Echoes of Chibok
AFTER nearly a year from their homes and families, there were intimations a few days ago that the school girls of Chibok might after all be well and alive. This heart warming news which I initially took with cautious optimism first came to me via online media. While I was full of hope that these girls might somehow return home at some point, I was equally cautious of the authenticity of the report.
PDP to continue campaign in 10 more states
With the extension of the date for the general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign is to begin another round of campaigning to sell the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan in at least ten more states of the federation.
Obama vows to fight immigration ruling
US President Barack Obama’s tactic of using executive orders to bypass a hostile Congress and drive through controversial immigration reform has run into legal trouble.
CRS FA election: Ene-Ita, Etta Egbe disqualified
The Cross River State Football Association Electoral Committee has screened out leading contenders for the posts of the chairman and vice chairman, Ekpenyong Ene-Itta and Etta Egbe on the premise that they brought tax clearance certificates from outside of Cross River State.
Siasia picks 21 for Gabon
Experienced former junior international Gero Abdullahi was the surprise exclusion from the 21 man list released by the national U-23 men’s football team, Dream Team VI chief coach Samson Siasia for this weekend’s crucial All Africa Games qualifying first leg game against Gabon in Libraville on the 21st of February.
NIS nabs 280 illegal aliens in Adamawa
The Adamawa Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has arrested 280 illegal aliens in the state.
Gov Yuguda pledges support for Nigeria Unity Cup
Governor of Bauchi State Isa Yuguda has pledged his commitment and support for the been presented Organising Committee of Nigerian Unity football tournament tagged Youth for Peace and Unity Cup.
Turner Group woos S-West for Jonathan
A group of professionals, market women and youths resident in the South-West has described President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency as the best option for Nigeria in the next four years
Iheanacho resumes training with Man City
Nigeria starlet Kelechi Iheanacho has resumed training with his English Premier League club Manchester City after an ankle injury.
Nigeria’s miserable choice
I WAS shocked to read the editorial of February 16, entitled “Nigeria’s Miserable Choices.” First, it was the Independent National Electoral Commission, not President Goodluck Jonathan, who decided to postpone the election, a power it exclusively has under our constitution. INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega, said publicly “nobody has coerced us… to take this decision.”
Toll from checkpoint blast in Biu climbs to 36
The death toll from a suicide blast at a checkpoint near the northeast Nigerian town of Biu on Tuesday has risen to 36, a source at the town’s hospital told AFP.
