Wednesday 14 November 2012

Politics Today - November 14 2012


Latest review of Nigeria print media reveals that the top stories featuring in the media between November 1st and 14th 2012 include: -


North Central Nigeria ABUJA

Oil theft: Nigeria loses 1.1 trillion yearly. Accounting to reports.  The Minister of Finance of the Nigerian Government has revealed this information. Nigeria's oil sector, the largest revenue source for the government has experienced a down turn in recent times. Following challenges ranging from security of oil installations  oil theft by both politicians and locals The government pays over $30 milllion in all each year to ensure that former militants in the area "protect" these facilities.



North Western Nigeria ZAMFARA STATE:

The Nigerian government has also set up a committee to investigate the death of persons involved in mining activities. The Minister of Mines and Steel development inaugurated the is to assess the situation and come up with its report immediately. Close to eight persons were reported killed when a mining pit collapsed while working in an unregistered mine in the Gold rich, Zamfara State Nigeria.

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