President of the Senate, David Mark has described the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Thompson Oliha as a tragedy to soccer and a loss to the nation. Mr. Mark in a condolence message to the Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomole on the demise of the member of the victorious 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia said Nigeria has lost one its soccer Hero He noted the exploits of the late soccer star both as a footballer and coach saying that Oliha would be remembered for his patriotism and commitment to the ideals of nationhood. The Senate President…
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A media focused non-governmental organization – HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has poured encomiums on the federal government for maintaining stability in the running of the publicly- funded Nigerian Television Authority [NTA] even as it has canvassed support of Nigerians for the broadcasting behemoth to become one of the most respected and profitable international brand. In a media statement jointly authorized by the National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko and the National Director of media; Zainab Yusuf, HURIWA said it was particularly delighted that the Nigerian Television Authority has been left in the hands of vastly experienced management team…
– Rangers File Appeal The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Nigeria’s flag-bearers Enugu Rangers from this year’s CAF Confederation Cup, for featuring junior international goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel in the competition. In a letter addressed to the NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu, and dated 2nd July, CAF said it was basing its decision on “documents and letters sent by the club Shooting Stars and its Chairman”, which confirmed that “by the time the player was registered on December 24th, 2012, no agreement was found between Shooting Stars and Enugu Rangers for the player Daniel Emmanuel.” However, the League Management…
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, has expressed confidence in the ability of the home-based professionals to fly gloriously over the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in Saturday’s 2014 African Nations Championship qualifier in Kaduna. Nigeria football’s supremo, presently at the FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Turkey, assured that he would be in Nigeria before Saturday to lead the cheer for the home-based Eagles at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium. “I have very high confidence in the ability of the home-based professionals to acquit themselves well against the Ivorians. They have been part of Coach Stephen Keshi’s…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday condemned the irregularities which characterized the rerun election to the Imo State of Assembly in Oguta last Saturday, saying that the conduct of certain persons and groups involved in the election totally negated the spirit of one man, one vote which his administration is trying to foster in Nigeria. Speaking at an audience with a delegation from the Nigerian Senators’ Forum at the State House, President Jonathan urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the nation’s security agencies to take immediate steps to bring all those who played any role in the violence…
Australia, Canada, and the World Bank on Tuesday launched a two-year program to support the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in developing Nigeria’s mineral sector in an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable way. According to a statement by the World Bank and made available to newsmen stated that the Australian Government’s support will help identify mineral resource corridors. It will also help improve education and training for mining sector employment; update the fiscal regime for mining; formulate an Artisanal and Small-scale Mining strategy; and review the strategy for Mid-Tier Mine Operators. In addition to supporting the mining infrastructure planning,…
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has sent his condolences to the Osemeke family of Onicha-Ugbo over the death of their son, Steve saying that he was a versatile media man with consummate experience. Reacting to the news of Osemeke’s death, the Governor said that it was painful and saddening that the Delta has lost another talented man at a time the State was yet to recover from the shocking death of Senator Pius Ewherido. According to him, Osemeke died at a period when he still had a lot to contribute to the State, the country and the…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday directed all relevant government agencies that everything humanly possible should be done to ensure that no Nigerian is left to die of HIV/Aids henceforth. The directive is coming at a time the National Agency for the Control of HIV/Aids (NACA) disclosed that a whopping N179 billion is needed to reduce the disease by 80 percent in the next two years. The President who was speaking at a meeting on “President’s Emergency Response Plan For HIV/AIDS in Nigeria” held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, said the 80 percent target set by…
The Federal Government has commended the rehabilitation work at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos State. The recommendation was given Monday by the Vice President Namadi Sambo. He said “I am very impressed by the rehabilitation work that is being done by the Nigerian Army Engineers. The Nigeria Police College, Ikeja can be compared with other colleges anywhere else.” Sambo said the facilities and the environment are now conducive for the training of the policemen for an orderly society. He further commended the Army Engineers for timely execution of the work, adding that “this had given a good…
Nigerian Army authorities have approved the court martial of a Lieutenant and 17soldiers who have been investigated to have assisted members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram in carrying out deadly attacks in various locations in the north, including the Federal Capital City, Abuja. The officer and soldiers who are members of the Joint Task Force code-named ‘Operation Restore Order’ in Borno State and the Special Task Force also known as ‘Operation Safe Heaven’ in Plateau State will appear before the court in Jos, plateau state. They are being tried under charges termed, “communication with the enemies, cowardly…