N30 million in service of alma mater

N30 million in service of alma mater

WHEN Daniel Kolawole Olukoya registered at the Saint John Primary School, Akure in 1964, neither the headmaster nor even the young boy had any idea of what the future held for him. Like other pupils, the little Daniel just wanted to start a foundation for his education.
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Ekiti: Tribunal upholds Oni’s election

Ekiti: Tribunal upholds Oni’s election

The Justice Hama Bakar-led Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ekiti State, Wednesday, declared Mr. Segun Oni as the duly-elected governor of the state and subsequently dismissed the petition of the Action Congress, AC, gubernatorial candidate in the 25 April 2009 re-run election, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as lacking merit.

NPC organises C’Wealth Games trials in Ibadan

NPC organises C’Wealth Games trials in Ibadan

As Nigeria steps up preparations for effective participation at the forthcoming commonwealth games in New Delhi, India, the Nigeria Paralympics committee has concluded plans to stage a national trials in Ibadan and has fixed 5th to 9th of May, 2010 for the championship which holds at the liberty stadium Ibadan. Secretary of the NPC, Dr Simoen Ebhojaiye who disclosed this in Lagos at the weekend, hinted that only three sports would be involved in the five-day trials.

Warri South council boss tasks participants on Principal Cup

Warri South council boss tasks participants on Principal Cup

The chairman of Warri South Local Government, Mr. Mofe Edema has enjoined all participating schools in the Council’s on_going Principal and Headmaster’s football competition to ensure the success of the competition.

NFF, Adidas sign improved contract in Abuja

NFF, Adidas sign improved contract in Abuja

The Nigeria Football Federation and world –renown sportswear company, Adidas will on Thursday in Abuja sign an improved contract that will better benefit Nigeria football.

Qatar to build Magic Stadium for World Cup

Qatar to build Magic Stadium for World Cup

The team leading Qatar’s bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup announced plans to build three futuristic carbon-neutral stadiums in the event the bid is successful—all air-conditioned to counter the emirate’s searing summer heat and all able to be reconfigured and even reassembled elsewhere, including in other countries, after the event.

Reinvest 75% local contents income in economy, Billy Harry

Reinvest 75% local contents income in economy, Billy Harry

Mr. Billy Harry, is the President, South-South Chambers of Commerce(SSCC), Chairman, Oil & Gas Trade Group of NACCIMA. He explains goals of the nascent SSCC, and why 75 per cent of income to be generated by businesses in the oil and gas industries should be reinvested in the economy.

Itsekiri youths thank Orubebe

Itsekiri youths thank Orubebe

THE leadership of Itsekiri National Youths Council has thanked Minister of Niger Delta Ministry, Elder Godsday Orubebe, for what it described as “a change of heart..”