S. Africa denies bribes paid to host World Cup
South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula on Thursday denied allegations that huge bribes were paid to win the right to host the 2010 World Cup, saying that public money had not been given to "criminals". FIFA has been engulfed in a bribery scandal that includes accusations from the US attorney general that FIFA officials took cash in return for awarding the tournament to South Africa.
MAY 29: Police tighten security in FCT
As part of preparations for a hitch-free presidential inauguration, Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered the diversion of traffic on all roads around Eagle Square on Friday, May 29, even as President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, held his final meeting with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa.
Why court restrained IG from arresting Kashamu
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, restrained the Inspector General of Police, IG, and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, from arresting the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Prince Buruji Kashamu, for onward extradition to the United States of America over alleged drug-related offences.
Philanthropist moves to transform youths in Oshodi
Mr Oluwole Ben Eweoya, a philanthropist and safety management trainer has expressed optimism at the prospect of bettering the lives of young people in Oshodi local government with the advent of The Forwarders group, a non-governmental foundation committed to developing the community by stirring the interest of youths in education and personal development.
14 banks on edge over new cash reserve policy
About 14 banks may have landed at the receiving end of the Cash Reserve Requirement, CRR, harmonisation policy announced last week by the Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
The Jonathan finale: No fuel, electricity, a diminished PDP
NIGERIA will usher in President Muhammadu Buhari tomorrow. Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration should potentially, open up new vistas of development for our country. And if the new administration stays true to promises made during the campaign that preceded the elections, we should see some positive changes in the general situation in our country.
APC’s mandate must be reclaimed from Wike – Amaechi
Rivers State governor, Chibuike Amaechi said his party, All Progressives Congress, APC, will get justice and retrieve the River State’s governorship mandate from his successor, Nyesom Wike at the election tribunal.
Children’s Day tragedy: Lightening kills 3 siblings, one other
This year’s Children Day celebration was marred by tragedy at Gure town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, as four female children were killed by lightening.
Between party manifesto and the reality on ground
By Joef Omorotiomwan “Between the idea and the reality Between the motion and the act Falls the shadow”. -T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) IYAYI: It is an aberration for people to take on the responsibility of setting agenda for Muhammadu Buhari, the President-elect. Perhaps unwittingly, the impression is given that the man was elected as an independent […]
Jonathan signs 6 bills into law
With just 48 hours to the end of his administration, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, signed into law six bills recently passed by the National Assembly.
Tambuwal bows out of NASS
OUT-GOING Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, yesterday, bowed out of the Green Chamber as he observed during his valedictory session that the poor relationship between the executive arm and the legislature diverted the House’s attention and severally caused the nation a lot of embarrassment.
