Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers has on Thursday, March 13, 2014, condoled with victims of the recent fire that gutted the Iponri Shopping complex in Lagos, destroying properties worth millions of naira. According to media reports, no fewer than 30 shops were destroyed while goods worth millions of naira was […]
…Says All is Set For March 17 Inauguration The federal government of Nigeria has adjusted the list of delegates to the proposed national conference even as it said all is now set for the inauguration of the event. The new changes are as follows: Elder Statesmen Dr. Kunle Olajide from Ekiti State replaces Chief Afe […]
…Warns Police To Free Its Arrested Members Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Barrister Benjamin Onwuka, led pro-Biafra group, “Biafra Zionist Movement”, (BZM), has claimed responsibility for last Saturday’s early morning invasion of Enugu State Government House. Onwuka, a British trained lawyer, said members of his group took control of the Enugu State seat of power for almost […]
By Leonard Karshima Shilgba My attention has been drawn to a letter sent to President Jonathan by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on 24 February, 2014, titled, “MR. PRESIDENT, CALL GOVERNOR SUSWAM TO ORDER NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.” As much as the title of the letter is threatening enough, […]
…Offers 2 Free Round Trip Tickets From New York To Lagos Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The forthcoming Enugu State Association (ESA), Washington DC branch fundraiser/ Gala night, has received a boost as one of Nigeria’s popular Airlines, Arik Air, is partnering with the organisation. The aim of the fundraiser is to tackle domestic violence against women […]
Gunmen have shot and kidnap one our Wazobia FM Presenters in Port Harcourt, Akas Baba. His wife Candy Akatakpo confirmed the incident saying her husband was attacked at about 2am today (Thursday) at his rumuekini residence in Port Harcourt in the presence of his family. Mrs. Akatakpo said Akas Baba whose real name is Anthony […]
Ahead of president GoodLuck Jonathan visit to katsina wind farm tomorrow, minister of State for power, Hon Mohammad Wakil was at Lamba rimi, the site of the project to assess the state of the project before the president’s arrival. Wakil who was conducted round the site by the project consultant, Mr TERRA Walt said the importance attached […]
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Zahradeen Dambazzau Mohammed before Justice Olasumbo Olanrewaju Goodluck of the FCT High Court, Abuja, on a 5-count charge bordering on forgery and issuance of dud cheque. According to a statement by EFCC’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren the accused and Ibrahim Ismail (still at large) allegedly conspired […]
By Matthew Adejoh These days, some news in the media elicit so much angst that you cannot help but laugh at the ineptitude that passes off as ministerial duties. On the other hand, one wonders why some public officers think that some of us are so daft we have to be fed a daily dose of annoying materials. Even […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As Governor Jonah Jang clocks 70 years Thursday the State Government said adequate security arrangements have been put in place for President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to the State for the birthday bash. Barrister Olivia Dazyam who is the Commissioner for Information and Communication, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday, on the […]
By Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) has said that insurance Brokers in the country have done more harm to the credibility of the industry in the time past but lauded the policy of ‘No premium, No cover’ of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). ISAN General Secretary, Mr. Adebayo Adeleke, said this […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Guaranty Trust Bank plc has announced the district finals draw of the prestigious GTBank- Lagos State Principals Cup competition that will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2014. According to a statement from the Bank, the sponsored tournament is geared towards the development of grassroots football, the discovery of young football talents […]
The presidency has said the report by an online medium earlier today (Wednesday) that the Minister of Defense, Lt.-Gen Aliyu Gusau (rtd.) has resigned is untrue. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Dr Rueben Abati, says “General Gusau remains in Office as Minister of Defence.” According to Abati, “His […]
The Presidency has blasted the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi advising him to respond to charges of frauds against him. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Dr. Reuben Abati, the Presidency insisted that Sanusi was suspended over allegation of frauds and […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu For his total loyalty and support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration since inception, there are indications that the outgoing governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, may likely be appointed as minister of Aviation. In a similar vein, African Examiner gathered that former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Thirteen people have drowned and five others rescued as a passenger boat capsized at FESTAC area of Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday night. The tragedy occurred at about 10.00pm as the boat conveying about 18 passengers from 6th Avenue to 4th Avenue capsized with 13 people drowned. Spokesman, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Fire has razed 17 shops at the Iponri Shopping Complex on Tuesday as properties valued at millions of naira were destroyed. The Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Mr. Rasak Fadipe said the fire broke out at about 11.18 pm as 17 shops were razed, saying that things could have gotten […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu About a whopping N50 Billion naira Tertiary Education Fund TETFUND is still lying fallow in various commercial banks in Nigeria un-accessed, Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike has hinted. He said “Every year, these banks declare huge profits with the funds meant for tertiary institution’s education funding in the country simply because […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, has enjoined state governments in Nigeria, especially those of south east extraction to always make adequate budgetary provision for disaster handling in their annual budget proposal. According to the Agency, strengthening and proper funding of State Emergency Management Agencies, (SEMAs) would go a long way in […]
By Uche Igwe As I perused the final delegates’ list released by the Federal government, it evoked several feelings within me about the entity called Nigeria. First, I was torn between surprise, laughter and surprisingly, commendation. We are an unserious nation, otherwise how can we endure the torture of the pretension of these so- called […]
