National honours: Chinua Achebe is not alone
Serving under President Olusegun Obasanjo was for me an eventful experience. To start with, I got called by him on the phone many times as late or better put as early as 2am and the first question was usually about my whereabouts- where else could I have been at that time? Immediately following my reply, ‘in bed sir’ would be why? What could I say?
How FG resolved water crisis in Esanland, by Itulah
Hon. Friday Itulah is the member representing Esan South East and Esan North East Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives. In this interview, he explains how the former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih used his position to get the Federal Government to resolve the water crisis in Esanland. Excerpt:
Van Persie’s brace sinks Norwhich
Robin van Persie scored both goals as Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 at Norwich City in the Premier League’s early kick-off game on Saturday.
NFF clears Siasia’s outstanding salary
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finally paid up the two months outstanding salaries of former Super Eagles’ head coach, Samson Siasia.
NWF boss sure of slot in London 2012
President of the Nigeria of Weightlifting Federation, NWF, Chimdi Ejiogu has disclosed that the federation would get at least two slot for the Olympics next year.
U’23 Championship: I’ll fill in the boots absent stars – Aneke
20 goals Nigerian Premier League top scorer, Jude Aneke has revealed that he would fill in the boots of top absent Dream Team V players at the first edition of the U’23 Africa Championship billed for Morocco this month.
Yakubu’s penalty denied Wigan victory
Wigan put an end to their eight match Premier League losing streak here on Saturday but were denied all three points when a 99th minute penalty by Nigerian veteran Ayegbeni Yakubu grabbed a 3-3 draw for Blacburn Rovers.
Manchester City smash Newcastle’s unbeaten record
– Manchester City ended Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the season on Saturday with a 3-1 victory to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings.
PDP declares Seriake Dickson winner of Bayelsa Primary
Chairman of the electoral committee, Navy Capt Caleb Olubolade, a former military administrator of Bayelsa State declared Seriake Dickson as winner of the primaries having polled the highest number of votes.
President Jonathan promises Nigeria a rosy future
President Goodluck Jonathan has restated his administration’s commitment to lead the country to “a rosy future”.
Jonathan made this known on Saturday at the graduation of Course 33 participants at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos.
The gladiators in Bayelsa
Seriake Dickson: He represents Bayelsa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and he’s the arrow head of those opposed to the second tenure bid of the governor. It was reliably learnt that Dickson was chosen to lead the Sylva-must-go project because of his doggedness in pursuing a course he believes in.
