Profile of a statesman (2)
IT took 13 years before the army produced its first statesman. The man, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, successfully ended military adventurism into Nigerian politics (for a while) in 1979 when he handed over power to a civilian regime. He thereafter retired to a farm at Ota, but what a farm it turned out to be!
CNPP, DPA differ on Fashola’s performance
Smarting from his weekend’s endorsement for second term by his predecessor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his good performance, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has also been commended by the Lagos State chapter of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP.
World’s biggest ball arrives Kano amidst fanfare
MTN, preferred by many Nigerians, recorded another impressive feat in its determination to cater for people in the country. The company turned the commercial city of Kano agog last weekend following the arrival of the world’s biggest ball in the ancient city.
World Cup: Okocha, Bwalya tip African teams to do well
In the prime of their football careers, African greats Jay-Jay Okocha and Kalusha Bwalya were rated among the most gifted individuals to emerge from the football-mad continent.
Pedro: Court to rule on Fashola’s application June 18
Justice Yetunde Idowu of an Ikeja High Court, Tuesday, fixed June 18, for ruling on an application by Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, asking the court to stay proceedings in a case instituted by Mr Femi Pedro, a former deputy governor of the state.
Nigeria, Colombia Friendly: NFF steps in to avoid let down
The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to step in full force to avoid the collapse of the international friendly encounter between the Super Eagles and Colombia, billed for London on May 30.
