NEMA transports returnees from Republic of Niger to their homes

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the transportation of about 4000 Nigerian returnees that arrived Geidam, Yobe State, from the Republic of Niger to their various states.

The first batch of the returnees, numbering about 400, were carried in 18 buses from Geidam to Sokoto and Kebbi states.

NDLEA official charged to court for importing cocaine

An official of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Adeogun Olajide, and a civilian, Adams Michael, were yesterday arraigned for allegedly importing 2.692 kilogrammes of cocaine.

The accused persons were docked at a Federal High Court in Lagos, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and importation of narcotics.

The many lies and twisted arguments of Sanusi Abubakar about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, By John T Kyaave

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Columnists like Sanusi Abubakar, who should ordinarily pass for ‘intellectuals’, appear to have completely lost it – they can no longer tell the difference between what is clearly white and what is so very clearly black. He belongs to a pitiable clique of social analysts who have succeeded in poisoning the media space.

To this group, facts are only good when they are bent and twisted in a way and manner that best suits their prejudice.

FIFA ranking: Nigeria still 45th

Despite gaining seven points, the Super Eagles remained on the 45th position in the May FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Nigeria dropped four places from 41st to 45th in April following their poor performances in the friendlies they played in March. They lost 1-0 to Uganda and drew 1-1 with South Africa.