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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23, 2019 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is not where she should be. He made the lamentation in his New Year message, blaming the country’s woes on the failure of leadership. Obi asked …

Following the swearing-in of 13 new Commissioners by the  Governor of Rivers State,   Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Monday, 30th. December 2019 in Port Harcourt, the portfolios of the commissioners has been released. According to the statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Governor Wike …

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he has no anti-Ijaw agenda, emphasising that he is only committed to defending the assets of Rivers state. Governor  Wike said his actions are in the interest of Rivers people.  He said  that he will continue to protect the assets of …

My Dear Compatriots, NIGERIA’S DECADE Today marks a new decade. It is a time of hope, optimism and fresh possibilities. We look forward as a nation to the 2020s as the opportunity to build on the foundations we have laid together on security, diversification of our economy and taking on …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday inaugurated newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen for the 16 local government councils in the state, with a charge that they must make themselves accessible to the people. The new council helmsmen were elected during the December 7, local government election in …

Members of the Madonna High School, Ihitte, Imo State, Nigeria Class of 1977 held their End-of-Year get-together on December 30, 2019 on the School’s playground. It was, expectedly, a time of great joy for the class mates, some of who had not seen each other since passing out of the …

 The Enugu State government has advised residents of the state to desist from burning tyres and other inflammable items on the roads during this night’s New Year cross-over celebration. In a statement by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, the state government stated that such acts, usually …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Dec. 31, 2019 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to use 2020 to stand together with renewed vigour and determination to fight insecurity. Abubakar said this in a new year message issued on Tuesday in Abuja in which he also enjoined Nigerians to use the …

New Jersey, United States of America-based, a manufacturer of solar panels, lighting and batteries, Triton Solar, has promised that the price of power will crash in the Nigeria with the introduction of solar energy. Mr Bhagi Sandilya, the Managing Partner, Global Head of Business, Triton Solar, gave this assurance when …

LAGOS, Nigeria, December 30, 2019 As part of Dangote (https://www.Dangote.com/) Industries Limited’s commitment to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Group President/CE of Dangote, Aliko Dangote took the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on an inspection tour of the 35-kilometer Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonsoki-Ojota highway currently under construction by Dangote Industries Limited. …

Reverend Sister Chinwe Caro Ekeoma on December 27, 2019, celebrated 40 years of her Profession with a Holy Mass and a reception attended by relatives, Clergy, friends, colleagues and well wishers from far and near. The first daughter and fourth child of Mr. Fidelis and Mrs. Veronica Ekeoma (both of …

By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Dec. 30, 2019 The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Monday, said that climate change was not only a long-term problem but also, a clear and present danger. Guterres made this known in a special New Year’s message to people around the world. According …

Access Bank Plc., was recently acknowledged as the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria for the third consecutive time at the 2019 Central Bank of Nigeria Sustainability Awards held at the 2019 Bankers Committee Gala Night in Ogere, Ogun State, Nigeria. The Bank was also awarded first position in other categories …

By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Dec. 30, 2019 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Monday assented to the state’s 2020 Appropriation Bill of N119 billion. The budget tagged , ‘Budget of Restoration,’ was passed by the Osun House of Assembly on Dec. 24. Oyetola, after assenting to the bill, which was …

Johannesburg, Dec. 30, 2019 Zimbabwe is facing the worst hunger crisis in 10 years, a deputy director of the World Food Programme (WPF), who addressed the issue in the capital Harare, said on Monday. “More than half of the population of 14 million people is threatened by food insecurity,’’ deputy …

Danjuma James, Sokoto The Sokoto state House of Assembly member representing Kebbe Constituency, Alhaji Isa Harisu, is dead. He suddenly collapsed when he arrived the state House of Assembly on Monday to attend the House Parliamentary sitting. The lawmaker was rushed to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, but he died …

Istanbul, Dec. 30, 2019 The Turkish presidency on Monday sent a motion on deploying troops to Libya to parliament for approval, state news agency Anadolu reports. Lawmakers are expected to vote on the authorisation motion, which was signed by President Recep Erdogan, on Thursday in Istanbul. Recently, Erdogan said the …

Washington, Dec. 30, 2019 The White House on Monday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin, called U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, to thank him for information that helped foil a potential holiday terrorist attack on Russia. White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley, said Putin thanked Trump for information the …

 Members of the Oba Adetule Royal Dynasty in Diaspora, United States of America, Sunday, December 29, 2019, celebrated Olori Bola Adetule, on her Diamond Jubilee Anniversary and her glorious retirement from the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria. Olori Bola Adetule, wife of Prince Richard Adetule, turned 60 on December 20, …

New York, Dec. 30, 2019 There has been a nearly three-fold rise in attacks on children in conflict over the last decade, UNICEF said on Monday. The UN has verified more than 170,000 grave violations against children in war since 2010 – the equivalent of more than 45 violations each …

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended Senator Samuel Anyanwu for his political sportsmanship  despite the political challenges he faced in 2019. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Service in honour of  Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu , the immediate past Senator who represented Imo East Senatorial District in the 8th Assembly Senate …

His Excellency, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, presumably or purportedly, Governor of Abia State, can be likened best to a king without his crown. Without exaggeration, Ikpeazu, can be correctly tagged and plainly labeled a fancied surrogate masquerading as the authentic and real Governor. These descriptions may sound strange, puzzling and even …