Siasia dismisses Osaze report

12 May 2011 Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia, has dismissed as a mere destraction a report that he plans to slap a two-match ban on England-based striker Osaze after a twitter rant against him. I have not known peace since the report came out that I will ban Osaze for our next two games, Siasia told MTNFoootball.com. As far as Im…

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Edo election tribunal warns lawyers, petitioners

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The three-man election tribunal that handles all petitions pertaining to the April polls in Edo State was inaugurated yesterday in Benin City. The panel is headed by Paul Obi Elechi, and supported by Dije Abdul Aboki and Olayinka Gbajabiamila. Mr Elechi, in his address at the end of the inauguration, wasted no time in warning litigants, their lawyers and officials…

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Ondo government to create additional local councils

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Fayemi sacks heads of educational institutions in Ekiti

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The Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, yesterday fired the Vice Chancellors of the three state-owned universities and the provost of the only College of Education in the state. The government said their removal, which was with immediate effect, was in preparation for the commencement of the repositioning of the education sector in the state. Mr Fayemi, according to a statement…

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Ghana inflation dips in April, rate hold seen

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Stock market performance remains shaky

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Nigerian banks’ performance on the upbeat in 2011

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