Hurray as ACN holds convention
TODAY’S convention of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) could well be a celebration. From controlling just one State at the turn of the last general elections in 2007, the party today has four States, Lagos, Edo, Ekiti and Osun in its grip. It also has a friendly relationship with the Labour Party in Ondo State.
2011: Persons with disabilities seek participation
The Presi-dent, Federation of People with Disabilities, Mr. Chuka Okogwu, has expressed the commitment of members of his group to actively participate in the build-up to and actual voting processes during the 2011 general elections.
Nigerian woman dies aboard Ethiopian plane
A Nigerian, Hajiya Zainab Suleiman, 62, on Sunday died onboard an Ethiopian Airlines’ flight from Addis Ababa to Abuja.
Delta guber re-run: Ag Gov charges PDP on party’s re-election
DELTA State Acting Governor Prince Sam Obi has charged members of the PDP to remain focused and resolute in the collective desire to work for the re-election of the party in the planned re-run election and other future elections on the basis of one man, one vote.
Ijaw, Itsekiri communities drag NDDC contractor to EFCC
Opuama and Sekelewu communities all in Warri North local government area of Delta state have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, to urgently investigate what they termed the failure of a firm working for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to complete a 1.2 billion naira river canalisation project phase one in their area that was awarded to the firm by the NDDC since 2004.
Ondo shuts private school over poor facilities
ONDO State government yesterday ordered the arrest of the proprietor of a private school, Prince of Peace Nursery and Primary School, Ore in Odigbo local government area of the state.
Aregbesola’s security details in gunbattle with robbers
Security details in the convoy of the Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola successfully dislodged dare-devil armed robbers from the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway yesterday afternoon and secured the road for safe passage for other motorists.
2010 African Footballer: Eto’o wins again!
Samuel Eto’o Fils Monday emerged the 2010 African Footballer of the year after beating Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and his Ivorian challenger, Didier Drogba. It is the Camerounian skipper’s fourth African title after winning it in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
2011 CAF Champions League: Pillars get opponents
The draw for the 2011 CAF Interclubs competition was held yesterday in CAF headquarters in Cairo. Fifty-five clubs will compete for the Orange Champions League and and 52 clubs for Orange Confederation Cup.
Maigari condemns Ekhosuehi’s kidnapping
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned, in very strong terms, the kidnapping of a former board member of the Federation, Chief Igbinowanhia Ekhosuehi in Benin City on Saturday evening.
Emenike bows to Siasia, chooses Nigeria
Vacillating Karabukspor striker Emmanuel Emenike has committed his international future to Nigeria after meeting with Nigeria coach Samson Siasia.
