Following a Bench Events meeting to discuss hotel development in Africa, industry leaders produced a list of 10 priorities to facilitate the growth of the sector. The Africa Hotel Investment Forum listed the priorities under five headings: long-term planning, finance, development, people and culture. Make long-term plans African governments need …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his shuttle diplomacy aimed at forging a stronger regional front against the Boko Haram insurgency, saying the President should be praised rather than pilloried for his efforts. ”Boko Haram, which started off as a Nigerian problem, has now assumed …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has expelled its Epietiama Clan chairman, Comrade Mieyeseigha Okoya for cult-related offense. Following the expulsion, the Vice Chairman of the Clan, Mr. Kenneth Paul was appointed in an acting capacity by IYC President, Comrade Udengs Eradiri. President IYC, Comrade …

Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), King Amalate Turner, has endorsed Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson for a second term in office. King Turner, who made the assertion in an interview with newsmen in Yenagoa, premised his endorsement of the governor on his numerous achievements in …

The latest allegations of corruption to hit FIFA are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. According to an Egyptian sports official, the country refused to pay a $7m bribe to the former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner to help the north African …

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has concluded plans to set up an ultra-modern abattoir in the state in a bid to ensure that the slaughter, processing and packaging of meat will be done in the best possible hygienic conditions. The governor who, Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

Newly-sworn-in Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has reversed the appointment of 16 Permanent Secretaries made by his predecessor, Martin Elechi with barely a week to the end of his administration. Umahi made the reversal on Thursday in Abakaliki during a meeting with the leadership of the organised labour in …

  Following the death of 22 persons in Bonny and Mini-Woji of Rivers state, the State government has banned the sale and/or consumption of local gin popularly known as ‘ogogoro’ or ‘kai-kai’. The victims were said to have died after consuming dog meat and the local gin suspected to contain …

Property worth several millions of naira including over 30 shops and dozens of cars were lost overnight in a tanker fire that created panic in the Idimu area of Lagos. The inferno started around 11 O’clock last night and was caused by two tanker drivers struggling for the right of …

Some 175 people have died in a fire at a petrol station in Ghana’s capital, Accra, officials say. The fire on Wednesday night started as people in the city were trying to cope with two days of heavy rain, which has left many homeless and without power. The flooding hampered …

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has assured that the 34-kilometre Ndioji-Ndiokereke-Arochukwu Road would be completed by December this year. Ikpeazu who gave the assurance while inspecting the progress of work on the road which was started by Chief T.A. Orji administration, explained that work on the road which had …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Operatives of the Joint Military Task force JTF, codenamed; Operation Polu Shield, in Niger Delta region has impounded a merchant vessel ( MV) EUROPORT and a truck laden with over 34,500 metric tons of illegal crude oil substances. JTF said the arrest of the vessel and truck …

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State branch has described as unbearable and lamentable the plight of the state’s pensioners, appealing to the state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, to urgently pay their February 2015 pension. In a press release issued and signed by state Chairman, Mr Biiyawo Azeez, and …

Eddie Onuzuruike.   The buildup was like that of a carnival. Ibeku people and their friends from multiple communities in Abia converged from all directions to the Government House, Umuahia Abia State. While they were converging, a different group from the opposite direction surged to enter the banquet hall in …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, NPM, fdc, has charged newly appointed Aides-De-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officers (CSOs) attached to State Governors in the Federation to be professional in their duties and also maintain the standard dignity of the Force. The call came while the IGP was …

  Socio-Economic Regeneration of Abia State through Effective Legislation The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) held a two-day retreat for all its House of Assembly members-elect in Lagos on Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and 26th. “The two-day retreat is part of efforts being undertaken by the party to ensure …

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, has approved the appointment of Chief Kenneth Kobani as the Secretary to the State Government, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as Chief of Staff, Government House, Sir Opunabo C. Inko-Tariah, JP as Special Adviser to the Governor on Media & Publicity and …

13TH CONVOCATION ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR J.A. KAYODE MAKINDE PRESIDENT/VICE-CHANCELLOR, BABCOCK UNIVERSITY THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT “Just remember – when you think all is lost, the future remains.” – Bob Goddard Your Excellencies, Your Royal Majesties with special mention of the Olofin of Ilishan, The Chancellor & Chairman, Board of Trustees, …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 46 year old man for inserting 225 grammes of cocaine in his anus. He was to board an Air France flight to Paris at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos when he tested positive for narcotics. Two other suspects …

The ongoing onslaught against criminal gangs in the country received a boost yesterday, with the arraignment of 129 suspects, for offences ranging from Kidnapping, Cultism, Murder and Armed Robbery at the Chief Magistrate, Special Grade “F” Court in Benin. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, made this known, …

The Lagos State Government on Thursday stated that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode did not at any time direct the stoppage of arrests of contravened vehicles and motorists by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Habib …

The June Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Redemption Camp, Km 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Theme for the programme is Divine Partnership and Ministering is the General Overseer, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and other Anointed Ministers of …

The June Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Redemption Camp, Km 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Theme for the programme is Divine Partnership and Ministering is the General Overseer, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and other Anointed Ministers of …