Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has declared that 820 manufacturing companies have closed down in the past nine years of civilian rule and rendered thousands of people jobless, even as the Federal Government said the solution may not be very quick in coming .

Nigeria youth international striker Macauley Chrisantus hopes to use the coming season playing in the Second Division in Germany to show he knows his way to goal“I want to prove myself in Europe this season,” said the lanky striker, who was top scorer at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup two years ago in Korea.

The former President of the Nigerian Coaches Association, NCA, Austin Akosa says there is nothing bad in organizing one or two friendly matches for the Super Eagles ahead of their next World Cup qualifier against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in Abuja in September.

By Sam Eyoboka CHILDREN of the high and mighty freely dined, wined and interacted with those of the less privileged in the society at a recent children’s programme sponsored by the Word of Life Bible Church, Warri. The children sang, danced and entertained themselves and their parents who took time off their daily routines to […]

Former Green Eagles winger, Adokie Amiesimaka has stood in defence of local coaches following last week’s call for the hiring of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles by the Enugu State Commissioner for Special Duties, Okezie Nwanjoku.

Having sparked the call on former Super Eagles skipper Austin Okocha to quit retirement and return to active soccer, at least for the 2010 World Cup, ex-International Adokie Amiesimaka believes that two things would determine his return, attaining the required fitness as well as the coach ready to welcome him back to the team.

By Princewill Ekwujuru & Moses Nosike AS Guinness Plc celebrates 250 years of brewing Guinness stout, it has on the same hand picked Austin Okocha as her brand ambassador. Guinness Nigeria announced the appointment of Okocha, former Nigerian International and Captain of the Super Eagles as a Greatness Ambassador for Guinness. The announcement which took […]

Universities are centres of excellence in all fields of human learning and development. The university as an institution is designed to provide a forum for young people to acquire knowledge and prepare for a productive life. Sports is an integral part of this programme and process.

UNILIVER Nigeria Plc. have strengthened its commitment towards supporting effective homecare with the recent launch of a nationwide campaign for Omo Multi-active Detergent which gives bursary awards to over 240 mothers to support their children’s education and general well-being.

They said that the proposed Petroleum Industries Bill is anti-Niger Delta communities and a slap on the oil producing area; that the movement of university of Petroleum from Effurn to Kaduna is unacceptable. Other reasons include the absence of definite post-amnesty plan for the region which they consider crucial to the success of the deal and that the Petroleum Minister, Rilwan Lukman is anti Niger Delta.

CHILDREN of the high and mighty freely dined, wined and interacted with those of the less privileged in the society at a recent children’s programme sponsored by the Word of Life Bible Church, Warri. The children sang, danced and entertained themselves and their parents who took time off their daily routines to watch their wards preaching the gospel of peace in the Niger Delta.

Arguably, the law of celibacy is a late-comer in the Catholic Church and was imposed on priests and bishops. Modern scholars trace the beginnings of this tradition to the apostolic church itself.

Arik Air has produced the first Nigerian pilots to fly an Airbus A340-500 aircraft, and the feat was achieved by Captain Horace Millar-Jaja and Flight Officer Imomoh Bodeame who were recently trained at the Airbus Company in Toulouse, France.

AS part of its support for government’s efforts in eradicating guinea worm and other water borne diseases, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant noodles has embarked on various water projects in several rural communities across the county.

That is what I am telling you. I just think, for example, what do I gain if I mess up with this lady and I am caught? Nothing. All my name and everything would be rubbished. That is enough to frighten you and say go away.