Lawmakers, Enugu PDP disagree over automatic ticket
By Tony Dike ENUGU —CONTRARY to claims by the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State that no decision had been taken to grant automatic tickets to members of the party elected into public offices including the State and National Assembly, the Federal legislators, yesterday, disagreed with the party’s position. They insisted that […]
Nigeria, age cheating in sports
ONCE again, Nigeria ’s name has surfaced in another alleged age cheating in international sports events. This time, it was in South Africa where the Nigeria ’s female Under-17 soccer representatives, the Flamingoes, are being accused of fielding a number of over aged players.
FG appoints Soyebi acting INEC chairman
The Federal Government, yesterday, appointed Prince Solomon Adedeji Soyebi as the acting chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.
Yar’Adua’s ‘untimely’ death
THERE is an aspect of the life and times of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua worth examining. This aspect holds the key to understanding the way that the late president sought to exercise power and to reshape the post-Obasanjo presidency he inherited.
Soldiers confront armed robbers, kill 2, wound 3
Note: Story contains a gory photo that maybe offensive to some readers:
For long, the Mile-Two Badagry expressway has become a nightmare to both motorists and passers-by. This is because of the terror unleashed on people by criminals who have converted the major road into a haven. These criminals usually attack innocent and helpless commuters in their numbers from 7.30 pm daily.
Rotational presidency is nonsense – el-Rufai
FORMER Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasiru eL-Rufai yesterday dismissed as a non issue the clamour by some elements in the North for rotational presidency, saying that the call is unconstitutional and lacks merit.
FG orders ICPC to monitor capital projects, procurements
THE Federal Government, yesterday, directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to inspect and supervise capital projects and other procurement matters.
Drop Kanu, Shittu
LARS Lagerback’s 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup in South Africa came under scrutiny yesterday by Nigerians, some of who hailed the list, while others outrightly condemned the list.
Eagles’ll surprise all in S/Africa, Etuhu
Super Eagles midfielder, Dickson Etuhu has said that Nigeria will spring surprises at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, if the players stick together on and off the pitch of play.
David Cameron is UK’s new prime minister
Conservative leader David Cameron is the new UK Prime Minister after the resignation of Gordon Brown.
AFN picks 22 for Youth Olympic Games qualifiers
The 2009 National Sports Festival (NSF) female 100 metres Champion, Omaka Josephine leads the pack of 22 athletes invited to camp by Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for the 2010 Youth Olympics qualifiers scheduled for this weekend in Dakar, Senegal.
