A five member panel of the Supreme Court, Friday , reinstated all the 44 lecturers of the University of Ilorin who were dismissed from service on May 22, 2001 for participating in an industrial action embarked upon by their union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

This year’s presentation of budget was done in a peaceful atmosphere, unlike that of last year that was done in a rancorous atmosphere when members of the opposition Action Congress had a fisticuff with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party[ PDP].

The Central Bank of Nigeria has banned cheque payment for any amount above N10 million, even as it explained the huge losses posted by banks in their nine months operating results.

The elections into the boards of NFF and NPL billed for next year, are already generating heat among the aspirants. In the South-South zone, candidates have kicked off a media campaign with the intension of improving their prospect for a place on the board.  

Former Super Eagles striker  Emmanuel Amuneke has advised the  Super Eagles not to expect an easy ride during the 2010 World Cup billed for South Africa.