COMMITTEE for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Delta State has called on the Joint Task Force (JTF) on the Niger-Delta to handover the nine suspects it arrested and detained since August 26 over a case of kidnap in Delta State to the State police command for proper investigation and prosecution if necessary.

It is not often that goalkeepers publicly come hard on their own. But with the not too well performance of the national team against their Tunisian opponents in the recent game in Abuja that ended 2-2, the reactions continue to be bitter. That’s why former junior international goalkeeper, Ita Egbe has let out his fury at the nation’s number one goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, over what he said was a “ below per performance in the 2010 World Cup qualifier.

Esperance of Tunisia player Michael Eneramo believes the team has learnt its lesson after the sloppy display in Abuja penultimate Sunday against Carthage Eagles of Tunisia as he assured a total commitment in their remaining matches.

Adedamola son of Nigeria Ambassador-designate to the US Professor Tunde Adediran was charged with rape in the US. It happened in Maryland, and he is now charged with gang_raping three women in the city of Baltimore, according to ABC_2 News, a local Baltimore television station. However Prof. Adeniran in Nigeria confirmed that Adedamola is his son but feigned ignorance of the rape charges.

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) were released yesterday with just about 25.99% obtaining credits and above in English Language, Mathematics and at least three other subjects.

WORKERS in the nation’s Chemical and Leather industry, have petitioned the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, to look into unfair labour practices by Lee Group of Companies, accusing the group of unfair labour practices.

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive officer of Multimesh broadcasting company, Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa has called on African countries to borrow a leaf from Nigeria , by returning to the bases in terms of providing television content that would be family-driven.

Worried by the current campaign of calumny by a group that calls itself Concerned Citizens of Anambra State against the candidacy of Engr. Henry Aginam for the position of Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, a community based group, the Oko Youths Forum has warned the group against what it described as campaign of calumny, saying the selection of who becomes the next Rector of the institution should be done in a transparent and mature manner.

Determined to be in top shape for the 2009/2010 Globacom Premier League which kicks off tomorrow, newly promoted league side Shooting Stars Sports club has signed 10 players for the season.

One thing I have personally learnt is that life itself is a gift to all of us. No one is here by his/her own power, no-one has absolute control over life. Infact, we really do not have any control over life as it were.

Adeboye Paul Kalejaiye is the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development , a role entrusted to him by the governor to see to the development of the rural areas in the state, so as to be able to curb rural-urban drift. Having earned a first degree in education, a Masters in Public and Business Administration and a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigeria public Administrators, Mr Kalejaye has been involved in politics right from his secondary school days where he held positions, as the president of the student associations.

Yori Yori is a slang we use to convey the way we feel when we see something we like. It’s a good feeling. I remember way back in secondary school, and I did not know much about women then. I fell in love with a girl. Each time I saw her, I’d feel something inside.

The Board of Zain Nigeria, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Alain Sainte-Marie.
Mr. Alain Sainte-Marie replaces Mr. Bayo Ligali who, according to the Board of Directors of the company, has moved on to pursue other interests after a three-year stint as CEO of the telecommunications company.

The Federal Government has declared Monday 21 and Tuesday, 22 September, 2009 as public holidays to mark the Muslim end of Ramadan and the celebration of Id-Ed-Fitri.

FROM September 25, 2009 through January 2010, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria will hold 232 conventions in 32 cities.