NASS and the season of barters

Nothing prepared journalists covering the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, for the drama that unfolded on Tuesday, November 4.

Use Internet to grow our economy –Mark

Senate President David Mark has urged Nigerians to use Internet services available in the country to grow the country’s economy rather than deploy such to defraud innocent citizens.

World Cup legacy fund: FIFA splashes N1.6bn on Brazil

Brazil has started reaping the dividend of hosting the 2014 World Cup as world soccer governing body, FIFA has splashed a whooping 100 million dollars (about N1.6bn) on the country.

AFCON 2015: Eagles camp bubbles as Ike Uche, others arrive

• Team to storm Pointe Noire Thursday

Our Reporter: JOE APU
The camp of the Super Eagles which opened Monday in Abuja got a boost with the arrival of returnee striker, Ike Uche last night.

Umanah lauds Gov Akpabio over Akwa Ibom International Stadium

Akwa Ibom State commissioner for Information, Culture and Ethical Re-Orientation , Aniekan Umanah has heaped plaudits on Governor Godswill Akpabio for his uncommon foresight of building an international stadium for Akwa Ibom and Nigerian youths.

Nigeria to re-examine Mikel’s knee injury

Nigeria officials have maintained Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi, who recently suffered a knee injury, will have to be cleared by the team’s medical staff before he is fielded in the country’s must-win AFCON 2015 qualifiers against Congo and South Africa.

Son of Former Kwara Governor to Contest in 2015 Elections

Alhaji Hakeem Lawal, son of former Kwara Governor, late Admiral Mohammed Lawal, has promised to make life more abundant for the people of the state if elected as governor in 2015.
Lawal, who is contesting the governorship ticket under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the promise on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin.