President Umaru Yar`Adua will have no problem transferring power to Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan if his doctors determine that he is bound to a long stay in hospital, his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters Senator Mohammed Abba Aji has declared.

President of the Nigeria Amateur Wrestling Federation, Chief Austin Edeze who disclosed this at the weekend said the championship is very important as it would the federation ample opportunity to select the wrestlers that would represent the country at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India

Ghanaian youth international, Nouhoum Moutawakilou, has declared that the Black Stars of Ghana will be the team to beat at the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Angola, with or without injured Chelsea of England midfielder, Michael Essien.

ABUJA—The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Alhassan Bako Zaku has solicited the continued support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the development of   nuclear technology in the country. The Minister made this call during the visit to the Minister by the Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ,Amb. Yukiya Amano in […]

You remember I told you that I used to play squash with the Head of State. I was able to understand his inner thought; as to why he said some things. Then I would relay it to the press: Champion, Daily Times, Sunday Times, Tribune, Daily Service, which changed to Daily Express with Eddie Aderinokun as editor and of course Sam Amuka was sweet.

AWKA—Candidate of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) for the 6 February  2010 governorship election in Anambra State, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, has assured she would be mother to all Anambra people, including those contesting against her. Speaking at the weekend, while introducing her running mate to newsmen, Dr. Mike Aghadinuno, Mrs. Ekweunife said she would give […]

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—CHAIRMAN of Onitsha Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers Union (OPPMDU), Mr. Emeka Ezeanyika, has said that drug dealers in the town have concluded arrangments to organise a seminar/exhibition in partnership with drug manufacturing companies and other stakeholders to ensure that an average Nigerian was able to identify fake drugs with less assistance. […]

By Aliyu Dangida DUTSE — Jigawa     State Police Command has confirmed that the kidnapped 70 years old father of a Peoples Democra-tic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Garba Muhammad, was released three days after his abduction by unknown gunmen in his hometown in Auyo Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman of the command, […]

By Vincent Ujumadu Umuahia—ABIA State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) has sealed 16 table water industries in the state that did not meet the minimum hygienic standard. The General Manager, Mr Cosmos Ndukwe, said this on Monday in Umuahia while briefing newsmen on the efforts of the agency to get rid of sub-standard sachet water from […]

GREED and self-centredness have been identified as causative factors in the socio-political and economic down-turn in the country.

Dana Airlines has launched  a new promo which will see guests go home with exciting Philips gift on purchase of air tickets for travel on its Enugu, Port Harcourt and Kano routes. This part of the airline’s package for its customers during the Christmas and New Year seasons. “From December 11 to December 20, passengers […]

By Ise-Oluwa Ige ABUJA—A Federal high court sitting in Asaba, Delta State yesterday issued an order restraining the Joint Task Force from further attacking the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri, Delta State. The court made the order while ruling on an application for an interlocutory injunction filed on behalf of the Gbaramatu Kingdom by […]

FORMER Chairman of Estako – East local government area of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Eshieshi, has advised all those calling for the impeachment of Governor Adams Oshiomhole to stop distracting the governor from the good work he was doing in his determination to reposition the state.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin — The  atmosphere in the University of Ilorin has changed as the lecturers are said to be planning to hold a solidarity rally in support of the victory the 44 sacked lecturers got  at the Supreme Court last Friday in Abuja. Meanwhile, the authorities of the University of Ilorin are now […]

*As Fayose knows fate Jan 18 LAGOS—Former Managing Director of Bank PHB, Mr. Francis Atuche who is standing trial for money laundering is to face fresh charges. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos , Monday December 14 accepted the prosecution’s decision to amend the charges against the former bank executive and adjourned proceedings to […]