APGA slams Okorie over Ojukwu
THE All Progressives Grand Alliance , APGA, in Anambra State has reacted on the alleged attack on the national leader of the party, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, by the expelled founding chairman of the party, Chief Chekwas Okorie, saying Okorie was merely exposing his ignorance
Nigeria now to battle Japan or Iran
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will tackle either Japan or Iran in a friendly on November 17, officials have said
“We have opened discussions with Japan for a friendly in Tokyo on November 17 and just today (Thursday) we received another proposal from Iran through an agent to also play them on that day,” Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) head of competition, Mohammed Sanusi,said.
Contempt of court: Judge insists on Adamu’s appearance
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, insisted that Mr Amos Adamu, Federation of International Football Association, FIFA and Confederation of African Football, CAF, executive committee member, and Felix Anyasi Agwu, Sole Administrator of Enyimba Football Club of Aba, who participated in the annulled Nigerian Football Federation, NFF’s election, must appear before it on October 4, 2010, to answer to the contempt charge initiated against them by the National Association of Nigerian Footballers, NANF.
AFN drops men relay teams from Commonwealth Games list
Athletics Federation of Nigeria made good its threat to drop athletes who failed to meet set standards, that were set for the Commonwealth Games, beginning October 3 in New Delhi, India.
Starcomms expands network, promises better signals
In its continuous bid to give customers better and superior experience, Starcomms Plc has expanded its network by deploying more cell sites on air in diverse locations across the country. This new step will boost the quality of service that customers enjoy on the Starcomms network.
BPE pays off disengaged SAHCOL staff
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has completed the payment of N563, 828,449 which is for the terminal benefits of active/disengaged staff of Skypower Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL) and other staff related liabilities.
Western Union hits 20,000 agent location in Africa
Western Union consolidates its position as Africa’s largest financial services network, as it announced that its coverage in Africa now exceeds 20,000 Agent locations across 49 countries.
Horsefall enjoins INEC to operate within law
FORMER Presidential aspirant, Chief Albert Horsefall, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure it works within the time frame provided by the constitution to conduct next year’s elections.
Kaita begs for Eagles recall
Sani Kaita, remember him? He is the Eagle whose wings were clipped at the South Africa 2010 World Cup when he bagged “the most stupid red card in World Cup history”. Kaita hit back at a Greek player in apparent retaliation to “a racist stunt.”
Football crisis: Amanze fingers PTF, recalls their World Cup role
During the 2010 World Cup qualifying series, and just before the Angola Nations Cup, coach Amodu Shaibu pointed out some obstacles he wanted Nigerians to appreciate:
Siasia out of Eagles’ job?
Just last weekend, news broke out that the Imo state government had offered Coach Samson Siasia a fresh two-year deal to continue with Heartland Football Club of Owerri after the expiration of the initial six month deal in December.
