CEO banks Oshiomhole, Ajibola, others by price

Amid glitz and Razzmatazz, The Sun Publishing Limited, publisher of the Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun and Soccer Star yesterday presented The Sun Man of the Year 2010 award as a businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Danjuma Goje, who are co-winners.
The event, which took place at the Eko Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos has witnessed great politicians, musicians, Nollywood stars and business leaders. They include Alhaji Dangote, Governor Goje, winners, Adams Oshiomhole governor of Edo State Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Hon. Tele Ikuru, who represented Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Lady Ucheoma Chukwudum Uchenna, who represented Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, Princess Denrele Ogunsanya, who represented Governor Babatunde Fashola, Chief Segun Osoba, former governor of the state Ogun, and Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Accountant General of the federation.

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Jonathan endorses N31b for 9 energy project

Minister of Finance, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, said yesterday that about N31 billion has been approved for the construction of nine power projects across the country, some of which have been completed. Speaking at the 27th meeting of the Convergence Council of Ministers and central bank governors of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) in Abuja, the minister, who was represented by Minister of Finance of the State, Hajia Yabawa Lawana Wabi, have also said to strengthen the country's democratic dispensation, the government has ratified the African Charter on the principle of the rule in Nigeria. To this end, the activities that allow free and fair elections in April 2011 are progressing satisfactorily. 

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