Group faults official voter figures

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Nigerians will continue to doubt the authenticity of the new voter register unless a de-certification of the 73.5 million registered voters and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System Analysis (AFIS) is effected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), This was an observation made by a civil society group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety). According…

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XTRA: Where faith meets entertainment

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YOUNG BOSS: Stitches

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WHETHER REPORT: TL

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Muntari

7 March 2011 On two fronts, Sulley Muntari has been given the chance to revive his career and for such a talented player it was shocking to see such a promising career, careering off the track. Over the past two months the Ghana international has been sorting out his future on the national team level and at club level as…

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Ghanaian coaches digging their own graves

7 March 2011 Herbert Addo has finally put the nail on the coffin of local coaches taking charge of Ghana's senior national team after leading the country to a disgraceful outing at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) which ended in Sudan last week. The local Black Stars, who reached the final of the last tournament in Ivory Coast two years…

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Siasia shows his hand

11 March 2011 Nigerias Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has shown his hand with his 24-man squad for this months Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia he wants to attack and attack. A striker in his hey days, Siasia has promised to get the Eagles again playing the robust attacking brand of football that got the world talking at…

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Reps condemn ban on opposition rallies

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The House of Representatives yesterday condemned recent restrictions on opposition political rallies by some state governors, directing the Minister of Interior, Emmanuel Iheanacho, and the Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, to establish the authority acted upon by the state executives. Reports that the governors of Niger, Ebonyi and Benue States prohibited the presidential campaign rallies of the All Nigeria…

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Former Ogun governorship candidates join Olurin

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Anambra governor campaigns for Akunyili

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has presented the best candidates capable of winning the forthcoming elections in Anambra State, Peter Obi, governor of Anambra State has said. Mr. Obi, who stated this during a visit to the electrical dealers international market Obosi Wednesday, urged the traders to vote for the former information and communications minister, Dora Akunyili, who he…

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‘Government will soon complete construction of silos’

Construction work on silo projects in various parts of the country will soon be completed, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Najeem Awodele, has assured. Mr Awodele gave the assurance in Ilesa, Osun State, when he inspected the N1.5 billion silo-project under construction in the town. He reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to develop agriculture,…

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Naira falls against dollar

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Shell to complete sale of oil blocks

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Liverpool, Man City disappoint

10 March 2011 Liverpool were brought down to earth in the Europa League on Thursday after losing 1-0 at Sporting Braga in the last 16, while big-spending Manchester City crashed 2-0 at Dynamo Kiev. Liverpool, rejuvenated under interim coach Kenny Dalglish and 3-1 victors over arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday, will have to turn their tie around in the March…

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Siasia raises Mikel doubt

11 March 2011 Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia, has raised doubts over the availability Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi for the forthcoming Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in Abuja. Some media reports suggest Mikel is nursing an injury and he has not featured for his London club for several weeks now. And Siasia has now disclosed he is not…

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