THE Action Congress (AC) in Edo state, yesterday, alleged plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to connive with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the forthcoming Etsako Central House of Assembly re_run election scheduled for January 23, 2010.

The Federal Government will on Jan.11, pay N41 billion oil subsidy arrears owed major marketers for the second quarter of 2009.

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When the African Nations Cup started in 1957, only four countries namely Egypt, Ethiopia and host, Sudan were participants. The fourth country, South Africa could not join because they were disqualified owing to their apartheid policy.

The 27th Africa Cup of Nations beginning this weekend in Angola would not have come at a better time as it presents the best opportunity for followers of African football to know which among the acclaimed giants of African football indeed deserves that tag.

Inter Milan and Cameroon star, Samuel Eto’o will be going head to head for the Angola 2010 golden boot award.
Eto’o emerged the top scorer at the last edition of the Nations Cup in Ghana and he has reiterated his desired to main the top stop when the tournament begin Sunday. But Eto’o has to contend with Drogba who is spearheading Ivorian campaign to win their second nations cup. There are other strikers like Emmanuel Adebayor, Freddie Kanoute, and maybe Obafemi Martins who would want to stake a claim to the top scorer title.

President Umaru Yar’Adua is “sound and fit” in hospital in Saudi Arabia, but it is unclear when he will be able to return home, Nigeria’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia said on yesterday.

A not guilty plea has been entered on behalf of a Nigerian man charged with attempting to blow up a Detroit-bound U.S. airliner on Christmas Day.

The Super Eagles have promised to surpass their previous bronze medal performances in the Africa Cup of Nations in the 27th edition holding in Angola.

Warri Wolves currently second on the league table will this afternoon be guests to Port Harcourt-based side Dolphins FC. Wolves lost the top spot to Enyimba before the break and they do not intend to worsen matters by losing today.

NPL boss Oyuiki Obaseki last week led his team to Globacom to further negotiate the sponsorship of the Premier league.

Senate President David Mark has been elected into the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament.
The election took place recently during the biannual meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians in New Delhi.
The committee has a lifespan of two years.

Former General Manager of Warri Wolves Mike Idoko has again reiterated his decision not to contest in the forthcoming NPL elections.

Bayelsa United FC winners of the Globacom Premier League last season are definitely not enjoying a run this season.

HIP hop star, 9ice and his beautiful wife Toni Payne; with whom he tied the knots last year; are separating.
The couple have agreed to separate for a while, although they will continue to remain good friends and business partners, a source said.