President Goodluck Jonathan juggles the newly invented football that is capable of generating power for three hours when juggle for 30 minutes. It is invented by Jessica Mathews, a Nigerian based in the United States.
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At last, the political platform founded by late Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) and inherited by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been registered as a political party. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday announced it has registered two new political parties. According to INEC Secretary, Mrs A C Ogakwu, the approval to register the parties was granted in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as Amended) and the Electoral Act 2010 (as Amended). “The newly registered parties are the Independent Democrats (ID) and the Peoples…
The Chairman of the Lokoja Local Government Area, Aliyu Baba Usman, has said that his administration is partnering Aspire Africa Football Dreams in the interest of talents discovery. Speaking to journalists through Moses Bako, the Council’s Senior Special Adviser on Sports, Social Welfare and Human Resources Development said the partnership was part of the council’s programmes to celebrate its 100 days in office on showing commitment to the discovery of young football talents in the area. Bako, who is also the chairman of the Confluence Queens Supporters Club insisted that the council didn’t consider the partnership in quest for political…
President Goodluck Jonathan has described the death of Nigerian Paralympian gold medalist, Joy Onaolapo as a big loss to the nation. The President, who said he received the news of the death of the medalist in the London 2012 Paralympics with shock, noted that she was among those who made Nigeria very proud at the games. Recalling meeting Mrs. Onaolapo when the Federal Government hosted and honoured the Paralympics medalists at the State House, Abuja last year, President Jonathan said, “It was indeed remarkable and very inspiring that she did not allow her physical challenge to stop her from reaching…
The World Soccer Ruling Body, FIFA on Thursday announced seven Cities that will host the U-20 World Cup billed for New Zealand, in 2015. FIFA’s second-biggest men’s tournament – will be held on Oceanian soil for the third time after Australia hosted the competition in 1981 and 1993. The event will take place from 30 May to 21 June 2015. The announcement was made at a media event in Auckland, in the presence of John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Dave Beeche, CEO of the LOC for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015, and Frank van Hattum, President of…
Ahead of the 2015 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has taken delivery of 20 million permanent voter’s card. The Resident Electoral Commission (REC), in charge of Akwa Ibom, Gabriel Ada, announced this on Thursday in Uyo at a stakeholders meeting organized by the electoral body. It will be recalled that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) recently approved contract for the printing of the first batch of the cards. The REC said the feature of the permanent voter’s card included a micro-chip with bio-data of every voter. Other features, according to him, include a readable card which every…
The United States has said that Nigeria may not be able to realize its full potentials unless; the current security challenge occasioned by frequent attacks by the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram is tackled. Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Wendy Sherman, who disclosed this at the opening of the Nigeria-US Bi-national Commission on Regional Security Cooperation Working Group in Abuja, however said her country was ready to work with Nigeria to overcome the challenge. According to her, “Nigeria’s success is important to us, and we will continue to invest in Nigeria’s institutions, people, and businesses to both countries’ mutual benefit.…
President Goodluck Jonathan has received the Republic of Mali’s highest national honour in recognition of Nigeria’s immense contributions to restoration of peace in that country. The Highest Cross of the National Honour was bestowed on him by the Interim President of Mali, Diongunda Traore at a brief ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. The ceremony was attended by Governors Godswil Akpabio of Akwa Ibom and his Anambra counterpart, Peter Obi, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, Ministers and Presidential aides. It will be recalled that the Federal Government promptly condemned the coup d’état in that…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said while he remains a loyal PDP member, he doesn’t have the right or power to stop others from associating or seeking registration for new parties. Following press enquiries on the reported registration of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) as a political party, the former Vice President said he would always welcome the expansion of the political space to accommodate all shades of opinions or political hue. While acknowledging that many of his political associates are involved in registering the PDM, Atiku Abubakar explained that he had no powers to stop adults with common…
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Dr. Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi as the new Director- General and Chief Executive Officer of the Technical Aid Corps (TAC). Until his appointment, he was the Special Adviser to President Jonathan on International Relations. Dr. Osunyikanmi succeeds Ambassador Mamman M. Daura, whose tenure as Director-General of the Technical Aid Corps expired in June. A native of Ile-Oluji in Ondo State, Dr. Osunyikanmi holds a doctorate degree in Political science. He previously served in several capacities including Special Adviser to the Governor of Ondo State on Intergovernmental Affairs and Multilateral Relations (2009-2010) and Commissioner…