From the monthly archives: October 2009

Awuzie explains ASUU pact with FG

On October 30, 2009 · In Headlines

The public university system, comprising over 53 federal and state universities that were shut for more than three months, bounced back to academic activities when the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) finally signed an agreement both parties reached last week in Abuja.

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NIGERIA 2009: Reduce pressure on Eaglets, Howard tells Nigerians

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

Coach Franklin Howard has said that the Eaglets would give their best in the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup if Nigerians could put less pressure on the team.

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FIFA U-17: We still cheat, Amiesimaka

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

Scandals, scandals and more scandals appear to be the hallmark of the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup taking place in eight centers in Nigeria.

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Will you allow your in-laws take over your late husband’s property?

On October 30, 2009 · In Is It Beyond Pardon?

The advent of Christianity changed some unsavory practices that prevailed in Nigeria especially in the Eastern part of the country where widows were almost treated as lepers when they lose their husbands.

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U-17: Obuh says why Eaglets started poorly

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

Golden Eaglets coach, John Obuh has staved off criticisms surrounding his side’s unconvincing display so far at the Abuja centre of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

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Caroline Johnson returns

On October 30, 2009 · In Home Video People

Remember Caroline Johnson, the actress that played the role of Uju in Heavensgate but diagnosed with Leukaemia(cancer of the blood) last year and only flown into India few weeks back for further treatment? She is back in the country, bubbling with life again.

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Fagunwa’s Ireke Onibudo now on video

On October 30, 2009 · In News

By the end of this year’s edition of the Chams Theatre series, which is featuring D.O. Fagunwa’s,  Ireke Onibudo, theatre goers in Nigeria will be sure to have the epic novel put on video format for posperity .

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Another hot single from 9ice

On October 30, 2009 · In Music

Barely two weeks after dropping the first single off his up coming album “Tradition” 9ice hits us with the energy. “Energy” the latest single from 9ice has had people anticipating its release since its teaser was posted online.

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Teammates face eviction in MTN Soccer Academy

On October 30, 2009 · In News

After four weeks of competition and grooming at the MTN Soccer Academy, in Accra, Ghana, two of the 14 teammates will be evicted on Sunday, November 1, 2009.

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Deano secures Jacobson dealership right

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

Deano Golf hit another ‘hole-in-one’ few weeks ago when he secured the sole dealership of one of the biggest golf equipments producers in the world-Ransomes Jacobson.

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Wuraola Ojo Memorial Golf tourney billed for November

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

The Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo memorial Golf Tournament, has become an annual tradition in the annals of Toyota (Nigeria) Limited’s diary of activities.

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NGF Okays Ibom for President Open

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

The new board of the Nigeria Golf Federation has given its final nod for the 2009 President Opento be hosted at the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo in Akwa Ibom.

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Adekanola commissions Benin Club House

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

The Executive Governor of Edo state Comrade Adams Oshiomole sent representatives last
weekend to join the teeming community of golfers that graced the official commissioning of the new club house at the Benin Golf Club in Edo state.

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Why I left Warri Wolves, Idoko

On October 30, 2009 · In Sports

It was a tough decision but it had to be taken. This was how former Warri Wolves General Manager Mike Idoko described his exit from the club he nurtured to national limelight alongside Pinnick Amaju (Delta NSC boss) with great support from Delta State governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan.

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