As children all over the country celebrate this year’s Children Day on Wednesday, May 27, the Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Felix Obuah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to congratulate the children, wishing them successful celebration and also assuring them of better …

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, arraigned Mohammed Dogonyaro Audu (aka Abdullahi Dogonyaro Mohammed) and Yahaya Ayodeji,both staff of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Jabi, Abuja, …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has thanked the electorate in the State for overwhelmingly voting for the party in Saturday’s local government elections, describing their action as an endorsement of the eight years administration of out-going Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. The party in a statement issued Monday …

The prompt action taken by Capital Oil’s Dr. Ifeanyi Uba yesterday, directing that petroleum products should begin to be lifted from his facility and the intervention of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream led by Senator Magnus Abe, have combined to force oil markers in the country to call of …

The crisis between Ekiti state Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and the 19 All Progressives Congress, (APC) lawmakers seems to have ended with a meeting between the feuding parties Monday. The meeting, which was held and Blissworld Hotel, Ijapo, Akure in Ondo state, had in attendance the embattled Speaker of the …

NEDU MARK, YENAGOA Barely four days for President Goodluck Jonathan to handover to the incoming administration of the President elect, Muhammudu Buhari, his kinsmen in Otueke community and it’s environs in Bayelsa state started buying petrol at between N250 and N400 per litre. this was due to strike by oil …

AKHERE Godwin,Benin A Delta state based group, Kombot Employment Front in Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms has threatened to disrupt operations of Chevron Oil Company over alleged lopsided employment policies and refusal to recall a member of their community, Timi Okeoghene despite interventions from the National Assembly and the Federal Ministry …

Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Chief Peter Obi has said that he will dedicate a lot of his time out of government to the promotion of education in the country, especially in the South East geo-political zone of the country. Chief Obi, who has been visiting schools in different …

The Good Women of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Lagos Province 38 will hold their Female Convention 2015 from Wednesday, May 27 to Saturday May 30, 2015. The theme of the programme is; “The Female Shepherd.” It will be hosted by the wife of the Pastor-in-charge of the …

The battle for the position of Senate President is getting hotter as the June 4 date for the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly draws nearer. The horse-trading has become so intense that a mock primary is said to be slated for Friday, May 22, in Abuja at a meeting …

The Flying Eagles have their youngest-ever assembly at the New Zealand FIFA U-20 World Cup, while Frank Wormuth’s Germany lads are the oldest collection of players. With an average age of just 18.9 years, Nigeria are, for the first time ever, taking the youngest panel of players to the championship …

Former Nigeria International Yakubu Aiyegbeni along with four other teammates have been offloaded by Reading FC of England, as the 32-year-old striker was shown the exit door by the Royals following manager Steve Clarke plans to strengthen his squad with better talent after a disappointing season. Reading quintet of Yakubu …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, has said the Nigeria Police acted overzealously by imposing a curfew in the state ‘on account of the illegal Local Government Election that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Rivers State is purportedly conducting.’ State PDP Chairman Bro Felix Obuah, in …

Vice President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo has prayed to God for guidance to the incoming administration to continue with the progress and development of Nigeria. The Vice President was part of a Special Prayer session at the National Mosque Abuja to mark the forthcoming Presidential Inauguration on May 29, 2015. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Friday, May 22, re-arraigned Opeyemi Ajuah, Majope Investment, Abdullah Alao, Axenergy, and Olarenwaju Olalusi before Justice Lateefa Okunnu of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, on eight-count amended charge of conspiracy, forgery and obtaining money under false pretence. The suspects were first …

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, was on Friday represented by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the Jumat prayers which held at the National Mosque, Abuja in company of other Muslim faithful. Friday’s Jumat prayer is the first in a series of weeklong activities marking the commencement of the inauguration of a …

A special Church Service to kick-start a week-long of activities ahead of the Inauguration of Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as the Executive Governor of Rivers State has been slated to hold this Sunday, May 24, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, the state capital. A statement by the …

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Friday, at ‎Ngodo, Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State bid farewell to the late Senator Chukwumerije describing him as an uncommon Nigerian who distinguished himself in the service of Ndigbo and his fatherland. Governor Obiano who spoke to newsmen after interment …

  Hundreds of rioting Muslims set a Shariah court ablaze, Friday in Kano city, protesting its decision to free a cleric accused of insulting the prophet Mohammed. Protesters threw blazing, fuel-filled tires into the building then start marching through streets to demand punishment for a Muslim cleric Malam Abdul Nyass. …

  With the successful hosting of the 2nd NIPR Lagos Stakeholders’ Conference, the Nigerian Institute Public Relations Lagos Chapter, has commended the participation and support of key regulators and corporate organisions in the conference. The event which was held in collaboration with the Mass Communication Department, University of Lagos, was …

Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Friday, was spotted boarding the same British Airways flight to London, with the incoming President Muhammadu Buhari. While Allison-Madueke’s trip mission was not officially disclosed, the incoming number one citizen was said to be travelling for weekend. He is expected back to Nigeria, …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Ahead of the 2016 Governorship election in Bayelsa State, Governor Seriake Dickson has said that he is battle ready to fight his political detractors from the state. Dickson also said that he remains a People’s Democratic Party Governor, noting that there is no political threats in PDP …

Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. The Certificate …

  The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged the Igbo to industrialise their home place by repatriating some of their wealth back home. Speaking at a book presentation and inaugural conference of Ala Igbo Development Foundation (ADF) in Enugu on Thursday, Achebe said more than 70 per cent …