Year: 2017
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Arts & Entertainment
Kudos as Ugwuanyi celebrates birthday with prison inmates
The Controller of Enugu Prison Command, Mrs. Ukwuori Ndukwe Kalu, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his humbling decision…
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Business and Economy
FOREX: CBN lifts supply with $180m…invisibles get $80m
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, March 20, 2017 offered a total of $180 million to meet…
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Local
Ebonyi APC plans mega-thanksgiving for Buhari’s return
By Freedom Ajala, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Chapter off the All Progressives Congress, APC, says it is preparing for a…
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Health
Journalists decry poor state of health facilities in Gombe State
Gombe State Government has been called upon to urgently address the deplorable state of health facilities in the state which…
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Business and Economy
Expression of interest for bitumen to commence by June- Fayemi
Expression of interest by prospective investors in the country’s bitumen project would commence within the next three months, the Minister…
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Cult clash claims 3 lives, 2 injured in Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Rival cult groups in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Capital over the weekend unleashed mayhem on each other and …
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Arts & Entertainment
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Africa
Regional partnership panacea to African challenges, says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has identified regional cooperation and partnership as the only solution to the myriad of…
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Lead Story
US ambassador to Umahi: You’re putting govt to work
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington, has lauded Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi for his developmental…
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Local
Magu dedicates 2016 Person of the Year Award to Nigerians
Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dedicated the 2016 Person of the…
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Local
Melaye: Why Buhari can’t re-present Magu’s name to Senate
Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said that following…
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Local
Zenith Bank restates commitment to development of sports; Sponsors Delta State Principal’s Cup
Zenith Bank Plc has restated its commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria, promising to invest more in unearthing…
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Lead Story
N500 billion Paris Club refunds: Extend anti-graft war to States – Wabba urges FG
By Our Reporter President, Nigeria Labour Congress [NLC], Comrade Ayuba Wabba has called on the Federal Government to set…
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Arts & Entertainment
Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, wife of Kwara Governor celebrates with Covenant Harvest International Ministry
Covenant Harvest International Ministry celebrated their 7th year anniversary on Sunday 12th March 2017 with more than 300 guests thanking…
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Local
Community at logger-heads with State government over Coconut Plantation Project in A-Ibom
By Our Reporter The people of Odoro Ikot Community in Mkpat Enin Local Government of Akwa Ibom have protested the…
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Local
Man bags six years jail term for N7.8m love scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday , March 17, 2017, secured the conviction and sentencing of an…
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Local
Magu to speak at Transparency International Conference March 21
Days after the Senate rejected his nomination, Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, …
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Local
Ogbemudia laid to rest amidst encomiums from Gowon, past & present Governors, other political leaders
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo State Friday stood still in honour of late Gen Samuel Ogbemudia who was finally laid to…
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Business and Economy
Fashola assures of payment of debts incurred by State govts. on reconstruction of federal roads
Works, Housing and Power Minister, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has assured that the Federal Government has begun the process of…
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Local
Kidnap/Murder of woman: Ebonyi Group gives Police 72-hour ultimatum to parade suspects
From Freedom Ajala, Abakaliki A group, Concerned Ohanivo Movement for Good Governance,…
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Business and Economy
FG moves to halt export of unprocessed minerals – Minister
The Federal Government has commenced moves aimed at making it an offence for anyone to take unprocessed minerals out of…
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Tribute: Engr. Dr. Patrick Obi: The Higher Man By Val Obieyem
Today is the birthday of Patrick Ifeanyi Nky Obi I normally do not care about birthdays, including mine. However, when…
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Paris Club loan refunds: Bayelsa Council workers jubilate as Commissioner directs full payment of salaries
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Bayelsa State Commissioner for Local Government Administration, Pastor Agatha Goma has directed Council Chairmen to deploy the…
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Local
Reminiscences: A Trip Up North By Val Obienyem
My recent trip to Sokoto reminded me of an interesting trip to Adamawa in 2005. I have exhumed an article…
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Lead Story
Prof. Anya, Rear Admiral Madueke, lead Ndigbo Lagos on condolence visit to the Adebayos
Ndigbo Lagos, led by President General of the Group, Professor Anya. O. Anya, Thursday, paid a condolence visit to…
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