Ndigbo yet to take a postion of National Conference – Official

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Saturday failed to take an obvious position on the proposed National Conference by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Its Ime Obi (highest decision organ), after yesterday’s meeting held at the secretariat of Ohanaeze in Enugu, said it needed to consult widely before a position is announced.

The group which has been at the forefront of the proposed Conference, spoke through its Deputy Secretary General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Isaac Wonwu, who briefed journalists at the end of the meeting.
“We have a responsibility as a group, we also want to ensure that we properly consult the nooks and crannies of Ndigbo and the governors before taking our position”, he said.

Stop insulting Jonathan, wife – PDP warns Amaechi

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi against using disparaging words on the person of President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience.
Chairman of the PDP in the state, Hon. Felix Obuah, who handed this warning while addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Saturday, also said the governor should desist from dragging the names of Jonathan and his wife to the mud.

Death penalty for kidnapping: West-Idahosa, Agbaje, others divided over Oshiomole’s decision

A former member of the National Assembly, Mr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, has thrown his weight behind Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State for signing into law capital punishment for kidnappers in the state.
The former lawmaker who represented Ovia North-East and South-West Constituency in the House of Representatives, hailed the governor over his decision, noting that the law would only be successful if it was properly implemented by the appropriate security agencies.
“I am convinced that death penalty for kidnappers will definitely send the signal that the state is not ready to accept criminality,’’ West-Idahosa said.

Goals galore and early markers

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THE DAY REPLAYED – Spellbinding is perhaps the only word fit to describe the third day of action at UAE 2013. The latest instalment of games in the FIFA U-17 World Cup was high on drama, sublime moments and superb goals, with Nigeria at the forefront as they ensured a miserable start for holders 

Goals galore and early markers

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THE DAY REPLAYED – Spellbinding is perhaps the only word fit to describe the third day of action at UAE 2013. The latest instalment of games in the FIFA U-17 World Cup was high on drama, sublime moments and superb goals, with Nigeria at the forefront as they ensured a miserable start for holders 

UAE's young whites pay surprise visit to FIFA U-17 World Cup Fan Zone

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UAE’s rising stars took time off from training Saturday to greet fans at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Fan Zone on Abu Dhabi Corniche. The U-17 team headed down to the Fan Zone to join the crowds for huge tournament celebrations just ahead of taking on three-time champions, Brazil, at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium today, 20 October 20 at 20:00.

Four-goal Iheanacho wrestling with success

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Kelechi Iheanacho raced to the corner flag, the entire Nigerian team chasing after him. He raised and pumped his arms, extending his fingers to the heavens. His knees followed along in rhythm. He was conducting the crowd, a massive throng of fellow Nigerians, and they mimicked his movements. A whole stand at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain was doing this strange dance, in raptures over the Golden Eaglets’ first goal of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.