Mass sack in banks could be the breakthrough opportunity for many
Many individuals, families and companies are still struggling to recover from the effects of the economic crisis that hit many parts of the world last year. Although a number of European and Asian economies are showing positive signs of recovery, the situation in Nigeria cannot be said to be on a definite recovery path.
Osun police dismiss 7, nab hemp dealers
Osun State Police Command has dismissed seven police officers of the command for allegedly committing professional misconduct.
Reps to take position on Yar’Adua’s prolonged absence on Tuesday
The House also dismissed claims that the signature of President Umaru Yar’Adua assenting the 2009 Supplementary Bill into law last December was forged. The Green Chamber, said the signature has been confirmed as that of the President, with the original copy of the signed Act deposited with of the Supreme Court, Abuja.
Maryam Babangida: FG to immortalize her – Minister
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman, has disclosed that the Federal Government, on behalf of women, will immortalize Mrs Maryam Babangida.
AC, PDP trade allegations over Etsako Polls
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.
FG to release N41b oil subsidy owed marketers Jan.11
The Federal Government will on Jan.11, pay N41 billion oil subsidy arrears owed major marketers for the second quarter of 2009.
Pray, what are sunglasses
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Nations Cup: The die is cast for Amodu, Eagles
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.
2010 Nations Cup: Battle for superiority begins
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.
Drogba, Eto’o battle for golden boot
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.
Yar’Adua sound and fit in Saudi hospital, says envoy
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.
