The Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, Mr. Eddie Onuzuruike, has described as irresponsible a recent comment by the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, portraying the state as backward. Kalu in his uncharitable and self-serving manner had said during a recent programme aired on African […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A recharge card thief arrested by the police in Dass area of Bauchi State has reportedly died at the General Hospital in Dass where he was receiving treatment as a result of alleged drug overdose. According to information obtained from the police, the deceased was identified as Mutaka Adamu, a resident of […]
Like other years, 2013 has inevitably emptied into the stockpiles of history. For some, it willalways evoke a feeling of accomplishment while for others; it is stacked with sad andunfortunate memories they may not wish recall. The realty of life is that God has designed it to function as “different strokes for different folks” Let me reiterate my felicitations to ourholidaymakers, majority of who have since returned to base. […]
Kayoed Adelowokan, Lagos The Osun state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described federal system of government as a wasteful system which consumed the resources that could have been used to meet the needs of the citizenry. Aregbesola said this on Monday, January 27, 2014, in Osogbo, that Nigerians need to know that federal system of […]
The Cross River State Government has signed a pact with a UK firm, Lilleker Brothers for the execution of N3,726,026,186.41 World Bank Assisted Second National Urban Water Sector Reform Project for Ikom water supply scheme. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the 500 cubic meters water scheme in Calabar, the state governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, who […]
Governor Theodore Orji says the importance of an airport in Abia state cannot be overemphasized. He stated this at the Government house, Umuahia when he received at the Government house, Umuahia when he received a delegation of the NORINCO Group of China, investors interested in building an airport and seaport for the state. The governor […]
The Kwara State Governor, Alh. Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the appointment of 500 civil servants in the first phase of a quarterly employment drive that will see the engagement of 2000 youths by the end of the year. Governor Ahmed, who announced the decision in Ilorin today, said the office of the Head of Service […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu A magistrate court sitting in Enugu State has issued a bench warrant on the traditional ruler of Amagu Umulokpa community in Ezeagu council area of the state, HRH Igwe Udedibor Dominic and three others for refusing to appear before it. G.C Amadi, the presiding magistrate of Enugu South magisterial district gave the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia The Commissioner of Police, Abia state, Alhaji Usman Tilli Abubakar Tuesday disclosed that his Command rescued a total of 44 pregnant teenage girls as well as apprehended 23 child traffickers in parts of the state in the year 2013. He said that the 44 pregnant teenagers and 8 babies delivered in some […]
The government of Osun state is facing seven day ultimatum to release information on the state of indebtedness of the state in compliance with the spirit and letters of the Freedom of Information Act,2011. This is sequel to conflicting reports about the debt profile of the state. While opposition People’s Democratic Party alleged that the […]
…Wants Igbos To Embrace APC IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has announced free medical services for all pregnant women in the State as a demonstration of his love for the people, specially women and children. He made this known Monday while addressing a large crowd of Imo people who came to […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill banning smoking in all public places in Lagos State, Nigeria. The bill for a law to provide for the regulation of smoking in public places is a private member bill and has been sent to Governor Babatunde Fashola for assent. It is […]
Another fuel tanker has exploded in Lagos, Nigeria and burnt up three other oil tankers around National Theatre area, Iganmu while the people were trying to transfer the fuel from the tanker to another. Loud explosion was heard and followed by a raging fire, but luckily, here was no casuality as it was a Sunday. […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Commandant of Anambra state Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) Patriot Innocent Chima Okoro, Sunday accused men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of brutalization. Okoro, who also doubles as the south- east zonal commandant of the security outfit, leveled the allegation while narrating his bitter experience in the […]
… Calls For Thorough Security Investigations IGNATIUS OKPARA in Awka Management of an Obosi, Anambra state, based motherless babies home, Christian Compassionate and Motherless Babies Home has denied selling a two months old baby kept in its care by one Mr Sunday Nwite as being rumoured. Proprietor of the home, Pastor Maxwell Ogazi in […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Indigenes of Udi, Enugu state, based in Houston Texas on Saturday donated cash, assorted food items, sanitary materials, beverages among others to two motherless babies, and orphanage homes in Enugu. Operating under the aegis of Udi Progressive Association, Houston, Texas, USA, the Diaspora Enugu state sons and daughters, said they were in […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The perceived ongoing frosty relationship between Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state and Deputy senate president, Ike EKweremadu, Friday took a new twist, as the chairman of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Udi council area of the state, Hon. Uche Ogbodo announced the suspension of secretary to the state government SSG, Mr. […]
Abia state government has applauded the United States government for lifting the travel ban imposed on its citizens to Abia and some other states in the country. The U.S government had imposed the ban on the states due to the poor security situation in the states at the time occasioned by kidnapping and violent crimes. Briefing […]
