Jerry Douglas' Blog

"The accused persons are hereby remanded in prison custody," Justice Mudashiru Oniyangi's voice re-echoed in their brains like some discordant tunes from a horror movie. It was like a jolt from the blues! They couldn't believe it. Suddenly, the haughty smirk that was hitherto on the face of the erstwhile Chairman and Secretary of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on fuel subsidy probe, Farouk Lawan and Boniface Emenalo. vanished. Clad in a well-starched white flowing Agbada and matching cap, both Farouk and his co-accused person, had exuded so much confidence while in the dock. Never did they envisage themselves spending a whooping one week at Kuje Prison. Specifically, the duo will remain in Prison till February 8 when their bail application will be determined by the trial court. It was indeed a smooth transition from 'parliamentary chambers' to 'prison chambers' for Farouk. Their trial which came after so many months of su...

In a rare show of great sportsmanship, Didier Drogba was in the Super Eagles’ dressing room after they lost 2-1 to the Nigerians, to wish them the best . Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, who was once a Media Officer to the team, but now runs a church in South Africa, tweeted a picture of the Ivorian captain with former Chelsea team mate, Mikel Obi and the Super Eagles. He uploaded the picture with the words: “Drogba Was in the dressing room with the players, Drogba walk in and told the players win the cup for us.” “I was very impressed with the Super Eagles’ performance against us (Ivory Coast). It’s proof of hard work, relentlessness and the sign of a world-class team in preparation,” he said, after the game that shattered the Afcon dream of the highly-rated Ivorian side. “I don’t really see any team that can withstand Nigeria for the rest of the tournament. They keep improving by each game and level of the competition. That shows it’s a hardworking and re...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Super Eagles’ victory over the Elephants of Cote D’ Ivoire as a good omen and a sign that the nation will soon surmount all its challenges under the present dispensation. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Sunday said the party was overjoyed that the players did not let Nigerians down adding that the victory was an indication that Nigeria is already coming out of the woods in all spheres of life. The party said the victory over the Elephants, who had in the past stopped the Eagles in the tournament, was an indication that nothing is impossible for Nigeria and that the doors have been opened for the nation to achieve other goals. “The victory of the Super Eagles is a good omen. It is a sign of good things to come. The PDP sees it as a sign of a new beginning. It shows that we, as a nation can surmount all our problems. It is an indication that there is nothing impossible and that collective...

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Ailing former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali could be dead within days, according to his brother Rahman Ali. Rahman Ali told the Daily Mail in an article published Sunday that his brother, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, can no longer recognize him or even speak. He said he does not believe the 71-year-old will make it to the summer. “He's in a bad way. He's very sick,” Rahman Ali said. “It could be months, it could be days.” Muhammad Ali, frequently called “The Greatest,” was diagnosed with Parkinson’s syndrome in 1984. Although Muhammad Ali appeared comparatively strong as he lit the flame at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, he seemed in relatively bad shape at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Ali’s most recent health scare came in 2011 when he lapsed into unconsciousness at his 6,000-square-foot home in Arizona. He was hospitalized and treated for dehydration. Rahman Ali also told the Daily Mail that his brother plans to place a respo...

ECOWAS Commission – VACANCIES Today: Monday 04 February 2013 In January 2007, The Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with its headquarters in Abuja was transformed into a Commission headed by a President, assisted by a Vice President and Commissioners. As part of this renewal process, ECOWAS is pre-occupied with the implementation of critical and strategic programmes and wishes to recruit qualified and capable individuals into the following professional and general positions. How To Apply  : Click on any of the job below to Apply : Department Vacancy Title Closing Date Duty Station Office of the President Finance Officer (APSA-SP) 11 February 2013 Abuja, Nigeria Office of the President Programme Officer (TI-TCE) 11 February 2013 Abuja, Nigeria Office of the President Programme Officer 11 February 2013 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office of the President Programme Officer (APSA-SP) 11 February 2013 Abuja, Nigeria

1. And the day came even the day of the Lord, this Sunday. 2. That the adversary of Nigeria, these Ivorians came threatening 3. And Stephen, the son of Keshi, the commander of Nigeria Army entreated the praying Nigerians to pray 4. And in churches and mosques, in mountains and camps, prayers were offered. 5. And behold on the battle ground The army, these super eagles fought forcing the Ivorians to retreat. 6. But their champion, this Goliath called Drogba a Nigerian exile known before as Adrogba came flanked by his generals. 7. Even world famous generals-Toure, Eboue, Kalou, Gervinho, taking the battle to the Nigerians. 8. But the Spirit of the Lord stirred one son of Mba even the one called Sunday, the least in the Nigerian camp. 9. And thus he said to the commander Who is this uncircumcized Ivorian that he should defy the armies of the giant of Africa. 10. And he was told to sit down that even Mikel, Victor, Yobo, these warriors that have done ba...

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