Lipservice to immortalising Abiola
All over the world, great men who made their mark on the sands of time of their country, be it in politics, economy, religion or any other human endeavour have institutions of learning, airports or other memorable structures in the country named after them. Hence, there is Charles De Gaulle International Airport Paris France, J.F. Kennedy Airport in New York, etc.
Jonathan, IBB can contest in 2011 polls, says Fasehun
Founder/President of Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has said he saw nothing wrong in both former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and President Goodluck Jonathan contesting the 2011 presidential election.
Globacom denies involvement in Siemens bribery scam
Globacom has declared that it is not in any way involved in the Siemens bribery scam.
The company stated that the only relationship it ever had with Siemens, as a private company, was when it awarded a single contract in 2003 to the German firm for the provision of GSM and broad access infrastructure in certain parts of the country.
Police smash car snatching syndicate, arrest 4 suspects
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a syndicate that specialised in snatching vehicles from Lagos and selling same at give away prices outside the state.
Rep sues Senator over house ownership
The collegial battle betwen a member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Eseme Sunday Eyiboh and his Senate counterpart, Sen. Muhammed Gusau, over the possession of a five-bedroom duplex in the Federal Capital Territory, has taken a twist, as Mr. Eyiboh’s team of lawyers have filed a case of vandalism and assault at an Abuja High Court against Mr.Gusau.
Argentina’s goal illegal, FIFA
Argentina’s goal against Nigeria in their group B encounter last Saturday, should have been disallowed by German referee Wolfgang Stark.
