WARRI — THE recent electoral victory of Governor Uduaghan at the Electoral Tribunal sitting at Asaba in Delta State has been described as an act of God and a vindication that the 2007 electoral victory of Dr. Uduaghan has a divine backing. Speaking in a telephone chat from Geneva in Switzerland where he is currently […]

ABUJA—There is a N28billion fresh scam involving 14 commercial banks, the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat alleged yesterday.

ABUJA—only two people would finally face trial for allegedly plotting to kidnap the Minister of Education, Dr Sam Egwu and the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr. Adetokunbo Kayode, as the police yesterday told an Abuja high court of its intention to de-list the names of two of the accused persons from the charge sheet.

The Brazilian team for the Nigeria 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Lagos sparked some excitement amongst football fans who witnessed their arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport last night.

ABUJA—Ahead of the general elections in 2011, the Federal Government has enjoined the Nigeria Police to align itself with the rule of law principle of the administration, following the abrogation of the Public Order Act, especially in controlling demonstrations and civil protests.

There was a carnival like atmosphere at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday evening as cultural dance troupes welcomed the Nigeria U-17 team, Golden Eaglets, to the city where they will start the defence of their FIFA U-17 World Cup title on Saturday.

The Justice Alli Garba-led Osun State Governorship Election Petition Retrial Tribunal yesterday overruled observations made by Chief Nathaniel Oke (SAN), leading counsel to Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the certified true copies of ballot papers tendered by the petitioner, Mr Rauf Aregbesola and the Action Congress (AC).

The health condition of football players across the globe has received the attention of the World football governing body, FIFA.
FIFA recently held a 2-day medical conference to promote the health of players in Zurich.

THE labour crisis rocking Ogun State further deepened yesterday as the state government reacted to the 15-day ultimatum given to it by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said it would not be intimidated by the strike threat of the union.

Honduras’ leader of delegation to Nigeria 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup declared on arrival that his boys will not be weeping boys of group A

THERE was paralysis of medical services yesterday at the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan as resident doctors embarked on an indefinite strike.

WARRI—A member of Egbema Gbaramatu Central Development Council (EGCDC), of Warri South West and Warri North local government areas, Mr. Jude Ebitimi Ukori, has congratulated Dr. Bello Orubebe on his appointment as Commissioner for Environment by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

In preparation for the Nigeria 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup competition which comes up from October 24 to November 15, 2009, the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in the pursuit of its mandate to boost power supply towards attaining 6000MW by December, 2009 will make concerted efforts to minimize power interruptions during the competition.

KOKO — Trust Chairman of Abigborodo Community, Mr. Francis Eyituoyor-Maku has lauded the submis
sion of arms by the Itsekiri National Youth Council (INYC).

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade has warned electorate in Osun State to desist from all forms of actions capable of causing violence and lawlessness before and during the next general elections.