Nwosu dubs Eagles selfish
Former Golden Eaglets coach, Henry Nwosu has said Super Eagles were wasteful at goal in their first group game against Tahiti at the ongoing 2013 FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil. The post Nwosu dubs Eagles selfish appeared first on Vanguard News .
WikiLeaks founder marks first year in Ecuador’s embassy
A year after seeking refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Julian Assange remains fearful of US “revenge” over the WikiLeaks disclosures and aware that the diplomatic deadlock over his case may continue for months, if not years. “All I ask is to be treated like a normal person and not have the politics affect judicial decisions,” said the Australian ahead of the anniversary Wednesday of his confinement
Senator Albert Legogie Dies At 76
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin Deputy Senate President in Nigeria’s Third Republic, Senator Albert Legogie, is dead.
Amaechi opens up 3 local council areas
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Three local government areas in Nigeria’s Rivers State that have been inaccessible by road would soon heave a sigh of relief as a 42Kilometre Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo road is being built by the Rivers State Government. Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said the historic 42 Kilometre Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity road being constructed by his administration would be ready soon. Amaechi, who spoke recently during an inspection tour of the road project stated that the road has 11 bridges, and presently two more bridges are needed to link Opobo town with the other parts of the State
Thiago hat-trick sees Spain retain U-21 title
A hat-trick by inspirational captain Thiago Alcantara saw Spain easily retain their European Under-21 title in Jerusalem on Tuesday with a 4-2 win over Italy. The post Thiago hat-trick sees Spain retain U-21 title appeared first on Vanguard News
IBM Offers Lagos ‘Smart Transportation’
A team of IBM experts completing a month-long pro bono consulting assignment, has made recommendations to the Lagos State Government on how to ensure a more efficient flow of traffic. Working with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport and the Lagos State Ministries of Transportation, Works & Infrastructure, Science & Technology, the IBM team of experts proposed technology-driven strategies called ‘Smart Transportation’ to make travel easier. According to a recent report,
SON And The Challenges Of Imported Substandard Products
By Uche Joe Anigbata The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), as a government agency, was set up with the mandate to maintain and enforce product quality and standard due to the influx of substandard goods into the country. The major operational base of the organization was the seaport and airport
2013 FIFA Confederations Cup: Soccer enthusiasts urge Eagles to up their game
Soccer enthusiasts in Abuja have urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to up their game at the ongoing 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. Nigeria thrashed Tahiti 6-1 in their first Group B game of the cup competition, and Super Eagles will next face Uruguay on June 20 in their second group game.
NBA: Spurs to go for broke in Game Six
MIAMI(AFP) – The San Antonio Spurs are making a habit of winning bounce back games in the 2013 National Basketball Association playoffs. The Spurs have lost four games in the post-season and each time they have rebounded with an impressive victory.
Latest report: Nelson Mandela ‘doing very well’
Nelson Mandela, who has been in hospital for 10 days suffering a lung infection, is “doing very well”, one of his daughters said on Monday. “He is doing very well,” Zenani Mandela-Dlamini, South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina, told reporters gathered outside the Pretoria hospital treating the 94-year-old Mandela. Earlier Monday the anti-apartheid hero’s wife Graca Machel thanked the world for its messages of support which she said had eased “the burden of anxiety”.
Okorodudu’s travails
Dada Jackson, 31, Ademola Abiola Street, Alakuko, Lagos State, +23480683112: I just finished reading Jerry Okorodudu’s interview in Sunday PUNCH. It’s very unfortunate the way Nigeria treats her heroes and heroines. How can the legendary boxer be begging for food to eat after serving the country at the highest level in sports
Al-Makura has failed Nasarawa – PDP
By MAXWELL ODITTA Yonana Iliya, the Nasarawa State chairman of the opposition party in the state, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has dubbed the ruling party in the state, the Congress for