It was a solemn atmosphere at Micheal Okpara Auditorium as scores of people, prayer intercessors and clergies from different denomination in Abia state gathered to seek God’s divine intervention to ending the Boko Haram activities in the Northern part of the country. The quiet and heart rendering gathering organized by the Office of the wife […]
Jacob Oyewale Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada has set-up a nine-man committee headed by the Deputy Governor of the state, Architect Yomi Awoniyi to look into the complaints raised by the Okun Development Association alleging marginalization, deprivation and underdevelopment of Okunland in the state. Gov Wada in his address during the inauguration of the […]
… Insist he is corrupt Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The three workers’ union at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, on Thursday described as laughable, plans by the out-going Vice Chancellor of the university Prof. Bartho Okolo to drag them to court. Addressing newsmen in Nsukka, chairmen of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Non-Academic […]
Rubbishes Kadri Hamzat’s ambition Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu 1 on Thursday endorsed Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Accountant General of Lagos as governor of Lagos in 2015. The oba spoke at the public presentation of the biography of Mr Akin Ambode “The Act of Selfless Service,” written by Marina Osoba, in a hall filled to […]
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has been chosen as winner of the HOG Governor of the Year Award. Also, Babatunde Fowler, chairman of Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and Nnamdi Ezeigbo, chairman of Slot Systems, will be honoured at the awards ceremony scheduled for May 25 at the Summit Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, as winners […]
Kwara State Government plans to complete the Ilorin metropolis water reticulation project and others penciled for execution through the proposed N23billion bond from the capital market. The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Investment, Promotion and Strategy, Mr Yomi Ogunsola gave this assurance at a Press Conference on the sectorial breakdown of the […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the two Nigerians; Nnanna Kalu, 26 and Ukaegbu Arisa Oti, 27 before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court Umuahia, Abia State for defraud a south African $60,000. According to statement released by EFCC,Head, Media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Yobe State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, on Wednesday rejected move by the Federal Government to extend the state of emergency in the state and two others in the North-East Nigeria, saying it’s “stale and sterile”. This came after the request by President Goodluck Jonathan to the National Assembly seeking an extension of the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Warri The Delta state command of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday swooped on perceived illegal foreign traders at Uwangue, Igbudu, and Central Motor Park markets in Warri. The action according to NIS, is part of the ongoing operation all illegal aliens must leave Delta being carried out by the service in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Miss Chinelo Ituma, a 22-year-old single mother, has been apprehended by the police in Enugu for allegedly selling her new born baby for 150, 000 naira. Chinelo, who hails from Ebonyi State, but resides at New Artisan Market Enugu sold the baby girl for the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand […]
Kayode Adelowokan Following a violent that broke out in the early hour of Sunday in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, between Muslims and Christians, a 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the town. The Curfew was imposed to avoid an escalation of the crisis into other parts of the state after the violence […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The South- East chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissociated itself from the repeat Anambra State congress of the party conducted by some aggrieved members led by Senator Annie Okonkwo. The controversial congress, according to the opposition party, took place last Friday at the Women Development Centre Awka, the Anambra state […]
The Kwara Government-owned Company, Harmony Holdings Ltd, on Saturday declared N308 million profit before tax at its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ilorin. The Chairman of the Holdings, Prof. Halidu Abubakar, made the disclosure in an address to shareholders at the meeting. Abubakar also said that the company had declared a dividend of 75 […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has explained that his job creation programme was devoid of political inclination but out of the desire to ensure that the youths of the state are gainfully employed or are successful entrepreneurs. Speaking during an interaction with journalists in Ilorin, the state capital, the Governor emphasised that “as a […]
Abia State Government has accused Governor Rochas Okorocha of being insensitive to the plight of his citizens especially Imo workers disengaged from Abia State Civil service. Reacting to a statement credited to Governor Okorocha on May Day in which he was said to be apologizing on behalf of Imo workers sacked by Abia state government […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The prevalence rate of the Human Immune Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome HIV/AIDS has risen in Anambra, as the state now ranks 4th in Nigeria. Executive Director, Anambra State Aids Control Agency, (ANSACA) Dr O.J Ndibe, who disclosed this said the prevalence rate has hit 8.7 percent in the area. The […]
…Group Urges FG To Enforce Diplomatic Sanctions Against Neighbouring Countries Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A group under the aegis of Plateau Women Solidarity Movement (PWSM) has called on the Federal Government to enforce diplomatic sanctions on neighbouring countries that sponsor and export mercenaries into the country for terrorists activities. Pastor Esther Ibanga read the Communique signed […]
Oyewale Oyelola The students of four Osun state owned tertiary institutions on Thursday stormed Osogbo to protest against their continue stay at home due to strike action by Academic and Non-Academic staff in their various institutions. The protesting students visited National Television Authority (NTA), Osogbo to hear their grievances. Students Union President, Osun State Polytechnic, […]
Oyewale Oyelola Kogi state Governor, Captain Idris Wada has sacked the Chairman of the Kogi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Jibrin Usman and members of the board. A Special Adviser to the governor, Mr. Jacob Edi announced the sack in Lokoja on Wednesday and no reason was given for the action. Edi said […]
Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, Mr Chris Anyanwu has confirmed the death of a middle aged man (names withheld), during a sex rumpus with a female student of the state owned university. According to the command spokesman, the said man died on Monday in Abakaliki while having marathon sex […]
