Ayoola drums up support for ICPC
Retired Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, the Chairman of the ICPC, said on Wednesday that the war against corruption must succeed for the country to tackle poverty.
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Police claims fairness in ban on commercial bikes
The Plateau Police Command said on Wednesday in Jos that it had been fair to all in the implementation of the state government's ban on commercial motorcyclists.
Nollywood artistes, musicians set to storm SA for Eagles
No fewer than 10 Nollywood actors and numerous Nigerian top musicians are set to arrive in Johannesburg ahead of the FIFA World Cup on June 11.
NAFDAC impounds N500m fake drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has impounded fake drugs valued at N500 million in Lagos.
Eagles have landed in South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in South Africa ready to erase the memories of missing out on the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ and desperate to get among the South Africa 2010 challengers.
Shema urges governors to promote campaign for free elections
Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State has called on governors to promote the campaign for free and fair elections in 2011.
Animated video eulogises Nigeria’s past heroes
An NGO, Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI), on Wednesday in Lagos presented an animated video that hailed the values of the nation's heroes.
Lagerback: ‘I have very tough job!’
Nigeria coach, Lars Lagerback, has admitted he has a very difficult job ahead after his team posted an uninspired performance against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup warm-up game.
Super Eagles held by Saudis in Wattens
World Cup-Bound Nigeria were Tuesday night held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia in a warm-up match played in Wattens, Austria.
Durban’s high tech stadium
The majestic arch above Durban stadium is not the only first for a South African stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but now the world’s first quantum stadium.
Bankole calls for credible elections in 2011
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, said in Abuja on Wednesday that credible elections in 2011 would guarantee good governance.
Fans hail Super Eagles’ performance at WAFU tourney
Football fans at the ongoing West African Football Union (WAFU) Nations Cup, have lauded the home-based Super Eagles for their superlative performance since the beginning of the tournament.
FIFA launches World Cup supermarket tickets sale
South African fans will be able to snap up half a million unsold World Cup tickets in cash after FIFA agreed on Wednesday to drop a ruling that they could only be bought online or through a ballot procedure.
2010 FIFA World Cup™ ticket unveiled
The official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ ticket has been unveiled by FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan at Maponya Mall in Soweto.
Swede Lars Lagerback unveiled in Abuja
New Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Lars Lagerback has been officially unveiled in Abuja.