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Liberia FA shuns Siasia, names Smith new national coach

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Liberia Football Association has shunned former Eagles’ handler, Samson Siasia for the post of its national team coach, as it has appointed Kaetu Smith to coach the Lone Star. The Liberian replaces Italy’s Roberto Landi, who was dismissed by the FA in February. Smith, last coached in Liberia in the 1990s, leading both Baccus Marines […]

Danger looms in the North• Gov Shettima raises alarm over poverty in the region

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, State News Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Even as he acknowledged collaborative efforts between the Federal Government and his government to stem the tide of security challenge occasioned by the menace of Boko Haram, Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima has admonished the Federal Government to spare a thought for developmental institutions and agencies that will stimulate development in theNorth, just as it […]

Only 15% Nigerian women have bank accounts -Study

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Only 15 per cent of Nigerian women have bank accounts with the women running only 20 per cent in the formal sector and 43 per cent in the informal sector, a study published by the British Council, Nigeria, has revealed. According to the study entitled: “Gender In Nigeria Report 2012,” women’s contribution to economic growth […]

Two jailed for threatening to kill woman over N3.5m

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

By Austin Ogwuda Asaba—A Delta State High Court, Asaba, has jailed two technicians for threatening to kill a 42-year-old civil servant and her children, if she failed to pay them N3.5 million. The convicts, Patrick Boyitie and Edafe Erakpor, were arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy and threat to life. The charge against them […]

FIFA Ranking: Eagles continue free fall

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

By Ben Efe Nigeria’s free fall in the FIFA rankings continued for the month of May as the country dropped three places down to the 63rd position. However, Nigerian football enthusiasts are hopeful that Nigeria will climb back to world reckoning, as the Eagles tackled 36th placed Peru in a friendly on May 23. In 1994 the […]

Boko Haram kills Anambra man 4 days after he relocated his family

Posted by admin Anambra, Boko Haram, Headlines, State News, Yobe Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

The peace of Akwaeze in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State was a fortnight ago broken as the community was thrown into anguish following the loss of its illustrious son to the activities of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in Yobe State. Forty-two-year-old businessman, Mr. Paul Udeze was gruesomely murdered by Boko Haram in […]

FIFA, Ghana mourn Yekini

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

World football governing body, FIFA, and the Ghana Football Association have sent condolence messages to Nigeria on the death of a former Africa Footballer of the Year, Rashidi Yekini. The football icon died on Friday in Oshogbo, Osun State. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, in a letter addressed to the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday, said […]

Canada restates support for research in Nigeria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

The President of the Canadian International Development Research Centre, David Malone, has restated the centre’s support for research in Nigeria. According to him, the IDRC will assist Nigeria’s development efforts in the areas of health, agriculture, and its socio-economic policy. Malone said this at a press briefing in Abuja, on Tuesday. He said although the […]

We’re ready to negotiate with sacked doctors – LASG

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

May 9, 2012 by Bukola Adebayo 100 Comments THERE was a twist on Tuesday in the face-off between the Lagos State Government and medical doctors in its service as the government, barely 24 hours after sacking 788 striking doctors, said it was ready for dialogue and negotiation. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, […]

Bomb scare at Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

May 9, 2012 by Tunji Abioye 45 Comments There was pandemonium at the arrival wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday as officials and security men sought to unravel the content of an abandoned bag found at the busy airport. The PUNCH had gathered that airport officials invited the police anti-bomb squad […]