Governor Alao Akala expressed his excitement at the qualification of Nigeria for the World Cup in South Africa. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Public Communications, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Governor said the close shave with failure has made the lesson even more poignant.

Ekiti State Governor, Engr. Segun Oni has described Nigeria’s qualification for next year World Cup holding in South Africa as the work of God, saying; “Truly, the God of soccer is a Nigerian.”

The Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed seven institutions to act as financial advisers to the eight troubled banks. The apex bank in a release named the advisers as Deutsche Bank, Chapel Hill Denham, Stanbic IBTC Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Kola Awodein & Co, KPMG Professional Services and Akintola Williams Deloitte.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved a N45billion ($300 million) credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure for the nation’s power sector. The credit is in addition to the $5.38 billion set aside for expenditure under the National Independent Power Project (NIPP) by the Federal Government out of which $3.38 billion has been spent.

Since the Federal Government declared its intention to deregulate the downstream sector of the petroleum industry confusion has dogged the plan. No matter how hard the government tries to justify its action many people and groups believe that it is a disgrace for Nigeria as a major oil producing country and a member of OPEC to still import petrol for domestic consumption. Dr. Ausbeth Ajagu,a Political Economist, and business administrator.

For soliciting funds to bribe ex-vice president, Atiku By EMMA AZIKEN, with agency reports A FORMER US Congressman slammed with corruption charges over business deals in Nigeria has been jailed for 13 years. William Jefferson, a Democrat from Louisiana was sentenced on Friday after he was found guilty on August 11 of 11 of 16 […]

As the Golden Eaglets file out against Switzerland in today’s final of the Nigeria 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, most Nigerians are already dreaming a repeat of the 2007 final in Korea where the Nigerian representatives defeated Spain to cart home the coveted trophy.
Chief coach of the Nigerian team, John Obuh is one of those optimistic Nigerians looking forward to an encore.

Dami Paul does not cut the most impressive figure between the pipes. Quite short for a goalkeeper, at only 173cm, he looks all at sea in the large white frame of the goal. However, Nigeria’s No1 has proven himself to be a top shot-stopper at these finals. His spring-loaded reflex saves kept the Spaniards at bay on two occasions in particular, making him every inch the unsung hero of the crucial 3-1 semi-final win in Lagos.

Excited at the Golden Eaglets’ final berth in the final of the 13th FIFA U-17 World Cup, the Chairman of the Abuja Sub-seat of the Local Organising Committee, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has urged the players to ensure they put a smile on the faces of the members of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation by winning the cadet championship title.

Ahead of today’s final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup finals, Kenyans are giving their full support to the Eaglets against Switzerland at the Abuja National Stadium.

Governor Gbenga Daniel has urged the Golden Eaglets not to leave anything to chance on Sunday when they confront their Swiss counterpart in the final of the Under 17 World Cup at the Abuja National Stadium. Governor Daniel said the Golden Eaglets have earned the confidence and admiration of their countrymen since the competition began and they should know that only the main prize would be good enough.

Former Eaglets coach Henry Nwosu has lauded the Golden Eaglets for their commitment and determination in the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeriaas he tipped them to beat Switzerland today.

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