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Saturday, 4 June 2011

SPORTS

FIFA probes Argentina's thrashing in Nigeria
ZURICH – FIFA and Nigeria's soccer federation are investigating Argentina's 4-1 loss in Nigeria on Wednesday after betting patterns suggested it was targeted by match fixers. It is the highest profile match yet in a wave of suspicious recent international exhibitions, often with goals scored from penalty kicks.

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

DIPLOMACY & CELEBRATION

Hungary reiterates commitment to Africa’s development
By Hakeem Babalola

Hungary has reiterated its commitment to the development of Africa by the continuous sharing of its experience and know-how in different fields for the benefit of African people in a mutual partnership rather than exploitation.  

COMMUNITY NEWS

Németh Lászlo primary school wins tolerance cup
By Hakeem Babalola

Németh Lászlo primary school has won this year’s Tolerance Cup by defeating Molnár Ference 6-2 in a six-aside football tournament involving four schools in district 8.
The competition which was held at the famous Orczy Park on May 27 produced pupils between the ages of 12-16 who used the avenue to display their football talent.

Monday, 30 May 2011

CONFERENCE

Conference on Africa: challenges without responses?                                                             
Archie Bonka
 Mr. Archie Bonka attended the recent summit on Africa held in Budapest. His observation is detailed and straight to the point. Anyone who missed the two-day conference will definitely enjoy his account.

Sunday, 29 May 2011

NATION & POLITICS

Inauguration Address by 
His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
On the Occasion of His Swearing-in as President, 
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Sunday, 29th May, 2011 
editor's note: published unedited 

POLITICS

Mocking Nigerians? Swear-in the president & co by the axe & cutlass
 By Hakeem Babalola
Nigerians in government are known for their total disregard of the rules that governed the conduct of governance. They have shown increasing disrespect for the forces of law and order. Even their holy Bible and Quran have not been spared. To exaggerate a little bit, these polithiefians have no regard for God.

OBITUARY/TRIBUTE


Former Hungarian president Mádl dead at 80
By MTI

Ferenc Mádl
Former Hungarian president, Ferenc Madl, has died at the age of 80, the head of the presidential office told MTI on Sunday.