How far with amnesty in Rivers state?
Osama Bin Laden was the first reformed militant to be part of the amnesty project in Rivers state. Osama whose real names are Solomon Ndigbara was in charge of militant operations in Ogoni area of the state. Before his repentance, there were several cases of abduction recorded in the area.
OKOCHA’S RETURN: Chukwu, Bassey disagree with Amiesimaka
Ex- international, Adokiye Amisiemaka’s mates in Nigeria’s 1980 African Cup of Nations winning team, captain Christian Chukwu (CFR) and Charles Bassey (MON) both have taken divergent views on his suggestion that immediate past captain of the national team, Austin Okocha should be begged to return to the team to give it more bite in the 2010 World Cup campaign.
Top Town Challenge ends in Anthony Village, moves to Abesan
Prince Wale Oladunjoye, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Fashola on Grassroots Sports, represented his boss at the recently held Top Town Challenge in Anthony Village. The event, with the intent of discovering talents from the community level, took off in a flying start last Saturday as residents of Anthony Village turned out en mass and competed in the soccer, table tennis, tennis and track and field events.
I can only fall in love with older women— Ali Baba
Ali Baba is one of the most famous comedians in Nigeria today. He once criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he was in office without incurring his wrath. In fact, it was said Obasanjo never got infuriated by his jokes.
2010: Owoblo warns Eagles, queries Task Force’s dollar splash
The Super Eagles have been warned that anything short of winning in the remaining World Cup qualifying matches would cost the country the hope of a berth in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
I won’t be part of the crowd— Etcetera
Armed with a formal study of Classic music from the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), Pascal Ejikeme is more than your average artiste.
Wolves in sheep clothing
“Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you looking like sheep on the outside, but on the inside they are really like wild wolves. You will know them by what they do.
Fashanu wants Yar’Adua to talk to Okocha
Former Wimbledon striker and member of the Presidential Task Force Committee for Super Eagles qualification for 2010 World Cup in South Africa, John Fashanu has added a new dimension to the call on former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha to quit retirement and lace his boots for Nigeria again.
I’ve fitted well into Akunyili’s shoe — NAFDAC D-G
I think having seen how I performed in the last six months, they have decided to come and proudly associate themselves with me and I think that is an indirect endorsement at what I am doing at my job. But I particularly feel good that my lauded effort in trying to keep Nigeria safe is being recognized this way.
Count your blessings
Too many people murmur and complain about what they are going through but fail to see what God has done for them. Before their eyes are their perceived desires that has not come to pass. Their situation as they see it has become the yardstick with which they measure what God can do or cannot do.
2010: David, Attahiru kick against Okocha, Shamaki wants him
By Wole Mosadomi The recent suggestion by the former Super Eagles winger, Adokie Amiesimaka to recall former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha to the Eagles camp for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa continues to generate different reactions from the public.
