Kogi: Audu beckons
"Today begins the realization of our dream that has been nurtured for many years,” Prince Abubakar Audu two time Governor of Kogi State said penultimate Monday as he bid bye-bye to the All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, the platform upon which he rode to occupy the Government House in Lokoja in 1999. His attempts in 2003 and 2007 to use the same platform to establish an encore were frustrated by the stiff machinery of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. His claims of fraud in the two defeats in the hands of outgoing Governor Ibrahim Idris were denied by the courts
Guinness, Diageo invest N55b to expand brewing capacity
As part of its commitment to expand brewing capacity in the Nigerian economy, Guinness Nigeria Plc, one of the foremost brewing companies in partnership with its UK parent company, Diageo plc; the world’s leading premium drinks business, have allocated N55 billion for brewing operations.
Islamic banking non-discriminatory – Sanusi
The CBN Governor, Malam Lamido Sanusi, said on Thursday that the proposed Islamic banking policy was not aimed at discriminating against any Nigerian.
UK deports 61 Nigerians
The UK on Thursday deported 61 Nigerians, including three minors.
Explosion rocks Maiduguri, again
ANOTHER bomb explosion suspected to have been planted by members of the Islamic Sect,Thursday
morning, rocked Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.
Eagles result still excites Ethiopian coach
Coach of the national team, Tom Saintfiet says Ethiopia might not be immediately associated with football, but the country has massive potential to develop in the game.
Pastor commits suicide in Akwa Ibom
Mr Henshaw Asuquo, a Clergyman in Eket, in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday committed suicide by hanging.
Tevez not upset by Corinthians transfer collapse
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is not jolted by the collapse of his transfer to Brazilian side Corinthians and is expecting fresh bids from further clubs, his representative said Thursday.
Somali women’s minister abducted by Al Qaeda-inspired insurgents
Al Qaeda-inspired insurgents abducted and detained Somalia’s newly appointed women’s minister Thursday while she was on her way to take up office, officials and witnesses told AFP
Opposition condemns NASS salary reduction announcement
Politicians in the opposition parties on Wednesday in Lagos criticised the salary reduction announced by the National Assembly, describing it as deceitful.
Ronaldo pulls hat-trick against Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara
Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in a devastating nine minute second-half spell on Wednesday to propel Spanish giants Real Madrid to a 3-0 victory over Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara.
Footballers are being “trafficked’ for match-fixing – FIFA
Footballers from poor countries are being “trafficked” around the world in order to facilitate match-fixing, FIFA’s head of security was reported as saying Thursday.
I never said I wanted to leave Chelsea – Anelka
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is determined to stay at the Premier League club to see out the final year of his contract, dismissing suggestions he was set to leave, reports said Thursday.
NAFDAC, 4 African countries unite against counterfeit drugs
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four African countries with a view to increasing the level of awareness as well as strategise internationally against counterfeit drugs in Africa.
Use of indigenous languages: Politicians, NICO lobby NASS
Politicians in the country have intensified lobbying the National Assembly for the consideration of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, bill, which seeks the inclusion of indigenous languages in the new education policy.
Tears, wailing, as man, pregnant wife killed by flood are buried
Although July 10, 2011 has come and gone, many Lagosians certainly will not forget the devastating impact of the rain that fell that day, in a hurry. Most woke up that fateful Sunday unsure of what the day had in stock for them.
