2010 World Cup:Woe betide those who want Tunisia to slip for Eagles

2010 World Cup:Woe betide those who want Tunisia to slip for Eagles

By John Egbokhan Chairman of the Nigeria Premier League, High Chief Oyuiki Obaseki has heaped curses on those calling for the slip up of Tunisia, who are currently entangled in a two-way horse race for the lone qualification ticket to play at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. But his view has been […]
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..As Diamond bank celebrates customers

..As Diamond bank celebrates customers

THE Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc, Emeka Onwuka has reiterated the Bank’s commitment in delivering quality service to its customers, whilst stressing that the “Customer is the King,” campaign.

African banker announce 2009 award winners

African banker announce 2009 award winners

Africa’s top bankers, ministers of finance, governors of central banks and industry leaders came together on the 6th of October at the Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, to recognize the continent’s successes in banking at an unforgettable awards ceremony and gala dinner.

Guinness 250 anniversary promo ends, as  25  emerge millionaires

Guinness 250 anniversary promo ends, as 25 emerge millionaires

THE National Consumer Promotion embarked upon by Guinness Nigeria Plc since July, 2009 to reward loyal consumers as part of activities to celebrate its 250 years anniversary existence has came to a close, even as twenty five consumers won the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000) each, being the worth of house rent for one year.

Abrefera faults FG’s refusal to extend amnesty deadline

Abrefera faults FG’s refusal to extend amnesty deadline

The President, Niger Delta Peace and Development Forum (NDPDF), Mr. Glory Abrefera, has berated the Federal Government for not showing enough commitment towards resolving problems in the Niger Delta, even as he faulted the Federal Government for not extending the amnesty period.

Nigeria is a safe  destination, Runsewe

Nigeria is a safe destination, Runsewe

The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Otunba over celebrate our Olusegun Runsewe has assured prospective foreign investors of the security and safety of their investments in Nigeria describing the country as one of the safest in the world.

Cultural festival:Olokun promoters seek govt support

Cultural festival:Olokun promoters seek govt support

OLOKUN Festival Foundation has called on the Federal government to assist in promoting Nigeria’s socio-cultural programmes which it said would aid in rebranding the nation’s image.

Ijeoma Udeagbala ‘cooks’ for youth tourism

Ijeoma Udeagbala ‘cooks’ for youth tourism

The Nigerian Youth tourism agenda takes off on a grand initiative with a practical seminar on how the youth could be mobilized and assisted to play leading roles in tourism sector.

UNWTO finally honours Nigeria’s Atigbi

UNWTO finally honours Nigeria’s Atigbi

Following a final push by a letter written by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, orchestrated by a Nigerian travel and tourism journalist, Lucky Onoriode George to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation [UNWTO],on the need to honour late Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi, a Nigerian who proposed the idea of marking September 27 of every year as World Tourism Day, the UNWTO has finally honoured Atigbi .

G8 hails PDP’s directive to chieftains on wards

G8 hails PDP’s directive to chieftains on wards

THE Leader of G8 in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, Chief Peter Eboh, has said the recent directive by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in the state for party chieftains to take care of their various wards would stem the tide of politics of intrusion and rancour within the PDP fold.

Access to information on the dredging of the lower Niger River

Access to information on the dredging of the lower Niger River

By Maxwell Kadiri The Federal Government has committed itself to spending the sum of N36Billion over a period of about Eight months to the dredging of the Lower River Niger without respect or compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act, 1992.

The shame of Anambra PDP congress

The shame of Anambra PDP congress

By Kelechi Bath Nnamdi THE  protracted crisis facing the Anambra chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is caused by the Uba family, especially after the nullification of the election of Dr. Andy Uba.

Flood ravages parts of Makurdi

Flood ravages parts of Makurdi

By Peter Duru MAKURDI — Parts of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have been submerged by a ravaging flood which has also destroyed homes and property worth millions of Naira. The devastation which was occasioned by about seven hours’ downpour also rendered most of the affected areas inaccessible as a result of the heavy rain […]

No excuse for failure — Hamilton warns Amodu

No excuse for failure — Hamilton warns Amodu

As the Super Eagles prepare for the 2010 World Cup qualifier against Mozambique in Abuja this weekend, former national team handler, Paul Hamilton has tasked Coach Shuaibu Amodu to charge his players to go all out for victory.

Anambra Assembly passes bill on pensions for ex-Govs

Anambra Assembly passes bill on pensions for ex-Govs

By  Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—THE Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill to give adequate pensions, allowances and other privileges on former democratically elected Governors and Deputy Governors of the state. With the passage of the law, the Anambra State Governors’ Law, 2005 and the subsequent amendment were repealed. Cited as the State Governors’ […]