FG seeks int’l support for amnesty programme
LAGOS-The Federal Government, weekend, urged the international community to support its amnesty programme for former militants of the Niger Delta region with a view to bringing lasting peace to the region.
World Bank approves Osun empowerment scheme
The World Bank has approved the Osun Youths Empowerment Scheme (OYES), a programme of the state government as a major intervention in reducing youth unemployment in the state.
Amaechi assures of 24-hr power supply by Dec 2012
PORT HARCOURT-GOVERNOR Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State has assured that his administration was working to provide 24-hour power supply in the state by Decem-ber 2012.
Allardyce wants suspended Tevez back to West Ham
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has set his sights on bringing Carlos Tevez back to Upton Park despite his club’s failed attempt to sign the troubled striker on loan this week.
PDP is out to rescue Lagos – Dosunmu
Dr.Ade Dosunmu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the last gubernatorial election has urged Lagosians to come out and vote out ACN candidates in the council polls saying the councils have failed to justify their huge monthly allocations.
Inter boss Ranieri blasts referee in Napoli defeat
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri blasted referee Gianluca Rocchi after his team were beaten 3-0 at home by Napoli in a match where they finished with 10 men.
Anichebe regrets Guinea miss
Injured Nigeria striker Victor Anichebe is unhappy about missing next month’s final and decisive African Nations Cup qualifier against Guinea.
More protests over choice of LCDA candidate in Lagos
Protests have continued in Isolo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as members of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, traders and members of Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba communities took to the streets over alleged attempt by ACN to impose a chairmanship candidate for the October 22 council poll on them.
Gerrard, Ferdinand out of England’s Euro decider
England coach Fabio Capello has decided against gambling on the fitness of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard after leaving the duo out of his squad for Friday’s crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro.
Offiong dedicates gold medal to Gov Imoke
The reigning African Table Tennis Champion Offiong Edem has dedicated the three gold medals and one silver she won at the just concluded All African Games in Maputo, Mozambique to Governor Liyel Imoke for motivating the Nigerian Table Tennis players from Cross River State before the All Africa Games.
Tevez sub snub was wrong says team-mate Richards
Manchester City defender Micah Richards admits Carlos Tevez was wrong to ignore manager Roberto Mancini’s order to go on as a substitute in the Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich.
