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Letter: Re: Jang, Amaechi clash again

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Plateau, Rivers, State News Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

I am of the opinion that the press should stop disturbing the Nigerian public with the inability of the state governors to conduct a mere election of 35 persons. They all have shown that they are not true democrats-both the person that changed the rule to suit him by being the umpire in an election […]

N100 bribe: Policewoman caught in video arrested

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday said it had arrested a policewoman caught in a video footage demanding a bribe of N100 from a commercial bus driver. Public Relations Officer of the command, Ngozi Braide, told our correspondent on the telephone that the arrest followed a probe of the video which has been circulating […]

Seattle Sounders declare Obagoal missing

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Major League Soccer side, Seattle Sounders,is waiting for Nigerian striker, Obafemi Martins to return to training after taking a short leave of absence, following his injury. The forward, who is recovering from a sprained ankle, was expected back in training on Tuesday.He had been excused to take care of some family-related matters over the weekend. […]

I can visit Port Harcourt any time I like – Patience Jonathan •Leave me out of Rivers’ crisis, she pleads (After causing it)

Posted by admin First Ladies, Headlines, Patience Jonathan, Rivers, State News Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

THE First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has asked to be left out of lingering political crisis in her home state, Rivers State. Mrs Jonathan, in her press release signed by the Director of Information, Office of the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Ayo Adesugba, said it was worrisome that the visit of the […]

Mass deployment of CPs in the police

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, has ordered the redeployment of 14 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to Commands and Formations. The affected CPs have been urged to vigorously step up the fight against all forms of criminality in their new Commands and Formations. The 14 newly redeployed CPs are CP Lawal Tanko, moves to […]

ANAMBRA GUBER: 11 aspirants gang-up against Andy Uba

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

As Shock, disbelief trail Soludo’s disqualification in APGA ELEVEN ASPIRANTS in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who at the commencement of the congresses pledged to work for the realization of the party’s victory in the gubernatorial polls have taken their collaboration to a higher level. The 11 aspirants Vanguard learnt at the weekend have obtained […]

It’s not yet time for power shift to North – Onoja

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

MAJOR-General Lawrence Onoja is a former military governor of Plateau and Katsina States and was Principal Staff Officer to Gen. Sanni Abacha. He is presently president of the Alumni Association of the National Institute and chairman, Strategic Mobilization Committee of the Arewa Consultative Forum(ACF). In this interview, he speaks on issues concerning the 2015 presidential […]

Supporters club mobilises support for Eagles World Cup cracker

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

Lagos – The Nigeria Football Supporters Club says it will mobilise fans across the country to cheer the Super Eagles to victory during the World Cup qualifying match in Calabar. The Eagles are scheduled to take on the Flames of Malawi on Sept. 7 at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar in a World Cup qualifier. […]

Malawi in fresh allegation against Nigeria (All these nonesense just to lose)

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

APPARENTLY not comfortable with the rejection of their petition for a change of venue for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria by FIFA, the Football Association of Malawi has said it wants to process Nigeria visas for the national team right there in Malawi before flying to Nigeria. The Flames play the Super Eagles […]

Ike Ibeabuchi: The Greatest Who Never Was – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists Monday, August 19th, 2013

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | london, UK | August 19, 2013 – He was billed to be one of the greatest heavy weight boxers of his generation. He said he took to boxing after watching journeyman James Douglas knock out the then invincible Mike Tyson in Tokyo in 1990. Before leaving Nigeria for the United […]