INEC Grants To Political Parties
IN recent times, there have been calls for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to scrap the grants it gives to registered political parties. The National Assembly appears to be moving in the direction of amending the constitution to remove the clauses that enjoin the Commission to give out these grants.
FG, Gates Foundation commit N18.3trn to eradicate polio
THE Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has so far invested a total of $120 million (N18 trillion) to the polio eradication drive in Nigeria just as the Federal Government investment this year in kicking polio out of Nigeria amounts to N3 billion.
No special marking for Messi, Lagerback
Nigeria’s Lars Lagerback says, barring anything major, his starting team for next week’s opening match against Argentina is set.
Yobo: Eagles are in high spirits
Eagles vice captain, Joseph Yobo, said that the team has been boosted by their 3-1 win against North Korea last Sunday.
Eagles won’t open up for Argentina, Shittu
Eagles defender, Danny Shittu, said that the group B World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday, will be a hard fought one.
Lagerback happy with Eagles base
Eagles coach Lars Lagerback has expressed satisfaction with the team’s official residence in Richard Bay, Durban.
The Eagles settled for Richard Bay after previous accommodation arrangements collapsed.
Police nab 9Fulani herdsmen for killiing, raiding villages
THE Niger State Police Command has arrested nine persons suspected to have raided three villages — Cheku, Yelwa and Bina — in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State Tuesday night where 14 people were killed.
Vanguard star parade for World Cup
WE know, you know we are the BEST in sports reporting. We have the best hands who are experienced, versatile; ex-footballers and former athletes in our fold. And as the World Cup knocks on the door, we have rolled out our tank and our reliable army to go to the former enclave of apartheid, South Africa.
NTDC board accuses Runsewe of insubordination
The board of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, is accusing its management, especially the Director-General, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, of executive excesses, insubordination and gross disrespect to a duly-constituted authority.
Jega is new INEC Chairman
AFTER about six hours of deliberations on state matters, a well attended National Council of State (NCS), which had all former Nigeria leaders in attend, Tuesday ratified the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of the Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Attahiru Jega, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Barber wins 20m MTN prize
A 22-year-old barber, Mordi Julius Kenneth, has won N20 million in the on-going MTN Naira Splash Competition.
The Lokoja, Kogi State-based artisan, who was presented with his cheque by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Martin Idu, is the first winner of the competition’s ultimate prize.
