Court jails S/A woman over drug trafficking
A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday sentenced a 37-year old South African convict, Mrs. Duru Lindiwef, to 18 months imprisonment over attempt to export about 5.5 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine narcotic to her country.
Cell phones for farmers: Misplaced priority
IT is a matter of great concern to note the announcement by the Federal Government to spend N60b to purchase ten million phones for farmers.
IFC to float N8bn bonds in Nigeria, lists on NSE
THE International Finance Corporation, IFC, yesterday, announced that it will float $50 million (an equivalent of N8 billion) bonds to support the Nigerian capital market.
Speed Of Injustice
THE South African court that convicted Henry Okah of master minding the 2010 bombing of the Independence Day celebrations in Abuja would sentence him on 30 January.
Reps to probe foreign firms over N275bn contracts
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Customs and Excise to probe contracts worth N275 billion awarded to four foreign firms operating at the nation’s borders.
Afcon: You don’t have a choice than to win, NFF tells Eagles
THE Nigeria Football Federation officials here in South Africa says that the Eagles have been told in clear terms that they have no other choice other than to beat Zambia in their second match coming up tomorrow.
Keshi hits 51, shelves celebrations for Afcon
SUPER Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, was a year older on Wednesday, January 23, as he turned 51 years old.
Jonathan urges Nigerians to pray for peace, Emir of Kano
Abuja—President Jonathan has called on muslims in the country to pray for peace as well as the quick recovery of the Emir of Kano who was shot by yet to be identified gunmen last week.
Afcon: Keshi promises changes in Eagles
SUPER Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has promised changes in the team not only in introducing new players but also in their approach as they look for win against defending champions, Zambia tomorrow.
Presidential poll: Middle Belt group alleges betrayal
KADUNA—The umbrella organisation for northern minorities, Middle Belt Dialogue, MBD, Wednesday accused President Goodluck Jonathan of alleged betrayal of the people of the area.
Between Greek gift and absurdity
NIGERIAN history may have gone full circle- from the founding fathers who could not tell a lie to the current crop of leaders, particularly at the central government, who cannot tell the truth.
LASG gives owners of abandoned vehicles 3 days to remove them
LAGOS State Government yesterday gave owners of abandoned vehicles in the state a three-day ultimatum to remove them or have them impounded.
Oshiomhole splashes N41m on Edo athletes, appoints Itemuagbor adviser without pay
EDO State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has splashed N41 million cash reward on the state athletes to the 2012 National Sports Festival, which held in Lagos, condemning the win-at-all-cost attitude of some states, saying it does not augur well for the sports development of the country. The Governor who held a reception for the athletes […]
NIMASA, NGO urge oil firms to reduce spills in N-Delta
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and a non-governmental organisation, Rati Medical Outreach, have appealed to oil multinationals in the country to be more pro-active and double their efforts at facility surveillance to reduce oil spills in the Niger Delta region.
ASCSN petitions Oshiomhole over Perm Sec’s appoin tment
ASSOCIATION of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has petitioned Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, appealing to him to rescind the appointment of a retired major as a Permanent Secretary, saying such appointment if allowed to stand could weaken the morale of public servants in the state.
Police shock for Jonathan
RECENTLY, we had an interesting discussion on drunk driving in our tennis club. A member had finished a whole bottle of Hennessey and on a reckless drive home had a somersault.
