Political party defections: A perspective on Obama, Clinton African policy
To fully develop the framework from which the fusion of the internal and foreign dimensions of governance is to be appreciated I have teamed up with Eze Nwagbaraji also a Vanguard columnist to deepen our appreciation of the problems involved in the current spate of elected officials defection from the electorate that voted them into office to opponent electorates overwhelmingly defeated in the elections in which the defectors were elected into office.
Mangni-led PDP faction denies sabotage allegations
By Taye Obateru Jos – Leader of one of the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chief Emmanuel Mangni, has defended his group against the allegation of being spoilers out to prematurely end the tenure of the legitimately elected executive of the party. Mangni told journalists in Jos that contrary to […]
Loans: Uduaghan’s aide advises Delta farmers
THE Exec utive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Micro Credit, Dr. Antonia Ashiedu, has charged farmers across the country to conduct themselves in such a manner that would give them the opportunity to access government loans.
From Berlin with drugs
After a disappointing outing at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics concluded Sunday inside the Olympic stadium here in Berlin, the Nigerian contingent led by Athletic Federation of Nigeria president, Chief Solomon Ogba, will start arriving Nigeria today in batches.
FCT minister to set up debts recovery taskforce
By Henry Umoru Abuja -Â WORRIED by huge debts being owed it by individuals and corporate organisations which run into undisclosed billions of naira, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, said yesterday that arrangements had been concluded for the setting up of a taskforce to ensure the recovery of […]
Ikpeba, Izamoje urge Eagles to avoid mathematics
A total of 29 players in Nigeria’s team preparing for this year’s Fifa Under-17 World Cup are believed to have failed the MRI bone scan test.A letter from Fifa to the NFF over the weekend stated that: “13 out of the 36-man squad failed the test on level 6, while 16 others failed the tests on levels 4 and 5.†This means that only 7 out of the 36-strong squad are eligible for the tournament.
UNICEF, NHRC, CRS implement Child Rights Act
By Chris Ochayi Abuja – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) have commenced verification of implementation of the Child Rights Act (CRA) by various state governments in Nigeria. To ensure a smooth verification exercise of implementation of the Act, […]
2010 World Cup: Our destiny is in our hands — Amokachi
AS Nigerians look forward to the September 6 all-important match against Tunisia in the 2010 World Cup qualifier, assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi, said that “qualification is in our hands”.
Senate President condemns Nigeria’s woeful outing in Berlin
Senate President, David Mark, was an angry man over the weekend following the dismal performance of the country’s contingent to the recently concluded IAAF World Championship in Berlin, Germany.
FG seeks ties with UNIDO
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA- The Federal Government is seeking collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in the area of training and re-training of Nigerian workers to enhance Productivity. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN) who spoke in Abuja Monday while receiving the UNIDO Regional Director in charge of West […]
Abbe lauds Army on houses for soldiers
By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja – Defence Minister, Maj-General Godwin Abbe (rtd), said yesterday that the direct labour approach of the Nigerian Army in building houses for over 150 families at the Mambilla Barracks annex in Abuja, is a precursor to the capability of what the Nigeria Army engineers are capable of doing, noting “It has […]
Nigerian oil militants surrender rockets, guns
YENAGOA, Nigeria — A top militant leader and 1,000 fighters surrendered to the Nigerian government Saturday, turning in their weapons in the biggest hand_over since an amnesty began two weeks ago, but other fighters said attacks in the oil_rich Delta region will resume next month regardless.
Subsidy payment: PPPRA disputes oil marketers’ N70bn claim
THE Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) at the weekend disputed claims by petroleum marketers that government owed them an outstanding N70 billion on subsidy payments.
Intercontinental, Oceanic banks commend customers loyalty
Intercontinental Bank PLC and Oceanic Bank have commended their customers for their loyalty and continued patronage in spite in the face of the challenges confronting the two banks.
Aero restructures, appoints Syed as new helmsman
The Board of Aero Contractors of Nigeria Ltd (ACN) has announced the appointment of Shafiul Syed as the new Managing Director, Fixed Wing.Shafiul Syed, who once worked for British Airways in Lagos, joined Aero from BG Group, a UK head_quartered oil and gas company, with interests spanning the globe, including Nigeria.
Turkish Airlines signs firm order for seven Airbus A330s
Turkish Airlines has signed a contract for the purchase of seven Airbus A330-300 aircraft, firming up a Memorandum of Understanding signed during Le Bourget Airshow in June 2009.
