Niger Delta: Sustaining the peace
FOR the first time in years, Nigeria’s Niger Delta seems to be looking up. Large numbers of the region’s insurgents who had been sabotaging petroleum production and fighting government forces in a campaign for a greater share of oil revenues, have accepted President Umaru Yar’Adua’s offer of amnesty.
Court annulment of Soludo’s nomination: Nothing has changed – Campaign organisation
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka-THE Soludo Campaign Organization has reacted to the annulment of the nomination of its principal, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the February 6, 2010 election in Anambra State by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, saying that far as it is concerned, […]
Eagles will surmount Argentina, Chukwu declares
By Kate Obodo Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu is confident that the Eagles will surmount their contenders in the World Cup billed for South Africa next year.
Lagos security council meets, pledges to re-enact Yuletide zero crime rate
LAGOS State Security Council has held its last meeting for 2009, promising to re-enact the zero crime rate recorded in the state during last Yuletide. Addressing newsmen after the meeting which took place at the State House, Marina, commissioner of police, Marvel Akpoyibo, said the council has put several measures in place to ensure safety […]
‘Microfinance banks will strengthen rural economy’
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says an apex association for microfinance banks in Nigeria will not only strengthen and boost rural economy but is capable of strengthening the national economy, generally. Speaking at the recent harmonization of two strong microfinance banking associations in the country into the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) from […]
Why they want Yar’Adua to resign — Gov Goje
By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE GOMBE State governor, Alhaji Danjuma Goje, declared yesterday at Okada, near Benin that those asking President Umaru Yar’Adua to resign from office on grounds of ill-health were doing so with a view to gaining power through the back door. His Edo State counterpart, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, joined the call, appealing to Nigerians […]
Ogun PDP: Rep disagrees with Bankole on re-arrangement
By UDO IBUOT FOLLOWING the suggestion by the speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, that Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) be “rearranged†as a means of moving the party forward, a member of the House of Representatives has described the opinion as ill-timed and unnecessary. Mr Kayode Amusan, a member representing Obafemi […]
Amiesimaka gives tips to beat Argentina, Greece
Ex-international Adokie Amiesimaka believes the Super Eagles are in a group that can be described as fairly even but was quick to add that no team can be taken for granted.
Ronaldo says match against Cote d’Ivoire crucial
Cristiano Ronaldo has emphasised the importance of hitting the ground running at next summer’s FIFA World Cup™ after Portugal were handed one of the toughest possible draws for the group stages.
Wolves release a 25-man tentative list for CAF Cup
Super Eagles player Richard Eromoigbe made a return to the Nigerian Glo Premier League when he filed out yesterday for top league side Warri Wolves Football Club of Warri against Abeokuta based Gateway Football Club. According to the technical adviser of Warri Wolves Lawrence Akpokona Eromoigbe’s debut was made possible after the Nigeria Football Federation […]
NSC suspends Gumel
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Friday suspended the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) president, Engineer Habu Gumel from the federation. The suspension is with immediate effect, according to the National Sports Commission, NSC. This follows accusations from the Gumel camp of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) that the sports minister/chairman NSC, Engineer Sani Ndanusa allegedly forged […]
Golfers gather for Oba of Benin Honours
The maiden edition of Oba of Benin Golf Tournament to teed-off yesterday December 5th and holes out today at the Benin Golf Club in Benin City and the captain of the club Dr Charles Ajayi has confirmed that over one hundred players are taken part in the event. The event which is being hosted in […]
We must make our elections credible—Rev Thompson
Reverend Nwosu  Chibuike Thompson, founder and general overseer of Redeemed Peoples Church turned 60 years recently. He used the occasion to launch his autobiography, Journey into Destiny which chronicled his life and his 38 years in ministry. He spoke on his motivation and other national issues in this interview with Taye Obateru, Jos. Excerpts… […]
The Voice of Victory : The making of a star!
By Bishop David Oyedepo God is not a joker! God is not a magician! He says what He means, and He means what He says! The Bible is not a religious book; it is the Creator’s manual for living. God is the sole Creator of all men and women. Nothing guarantees enduring success like the […]
We have a mandate to uproot ignorance — Pastor Omole
“We are irrevocably committed to deploy all available resources in pursuing the implantation of this sacred mandate to reach the world with the good news and to raise a transformed and disciplined army for God in this end time. We are sworn to this resolution to kick out the enemy and everything he represents from […]
Godly Computers hit Nigeria
THE preacher may no longer need to carry a Bible every time he mounts the pulpit to preach the gospel to the congre-gation, as a Nigerian company has introduced a lectern into the market that is computer-based and has the Bible programmed into it in various versions. Introducing the product to newsmen recently in Lagos, […]
