Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has stressed the importance of mobilizing people at local levels in managing disasters and internally-displaced persons. Governor Ugwuanyi gave the advice on Wednesday in Enugu at a two-day workshop organized by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally-Displaced Persons. The governor, who …

Frontline contender in the November 18, 2017 Anambra Governorship election Chief Osita Chidoka, has said that he is deeply touched by the widespread solidarity, prayers and goodwill he has continued to receive from the masses ahead of the election. Chief Chidoka stated this on Thursday in a thank-you message to his supporters comprised of …

CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA There was a harvest of armed robbery and  cult-related cases in Bayelsa state as the Police command on Thursday arrested and paraded a 22 year old kingpin  with a hunchback and 30 others for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, cultism and acts of kidnapping across the …

CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Justice Y Halilu of the Federal  Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja has been commended for throwing out an application brought to the Court by WEMA Bank to stop the auctioning of their cars and generators seized by  the Chief Registrar of FCT High Court in line …

  The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki,  has appointed Mr. Francis Osakpamwan Evbuomwan the Managing Director of Edo State Geographic Information Services Agency with effect from August 1, 2017. Mr. Evbuomwan’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Osarodion Ogie Esq. …

  Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibrin Thursday came down hard on the Gombe State Project Manager of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) for not living up to expectation in the execution of the project in the State. The minister, who was in the …

  Nigeria needs serious prayers from all quarters to survive the crippling recession as well as withstand the impending collapse staring her dangerously in the face. This is the belief of former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. He brought the message home while speaking recently during the 9th …

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday issued a 7-day ultimatum to boat operators, dredgers and all stakeholders in the inland waterways sector to comply with all the applicable laws, rules and guidelines concerning their operations failure of which appropriate stiff sanctions would apply. Addressing a press conference at the Bagauda …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the recent shooting of two of its officials in Abia. The Public Education Officer and spokesman of the Corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, made the call on Tuesday while reacting to the reported dismissal …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road would commence next month. The Governor, who spoke at the Third Quarter Town Hall Meeting, the 8th in the series, held at the Badore Ferry Terminal, Lagos also …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration’s growth strategy designed to deliver institutional reform and economic revolution, rests squarely on the Rule of Law. Obaseki stated this when he received the executive members of the National Industrial Court led by the President, Hon. Justice Babatunde …

Contrary to reports that it was the agitations by certain groups that prompted Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to stop the payment of his pension, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, has clarified that on August 20, 2015, Saraki …

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Ihenacho is very close to joining the 2015-16 Premier League champions, Leicester City after completing his medicals yesterday. The 20-year-old striker who has been embroiled in legal battles with his previous representatives could have a reason to celebrate as his move from Manchester City to Leicester …

World football –ruling body, FIFA, has released appointments of officials for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying race (Africa series), with Egyptian top official Ghead Grisha and respected Gambian Papa Gassama to take charge of the two potentially –explosive encounters between Nigeria’s Super Eagles …

General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has again called on aspiring young sportsmen and women to shun social vices and endeavour to combine their craft with education in order to make it to the top. Speaking when players and Coach of Lagos-based Ambassadors Football Academy paid …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In line with Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s directive, that the Service Chiefs should relocate to Maiduguri, Chief of Defense Staff, General Gabriel Olanisakin, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Yusuf Tukur Buratai and Chief of Air Staff, Marshal Sadique Abubakar have arrived Maiduguri, Tuesday, …

From; Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has fixed November , 2017 for the conduct of local government election in the 17 councils in the state . Chairman of the Commission, Dr Mike Ajogwu (SAN) announced the date when the Commission hosted major stakeholders including leaders …

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina Thursday in Abuja said Sen. Ademola Adeleke’s victory at the polls reflects a new era of “bridge building’’ in Nigeria’s democracy that will further strengthen political institutions for future elections. Adesina, who received the newly sworn in Senator at …

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned eight suspected oil bunkerers before Justice H.I. Oshoma of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 2-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and dealing in petroleum products without a licence.  The suspects: Christian Nwankoafor (Captain); Solomon Avwenaghagha;  Egwiniwin Felix; …

  The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, His Excellency, Morteza Rahimi Zarchi, has disclosed the willingness of the Asian country to establish general bilateral business relationship with the Enugu State Government, especially in the area of rendering medical services. Ambassador Zarchi, who spoke at the Government …

21st Century Technologies Limited, Nigeria’s information technology powerhouse has rejigged her operations to solve some of Nigeria’s toughest challenges, Mr. Wale Ajisebutu, chief executive officer of the company has said. Nigeria’s socioeconomic challenges includes: power and energy infrastructure, food security and agriculture, wealth creation and employment, mass transportation, land reforms, …

Heritage Bank Plc, has taken aggressive approach to support the Central Bank of Nigeria’s initiative to curb the unbanked Nigerians in the rural areas by 20 percent by 2020, thereby offering financial services to the nooks and crannies of Nigerian communities; providing access to underserved markets. The policy was sequel …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the evidence of corruption  against  the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is  so overwhelming that the Minister of Transportation  admitted to  them publicly. Addressing the 106th Quarterly Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in …

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Association of National Accountants (ANAN) to ensure all public pay systems are sanitized for the benefit of the generality of the populace. Speaking in Sokoto when ANAN’s Council Members, led by the President, Shehu Usman Ladan, paid him a courtesy visit, Tambuwal described …

  Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has been elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference  Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has been elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial …