The Peoples Democratic Movement, PDM, has described the passing on of elder statesman and people’s politician, Solomon Dauschep Lar at 80, as a great loss to Nigeria. The National Chairman of PDM, Yusuf Ibrahim, who spoke through his Media Advisor, Alaba Yusuf, stated that, “Chief Lar was a political colossus of the highest breed who brought colour and candour to the artistry of politics in the country, dating back to pre-independence days.” Ibrahim further stressed that Chief Lar, a former governor of Plateau state and ex federal parliamentarian, was “an indomitable politician who till his death prayed and wished for…
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President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday in Abuja urged African legislatures to give greater attention to enacting laws that will further empower and enhance the living conditions of the people they represent. Speaking after receiving a briefing from the Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba on the Africa Legislative Summit which is scheduled to hold in Abuja from November 10th-13th, 2013, President Jonathan said that legislation must be seen as a vital democratic tool that enables speedy and inclusive development. The President remarked that the legislative process will only become truly meaningful to the vast majority of Africans when it begins to positively address their…
By Gracious Akujobi The week 31 rescheduled Glo Premier League match between Kano Pillars and Enyimba may have come and gone, but Pillars’ players are still basking in the euphoria of their 1-0 victory. To further boost the players morale ahead of the remaining matches, the club’s management led by Abba Yola, paid the players double away bonus- N40, 000 each. Manir Ubale, a second half substitute had scored the 89th minute goal that handed Pillars the much needed three goals and three points at Lokoja Confluence stadium. An elated striker told Prompt News Online that victory over Enyimba will…
By: Gracious Akujobi The U-20 Women National Team, Falconets, will now play their Sierra Leonean counterparts in the first round of the African qualifying race for next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals in Canada. This, according to a letter from the Confederation of African Football, is as a result of the withdrawal of Burkina Faso from the race to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014, NFF’s Assistant Director (Media), Ademola Olajire disclosed. The Falconets, who are already in a screening camp in Abuja, will host the first leg at the National Stadium, Abuja on October 26 before flying…
Nigeria’s delegation to Sunday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup final elimination fixture, first leg encounter between the Super Eagles and Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia will arrive in Addis Ababa on Saturday morning. NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu disclosed on Thursday that the Boeing 787 Jetliner, which has been chartered for the trip, will depart the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 1.40am on Saturday and touch down at the Addis Ababa Airport minutes after 8am, Ethiopian time. Ethiopia is two hours ahead of Nigeria. The delegation will comprise of 23 players, four coaches, eight backroom staff, Members of the NFF Executive Committee, officials of the…
By: Gracious Akujobi The Emergency Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation rose from a meeting on Thursday, 10th October, 2013, saying it has decided to temper justice with mercy by ordering Kwara United FC of Ilorin to Lokoja for its remaining home matches in the 2012/2013 Premier League season This follows a special appeal by the Ilorin-based club against the decision of the NFF Appeals Committee which, after deliberating on the Kwara United FC/Warri Wolves League match at its meeting of Thursday, 3rd October, 2013, banished the Club to play its remaining home matches in Abuja, added to the forfeiture of…
By: Gracious Akujobi Thursday, was the birthday of Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye as he turned 25 and as early as 8am, some of his relatives have come into camp with cakes for him to mark the day, but the star striker was not in the mood for much celebration as the game against Ethiopia beckons. He told team’s Media Officer, Ben Alaiya, that the celebration will be sweeter if the Nigerian side triumphs by any margin in Ethiopia come Sunday, promising that if given a shirt he will justify it by scoring. Ideye’s teammates however surprised the Dynamo of…
By Gracious Akujobi Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has expressed confidence that the Eagles are ready for the battle of Addis Ababa. Speaking at the Eagles camp in Abuja Mikel said they are aware of the athletics nature of the Ethiopians so the team would approach the game with caution but with the intension to win. He said the Ethiopians are very good passing the ball but he and his team mates will ensure they curtail the Wayla Antelopes. Asked if the pitch will not be a hindrance to the Eagles, Mikel said that the pitch might…
The Federal Government College, Okigwe Old Students’ Association (FEGOCOOKOSA), has called on the Federal Government to award scholarship to the students of the College who achieved the feat of launching a “rocket” in Umuchime Ubahu community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State using local materials. Two students of FGC Okigwe, successfully launched a “rocket,” which travelled more than the programmed five kilometres. The “rocket” was built from local materials. The FEGOCOOKOSA said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday that scholarship to the two amateur scientists will not only help them to improve their skills but will rub-off…
The Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it learnt with shock, the death of elder statesman, Solomon Daushep Lar, the First Civilian Governor of Plateau State and First National Chairman of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It noted that Lar was a colourful politician of substance, a first-class patriot and an accomplished administrator. As pioneer Chairman of PDP, he played a significant role in laying a solid foundation on which his successors built to make the party the poster boy of Nigerian politics and in sustaining and growing our hard-won democracy. …