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Nigerians uncomfortable with Eagles white jerseys

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 5th, 2013

Nigeria fans are up in arms after it was revealed the Eagles will battle champions Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in “unlucky” all-white kits. According to a schedule sent to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), the Eagles will wear all-white in their last two games […]

Oyo govt clamps down on brothels

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

OYO State government on Friday clamped down on brothels operating in residential areas to curb their influence on young persons. According to the state Commissioner for Environment and Habitat, Mr Lowo Obisesan, the action was to discourage brothels from operating in residential areas. “Operating brothels in residential areas shows irresponsibility on the side of the […]

FG to police officers: Speak out, get dismissed •1,944 policemen promoted

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, January 5th, 2013

HENCEFORTH, senior police officers (whether serving or at the verge of retirement) who publicly make comments on policies of the federal government may face serious sanctions. A circular to that effect has been sent to the Inspector-General of Police, M. D. Abubakar. The police high command has in turn sent out a signal to all […]

IGP directs SARS operatives to wear uniform

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, January 5th, 2013

THE Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has directed all operatives of the special Anti- Robbery Squads in the country to be in their police uniform henceforth. Informed police source disclosed this to Saturday Tribune on Friday, saying the order followed the infiltration of the Special Anti – Robbery Squad office in Abuja, which led […]

Is Okorocha becoming a disappointment?

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Never judge a book by its cover’ — Popular saying My affection for, and bond with, Imo State and its people run deep. In providing the background to my fated encounter and love for a state which I consider the pride of the Igbo nation and the country in general, permit me to make a […]

Amaechi swears in 6 female Perm Secs

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

Port Harcourt — Rivers State Governor, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, has sworn in six new female Permanent Secretaries. Governor Amaechi swore in the six female Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday. Those sworn in are Dr. Offor Nnesochi; Mrs. C. Iragunima; Mrs. Clara Princewill; Mrs. Amie Iwo; Mrs. Wihioka Comfort and […]

R-E-V-E-A-L-E-D: Why Osaze was dropped

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

By Nnamdi Ojiego Facts may have emerged on why Nigeria’s West Brom striker, Osaze Odemwingie was excluded from the Super Eagles squad for the 2013 African Nations Cup holding in South Africa, by coach Stephen Keshi. According to Paul Bassey, a columnist with Vanguard Newspaper, who was present at the NFA Technical Committee meeting where […]

Adeboye predicts bigger disasters in 2013 unless…

Posted by admin Headlines, Religion Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye yesterday cautioned Nigerian political leaders to learn from disasters of 2012 and take precaution soonest to avert bigger ones. Releasing his annual prophesies for the year 2013 at a cross over service to usher worshippers into the New Year at the […]

Keshi open to Odemwingie talks

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi has told supersport.com he is ready to talk to Peter Osaze Odemwingie “only if he shows interest in doing so.” The 31-year-old West Bromwich Albion forward had accused the Nigerian manager and football federation of lying in order to omit him from the nation’s Africa Cup of Nations provisional squad […]

Eagles hold Bar-Catalonia

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

The Super Eagles of Nigeria held their Catalonian counterparts to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly decided at the Espanyol Stadium last night. The hosts, parading numerous Barcelona star players including Xavi Hernandez, Puyol, Pique among others opened scoring in the second minute of the encounter after Sergio Gonzalez converted a penalty. Catalonia’s Martin […]