Controversy trails cancellation of Bill Gates’ visit to Nigeria
United States of America dealt a hard blow on Nigeria, yesterday, with the cancellation of a planned visit to Nigeria by one of its richest men, Bill Gates, to the country, following the controversial pardon granted the former Bayelsa State Governor, Dieprieye Alamieyeseigha, by President Goodluck Jonathan, last week, and the lack of safety of health officials in the north.
Afenifere berates Ali over comment on Yoruba race
PAN-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has chided a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Col. Ahmadu Ali (rtd) for making uncharitable comments about the Yoruba people.
Court declines to reinstate Salami
Hopes of the embattled President of the Court of Appeal, PCA, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, returning to office a year and seven months after he was suspended by the National Judicial Council, NJC, were yesterday, dashed by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
Kidnapped Setraco workers: Some may still be alive – Jonathan
President Jonathan, yesterday, said he suspected that some of the workers of the Setraco Construction Company, who were kidnapped by the Ansaru militant group may still be alive.
CAF CL: Rangers expected tomorrow
Enugu Rangers FC are expected to return to Nigeria on Wednesday March 20, 2013 after playing out a goalless draw with Vital O FC in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Impeachment: Drama in court
A mild drama played out, yesterday, in an Imo State High Court when the legal team of embattled Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso, headed by Patrick Ikwueto (SAN), sought to move his client’s ex-parte motion.
