Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
Sani Lulu impeached
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday in Abuja announced the impeachment of its President, Alhaji Sani Lulu, and two members.
Presidency Zoning: Why Northern govs delay decision
Northern governors’ decision to delay the announcement of their position on the issue of zoning the presidency for next year’s election is more of a strategic move for their own political survival….
Germany crush Argentina 4-0
Germany, Saturday, demolish the Maradona tutored Argentine side, 4-0 in one of the quarter-final matches of the 2010 World Cup at the Green Point Stadium, Cape Town.
Presidency says no going back on Eagles ban
The presidency appears to be resolute on its decision to withdraw the Super Eagles from all FIFA organised competitions despite a 48-hour ultimatum given the country by the world football governing body to rescind the decision.
Ghana’s semi-final hope dashed
Ghana’s hope of playing in the semi-final ofthe 2010 World Cup was Friday, dashed, when they lost to Uruguay via penalty shoot-out after a pulsating 120minutes game at the Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg .
Holland for semi final, defeats Brazil 2-1
Holland , Friday, became the first nation to qualify for the semi-final of the 2010 World Cup tournament when it defeated favourite, Brazil 2-1, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth.
2011: North divided over Jonathan
NORTHERN Governors were, yesterday, polarized by the perceived candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2011 general elections. The situation is coming against the backdrop of the visit of some Northern Elders to the Northern Governors’ Forum, NGF, which met at the Kashim Ibrahim House, seat of the Kaduna State government.
Union , Oceanic, 6 other banks for sale Oct
RESCUED banks, Union, Oceanic, Intercontinental, Finbank, Afribank, Bank PHB, Equitorial Trust and Spring banks may be sold to local and foreign investors between September and October this year.
Jega, Nnaji and I’ll change Nigeria – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, stated that himself, Professor Attahiru Jega, INEC Chairman and Professor Barth Nnaji, Special Adviser on Power, had a rare opportunity of changing the face of public governance in the country before the expiration of the present government on May 29, 2011.
Dambazau damns Reps over army retirements
IN apparent deference to the intervention by members of the House of Representatives in the rancour from 79 recently retired senior military officers, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Abdurahman Bello Dambazau, yesterday, said any senior officer retired by Army authorities who felt his rights had been infringed upon was free to go to court to seek justice.
