Governors’ defections herald a galore of rumblings

Governors’ defections herald a galore of rumblings

By Jide Ajani Whereas none of them would be willing to admit, the serial disgraceful acts of the political class have never ceased to further muddy Nigeria’s polity.  The latest in this is the seemingly spineless decampment of some state governors to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. And instead of the joy of triumph, […]
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Pillars fall in Sudan as Heartland host Etoile

Pillars fall in Sudan as Heartland host Etoile

Kano Pillars suffered a 2-0 defeat in the hands of Al Hilal of Sudan in their third game of the round robin stage of the African Champions League to concede leadership of the group to the Sudanese side which now has seven points against Pillars’ four.

Violence galore in Ekiti, Oyo rerun

Violence galore in Ekiti, Oyo rerun

*Ex-gov Adebayo attacked *Shootings around monarch’s palace *AC candidate arrested By Gbenga Ariyibi, Ola Ajayi  & Dapo Akinrefon Violence and mal-practices characterised  yesterday’s Ekiti North Senatorial re-run election, even as the Action Congress (AC) candidate, Bunmi Adetunmbi, was arrested at Ifaki, his home town, by the acting commissioner of police in Ekiti State, Fabian Osiji, […]

Bayelsa United, Heartland count on Glo Super 4

Bayelsa United, Heartland count on Glo Super 4

With the Globacom Premier League season on break, officials of Bayelsa United and Heartland FC are counting on the Glo Super 4 to keep their players in shape for their respective continental campaigns.

NPL urged to invite foreign  clubs to Super 4

NPL urged to invite foreign clubs to Super 4

The Glo Super 4 has been described as a tournament with potentials to become a continental pre-season destination for African teams if properly managed. This view was expressed by Abuja-based businessman and football enthusiast, Nze Sunny Ogbu.

2010: Captaincy will boost my morale  in Eagles-Eneramo						-Eneramo

2010: Captaincy will boost my morale in Eagles-Eneramo -Eneramo

NigeriaN International striker Michael Eneramo, who had a stunning debut, for the Super Eagles against Ireland in a London friendly, says he is more committed to Nigeria securing the World Cup ticket billed for South Africa next year, than anything else.

Enjoying divine visitation! (3)

Enjoying divine visitation! (3)

Welcome to your regular column. Last week, I taught on divine ideas as one of the ways through which God blesses a person. Ideas are mental virtues accessible mainly by thinkers.

Consumption tax takes off in Lagos

Consumption tax takes off in Lagos

LAGOS State government in its quest to bring development to the door steps of the people and free some part of the state for further development has introduced some local taxes. One of these taxes is the consumption tax which is aimed at replacing the earlier sales tax which has become a subject of litigation.

Insight Christian Centre kicks against credit card

Insight Christian Centre kicks against credit card

For a period of four days, Insight Christian Centre, Ijegun, Lagos played host to who and who in the Christendom. This was in commemoration of her annual convention which took place between 23rd and 26th of July, venue was the church auditorium at Ile-Ibadan.

When it’s wise to look the other way!

When it’s wise to look the other way!

RONKE is nobody’s wife. She has never been married and doesn’t want to get married. She always insists that she is not a wife material. She has her hands in several businesses including ordering items on her label abroad to be sold here in the country. She lives next door to a young couple and her two kids eventually brought the two families together.

Margin loans that cost MD’s their jobs

Margin loans that cost MD’s their jobs

*11 other banks under CBN scrutiny By Gabriel Omoh & Peter Egwuatu MORE bank chief executive officers may be sacked by the Central Bank (CBN), if the ongoing examination of  books of 11 banks by the apex financial institution and the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) finds them wanting. Five managing directors were dropped on […]

Technology is global collaborative effort, says ValuCard boss

Technology is global collaborative effort, says ValuCard boss

AS stakeholders in the card payment industry continue to brainstorm and explore ways to check the growing incidence of fraud on the platform, the managing director of ValuCard Nigeria Plc, Kyari Bukar, has advised Nigerian payment card holders to be cautious about the use of their cards for internet transactions as this creates exposure to fraudsters.

Business risks: Internal stealing

Business risks: Internal stealing

I KNOW someone, an IT guy, who worked for a small company where he felt he was underappreciated. For the past year, he was stealing from them left and right. He’d tweak something on a laptop or other expensive piece of electronic equipment, and then show/tell his boss it wasn’t working. Boss would tell him to order a new one and scrap the old one.

Constitution review exercise : Cracking a very difficult nut

Constitution review exercise : Cracking a very difficult nut

Renewed efforts at Constitution are dredging up unsavoury reactions from unlikely circles. By Tordue Salem Abuja – THE Constitution is not a love letter that you continue to change to suit your mood”, the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, stated last Wednesday as he appeared at the venue of the ongoing Constitution Review exercise […]

My problem with Peter Obi is political not personal – Emeka Etiaba

My problem with Peter Obi is political not personal – Emeka Etiaba

They started out as friends. But in the last couple of months, their relationship is anything but  rosy. If the truth be told, things have fallen apart between Emeka Etiaba and his friend the Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi such that the centre can  no longer hold. But anyone with a political nose […]