By Colin Udoh – Nigeria are taking action over death threats to midfielder Sani Kaita, who was sent off in the Super Eagles 1-2 loss to Greece in a World cup Group B game last Thursday. Kaita told the German news agency that he had received death threats via email, and team Media Officer Idah Peterside said the NFF had written an official letter to FIFA and the Nigerian government. “He has received over 1000 threats to his email, so we are not taking this lightly. “We have spoken to the Nigerian Minister of Sports to inform him about the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, June 20th 2010 |
By Samm Audu – Pretoria – Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has received threats to his life after he was sent off in a crucial World Cup Group B match against Greece. Kaita told The German Press Agency dpa on Saturday that he had received death threats, but said he was not bothered by them. ‘Yes, I have received some threats to my life,’ he told dpa in a telephone call from the team hotel in Richard’s Bay near Durban. ‘They were sent to my email, but I’m not disturbed about that because as a Muslim, only God decides who... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, June 20th 2010 |
Shout Africa News LONDON– The Com World Series is proud to introduce Nigeria Com, following 2 exceptional years for West & Central Africa Com in Abuja, Nigeria, the Com Series has launched the dedicated Nigeria Com event in Lagos, at the heart of Nigeria’s business centre. Nigeria is Africa’s largest telecoms market, and the opportunities for continued growth are exceptional. Now Nigeria Com organisers Informa Telecoms & Media are delighted to announce 17 Nigerian operator speakers, 8 of whom are CxO level representatives. This premier conference and exhibition will welcome senior-level presenters from MTN Nigeria, Starcomms, Etisalat Nigeria, Pinet Informatics,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, June 19th 2010 |
By Shout-Africa News – MINNEAPOLIS – MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI), a leading global money transfer company, announced today that First Bank of Nigeria Plc has selected MoneyGram to provide money transfer services in its more than 500 locations across the nation. First Bank, established in 1894, is Nigeria’s oldest bank and one of the largest in terms of network size. First Bank has locations in all key cities including Abuja, Benin, Lagos, Iabdan, Port Harcourt, and Warri as well as a significant presence in rural Nigeria, some operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making MoneyGram services even more... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 8th 2010 |
By Shout-Africa News – ABUJA, — Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, gave the Kick Polio Out of Africa (KPOA) campaign a boost today by signing the football which is travelling from Cape Town to Egypt ahead of the 2010 World Cup. During the ball’s epic journey through 22 polio-affected and high-risk countries, Rotary clubs throughout Africa are mobilizing the public for massive immunizations and raising awareness for polio eradication. Gates lauded Rotary’s efforts to help kick polio out the continent — and eventually out of the world. Gates also commended Nigeria for making significant gains... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 8th 2010 |
