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Uche Okafor buried with pomp and honour

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 20th, 2011

The choice detail of the Nigerian sports community descended on Imo State on Thursday to pay their final respects and be part of the final passage rites of former international player, Uchenna Okafor. Represented at the occasion was the Executive Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, the National Sports Commission, a high-powered delegation from […]

Liverpool renews interest in Taye Taiwo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 20th, 2011

LIVERPOOL is plotting a second major transfer swoop on Marseille — for Nigerian left- back Taye Taiwo. Kop talent – spotter Damien Comolli watched the highly – rated defender in action against Sierra- Leone in a recent friendly match in Lagos as he looks for a solution to Kenny Dalglish’s problem position. Dalglish shattered Liverpool’s […]

April polls: Igbo threaten PDP, Jonathan

Posted by admin Top Stories Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Ahead of the April general elections, Igbo leaders have warned that it is dangerous for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan, to go into the polls without returning the position of the party’s national chairman to the South East geo-political zone. The Igbo leaders said yesterday that the president […]

Buhari’s choice of Bakare as running mate

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, CPC (Congress 4 Progressive Change), Jideofor Adibe, PhD, Party Politics Sunday, February 20th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Feb. 20, 2011 – The word ‘hypocrisy’ will cry out loud if hung on the neck of Muhammadu Buhari. Even his most ardent critics concede that he is honest, disciplined and non-corrupt. As military Head of State, he was credited with one of the most patriotic sentiments ever […]

Why I support Jonathan’s ambition – FCT Minister

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Latest Politics, State News Sunday, February 20th, 2011

THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Mohammed, has said he was behind President Jonathan’s ambition to get elected in April not because he does not want a fellow northerner to clinch the presidency, but that based on the circumstance in which the president assumed mantle of leadership, he remained the most suitable […]

Manhunt begins for abducted monarch

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, February 20th, 2011

THE Ondo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abducted monarch of Ijuosun in Irele Local Government Area of the state, the Olughogho of Ijuosun, Oba Samuel Oyegbemi , who was allegedly picked up by irate youths. The state government said it had intervened in the crisis and pledged to ensure the release […]

Jonathan visits Ciroma at home •Contact committee put in place

Posted by admin Elections 2011 Sunday, February 20th, 2011

There are indications that some key members of the Atiku Campaign Organisation and key officers of the Alhaji Adamu Ciroma-led Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) would soon be incorporated into the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of President Goodluck Jonathan, following reconciliation talks held in Abuja late on Friday between President Goodluck Jonathan and the pro-zoning […]

Men behind Jos killings-Jang

Posted by admin General Politics, Plateau, State News Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Indubitably, Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, is on a hot seat, particularly so because of the unending crisis that had become the lot of the state in recent times. He even admits that the state has a lot of challenges but does not agree that things were as bad as they are being painted. In […]

Chinese firms swindle Nigerian importers

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, February 19th, 2011

The managing director of a Lagos-based company, which deals in chemicals, Mr Jude Ekolie (not real name), thought he had a good bargain when he decided to patronise a Chinese company when he was planning to buy merchandise for his firm. Although his fingers had once been burnt in a similar deal in the past, […]

Ugandan President may release rap album

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Saturday, February 19th, 2011

President Yoweri Museveni says he may release an album after a rap he performed became a smash hit on Uganda’s radio stations and in its nightclubs, Reuters reports. “I was very happy with the reaction of the youth because that means they are very thirsty for the music of their ancestors,’’ the 67-year-old told […]