Of the three presidents who ruled Nigeria between 1999 and 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan appears, so far, to have been the subject of more controversial books than his two predecessors. Five notable books about or significantly touching on former President Obasanjo’s tenure are his memoir, My Watch; Olusegun Obasanjo: The Presidential Legacy (Vols. I & […]
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) on Monday said plans had been perfected to ensure the certification of the velodrome at the Abuja National Stadium by the Union Cycling Federation (UCF). The CFN President, Giandomenico Massari, in a statement in Abuja, said the velodrome’s proposed certification was part of his administration’s effort to develop the […]
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOSF), Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita and the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari on Wednesday reportedly had an altercation over the issue of a memo the HOSF purportedly wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari on the recall of Abdularasheed Maina who was sacked last week. Although it […]
THE new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Gida Mustapha has official assumed office on Wednesday with a promise to give a purposeful leadership for the good of the country. Mustapha gave the assurance during the formal handover ceremony at his office in Abuja. The SGF said that the appointment requires a […]
The Nigeria Floorball Association under the auspices of the International Floorball Federation, has concluded plans to hold their first programme which is the beginners clinic holding on November 4 and 5, 2017 at the conference hall of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, while the practical aspect of the programme takes place at […]
Samurai Rugby Football Club based in Britain has emerged back to back winners of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation flagship tournament, Independence Sevens Rugby Tournament by defeating Cowrie Rugby FC of Lagos by 26-0 points in the final match played at the prestigious Nigeria Polo Club ground in Lagos. The much-talked about tourney lived up to […]
The plea by the Nigeria Modern Pentathlon Federation (NMPF) to the corporate world and well-meaning individuals for their support towards Nigerian’s bid to stage a successful Youth Olympic Games Qualifier and the Senior African Pentathlon Championship come December 4-11 seems to be yielding results as Nigerians have started responding positively. This follows the donation of […]
Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday shifted the arraignment of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke; former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Dan Etete; Aliyu Abubakar, ENI SPA, Ralph Wetzels, Casula Roberto, Pujatti Stefeno, Burrafati Sebestiano and Malabu Oil and Gas […]