Rochas Okorocha and the ragged-trousered philanthropists
When you think you have seen the ultimate in thoughtless act in Nigeria someone just emerges from the corner to raise the bar.This is what the excitable governor of Imo state,Rochas Okorocha did in the news item I reproduce below:
Government bans music and dancing during Ramadan
The Gambia has banned music, dancing and drumming during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on pain of being arrested — and people are complying, police said Monday.
Fasting responsible for our 4-0 loss, says First Bank Coach
Coach Luqman Osho of First Bank F.C. of Lagos has blamed his team`s 4-0 loss on fasting by his players in their match against Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) F.C. in Ilorin on Sunday.
Former Ogun FA scribe passes on at 57
A former Secretary of Ogun State Football Association, Mr Leo Oyenekan is dead.
This is contained in a statement, Monday, in Abeokuta by Wole Otayemi, the FA media officer.
Reps summons AGF, ministers over MTN fine reduction from N1.4trn to N330bn
The House of Representatives has summoned Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for explanation on the reduction of fine imposed on MTN Nigeria.
We’re owing Amodu only 2 months salary- NFF
Against the backdrop of criticisms condemning the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, over its failure to pay the late Coach Shuaibu Amodu, his salary arrears, the apex football authority in Nigeria, on Monday, said it’s only owing Amodu two months salaries.
