THE Supreme Court will today commence hearing of the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chieftain, Chief Olabode George, against the judgment of the appellate court which confirmed the judgment of the Lagos State High Court that sentenced him to two years imprisonment for contracts splitting and inflation in 2009.

All is now set for the knockout stages of the Governor’s Cup in DeltaState. The zonal elimination matches will kick off in four centres, beginning on March 11.

Had he known that he would be murdered in cold blood on Thursday, February 28, 2013 by yet to be identified gunmen, he wouldn’t have come to school in his bid to meet up the 70 per cent compulsory class attendance of his course, Banking Lending & Credit Administration (BSS 405) taught by Dr. (Mrs.) Oluitan.

I was just going through Vanguard daily and I saw your column which I cherish. I am a civil servant I got married in 1992. My husband and I lived happily until one day when his elder brother died. After the burial, my husband told me that he is going to marry the widow because it was his right.

The battle over which club owns Super Eagles Nations Cup winner, Sunday Mba appears to be nearing its end following yesterday’s meeting of the Nigeria Football Federation with the aggrieved parties, Rangers International of Enugu and Warri Wolves.

Ace footballer and 1996 Olympic gold medalist, Mr. Mobi Oparaku, who was brutalized by some policemen attached to Shell Camp Police Division, Owerri, has now sent a petition to the Inspector General of Police, IGP.

THE candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last governorship election in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, yesterday, closed his case before the Election Petition Tribunal challenging the victory of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.

Whenever exams come calling, students’ preparations are always at their peak. At the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, many students are known to read at nights during examination periods. Though the university library has begun its 24-hour service but the library can’t take more than its capacity, leaving many students at the mercy of mosquito-ridden lecture rooms.

Hard work, diligence, dedication and perseverance have been identified as prerequisites that contribute to one’s success in life and towards attaining greater height.

ABUJA — Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed, yesterday, directed that funds meant for the requirements of Primary Health Care Services (PHCS), should be deducted at source from the monthly federation allocation meant for the FCT Area Councils.

The House of Representatives Wednesday passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Environment to carry out ecological survey on some communities in Abia State affected by erosion.

Winger Victor Moses and midfielder, Ramires have been left behind by Chelsea as they prepare to play Steaua Bucherest in today’s Europa League tie.

President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Wednesday approved the deployment of some Permanent Secretaries.

WITH only two of the 115 cardinals, who will elect the new pope being awaited, the cardinals continued their pre-conclave meetings Wednesday outlining qualities the successor of Pope emeritus, Benedict XVI, should have.

Crude oil fell more than $1 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed domestic crude inventories rose much more than forecast.

U.S. crude stocks rose 3.83 million barrels in the week to March 1, the Energy Information Administration said in its weekly report. Analysts had forecast a 500,000-barrel build.