SPEED DEVICE: Bayelsa NURTW begs for extension of deadline
National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Bayelsa State branch, yesterday, pleaded with the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, to extend the deadline for the implementation of the speed limiting device scheduled to begin on October 1.
Buhari backs constitutional amendment to clarify relations among tiers of govt
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will support a constitutional amendment to free local governments from the stranglehold of state governments. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, said in a statement that Buhari made his position known when he received the leadership of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON) on Thursday in Abuja.
$31.4m saga: Quiz, arraign Patience Jonathan now, CHRICED tells EFCC
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), yesterday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to invite the former first Lady, Patience Jonathan for questioning over the $31.4m fraud.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: NFF says Falconets to open camp before September ends
Mohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the Falconets will return to camp before September ends, ahead of the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Buratai enumerates Buhari’s strategic directive on relocating military, Boko Haram
Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday addressed top US defence officials and policy leaders on the efforts made by the military in the fight against insurgency in the North-East. Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said in a telephone interview that Buratai spoke at the Africa Center of the Atlantic […]
LMC sanctions, Abia Warriors, Sunshine Stars & Enyimba Masseur
Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors have been sanctioned by the League Management Company (LMC) for disruptive behaviour of their fans in recent matches just as Enyimba’s Masseur, Mr. Ifeanyi Kalu was handed a one year ban from all activities of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and his club fined N250,000.
Ogbemudia flays Dalung’s position on athlete’s training
Former Chairman of the defunct National Sports Commission, NSC and two time governor of Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia has rubbished claims by Youth and Sports Mnister, Barrister Solomon Dalung that athletes don’t need much preparation to win medals at competitions.
Ambode to improve security presence in hinterlands
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday handed over a newly constructed Police Post in Ayobo Ipaja area of the State, restating his commitment to protect and secure the lives and properties of residents regardless of where they reside in the state and ensure increased security presence in the suburbs.
Why Lagos Junior League must be sustained – Disu
Having produced some quality players for the national teams coupled with aiding the Lagos State dominance of the football event at the last National Sports Festival tagged Eko 2012 for these, the Lagos Junior League must be sustained.
Nigerian trader killed in South Africa
The Nigeria Union in South Africa said on Thursday that a Nigerian petty trader, Monday Okorie, was killed in Potchefstroom, North West Province of that country, on Tuesday.
Mimiko insists on restructuring
The Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has restated his firm belief in the restructuring of the country even as he submitted that he was misrepresented in a newspaper report published on Thursday over the same subject.
