Rohr releases Russia-bound 23 Super Eagles
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has released the final list of 23 players who will play at the FIFA Russia World Cup, which begins on 14 June. Missing in the list are Ola Aina and…
Category: Nigeria
Halt Buhari’s insidious Waterways Bill!
By Ochereome Nnanna NIGERIANS should be grateful to God for the democratic governance we are enjoying. The concrete, direct dividends may be few because of poor quality governance which worsened in the past few years.…
Who is minding the economy now?
By Dele Sobowale EVER since he was appointed the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Promotion Council, Mr. Awolowo has been singing the same song. When it comes to sounding like a…
Nwankwo Kanu robbed of $11,000 in Russia
Former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu had $11,000 (9,300 euros) stolen from his suitcase at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on his way to playing in a friendly match organised by FIFA, TASS reported. Kanu, 41, who captained…
Groups endorse Tony Okrika for Delta Assembly seat
Two pan Niger Delta groups, the Pacesetters advocacy group and the Izon-Ebe in Diaspora, have thrown their considerable weight behind the House of Assembly aspiration of Mr. Tony Okirika, who is contesting for the Warri…
Kunle Ajibade: A life in Journalism
By Reuben Abati Kunle Ajibade is also 60. He turned 60 on May 28. I really don’t know what to say about this one. He cannot sing. He does not dance. He does not smoke.…
Shina Peters at 60: A life in music
By Reuben Abati I consider it a great privilege to count Shina Peters, the Afro-Juju maestro, who turns 60 this week, as one of my friends and brothers. Dele Momodu has already penned a short…
Don’t be arrogant, Okowa urges those in authority
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged those in positions of authority to guard against arrogance and be careful about who they take advise from. Governor Okowa made the call today, Sunday, (03/06/18) at…
Chukwumah Phillip Ugbomah: Portrait of a daring reformer
In preaching social reforms the world over, one very illustrious personality that comes to mind is Evita Ochel; a Canadian social consciousness teacher, nutritionist, writer and scholar, who holds strongly the view that the most…
APC loses Oyo bye-election, as PDP wins
The Peoples Democratic has won the bye-election into the Oyo State House of Assembly, beating the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the second place. The seat of Ibarapa East became vacant following…