By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – Governor Dave Umahi, of Ebonyi state, has terminated the ongoing dualisation of a section of the deadly Abakaliki–Enugu federal road over claims that the immediate past administration in the state did not obtain approval from the Federal Government before embarking on the project. In a statement issued by the Chief […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Asaba – Delta state Police Command says it has rescued a housewife who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen last week at Ogwashi-Uku, in Aniocha South Council Area of the state. The State police public Relations officer,PPRO, Celestina Kalu, made this known to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba, the state capital. She disclosed that […]
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother of three pairs of twins who was abandoned by her husband, Emeka Benjamin Uche, as the birth of the third pair approaches. The Lagos Assembly Speaker also presented food items, beverages and cash to the […]
Former Statistician General of the Federation, Prof. Doyin Akinyosoye has recommended the adoption of the Ondo State Residency Card initiative otherwise known as Kaadi Igbeayo to the National Economic Council (NEC) for effective planning purposes in Nigeria. Prof. Akinyosoye gave this recommendation yesterday at the official launch of the utilization of the card at the […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following allegations of invasion by men of the Special Task Force (STF) responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, thousands of residents have fled their homes in Maraban Foron of Barkin Ladi LGA of the State. A source who spoke to our Correspondent and did not want his […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – No fewer than four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, were on Thursday left seriously injured after they clashed with soldiers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu. A source told newsmen men that trouble started when the armed soldiers confronted, students of the Faculty of […]
The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Chief Nyesom Wike squandering over N60 Billion in his first 30 days as the Rivers State Care-Taker Governor even as it warned banks against granting him loan. Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, stated this in a statement he issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt. […]
The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has condemned newspaper report, claiming he declared as having in possession, N90 Billion as well as owing 40 mansions. In a press statement issued Thursday by his Media aide, Samuel Aruwan, the former FCT Minister replied that he was dismayed by the blatant falsehood being practised as journalism […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Calabar – Determined to rid the state of kidnapping, the Cross River State government has sent an Executive Bill to its House of Assembly, seeking death penalty for the suspects convicted for the crime. The bill, sent Wednesday by the State Governor, Ben Ayade, also seeks to empower the state to confiscate […]
At least, six children have been feared drowned and nine others rescued on Wednesday as a Fibre boat collided with a canoe at Ojo area of Lagos, Nigeria African Examiner gathered that 14 children were in the canoe when the fibre boat ran into it the canoe, with the canoe capsizing and six children feared […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The Lagos State Elections Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in the 2015 general elections, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, challenging the winner of the poll and incumbent State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. In their ruling Wednesday, the three-man panel of tribunal led by […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Lagos State Government has issued a 21 day ultimatum to motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle riders to vacate the restricted routes or face the full wrath of the law. This was made known to newsmen by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello after a consultative meeting with […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter has congratulated Governor Nyesom Wike for finally accepting the need to rid Rivers State of kidnappers and armed criminal gangs. The party in a statement signed by it spokesman, Chris Finebone said, “This follows the governor’s reported readiness to seek an amendment to the existing law on […]
The Bayelsa Development and Investment Corporation on Tuesday said the $3.5 billion Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical project to be sited at Odioma in Brass Local Government Area is expected to generate a turnover of $1.5 billion and employ about 30, 000 workers, especially indigenes. The firm, therefore, predicted a prosperous future for the people of […]
By Ignatius Okpara – Policemen attached to the Imo state command have uncovered a baby factory at Mbutu, in Isiala Ngwa South Council Area of Abia State, just as they arrested the proprietor, Chief Emmanuel Eke, and some young pregnant girls. Among the arrested expectant mothers, is a deaf and dumb girl. Briefing newsmen in […]
By Tom Garba,Yola – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s bid to be in control of his Adamawa home State House of Assembly, has failed as his choice, for the position of the Speakership, Hon. Mallam Rufai Umar, representing Gombi, lost to another candidate, Rt. Hon Kabiru Mijinyawa from Yola South Constituency of the North Eastern […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Lagos State Government has impounded 50 tankers on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in a bid to decongest the expressway from wanton traffic gridlock. Apapa is a no-go area as tankers have blocked every nooks and crannies leading to Apapa, with motorists spending hours to get to their destination. On Sunday, […]
*Backs President Moves To Recover Stolen Funds The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari in his bid to investigate and recover the billions of naira looted by the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. “We received with great joy news of the resolution […]
Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Bayelsa State have commended the state governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, for regular payment of workers salaries. A statement by the State council chairmen of NLC, Ebipere Ndiomu and his TUC counterpart, Dounana Tari, said that their members were […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Asaba – The Delta State Police Command has arrested a fake police corporal, identified as Mathew Ochoche, while escorting a vehicle conveying industrial machines in warri, Delta State. Police public Relations officer, PPRO of the Command, Celestine Kalu, made this known to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba, the state capital. She said, […]
