Jos mayhem : Time to implement probe panel reports
The recent madness in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, which claimed over 50 lives, has once again brought to the fore the failing of our government to live up to its constitutional obligations to the citizenry, mostly as it relates to the fundamental objective and directive principle of state policy, which is the basis upon which the citizens surrendered their sovereignty to a few people who constitute government.
Moving Ahead, Looking Back
IT is not possible to move ahead when we have not determined past issues that affect our sports, moreso football, which tends to hold us down with all the indifference with which we run it.
Okocha wants Lulu’s job
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha is angling to become the Vice-President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), when elections hold in August.
Enugu monarch confers title on Shekarau’s aide
ENUGU—SPECIAL Adviser on Inter-Community Relations to the Kano State Governor, Mr. Chris Azuka, has been honoured with a chieftaincy title of Dike Ndigbo by the traditional ruler of Mbu in Isiuzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, Eze Gabriel Ugwuokwor, Ezeutazi II. At a ceremony held in the community, the monarch said the honour was […]
23, 230 policemen for Anambra polls
Abuja—The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, says it will deploy 23,230 policemen to ensure peaceful conduct of the Anambra governorship election, slated for February 6. Mr Yemi Ajayi, the Deputy Public Relations Officer and a Chief Superintendent of the force, disclosed this to newsmen in an interview in Abuja, yesterday. He said the policemen would cover […]
Imo laments high cost of fighting crime
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Imo State Government says it has spent huge sums of money in its current battle against crime and criminals in the state, especially kidnapping. The Security Adviser to Imo State Governor, Mr. George Eguh, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Owerri, however, appealed to the security agencies to critically probe a […]
