Amodu Shuaibu believes that the Eagles now have the conducive atmosphere and necessary support to deliver a 2010 World Cup ticket to Nigeria.

By Ise-Oluwa Ige ABUJA—The Government of Akwa Ibom state has told an Abuja Federal high court sitting in Maitama that it rejected the political solution arranged by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2006 which made it concede 162 of its oil wells to Rivers and Cross River states because such political arrangement was  bereft of […]

By Tony Edike ENUGU—DEPUTY Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday, descended heavily on some individuals, who recently accused him of nursing gubernatorial ambition, describing them as ‘political jobbers’ seeking to derail the peace in the state. Ekweremadu denied discussing the issue with anybody, either in the state or outside, saying that he never contemplated venturing […]

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has set June 30 deadline for the submission of entries for the Nkoyo Ibori Classics slated to hold this weekend in Oghara, Delta State.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—ANAMBRA State government has warned that henceforth, those who failed to pay sanitation levies in the state would be charged to court or have their business premises closed down. The state Commissioner for Special Duties and Transport, Mr. Emeka Ojukwu (Jnr.), who handed down the warning when he monitored the monthly clean […]

Abia State Governor, Dr. Theodore Orji, has called on Local Government chairmen in the state to rally round World Wrestling Professionals (WWP) Africa’s heavyweight champion, Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander towards his title defence against Joe Legend of Canada.

By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—GOVERNOR Theodore Orji of Abia state weekend, explained why his government dethroned two traditional rulers, saying that they were allegedly involved in kidnapping. Governor Orji, hinted that more traditional rulers may be dethroned, as some of them are currently being investigated by the government for their alleged involvement in kidnapping. Orji who […]

By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Federal Government said at the weekend, that it was determined to ensure that all the former Governors and others currently standing trial for alleged corrupt practices were successfully prosecuted, no matter how long their trial last. It also faulted critics of the Mrs Farida Waziri-led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]

“You have done so   much for track and field in this country that I have come, on behalf of the board, to say ‘Thank you’ and to assure you that we will always endeavour to build on the blocks of your sponsorship.” This, was the opening  sentence of the newly elected President of the Athletics […]

*As Naira gains N5 in parallel market By  Babajide Komolafe Foreign exchange demand at the official    market rose sharply by 100 per cent as the naira appreciated by N4 at the parallel market.

Investors’ woes were heightened last week, as the value of their investments on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) dipped by N706.21 billion.

Mr Aniekan Akpan, PENGASSAN Abuja Branch Chairman, has faulted the contracting of 21 crude oil terminals for pre-shipment inspection to a foreign firm by the Federal Government.In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, Akpan stated that it was a drain on the economy. Akpan added that the action was a waste of government resources in theface of scarce resources.

In a renewed determination to ensure a stronger hold on the electronics market, Live is Good (LG) Electronics has opened a new showroom in Ikoyi, Lagos, even as it launches new product.

What would you do with $1million US dollars?. This has been the question agitating the minds of subscribers connected to the Etisalat network. Surely, you will say, I would definitely be dazed, that is if you are lucky enough to become a winner in the on-going Etisalat 9jillion promo. You sure will say, “my life will turn around for the much better.

Exhibitors at the just ended maiden edition of the CFO Baby and Child Fair have commended the organisers for giving them a platform to display their wares. The CFO Baby & Child Fair is the first of its kind in Nigeria.