Anambra guber poll most credible — Ojukwu
By Tony Edike ENUGU—NATIONAL Leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, yesterday, described the February 6 Governorship election in Anambra State as the most credible election ever conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, in the country, advising those not satisfied with its outcome to seek redress in court. […]
Peace returns to Imo NUJ
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Peace has finally returned to Imo State Council of Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, following the unconditional acceptance of the peace moves by one of the principal actors and State Correspondent of Business Day, Mr. Christian Nwokocha. Addressing journalists Tuesday evening at the NUJ Press Centre, Owerri, Nwokocha said that it was […]
Police warn personnel against aiding criminals
Umuahia—ABIA State Police Commissioner, Mr. Jonathan Johnson, has warned officers and men of the command against supplying arms and ammunition to criminals, saying that anyone caught will be dealt with decisively. Johnson gave the warning during a familiarization visit to police formations in Aba. Speaking at the Uratta-Eziukwu Police Division headquarters behind new Timber and […]
Stray bullets kill 2 in Enugu
By Tony Edike ENUGU—TWO persons were killed in Enugu Tuesday evening by stray bullets fired by policemen in an attempt to arrest a young man, who allegedly wounded one Pastor Duke Utondu of 23 Ochi Street, Achara Layout, Enugu. One of the victims, who met his untimely death in the bizarre incident was a 25 […]
Yar’Adua can walk, talk, eat – Brother
CONTRARY to speculations that President Umaru Yar’Adua is in coma and on a life support machine, the first cousin, Mr. Zubaru Ali, has disclosed that the President can walk, talk, eat and was even asking after family members.
PTF probes Lagerback’s employment
THERE are indications that the Presidential Task Force, PTF, will wash its hands off the appointment and payment of salary of new Technical Adviser, Lars Lagerback, who was unveiled in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, yesterday.
Let players’ legs talk for me
Celebrated newly appointed Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Lars Lagerback who was officially unveiled yesterday, has been described as a dull person whose capability of handling the calibre of the Nigerian national team cannot be vouched for.
Rivers’ commissioner apologises to NFF over Sharks
Rivers State commissioner for sports, Boma Iyaye has written an apology letter to the Nigeria Football Federation after it threatened to sanction Sharks Football Club over the sacking of club’s general manager Okey Kpalukwu.
CBN suspends deadline for old N50, N10 and N5 notes
CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has suspended the March 31 deadline for acceptance of old N50, N10 and N5 paper notes as legal tenders.
Glo sends football fans to ‘Theatre of Dream
Following the partnership deal signed by Globacom and Manchester United, 70 football fans would get the chance to watch live matches of the English Premier League at United home-ground ‘Old Trafford’.
Eagles fly backwards in FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been ranked 21st in the March edition of the FIFA ranking, which sees Spain remaining on top of ladder ahead of Brazil and the Netherlands. The Eagles have a new manager in the person of Lars Lagerback of Sweden, who was unveiled yesterday in Abuja.
