From the monthly archives: September 2010

We’re ready for India , Weightlifting Scribe

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

THE Nigeria Weightlifting contingent for this year’s Commonwealth Games departs tomorrow to New Delhi India, venue of the Games to put a finishing touches to their preparation and for acclimatization ahead of the championship which starts from 3rd to 10th October, 2010.

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Nwodo extols quality of PDP Presidential aspirants

On September 23, 2010 · In News

THE National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, said yesterday that he was impressed with the calibre of presidential aspirants on the platform of the party for the 2011 presidential election.

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Flying Eagles coach seeks victory in Mauritius

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

National Under-20 coach, John Obuh said that his target, is a win in this weekend’s African Youth Championships qualifier against Mauritius, in Port Louis.

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2011 elections: What happens to 2007 appeals

On September 23, 2010 · In Law & Human Rights

On August 25, 2010, the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, Mr. Aliyu Ibrahim, on behalf of Justice Isa Ayo Salami, President Court of Appeal, responded to a petition on the pending election matters at the Court of Appeal divisions nationwide.

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Nigeria now to battle Japan or Iran

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will tackle either Japan or Iran in a friendly on November 17, officials have said
“We have opened discussions with Japan for a friendly in Tokyo on November 17 and just today (Thursday) we received another proposal from Iran through an agent to also play them on that day,” Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) head of competition, Mohammed Sanusi,said.

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Contempt of court: Judge insists on Adamu’s appearance

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, insisted that Mr Amos Adamu, Federation of International Football Association, FIFA and Confederation of African Football, CAF, executive committee member, and Felix Anyasi Agwu, Sole Administrator of Enyimba Football Club of Aba, who participated in the annulled Nigerian Football Federation, NFF’s election, must appear before it on October 4, 2010, to answer to the contempt charge initiated against them by the National Association of Nigerian Footballers, NANF.

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AFN drops men relay teams from Commonwealth Games list

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

Athletics Federation of Nigeria made good its threat to drop athletes who failed to meet set standards, that were set for the Commonwealth Games, beginning October 3 in New Delhi, India.

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Starcomms expands network, promises better signals

On September 23, 2010 · In Business

In its continuous bid to give customers better and superior experience, Starcomms Plc has expanded its network by deploying more cell sites on air in diverse locations across the country. This new step will boost the quality of service that customers enjoy on the Starcomms network.

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BPE pays off disengaged SAHCOL staff

On September 23, 2010 · In Business

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has completed the payment of N563, 828,449 which is for the terminal benefits of active/disengaged staff of Skypower Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL) and other staff related liabilities.

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Western Union hits 20,000 agent location in Africa

On September 23, 2010 · In Business

Western Union consolidates its position as Africa’s largest financial services network, as it announced that its coverage in Africa now exceeds 20,000 Agent locations across 49 countries.

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Horsefall enjoins INEC to operate within law

On September 23, 2010 · In News

FORMER Presidential aspirant, Chief Albert Horsefall, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure it works within the time frame provided by the constitution to conduct next year’s elections.

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Kaita begs for Eagles recall

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

Sani Kaita, remember him? He is the Eagle whose wings were clipped at the South Africa 2010 World Cup when he bagged “the most stupid red card in World Cup history”. Kaita hit back at a Greek player in apparent retaliation to “a racist stunt.”

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Football crisis: Amanze fingers PTF, recalls their World Cup role

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

During the 2010 World Cup qualifying series, and just before the Angola Nations Cup, coach Amodu Shaibu pointed out some obstacles he wanted Nigerians to appreciate:

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Siasia out of Eagles’ job?

On September 23, 2010 · In Sports

Just last weekend, news broke out that the Imo state government had offered Coach Samson Siasia a fresh two-year deal to continue with Heartland Football Club of Owerri after the expiration of the initial six month deal in December.

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