HE 30 –day period stipulated in the country’s constitution for political parties to petition against the conduct of the governorship election held last month in Anambra State has passed with five political parties filing petitions. Of the number, only Dr. Chris Ngige of the Action Congress (AC) and Dr. Christian Okoli of the United Nigerian Democratic Party (UNDP) explained why they are challenging the outcome of the election which was won by Mr. Peter Obi of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Confederation of African Football Instructor and Match Commissioner, Austin Akosa, has cautioned Nigerians against expecting miracles from the new national team manager, Lars Lagerback.

Nigeria Premier League yesterday dared the provisions of Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as it says its functions were not in compliance with the government of the land, but strictly in line with the football statutes as enshrined in Fifa and CAF Statutes and other international bodies.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa would definitely offer the world more than they may have bargain for in terms of team support and cultural identity.

National junior tennis coach, Mohamed Ubale has said that Nigeria’s preparations for the Africa Junior Tennis Championship, serving off March 28 in Abuja are on the right track.

A lot of University Vice Chancellors seemed not to lack the strategic vision of their institutions getting to the top globally. Mission and Vision statements of most tertiary schools point to this direction of international excellence.

The Phenomenon of Sexual Abuse is rising in secondary schools and education authorities are not doing enough to prevent it, Dr. Mrs. Justina Adeosun, a medical Doctor told the participants at symposium to mark the tenth anniversary of Darfote International Secondary School Ijaye Lagos. Dr. (Mrs.) Adeosun spoke on “The role of Parents, Schools and Society in Sexual Abuse prevention and intervention.”

Standard education in Nigeria has been highly rated and well-improved, measuring globally and even better than some developed countries.

Down Syndrome Association of Nigeria has urged the National Assembly to expedite action in passing the disability bill currently waiting to pass through the third reading in the Senate.

The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark Wednesday described the Libyan President, Muammar Ghaddafi as a mad man who should not be taken seriously for making inflammatory comments on Nigeria.