Labour Party in Anambra State, yesterday, joined the fray of crisis-ridden political parties in the state as a factional governorship candidate, Mr. Peter Nwosu, headed for the court claiming he was the authentic flag bearer of the party.

An Ilorin Magis-trate’s Court, Tuesday, remanded two brothers, Mohammed Abubarkar, 25, and Jaye Abubarkar, 22, for allegedly robbing one Audi Jare and three others on September 13.

President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, in New York made a strong case for Nigeria’s election to the United Nations Security Council, just as South African President, Jacob Zuma backed the Nigerian president’s call for democratisation of the UN Security Council.

RETIREES of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, have vowed to embark on mass demonstration in all Nigerian ports if Federal Government refuses to pay all outstanding retirement benefits within 14 days.

Having impressed club figures while on trial at the Emirates Stadium, Semi Ajayi has signed a three-year contract with Arsenal.

The senator representing Rivers South-East senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Abe, has said that the people of the South-South geo-political zone should not be forced to support the second term bid of President Goodluck Jonathan.

ABIA State police command, yesterday, paraded one Rev Charles Ubani, a former staff of the state Board of Internal Revenue for allegedly faking the new vehicle number plates which he sold to unsuspecting motorists.

The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Alhaji Mu’azu Gangara, has been impeached.
Gangara was removed from office, yesterday, by 19 out of the 34-member legislature, during a sitting in which both the speaker and his deputy, Dogara Matoh, were absent.

Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson has returned to Seoul’s Olympic Stadium – 25 years to the day after the steroid-assisted 100m final victory that destroyed his career and reputation.

The promoters of Michael Jackson’s last tour were “so excited” about making huge profits that they did not bother to hire a competent doctor for the star, his family’s lawyer said Tuesday in closing arguments.

SENIOR pastor of Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA), Rev. Yomi Kasali has urged Christians in the country to intensify their prayers for the nation, arguing that the greatest problem in Nigeria today is the absence of moral leaders who will propel her to its God-given destination.

Heartland captain Chinedu Efugh has expressed confidence in the home based players, while declaring that they will win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) which comes up next year in South Africa.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday said that the introduction of Computer-Based Test (CBT) in its examinations would curb examination malpractice.

President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria’s election to the UN Security Council will further enhance international peace and security.

The Walya Antelopes have opened camp with 24 players ahead of their 2014 World Cup final play-off against the Super Eagles with further plans for key warm up matches.