High politics, thy name is budget
THE meeting was meant to be brief. Yes, it was. But did it achieve the set objective? No, it did not. This was a meeting between a former Senate President then and President Olusegun Obasanjo. There appeared to be what a senator described as a stalemate.
CBN approves one microfinance bank association for Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says only one apex microfinance banking organisation is acceptable in the sub-sector of the Nigerian economy.
Clash at Itsekiri confab as Rita Lori escapes death
CHIEF Rita Lori-Ogbebor yesterday at the palace of the Olu of Warri narrowly escaped death at the ongoing Itsekiri National Conference organized by HRM Ogiame Atuwatse 11 to chart a new path for the Itsekiri land when some politicians invaded venue of the conference and wreaked havoc on participants, communication gadgets and other equipment put in place for the August event.
Establishment of private refineries will curb militancy – Ibeaha
Chief Ngozi Chukwuka Ibeaha is a leading industrialist from Achi, Orji River Local Government Area of Enugu State. He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Rose Industries Limited based in Lagos. His company operates, amongst numerous other ventures, an ultra modern bottle water plant (De-Rose Waters) at Ibah, Lagos State with a workforce of over 500 Nigerians. The enigma popularly called Onwa Achi spoke on current issues in the country.
On Kidnaping.
budget venue blues
The recent (or current) issue of where the Annual Budget should be presented by the President of the Federation, Alhaji Umar Yar’Adua, might be described as uncalled for
National Assembly budget blues
The presentation of the budget by the President to the joint session of the National Assembly is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular events of the legislative year.
General information on chronic pericarditis
Chronic pericarditis may start as an acute condition, where the symptoms appear suddenly and worsen quickly. In some cases, the cause is unknown. One’s condition may have gotten worse over time.
S/Africa 2010 controversy: ‘It’s a world class coach or nothing’…. ‘Why must Amodu toil for a foreign coach’
By Kate Obodo The growing call for the sack of Super Eagles chief coach Shaiubu Amodu has continued to attract more comments as some Nigerians and Sports Administrators vary in their opinion. For some, it is unreasonable and unfair to sack a coach after securing the Nations Cup and World Cup tickets, both events holding […]
Iroha backs Amodu for FIFA World Cup
By Kate Obodo Former Super Eagles defender Benedict Iroha has added his voice to the growing list of commentators who have called for the sack or retention of Super Eagles chief coach Shaibu Amodu. He said the coach should be given the opportunity to lead the team to the Nations Cup in Angola and the […]
Don’t crucify Amiesimaka, Gabros boss begs Nigerians, NFF
By Eddie Akalonu The FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nigeria 2009 may have come and gone but a great ‘off the field’ feature of the championship was the expose concerning alleged age discrepancies of captain of the Nigerian side, Fortune Chukwudi by no less a person than ex- international Adokie Amiesimaka, an issue that would continue […]
U-17: Probe use of overaged players – Aturu
Human Rights lawyer and social critic, Bamidele Aturu has added his voice to the debate on the use of over-aged players for age grade competitions. As a result therefore, he has called on the government to probe the recent allegation that overaged players were fielded in the U-17 national team which participated in the recently […]
