The Akala – Oyinlola ‘Jalumi’ war
Both men claim to be the Visitor to the university, and in that capacity, appointed two different Vice Chancellors for the same institution. While Akala sacked the incumbent VC, Professor Benjamin Adeleke five months before the expiration of his tenure and imposed his own VC, Oyinlola sacked the Governing Board And imposed the Deputy VC, Professor J O Ojediran , in practical terms, as sole administrator.
Thugs invade Adamawa House
Suspected political thugs yesterday invaded the Adamawa State House of Assembly Complex in a protest march
We’re shocked , Falconets
Falconets left Nigeria unnoticed. Not even the Football Association took them seriously. But their strides up to the final of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Germany changed all that. And when they returned on Monday, the reception shocked them.
Ndubuoke strikes failed coaches, Chukwu recommends youth development
Former president of Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria, Fan Ndubuoke and one of the aspirants for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Association has said that the federation would not be a rehabilitation centre for failed coaches in his envisaged new Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Association.
Uduaghan commends Falconets as Delta wins Gov. Amaechi Cup
Delta has not only continued to dominate in Nigerian sports, it has been prominent in producing stars that win laurels and promote the image of the country.
President’s wife, Patience, others welcome falconets
WIFE of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of Vice President, Amina Sambo, that of the FCT Minister, Hajia Aisha Bala Mohammed, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Josephine, others described the victorious Falconets as those who have made the country proud.
Yusuf Ali berates Metu, expresses fears
National and African record holder in long jump, Yusuf Ali has described the performance of Nigerian male athletes in the just-concluded African Athletics Championships in Kenya as embarrassing and short of expectations.
Politicians’disinterest in ICT worrisome, UWADIA
LAST week, the nation’s top computer brains gathered in Asaba, the Delta State capital under the aegis of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), for the body’s 23rd National Conference, tagged RESDEMIT 2010. The theme, in sync with the national mood, was Realising a Stable Democratic Political System in Nigeria: IT tools & Strategies.
ATCON lauds composition of new NCC board
Following the appointment of Mr. Peter Egbe Igho as chairman, Dr. Eugene Juwah as Executive Vice-Chairman, Dr. Okechukwu Itanyi, Executive Commissioner and Mr. Mohammed Bintube as Commissioner for the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Federal Government last week, the Association of Telecommunication Association of Nigeria (ATCON) has joined its voice in commending the federal government for the appoints, describing it as a good omen for the country.
Daily Times: FG slams 21 charges on Folio Communications, others
The Federal Government has preferred a 21-count charge of conspiracy and stealing of over N3 billion worth of property belonging to the Daily Times of Nigeria Plc on Fidelis Anosike and his brother, Noel Anosike before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
Wi-Fi mobiles threaten 3G revenues
Most consumers will be using mobile handsets with chipsets that provide Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS (Global Positioning System) within the next five years.
