By Gracious Akujobi Super Eagles and Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is optimistic that his Super Eagles career which stated late will go well for him. Ameobi told Prompt News Online that he is delighted to be part of the Eagles set up now. “It’s been a long time coming, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be with the team, I am just happy to be here” “So many things got in the way but I am here now, it’s better late than never, I am happy to be representing the Super Eagles” Shola has represented England in…
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President of the Senate, David Mark has lamented over the death of former governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Agagu whom he described as a dependable ally. Mark in a reaction to the demise of Agagu said the former Minister of Aviation as well as Power and Steel under former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration was a trust worthy politician and a forthright leader who stood to be counted when it mattered. He noted that late Agagu neither pretended nor shied away from saying the truth no matter the circumstances, saying that he was one of the few politicians who played…
President Goodluck Jonathan has extolled the exemplary dedication of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo to the promotion of peace, unity, equity, justice and positive development in his domain and the whole of Nigeria. In a letter written to congratulate the Alake on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary, tomorrow, September 14, 2013, President Jonathan also praised the monarch for upholding the highest ideals and virtues of traditional institutions in the country. “I write on behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to express warm felicitations to Your Highness as you…
By: Gracious Akujobi President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari says he expects a ‘surefire spectacular grand finale’ to the 68th Federation Cup competition in Lagos on Sunday. For the first time in history, the final matches of the women and men’s competitions are being staged the same day, alongside a number of innovations designed to boost the panache of the finale to the oldest club competition in the land. Maigari, whose administration has been highly committed to restoring the glory and glamour of the Federation Cup, said on Friday that he knows Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons in…
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE EVER MERCIFUL All thanks belongs to Allah(s.w.t) who created the heavens and the earth and is sustaining the creation without stress. I offer Salawat to the Noble Messenger Muhammad(s.a.w), his household, his companions and the rest of us that followed him(s.a.w) till the Day of Resurrection – Amin. Let me begin with this Poem: Happiness is……….. Gotten through Patience …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said that it recovered the sum of N24.68bn in 2012 from debtors of Deposit Money Banks (DMB) that were liquidated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The corporation, in its annual report and statement of account for the 2012 financial period released in Abuja on Thursday, said the recovered sum represents an increase of N2.42bn over the N22.26bn recovered in 2011. It also said that a cumulative debt sum of N42.90m was recovered from the debtors of closed microfinance banks in 2012 as against N13.48m realised in 2011. The report was jointly signed…
Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State last night was barred by the Police from accessing the governor’s residence through the private gate of the state Government House, Port Harcourt. The state Commissioner of Information and Communications, Mrs Ibim Semenitari confirmed that the governor and his guests, mostly former speakers in the country were allegedly forced by the Police on the orders of the State Police Commissioner, Mr Joseph Mbu, to go through the main gate of the Government House. Describing the action of the state Police boss as an abuse of federalism and political authority, the commissioner said no…
The Federal Government has received a grant of €32 million Euros from Germany to fight polio. The grant is contained in the Phase V Financing Project Agreement signed by Nigeria and Germany on Thursday in Abuja. A German Bank, KFW, is providing the fund for the implementation of the polio programme and another 5 million Euros for security. Speaking at the signing ceremony which was coordinated by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Viola Onwuliri, Charge de Affairs at the Germany Embassy, Klemens Moemkes, said the assistance was part of his country’s efforts toward ensuring total eradication of polio…
By: Gracious Akujobi Seigha Porbeni, the pioneer Director of Sports in Delta State on Thursday faulted the singular reward of Blessing Okagbare by President Jonathan after her exploits at World Athletics championship in Russia. It will be recalled that President Jonathan had on Wednesday rewarded Okagbare alongside her personal coach with N3 million and N3.5million for winning a Long Jump Silver and 100 meters bronze at the championship. Porbeni, however, said the reward would only succeed in discouraging those who participated in the championship but did not win any medal. “The President is doing his own beat. He is just…
By Gracious Akujobi The Chairman of the Nationwide League (NNL), Ahmed Kawu has urged government, corporate bodies and philanthropist to extend their hands of fellowship to the league to enable it compete favorably with its counterparts around the world. Speaking in a chat with Prompt News Online, Kawu, appealed to sponsors to invest in a league where corruption was reduced to its barest minimal while promising that the next league season will be better in terms of officiating and general welfare of players and officials. He said “the problem we are facing in our leagues is the fear of sponsors…