From the monthly archives: August 2009

Minister wants Eagles to ‘die’

On August 31, 2009 · In Sports

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been told by the Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Sani Ndanusa, to stake their lives for eternal glory, when they square up against Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles, in this weekend’s crunch 2010 World Cup qualifier at the Abuja National Stadium.

Full Story →

How to spend N800m in one week

On August 31, 2009 · In Sports Bassey

Bonuses and Allowances – This is a no-go area. In fact you may have to pay this money in advance for players to know how serious you are. If, for whatever reason, things are not going too well at half time, it is from this budget that members of the PTF are expected to draw from when they run into the dressing room to increase the bonus from $10,000 to $20,000 each.

Full Story →

Gov Orji rewards Enyimba, Ultimate Commander, Aligwoekwe for excellence

On August 31, 2009 · In Sports

TWO times Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League winners, Enyimba International, World Wrestling Professional (WWP) African Heavy Weight Champion, Osita Offor, aka De Ultimate Commander and World/Paralympic Heavyweight Powerlifter, Obioma Aligwoekwe, were among the beneficiaries of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State’s reward for excellence weekend.

Full Story →

Keke NAPEP: FG to sue contractor

On August 31, 2009 · In News

…demands N700m refund

By Henry Umoru

ABUJA- THE Federal  Government said weekend that it has concluded arrangements to take punitive measures against its contractor, Autobahn Techniques for its failure to supply the entire 5,000 motorized tricycles also known as Keke NAPEP.

According to the government, the contract had been terminated while NAPEP [...]

Full Story →

SA 2010: Yar’Adua raises N1bn, still counting

On August 31, 2009 · In Sports

With the newly passed Tax Rebate on Sports as the main lolly, Nigerian leader, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua at the weekend raised close to N1billion in the bid for the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, to qualify and make an appreciable impact at the forthcoming South Africa 2010 World Cup.

Full Story →

Nigeria’s North/South divide

On August 31, 2009 · In People & Politics

When Sanusi made his move, those who believed in this line of thought claimed that their prediction was coming true. Sanusi and his team now have no choice but to be mindful of the fact that every bit of their action is being watched for the supposed ethnic blinkers.

Full Story →

Banks and Money Laundering (1)

On August 31, 2009 · In Rational Perspectives

In the event that no charge has been formally brought against the Governor pending the conclusion of police investigations, it may not be appropriate to begin to pass judgment on the violation of any criminal or ethical codes by the currently beleaguered Governor who has nonetheless been restrained to London until a date in November, in spite of the diplomatic immunity he would normally enjoy as an accredited public servant of his country.

Full Story →

Carpenter, apprentice die in septic tank

On August 31, 2009 · In News

By Demola Akinyemi

Ilorin – Tragedy struck weekend in Ilorin when a 37 years old Carpenter, Kamaldeen Salawu and his 19 years old apprentice, Jamiu Rahman suffocated to death in a soak-away.

The incident which occurred at Ile Jamada Compound in Adabata area of lwara state capital elicited weeping and wailing in the area when [...]

Full Story →

Economy gloomy as revenue slides by 14%

On August 31, 2009 · In News

Nigeria’s economic indices are bad, going by the latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) report for the second quarter ending today.

Full Story →

Niger – Delta militants are ungodly people – Gov. Isa Yuguda

On August 31, 2009 · In Politics

Since he assumed office as governor, his state has regularly engaged national attention. From mindless activities of religious fundamentalists to his celebrated marraige to one of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s daughters, to his grand defection to the ruling People’s Democratic Party and the recent impeachment of his deputy, Bauchi and indeed Governor Isa Yuguda have always been in the news . In this interview he spoke on those he described as religious militants and Niger Delta militants whom he referred to as ungodly people. Excerpts:

Full Story →

Perform or resign, Obi tells commissioners

On August 31, 2009 · In News

By Vincent Ujumadu

Awka – Governor Peter Obi  of Anambra state at the weekend, urged his Commissioners and Special  Advisers to perform or resign, in what appeared to be a sign of lack of confidence in the performance of some members of his cabinet.

It was gathered yesterday, that the Governor might have been worried [...]

Full Story →

Alleged N1b fraud ICPC nabs Education Ministry top official

On August 31, 2009 · In News

According to sources, the arrest of the senior Executive Officer (Administration) by the operatives of the ICPC signals the commencement of full scale investigations into the case, just as the Commission has set machinery in motion to arrest more officials of the Ministry so far fingered in the unwholesome act.

Full Story →

I am ashamed being PDP founding member – Tukur

On August 31, 2009 · In Politics

Elder statesman, former governor of the old Gongola State, one-time Minister of Industries and former General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA and lately, former member of the Board of Trustees of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur recently in Yola spoke on some burning national and international issues. Excerpts:

Full Story →

EFCC declares Ibru’s associates wanted

On August 31, 2009 · In Headlines

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has declared the Chairman, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Dele Oye and Mrs. Nananshettu Bedell, claimed by the commission as associates of the former Managing Director of Oceanic Bank, Mrs Cecilia Ibru, wanted in connection with the on-going investigation in the banking sector.

Full Story →