THE International College of Pentecostal Bishops of Nigeria and Overseas, Monday, called for the immediate sack of the Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido for allegedly using his position to create a policy that is threatening the unity of the country.

As controversy continues to trail last week’s interception of a lorry carrying 700 quarry explosives used for the blasting of rocks by construction companies in the FCT, the Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Abubakar Ringim has placed a temporary embargo on the buying and movement of such construction explosives (dynamites).

Nigeria has nominated Mr Chile Ebolie-Osuji as its candidate for the International Criminal Court (ICC) judicial elections later in the year.

South Africa celebrates Mandela Day, marking the 93rd birthday of the country’s first black president, with each citizen urged to donate 67 minutes for volunteer work

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sell their Argentinian star Carlos Tevez to Brazilian side Corinthians, the English Premier League club’s manager Roberto Mancini said Monday.

Ivory Coast forward Gervinho has joined Arsenal from French outfit Lille, the English Premier League club announced Monday.

Japanese erupted in joy Monday after their team won the women’s World Cup, hailing “a dream come true” and “a miracle” for the country as it battles to recover from March’s huge earthquake and tsunami.

Paraguay dumped holders Brazil out of the Copa America on Sunday, winning a quarter-final penalty shootout 2-0 after a poor match ended goalless after extra-time.

Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom has commended Governors Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State for the fast pace of development in their respective states.

Five years after he challenged his removal from office by the Lagos State House of Assembly, former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mr. Femi Pedro, weekend, lost his battle to have his impeachment reversed.

HENCEFORTH, people without invitation and specific mission will no longer be permitted into public buildings including premises of governors offices of the six Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, controlled states.

The Federal Government, states and local governments, weekend, shared an unprecedented N1.3 trillion from the Federation Account and proceeds of the Value Added Tax, VAT, earned in June.

SENATORS are pushing for the investigation of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, over its failure to turn around the fortunes of privatised Federal Government-owned companies.

The contention over Eket, Akwa Ibom Federal Constituency seat continued, weekend, with former Senator Etang Umoyo demanding the resignation of Speaker Aminu Tambuwal for swearing in the incumbent, Rep. Eseme Eyiboh.
Eyiboh has dismissed the call, saying that Umoyo was ignorant of the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered the immediate sack of 5,000 workers from the state’s local government service.

Th etermination of appointments of the affected workers in the 16 local government areas cuts across the cadres.