Let Jega be, Reps warn Jonathan

Let Jega be, Reps warn Jonathan

The House of Representatives, yesterday, warned President Goodluck Jonathan against removing the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, saying his removal could derail the nation's democracy.
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I’ll resign if NFF employs Keshi – Bassey

I’ll resign if NFF employs Keshi – Bassey

AS Nigerians await the verdict of the Nigeria Football Federation on whether to give a fresh contract to Stephen Keshi or not, a member of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Paul Bassey has vowed to resign if Keshi gets the nod to lead the Super Eagles again.

Judicial stroke settles Enugu PDP Gov race

Judicial stroke settles Enugu PDP Gov race

The December 8 governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State blew open, a can of legal fireworks following parallel primaries that dotted the exercise. Last Monday’s judgment by an Abuja court may settle issues.

The magic of handshakes, more than greetings — Study

The magic of handshakes, more than greetings — Study

IN most African countries like Nigeria, the most common greeting is a handshake with a smile. However, whether limp or firm, handshake conveys subliminal social cues. Do you know that a simple handshake can mean more than greetings? A new research finding has revealed that handshakes also transmit chemical signals that can explain the meaning of the greeting in the first place.

Agbaje promises traders better welfare package

Agbaje promises traders better welfare package

THE Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Jimi Agbaje, yesterday, visited Ladipo, Idi-Oro, Oshodi and Ikeja markets and promised the traders to put an end to the era of impunity, allegedly suffered by them at the hand of the Lagos State Government, with incessant shutting of their business places over different excuses.

UNICEF commended on infant, maternal health

UNICEF commended on infant, maternal health

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has been commended for sustai-ning all the programmes geared towards the health of women and children in Imo State.

Parties playing politics with Aba—Ikpeazu

Parties playing politics with Aba—Ikpeazu

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has said his opponents were just playing politics with the development of Aba, the commercial nerve of the state.

Akwa Ibom:  The hurdles before Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom: The hurdles before Emmanuel

IF endorsements were the only yardstick to determine the next occupant of the Akwa Ibom State Government House, Mr. Udom Emmanuel of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not need to contest the April 11 governorship election in the state.