Bankole: Why some hate his guts
When on November 1, 2007, the House of Representatives elected Dimeji Bankole as its speaker, following a protracted wrangling for the enthr-onement of accoun-tability, good governance and integrity of the House, many expected a radical departure from a hitherto docile House. But not many would have expected the new Speaker to thread where even the angels tremble in the Nigeria power equation.
budget venue blues
The recent (or current) issue of where the Annual Budget should be presented by the President of the Federation, Alhaji Umar Yar’Adua, might be described as uncalled for
National Assembly budget blues
The presentation of the budget by the President to the joint session of the National Assembly is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular events of the legislative year.
General information on chronic pericarditis
Chronic pericarditis may start as an acute condition, where the symptoms appear suddenly and worsen quickly. In some cases, the cause is unknown. One’s condition may have gotten worse over time.
S/Africa 2010 controversy: ‘It’s a world class coach or nothing’…. ‘Why must Amodu toil for a foreign coach’
By Kate Obodo The growing call for the sack of Super Eagles chief coach Shaiubu Amodu has continued to attract more comments as some Nigerians and Sports Administrators vary in their opinion. For some, it is unreasonable and unfair to sack a coach after securing the Nations Cup and World Cup tickets, both events holding […]
Iroha backs Amodu for FIFA World Cup
By Kate Obodo Former Super Eagles defender Benedict Iroha has added his voice to the growing list of commentators who have called for the sack or retention of Super Eagles chief coach Shaibu Amodu. He said the coach should be given the opportunity to lead the team to the Nations Cup in Angola and the […]
Don’t crucify Amiesimaka, Gabros boss begs Nigerians, NFF
By Eddie Akalonu The FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nigeria 2009 may have come and gone but a great ‘off the field’ feature of the championship was the expose concerning alleged age discrepancies of captain of the Nigerian side, Fortune Chukwudi by no less a person than ex- international Adokie Amiesimaka, an issue that would continue […]
U-17: Probe use of overaged players – Aturu
Human Rights lawyer and social critic, Bamidele Aturu has added his voice to the debate on the use of over-aged players for age grade competitions. As a result therefore, he has called on the government to probe the recent allegation that overaged players were fielded in the U-17 national team which participated in the recently […]
Two more Ghanaians evicted from MTN Soccer Academy
Last Sunday, two Ghanaians, Hayford Nuako and Ocloo Raphael were evicted from the MTN Nigeria/Ghana Soccer Academy. This is coming a week after a Ghanaian, Adu Poku, was sent home from the competition. The Ghanaian soccer talents were evicted following the result of votes from viewers of the show across Nigeria and Ghana, as announced […]
Seimokumoh to float new football club for Yenagoa
Youths in Yenagoa, Bayelsa  State will soon have a chance to exhibit their football skills when a new football club, to be known as Yenagoa FC, is floated by one of the town’s prominent sons, Prince Okolobaowei Seimokumoh. Confidants of Prince Seimokumoh told Saturday Vanguard sports that the politician and a PDP Chairmanship aspirant for […]
XI Strikers win Tella U-17 Memorial Cup
Two first half strikes by Shoyomfao Temitope and striker Lawal Mutiu helped XI Strikers FC Of Amuwo Odofin LGA to a 3 – 1 victory over Changer Babes of Ojo LGA to lift the cup in the final of the second annual late Telia U-17 Memorial Cup Soccer Championship decided Monday inside the Main Bowl […]
IGP Onovo to declare open character reform seminar for police
By James Ezema As part of its efforts to contribute to the success of community policing initiative of the Federal Government through improved police-public relations, a non-governmental organiation, Twilight International Character Reformation Club (TICRC), is to hold a one-day seminar on character reform for the police. According to the group’s President, Mr. Godwin Dike during […]
IBB demands better treatment for Niger Delta
A former military president of Nigeria , General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) has called for an improved well-being for people in the oil producing areas of Niger Delta, even as he lauded the amnesty programme initiated by President Umaru Yar’Adua to end the militancy in the region.
Delta oil community agency commissions 266 projects
Development Commission (DESPOPADEC), the state’s commissioner for Special Duties (DESPOPADEC), Mrs Orezi Osievo, has said.
Kidnappers device yahoo chat as new method
….“I did it because I needed money to abort my girlfriend’s pregnancy…leader of the gang†By Evelyn Usman Are you an ardent user of the Yahoo Messenger chat? Then you have to be careful because some unscrupulous individuals have devised this means to kidnap unsuspecting persons and also perpetrate heinous crimes. The discovery, followed the […]
Murtala coup propelled my career – Osoba
Governing Ogun State was not a serious challenge to me having managed successfully three major newspapers in this country: The Nigerian Herald, The Sketch and then came as managing director of Daily Times, which was the highest point of my career.
