Onukwue’s notes from the barracks
When it comes to speaking and writing English language, there are three kinds of people: “Those who can speak but can’t write; those who can write but can’t speak, and those who can speak and write.”
The task begins for Tambuwal
Next week, both chambers of the National Assembly will resume from their recess which is an annual holiday that usually follows the conclusion of a legislative year.
Banks sign agreement on sustainable lending
Eight Nigerian banks, yesterday, signed an undertaking to prepare, activate and adopt sustainable lending principles within the next six months.
Siasia: What Eagles must do against Guinea
Coach Samson Siasia has laid down the marker to his Super Eagles players ahead of next month’s deciding 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Syli Stars of Guinea.
Boko Haram: Jonathan is main target says, PDP chieftain
A chieftain of the PDP in Lagos State, Barrister Owolabi Salis, has blamed the Boko Haram terror on enemies of President Goodluck Jonathan, who do not want him to succeed, and even wish him dead.
Amnesty shoots oil output to 2.5m bpd – Orubebe
Minister of Niger Delta, Elder Godsday Orubebe yesterday said that the region has helped to shoot up oil out put to 2.5million barrels per day.
Strike: Enugu Govt faults NLC’s claim
The Enugu State government has faulted claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it has refused to dialogue with the organized labour over disagreements on the implementation of the minimum wage law, even as community and religious leaders have criticised what they described as labour’s hasty decision to declare an indefinite strike in the state
Enyeama apologises for behaviour
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has apologised to his nation after last week’s spat with coach Samson Siasia. Along with John Mikel Obi and Victor Anichebe, Enyeama had rowed about the team’s mode of travel to Madagascar. A furious Siasia then dropped Enyeama for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, stressing that his act of indiscipline was totally unacceptable.
12 killed in Jos again
It was another day of wailing and mourning in Plateau State yesterday* as 12 people were again killed in separate attacks on two villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
*one hundred days blues
Slipped in the bath, knocked my head against a wall, and passed out. When I regained consciousness, it seemed a hundred days had passed.
Lobi, Sunshine clear air on match-fixing claim
Following the decision of the Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation to invite Premier League clubs, Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars FC to appear before it over subsisting allegations of match-fixing, the two teams have been clearing the air on the knotty matter..
