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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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…
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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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…
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…
11 March 2011 Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari returned to the Black Stars last month the first since the World Cup in South Africa in June last year. Muntari was given a silent suspension from the team after a massive falling out with previous coach Milovan Rajevac. New coach Goran Stevanovic made Muntaris return to the team one of his key…
The suit between 10 retired judges of the Oyo State High Court and Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala will be opened for argument on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. NEXT gathered in Ibadan that the state's Chief Judge, Bolajoko Adeniji, has assigned Justice Muktar Ladi Abimbola of High Court three to adjudicate in the matter. The retired judges, comprising three Chief Judges, two…
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Police authorities in Bauchi state have confirmed that three persons were yesterday killed in an attack in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state.
Funmi becomes youth global leader The World Economic Forum has honoured Nigerian broadcaster and producer Funmi Iyanda as a 2011 Young Global Leader. Each year, the World Economic Forum recognizes up to 200 people under the age of 40 for “their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world,” The 190 YGL…
Dance and art organisation, Jiimbay is set to commence its project, ‘Corridors to Power'. According to a press release from the organisation established last year, ‘Corridor to Power' will be activated tomorrow, March 12 2011 at the Ibru Gardens on Victoria Island by "staging a command performance". "Our project ‘Corridors to Power' is a contemporary dance and art production that…
Popular comedian AY has scheduled his annual comedy show, AY Live for Sunday, May 1, 2011. According to the comedian, who spoke at a press briefing held at the Koko Lounge at the E-Center Mall in Yaba on Thursday, March 10,2011, this year’s annual comedy show is tagged ‘Another Invasion’ and will hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites on…