Bankole assures armed forces of legislative intervention
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has assured Nigerians that the House would enhance budgetary appropriations and intensify legislative intervention for the armed forces.
FEC approves Bill for establishment of Police Trust Fund
The Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a draft Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Reform Trust Fund.
UN selects Nigeria for e-waste Africa project
The Director of Basel Convention Regional Coordinating Centre for Africa for Training and Technology Transfer, Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, says Nigeria will pilot the e-waste Africa project.
Nigeria Government earmarks N970m for water project in Zamfara
The Federal Government has earmarked N970 million for the rehabilitation of Kaura-namoda water works in Zamfara State.
World Cup: Nigerians predict victory over Greece
Nigerian football enthusiasts on Wednesday expressed great expectations on Thursday’s 2010 World Cup Group Two game between the Super Eagles and Greece in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Ayoola drums up support for ICPC
Retired Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, the Chairman of the ICPC, said on Wednesday that the war against corruption must succeed for the country to tackle poverty.
Supporters’ club recruits more trumpeters for Greece encounter
The Nigeria Football Supporters' Club is grooming trumpeters to join in cheering the Super Eagles to victory in their match against Greece in Bloemfontein on June 17.
2010 FIFA World CUP: Losses and Gains for Africa
The 2010 FIFA World Cup has started and it is supposed to be a great boost to Africa, it's an African World cup.
Police claims fairness in ban on commercial bikes
The Plateau Police Command said on Wednesday in Jos that it had been fair to all in the implementation of the state government's ban on commercial motorcyclists.
Nollywood artistes, musicians set to storm SA for Eagles
No fewer than 10 Nollywood actors and numerous Nigerian top musicians are set to arrive in Johannesburg ahead of the FIFA World Cup on June 11.
Federation Cup preliminaries hold June 14 in 4 centres
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday in Abuja fixed the dates and venues for the group preliminaries round of the 2010 Federation Cup.
NAFDAC impounds N500m fake drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has impounded fake drugs valued at N500 million in Lagos.
Eagles have landed in South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in South Africa ready to erase the memories of missing out on the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ and desperate to get among the South Africa 2010 challengers.
Galleria: Nigeria vs Columbia – May 30, 2010
Exclusive photos from the Nigeria vs Columbia 2010 World Cup warm-up match at the MK Dons stadium in Milton Keynes, UK - May 30, 2010
Dropped Anichebe wishes Eagles best of luck
Everton striker Victor Anichebe, who was dropped from the Super Eagles final squad for the World Cup as a result of a “serious injury”, has wished the team the best of luck in South Africa.