Ignatius Okpara, Asaba The Police in Delta State has arrested a middle aged man, identified as Mr. Michael Akpore, of Urhiephron, in Ughelli South council Area of the state, for allegedly killing his 32 years old wife, Julie, over allegation of infidelity. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Celestina Kalu,who […]
In a repeat of what transpired on Monday, there was confusion Thursday morning at the Ado Ekiti High court, venue of the recent Ekiti governorship Election Petition Tribunal which is hearing the suit brought before it by a group called E- 11, as some hoodlums again stormed the court and beat up a […]
By Ayo Balogun The present measures and initiatives to check insurgency in some countries around the world, require prompt global attention, urgent and total review, says the Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan made the advocacy Wednesday while addressing the High level meeting of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and the 69th Session […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Tambuwal, Aliko Dangote, former Lagos State Govermor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians will storm Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Thursday for launching of Kwara state N1billion Sport endowment fund. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal is expected to be the special guest at the fund […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen The Military authorities late Wednesday claimed it had killed the acclaimed and semblance of the dreaded Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. Shekau’s replica who was identified by the Military as Mohammed Bashir, the Nigerian Military revealed, has been parading himself as the militants’ leader. He was said to have been killed […]
Agabus Pwanagba In its efforts to boost agriculture in Adamawa State, the Federal Government said over 600,000 farmers will benefit from fertilizer subsidy under the Federal Government Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) this year. A Director in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Walia Hamman, made the disclosure Wednesday during the flag-off […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off the State Maiden Sports Summit with a call on governments at all levels to actively support and promote sports in all its ramifications as a way of enhancing national unity. Governor Ahmed said achievement of excellence in sports is anchored on long term planning, early identification […]
Some members of the dreaded Boko Haram have been arrested in Biu, Borno state, North Eastern Nigerian, by the military and members of the local vigilante groups. The insurgents about 50, were arrested at a checkpoint by the military on a tip by the agents while riding in a truck. The truck driver […]
By Our Correspondents Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has summed up the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and concluded that the country seems to be on an auto pilot with no one in charge. The former number two citizen stated this in Abuja, the Nigerian Capital Wednesday, when he formally declared to run for the […]
The Kwara and Ogun States Governments are to create an interface on health services at the primary level to enhance health care delivery services in the two states. The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed disclosed this in Ilorin while receiving a delegation from Ogun State Health sector, led by the State Commissioner for Health, […]
By Niyi Adeyi The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the endorsement by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) high hierarchy of President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole candidate for the 2015 presidential election to the exclusion of other aspirants in the party, describing the development as a mockery of democracy. In a statement […]
Written By: Don Okereke President Goodluck Jonathan recently launched a MasterCard-branded Nigerian National Electronic I.D Card amidst pomp and pageantry. The project is expected to gulp a whooping N30 billion! Tritely, there were cheers and allusions of how the e-I.D card project is one of the best things that has ever happened to Nigeria. Another transformation […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Less than a week, that the people of Awgu local government in Enugu West Senatorial district of Enugu State purportedly endorsed Governor Sullivan Chime for Senate in the 2015, indigenes of the area have disowned the endorsement, saying they are not part of the support. African Examiner reports that some local media […]
The African Development Bank (AFDB) says it is proposing an integrated project to tackle rural roads, erosion menace and waste management in the two Abia cities of Aba and Umuahia. The Country Representative of the bank, Dr.Usmane Dore, stated this during the bank’s preliminary visit to the state to see things. He pledged the bank’s […]
By Uche Igwe It is when a guy is full of confidence that he is wide open for a sucker punch. -James Hadley Chase The news coming from Northern Nigeria in the past few days has been very cheering. Media reports from the military high command indicate that a senior Boko Haram member likely to be […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the battle on who succeeds Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State continues, the immediate past Chairman of the state ruling Peoples Democraic (PDP), Dr. Haruna Khitwe Dabin, has declared his intention to contest the governorship seat, arguing the position has never been zoned to any part of the state. Dabin who […]
Niyi Adeyi The Enugu state’s support rally group – Enugu State Movement for the Re-election of President Jonathan, has slated its campaign for Thursday and declared a work free day for maximum participation. The state Commissioner for Information, Chuks Ugwoke, announced this Tuesday in a press statement issued in Enugu, the state capital. The rally […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen Military Spokesperson, Major General Chris Olukolade has indicated that the statement earlier made by him – confirming the release of some abducted Chibok girls could not stand afterall. Olukolade had earlier on Tuesday announced that some of the over 200 abducted Chibok Secondary School girls in Borno state have been released by members […]
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Suleimon Abba has ordered Assistant Inspectors General (AIG’s) and Commissioners (CP’s) of Police and other field Commanders in the country to put measures in place to stem baby hawking in the country. Abba in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer at the Abuja […]
Luis Suarez will make an appearance for Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon, however it will be for his new side’s B team against Indonesia Under 19s. The Uruguayan international is unable to take part in Barcelona’s La Liga encounter against Malaga on Wednesday but is free to feature in friendly matches. Former Liverpool forward Suarez will […]
