Jonathan queries Sanusi over donations to APC      states,   others

The presidency has issued a query to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, demanding an explanation for some of the donations made to some universities and organisations, THISDAY has reported.

A top presidency told the newspaper that the federal government took the step, following security reports that Sanusi’s activities were undermining the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Sanusi is alleged to have politicized his office, while engaging in serial infractions of regulations governing the operations of the central bank.

The source stated that the presidency was worried by the way and manner Sanusi had been donating to states and institutions in the name of the central bank, without adherence to due process and regard for the multi-cultural diversities of the country.

Governor Akpabio’s brothers give out N620m SUVs to loyalists

 

During the Yuletide, some brothers of Governor Godswill Akpabio, led by Prince Akpabio, distributed about 31 SUV to certain PDP stalwarts and some aides.

The 31 SUVs were parked for weeks in front of the residence of the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Samuel Ikon and that of the Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Ekpenyong Ntekim, before finally being distributed by ‘Mega’ to some select PDP members who were believed to have  ‘served’ their masters welll.

Spurs’ Revitalised Attacker: Even My Family Said I Was “Rubbish”

Posted on January 22, 2014

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that his Tottenham career hit rock bottom under former boss Andre Villas-Boas and even his own family insulted him due to a lack of appearances, according to The Independent.

The Togo International was alienated by the Portuguese after failing to secure a move away from White Hart Lane in the summer and found himself down the pecking order behind Roberto Soldado and Jermain Defoe. Villas-Boas constantly overlooked Adebayor, only affording him 45 minutes of action all season.

However, since Tim Sherwood has taken the reins in North London the 29 year-old has had a dramatic change in fortunes and been restored to the starting line-up.

Perfect Partner For Gerrard? Liverpool Set Sights On Serie A Warrior

Posted on January 22, 2014

Liverpool have earmarked Milan’s Nigel de Jong as a replacement for the injured Lucas Leiva, according to The Daily Star.

The Anfield outfit are waiting to discover precisely how long the Brazilian will be out for, with the length of the injury believed to be in the region of two months.

He Terrorized The Blues: Chelsea Agree Fee For Sublime Wonder kid

Posted on January 23, 2014

Chelsea have confirmed that they have agreed a fee with Basel for the transfer of Mohamed Salah, with only a medical now standing between him and a move to Stamford Bridge.

Too Much Talent – Chelsea Loan XI: Is There Room For Chalobah?

Posted on January 23, 2014

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Due to Roman Abramovich’s lavish spending style at the helm of Chelsea, the West Londoners often sign plenty of youngsters oozing potential but then fail to accommodate the majority of them in their first-team squad.

PRESIDENCY DOESN'T CARE? Names Of Ministerial Nominees MISSPELLED In Official Documents 

Before he travelled out of the country this Monday, President Goodluck Jonathan has submitted the list of candidates for the ten ministerial vacancies to the Senate. However, it is evident from the photograph of the document that the names of some nominees were misspelled. The New-York, United States-based SaharaReporters ask: How does that describe the work of the Presidency?

Among the most notable candidates is military General and top government official Aliyu Mohamed Gusau. Nonetheless, his name was written as 'Aliu'.