The All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticized the Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN, for the devaluation of the Naira, describing the development as not healthy for Nigeria’s economy. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary of the APC said that the devaluation of the currency has its implications on the…
Roy Keane Quits Aston Villa
Roy Keane, Aston Villa’s assistant manager and Republic of Ireland assistant coach, has stepped down from his position at Aston Villa after less than five months in the role. “Ultimately, my roles with Villa and Ireland and combining my commitment to these have become too much. It isn’t fair to either Villa or Ireland, so…
Kwankwaso Endorses Deputy As Successor
Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kano State Governor and All Progressive Congress, APC, presidential hopeful, has endorsed, Umar Ganduje, his Deputy as his successor. This development followed the outcome of a crucial APC stakeholders meeting in the state on Friday morning. The 7 hours meeting also endorsed the aspirants for senatorial positions. They are, Lawan Jafar Isa, former…
New NPFL Season To Start Early 2015
There are indications that the Nigeria Professional Football league, NPFL, 2014/15 Season may kick off in March, 2015. This, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said was to allow the majority of clubs in the league to have access to cash from their state governments. Top officials said, now that the NFF congress has endorsed the…
FG To Spend N9.2bn on Cooking Stoves
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the purchase of N9.2billion worth of clean cooking stoves and wonder bags for rural women under the National Clean Cooking Scheme. Nurudeen Muhammed, Supervising Minister of Information briefed the press at the end of the meeting presided over by Vice President Namadi Sambo. “The National Clean Cooking Scheme…
Ex-Stationery Stores Captain Dies At 71
Yomi Peters, a former captain of the Stationery Stores Football Club, Lagos, who has been hospitalised at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Ikeja is dead. The late football star who died aged, 71 was said to have passed on Wednesday. His former team, has just returned to the Nigeria National League in the…
Keshi Advised To Walk Away
Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach has been urged to step down after failing to qualify the team for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. “Walking away honourably would be the smartest thing for Stephen Keshi. It’s pointless to hang around when you’ve failed, have been completely rejected by the NFF and are unwanted by disappointed…
APC Threatens Court Action Against DSS
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said it will sue the Department of State Service, DSS, for Saturday’s invasion of its Lagos State secretariat. Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary of the APC, said this in an interview on Sunday. “We will definitely go to court to seek redress and enforce our fundamental rights. Two days…
Prioritize Security In Hotels, Says Governor Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, governor of Lagos State, speaking today at the Nigerian Hospitality Security Workshop and Awards, themed, ‘Security Challenges in the Hotel and Hospital Industry- the Way Forward,’ called on all stakeholders in the country’s hospitality business to prioritize security. Fashola who was represented by Babatunde Pannox, Special Advisor to the governor on Security Matters,…
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