convention Guests at the Denver Marriott City Center

In the August 18-25 double issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, August 11): "What Bush Got Right." Fareed Zakaria assesses what President Bush has done right in American foreign policy that his successors might choose to emulate or continue. Plus: the jingoism of Chinese who return to the homeland after living overseas; Fannie, Freddie and the subprime mess that might have been avoided; an interview with T. Boone Pickens; and videogame players no longer on the margins of the industry. (PRNewsFoto/NEWSWEEK) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES 08/10/2008 10 Aug 2008 16:05 Africa/Lagos NEWSWEEK Cover: What Bush Got Right Fareed Zakaria Looks At President Bush's Successes In American Foreign Policy; 'Blanket Criticism Of Bush Misses An Important Reality' The Foreign Policies In Place Now 'Are More Sensible, Moderate And Mainstream. In Many Cases The Next President Should Follow Rather Than Reverse Them' NEW YORK, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- A broad shift in America...