From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Commercial and social activities were grounded on Tuesday in Enugu metropolis, as scores of tricycle operators popularly referred to as ‘Keke NAPEP‘ took to the streets, protesting against imposition of multiple taxation by the state government and police extortion. Speaking to the news men in front of the State House of […]
Delegates at the national conference on Tuesday unanimously rejected call by President Goodluck Jonathan, to revive the moribund Nigeria Airways. The delegates also rejected a proposal for the establishment of a new national carrier by the government through voice vote. At the plenary, the report of the Committee on Transportation was put forward for […]
The trio of Governor Kayode Fayemi of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Ayo Fayose representing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Opeyemi Bamidele of the Labour Party (LP) have all shunned a Stakeholders Meeting for Political Parties, Candidates and Traditional Rulers’ organized as part of measures to ensure a successful and violent-free governorship election in […]
Former Argentina captain, Diego Amando Maradona has described the Super Eagles as ‘’inferior’’ ahead of next week’s last group F game between Argentina and Nigeria. Maradona, who coached Argentina to the 20010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa said only complacency would make the Lionel Messi led side lose to the African Champions. “It’s clear […]
In a fit of rage, a prostitute in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, yesterday stabbed a soldier to death following a disagreement over the payment for services rendered. The soldier (name withheld) was brutally stabbed twice in the stomach by the commercial sex worker at about 4 am at the popular red light spot in […]
The Defence Headquarters said Tuesday that a wanted terror suspect was among the 486 suspects nabbed while travelling along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway last Sunday. It also said other security agencies and para-military organisations had joined the ongoing screening of the suspects. The Director of Defence Information, Gen. Chris Olukolade, in a statement in Abuja, said: […]
An explosion ripped through a football viewing centre in Damaturu, northern Nigeria, on Tuesday, residents said, as fans gathered to watch the World Cup. The blast at the Crossfire venue, in the Nayi-Nawa area of the state capital of Yobe, happened at about 8:00 pm (1900 GMT), just as tournament hosts Brazil kicked off against […]
Jacob Oyewale, Abuja The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has shortlisted a Lagos lawyer and human right activist, Mr. Festus Keyamo, and 22 others for the award of the rank of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary to the LPPC, Mr. Sunday Olorundahunsi disclosed this in a statement […]
Oyewale Oyelola Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated leading opposition party in Nigeria- APC for election of 52 years man as National Youth Leader of the party at the just concluded national convention of APC. PDP in a statement signed by spokesperson of the party, Olisa Metuh and made available to journalists in Abuja on […]
The Federal Government would on Wednesday arraign the Ekiti State Commissioner for Integration and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, and 11 others before Justice Evoh Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged terrorism. Afuye and 11 others, who are charged with terrorism, in a 3-count charge filed by the Police, were arrested over […]
Solidarity to the country’s representatives at the ongoing Samba world football competition, Super Eagles persists as another hip hop star, Sound Sultan released a song titled (No Tension) to express support for, and motivate the squad. The song was released on Monday, which coincided with the team’s first match against Iran which ended in goalless […]
United States (US) President Barrack Obama has endorsed dispatch to Iraq about 300 armed American forces, positioned in and around the country to help secure US assets just as he considers other options for combating the insurgents. Among likely options to be deplored include airstrikes, use of drone or a contingent of Special Forces. The […]
The allegation of financial misappropriation leveled against Plateau State Government has taken another intriguing dimension as plot by Governor Jonah Jang to stop the State House of Assembly from probing the scam has been hatched. Already, the legislators have set up a committee to probe alleged gross financial misconduct leveled against government in a petition […]
Despite efforts by various stakeholders to douse tension, the crisis rocking Edo State House of Assembly appears not to end very soon as the legislative house adjourned sitting on Monday till June 23, due to presence of the suspended four lawmakers. Chairman House Committee on Information, Adjoto Kabiru, gave the reason for definite adjournment in […]
Barely five days to Ekiti gubernatorial election, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele and his Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Mr. Ayo Fayose have accused the All Progressives Congress, (APC) of planning to use political thugs from neighbouring states to cause mayhem during next Saturday’s election. Bamidele raised the alarm in a statement […]
Ignatius Okpara, Owerri The management of Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) says it has entered into partnership with the Technical University, Munich, Germany and the Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo to develop automobiles for the Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Cyril Gozie Asiabaka, the project is aimed at solving […]
Ignatius Okpara, Awka Policemen serving in the Anambra State command are now doing their jobs under panic, following the ongoing massive transfer of officers to Boko Haram prone states in North east part of Nigeria. Members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram have been wrecking havoc on human lives in the north east Nigeria for […]
Jacob Oyewale President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday appointed the former chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Bamanga Tukur as Ambassador-At-Large. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed that an the ambassador -at-large is “an Envoy is assigned Special Duties, by the President”. Tukur is current the Chairman of the Board […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The allegation of financial misappropriation leveled against Plateau State Government has taken another intriguing dimension as plot by Governor Jonah Jang to stop the State House of Assembly from probing the scam has been hatched. Already, the legislators have set up a committee to probe alleged gross financial misconduct leveled against government […]
Worried by the wanton destruction and high killings toll in Wukari and Ibi local government areas of the state, Taraba State Government Monday slammed a 24-hour curfew on the two warring communities. Consequently, police have been deployed to the affected communities to prevent further breakdown of law and order as well as to apprehend the […]
