The 2011 elections and some unresolved issues
If we are to be guided by media reports, everyone is set for the eventful year, 2011 – the year of all important elections. Even President Goodluck Jonathan appears more enthusiastic than others when he cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any form of failure when he emphatically said that, ‘gone are the days when those in charge of electoral or other responsibilities will use such phrases as ‘our hands are tied‘ for justification or failure‘.
Cowpea growers see 55% jump in profits from improved varieties
Resource-poor cowpea farmers in sub-Saharan Africa have seen their profits jump by 55 per cent thanks to improved dual purpose cowpea varieties developed and introduced by IITA and its national partners in Nigeria.
Ondo provides N3bn for farmers, small scale industialists
Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko on Wednesday disclosed that a
um of Three Billion Naira has been rovided for farmers and small cale industrialists with a view to boost food production and the State’s industrial rive.
What our men couldn’t do…
After a shameful outing in the last World Cup, Nigerian girls are bringing smiles to the faces of Nigerians. Falconets’ Ebere Orji as captured above celebrates her lone goal that sent Nigeria to the final of the FIFA Under 20 World Cup.
At last, NOC election holds Sept 16
The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has scheduled September 16 as the date for its Annual General Meeting, where elections into the various Executive Committee positions would be held.
Okagbare, Adigun deliver gold, Metu, Ogho fail
Nigeria’s greatest hope for a medal at the African Championships, Blessing Okagbare lived up to expectation when she blew away the field to win the women 100m gold in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday.She ran 11.03 seconds to top the women in the hotly contested race.
Delta FA decides fate of Okocha, Eselemo
As activities hot up for positions into the board of the Nigeria Football Association NFA, the board of the Delta State Football Association will on Monday at the Football House, Asaba meet to vote for the candidate that would be representing the state in the forth-coming elections.
Nigeria wins Pepsi-ICC Cricket World Cup qualifying series
The Nigerian U19 team to the Pepsi-ICC Cricket World Cup qualifying series Africa Division 2 tournament currently holding in Swaziland has emerged winner with a day to go by defeating host country Swaziland by 150 runs at the Ubombo Country Club pitch. The Nigerian team has thus qualified to participate at the Pepsi-ICC Division 1 tournament scheduled to hold in Namibia from 29th August to 5th September, 2010.
Okagbare, Adigun deliver gold, Metu, Ogho fail
Nigeria’s greatest hope for a medal at the African Championships, Blessing Okagbare lived up to expectation when she blew away the field to win the women 100m gold in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday.She ran 11.03 seconds to top the women in the hotly contested race.
Adamawa denies Moniedafe nomination
A former Nigerian international, Francis Moniedafe has also been denied nomination for the forthcoming NFA election by Adamawa state FA.
Senate President launches Foootball Club tomorrow
The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark will tomorrow present to the general public a new football club, Apa United Football Club of Otukpo in Benue State.
