Int’l friendlies not for FIFA rankings – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a swipe at those who criticize it for allegedly scheduling international friendly matches with countries considered as weak football playing nations, insisting that the essence of the matches is not for the monthly FIFA rankings but to keep the team in shape ahead of its numerous competitive engagements.
Polls: Delta SSG warns against use of card readers
SECRETARY to Delta State Government, SSG, Mr. Ovuozorie Macaulay, has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against the use of the controversial card reader to avoid throwing the country into calamity.
Osun monarchs split over Jonathan’s endorsement
Prominent traditional rulers in Osun State have dissociated themselves from the mass endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office arguing that it was wrong for royal fathers to be partisan.
Resist illegal arrest, Ekiti APC tells members
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State has told its members to resist illegal arrest by the police and agents of the government
How Hoodlums attack Vanguard’s General Editor, 3 others in traffic; cart away cash, valuables
It is no longer news that Lagos, commercial hub of the nation, has been bedevilled by perennial traffic gridlocks on most major routes. What is news now is attacks on exasperated motorists by hoodlums in traffic.
Microsoft, Unilever, others win great place to work award
Microsoft Nigeria, Unilever Nigeria and six other companies have been declared the best companies to work in Nigeria at the 2015 Great Place to Work Nigeria (GPTWN) Awards. Others that clinched the coveted awards on account of their strong ethical standards and work-friendly environment include Mansard Insurance Plc, Coca-Cola Nigeria, NSIA Insurance, Akintola Williams Deloitte, DHL Nigeria, and Konga.
Danagogo hails F/Eagles, D’Tigers performances
Sports Minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has commended both the Flying Eagles and the National Men’s Basketball team, D’Tigers for their performances last weekend, stressing that Nigerians are proud of them.
Ifeanyi Uba FC’ ll maintain winning run – Dobrev
Coach Mitko Do brev of Ifeanyi Uba FC has promised to turn the Newi-based outfit into a winning team in the 2014-2015 Nigerian Premier League season.
Court joins APC in UPN suit
LAGOS—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, granted an application by the All Progressives Congress, APC, seeking to be joined in the suit by the Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, in which it wants to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to list candidates of the party for March 28 and April 11 general elections
TAN rally shuts down commercial activities in Lagos
LAGOS—The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN, yesterday, shut down commercial activities in major markets across Lagos as a result of its mega rally convened for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan.
Obi to Groups: Why you should vote for Jonathan
Former governor of Anambra State and the Deputy National Director General of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Campaign group, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on maritime groups to support the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming election.
