Tuesday, November 11, 2014

How we’re battling crime in Anambra, by police boss


In Anambra State, there appears to be a renewed vigour in the fight against crime and criminality presently. Though the governor, Chief Willie Obiano made it clear immediately after he was sworn into office on March 17 that the state would no longer be habitable for criminals, the arrival of a new Commissioner of Police in the state, Hosea Karma, appears to have helped in the actualisation of Obiano’s dream.

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.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...