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NEDU MARK YENAGOA The Police in Bayelsa state has confirmed the abduction of an Engineer, Dunkan Eke, by unknown gunmen at Igede Community in Kolukuma / Opokuma local government Area of the state. The gunmen also shot and injured one Reverend Father, Ezekiel Obate, during the raid. No suspect has …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Former Minister of State for Works, Engineer Chris Ogiemwonyi, Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to extend its war against corruption campaign to other Government Ministries, Department and Agencies, MDAs. Engr. Ogiemwonyi, who served under the administration of ex President …

The Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons, PRESCOM, at the weekend recommended that the Benue State’s Amnesty Program be adopted as a model. Chairman of the committee, Ambassador Emmanuel Imohe, represented by Ambassador Eineje Onobu, made the recommendation at a two-day Stakeholders’ Sensitization Forum on Small Arms and …

The media and publicity team of President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged support for the advocacy campaign of the Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), which is aimed at ensuring that the laws governing PR practice in Nigeria are complied with. Receiving the PRCAN delegation, led by its President, Mr …

The Federal Government has hailed the global endorsement of its anti-corruption fight, calling it an incentive to continue apace with the battle that must be won for the nation to achieve sustainable growth and development. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the acknowledgement of the determined …

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged traditional rulers and stakeholders of the Niger Delta to find a lasting solution to the incidents of pipeline vandalism and general insecurity in the region. Speaking at a meeting between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and executive of the Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral …

President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki at the weekend in Ilorin, met with the leadership of Labour Unions in Kwara State on the need to resolve the on-going teachers’ strike in the state. Senator Saraki, during the meeting, appealed to leaders of the Labour Unions to call off …

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun Sunday expressed happiness with the decision of the party to make Benue Sate Governor, Samuel Ortom its candidate in last year’s election. He said Governor Ortom has vindicated the party’s decision by his performance. Chief Odigie-Oyegun who made …

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) on Sunday described as unfortunate and ridiculous a statement credited to members of the Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN) with respect to the meeting held on Friday between the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Online Publishers in Lagos. …

There are two key concepts those engaged in the arcane study of language don’t take lightly. Morphology and etymology are those. While the former pertains to structure, the latter traces the history of any word or phrase of interest. However, since the outbreak of Dasukigate last autumn, things appear no …

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of work on the 15.5 km Nkalagu/Ehamufu/NigerCem Road awarded late last year to an expatriate company, China Zhunghaoi. He made his feelings known on Friday while inspecting the level of work done on the road. Umahi, who made the …

From Ruth David, Bauchi President Muhammadu Buhari has said there is need for all stakeholders in the country to join hands to save the education system from collapse. He said this on Saturday in Bauchi at the combined 19th to 22nd convocation ceremony of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged On-Air Personalities (OAPs) to support the Federal Government in prosecuting the war against corruption, using their various platforms. The Minister made the appeal in Lagos on Saturday when he met with OAPs from radio and television stations, in continuation …

The Lagos State Government at the weekend confirmed the boat collision incident reported at Ibeshe in Ikorodu axis of the state on Thursday January 21, 2016, just as it restated its commitment to continued improvement of safety on the State’s waterways. In a statement signed by the Managing Director of …

Following weather advice just received from JFK International Airport New York, Arik Air has cancelled its Lagos – New York flight for Friday 22nd January. A statement by Adebanji Ola, PR & Communications Manager of the airline, the flight has been rescheduled tentatively to 11:30pm (local time) on Sunday 24th …

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, Friday, granted amnesty to 64 year old Mr. Okon Sunday Akpan from Etinan Local Government Area of the state. Mr. Akpan who gained his freedom through the governor’s gesture, had been at the medium security prison, Ikot Ekpene for over 25 …

One of Africa’s most influential business leaders and Chairman, Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa and Transcorp Plc, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, was at this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. Elumelu, who is also the Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation and creator of Africapitalism met different leaders at …

From:Ruth David, Bauchi The New Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Belawa University (ATBU), Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, has appealed to Bauchi state indigenes who are well-to-do to invest more in the education of their children and not wait on the Federal or state government to provide everything for them that will …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Nigerian Army under Operation Lafiya Dole, Friday morning, intercepted three suspected suicide bombers trying to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, around the Maiduguri-Mafa checkpoint. While briefing newsmen at the Operation’s Media Centre, the theater Commander, Major General Hassan Umoru, represented by the deputy theater …

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu met with Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka in Lagos, Wednesday evening, to discuss the challenge of corruption in Nigeria and how to grapple with the hydra-headed monster. At the meeting, the EFCC Chairman revealed that funds looted …

The US Secretary of State, John Kerry has pledged America’s support for the Buhari administration and other governments across the world in the fight against the scourge of corruption. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Kerry stated “corruption complicates every single security, diplomatic, and social initiative we undertake. …

. DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo No fewer than 62 policemen in Akwa Ibom State were promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase on Friday with a charge that they must see their promotion as a call to serve, not to …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on the leadership of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) to be more alive to their responsibilities so as to restore the confidence of Nigerians in the Public Service. Saraki who gave the charge when the Chairman of PCC, Chief Emmanuel Ogbile led …

Garba Shehu PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari spent the first three days of this week visiting the United Arab Emirates, UAE, the first by a Nigerian leader since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states in the early 80s. The high-level visit to the world’s second largest Arab economy marked …