April 2012

Keshi Mulls Joint Eagles for Peru

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 12:10

[Leadership]

Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi is ready to give foreign-based stars, who will be available for next month's friendly against Peru the chance to feature.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300692.html

Dangerous Mines

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 12:10

[Leadership]

The problem of illegal mining activities in the country was thrust onto the national spotlight with the cases of lead poisoning recorded in Zamfara State.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300682.html

Johnson - Eagles Can't Play in Kaduna

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 11:55

[This Day]

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Security Committee, Effiong Johnson says it would be impossible for the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna to play host to Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifying matches owing to security threats the Northern city possesses.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300662.html

Jonathan Consults With Tinubu, Fashola, Akiolu

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 11:48

[Vanguard]
Lagos -
President Goodluck Jonathan, weekend, met with national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria and former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu behind closed doors.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300650.html

Reps Set Up Five-Man Panel On NSC Act

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 10:36

[Daily Trust]

The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has set up a five-man committee to harmonize its recommendations and position on the proposed Nigeria Football Federation's Act.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300333.html

How the Gunmen Escaped

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 09:57

[Daily Trust]
Kano -
The suspected Boko Haram members that attacked Bayero University Kano (BUK) old campus escaped through the Mango gate that opens to Dorayi Road which is normally closed at weekend.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300296.html

It Was Weeping, Wailing At Kano Hospital

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 09:57

[Daily Trust]
Kano -
Families and friends of victims of yesterday's attack thronged both mortuary and the accident and emergency sections of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), wailing and crying.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300293.html

Mark to Boko Haram - No War Yields Positive Result

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 09:57

[Daily Trust]

Senate President David Mark yesterday decried the spate of terrorism that has claimed many lives in the country, saying "this is uncalled for and clearly avoidable."

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300288.html

Keshi Plans Foreign Pros for Peru

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 09:57

[Daily Trust]

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi is ready to give foreign-based stars, which will be available for next month's friendly against Peru the chance to feature.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300283.html

Make Gas Flaring History, Stakeholders Tell FG

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 30 April, 2012 - 09:40

[This Day]

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has called on the Federal Government to demonstrate genuine commitment to making gas flaring in the Niger Delta history by shutting down platforms in the region that still flare gas.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204300245.html