Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government to address the massive electoral irregularities imposed by the administration on Nigerians, rather than focus on fighting hate speeches with fluid definition. Governor Wike said though he has respect for the person of President …
Read More »Nigeria bags right to host AFRIMA for another three years
The African Union (AU) has awarded the hosting right for the Pan African Music Initiative, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), to Nigeria for another three years (2017-2019), following its successful hosting of the 2014-2016 editions. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji …
Read More »Inaugural Service holds at Rivers State Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace
An inaugural service has been held at the Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace, with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike declaring that the Church was built strictly for the worship of God. Speaking during the inaugural service attended by government officials and leaders of the state on Sunday, Governor …
Read More »LG autonomy desirable –Gov Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has lent his voice to the agitation for local government autonomy, saying that such calls deserve a definitive statement. Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the National Vice-President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Patrick Igwe at Government House, …
Read More »Corruption war: Enugu recovers N21 million from ghost teachers in 3 months **Offers employment to 50 physically-challenged persons
Enugu state government has made another breakthrough in its on-going efforts to rid the state’s public service of ghost workers, recovering in the latest exercise, N21m from ghost teachers in its Post-Primary School Board (PPSMB) within three months. However, on a positive note, the state government has decided to offer …
Read More »Buhari administration assures on timely release of ecological fund; Promises farmers 4 million fertilizers before end of the year
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will ensure the timely release of the Ecological Fund to States to address pressing ecological challenges in their localities. Speaking at the weekend on Hannu Ya Dawa, an audience participation programme on Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Kaduna, the Senior Special Assistant to the President …
Read More »ECA protests heavy military equipment deployment, re-launch of “Operation Python Dance” in S/East
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA), an Igbo pressure group, has tackled the Federal Government over the fresh military operation code named “Python Dance II.” The group also condemned the deployment of heavy military equipment to the South East geo-political zone of the country at a time Fulani …
Read More »SERAP to Gov. Obaseki: Pay Edo pensioners within 14 days or face legal action
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State requesting him to use his good offices and leadership position to “urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29 billion Paris Club refunds …
Read More »Minister visits arts exhibition, restates commitment to lifting Creative Industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday visited the ongoing African Arts and Craft Expo in Abuja, during which he inspected all the pavilions of the Exhibitors from across the country and many African nations. The Minister, who was with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, …
Read More »Is your child old enough to be on social media?
The current generation of kids are amazingly precocious.Their wide-eyed curiosity and seemingly insatiable desire to constantly learn new things means that, your child is probably active on social media at an early age. According to the Research and Development Unit of Yudala, an online and offline e-commerce outfit, while there …
Read More »Constituency Projects: NASS, stakeholders endorse technology-enabled engagement
The National Assembly has acknowledged the need to scale up engagements and broad-based participation of citizens in the design and implementation of constituency projects in the country through the use of mobile application technology. The position of the legislature tallies with a firm position canvassed by other critical stakeholders …
Read More »Niger Delta Development: Governor Wike, Okowa, Ibori call for united front
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Niger Delta leaders to unite for the rapid development of the geo-political zone. The governor said that unity is needed in the geo-political zone to check the current situation where outsiders take advantage of the disunity of the area to deny …
Read More »ICSC thumbs up Yoruba nation for adoption of restructuring; Calls for probe of allegations against IGP
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Igbo Civil Society Coalition (ICSC), a civil society group, has commended the Yoruba nation for the recent historic and successful Yoruba Summit and for endorsing the restructuring of Nigeria. The group in a communiqué signed by Prof Obasi Igwe, National Coordinator, and Mazi Ikechukwu Bizmarck Oji, …
Read More »Alleged diversion of relief materials: I don’t mind being jailed for protecting government property – Gombe SEMA Secretary
The embattled Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Danlami Arabs Rukujei recently arrested by the EFCC for diverting materials meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the State, has owned up to his action but says he had to sell the perishable materials to avoid …
Read More »President Buhari sad over deaths in Plateau, says state must not allow return of disorder
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the senseless killing of persons, especially women and children in a night attack on Ancha village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The President, according to a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), has equally …
Read More »Abe lifts 350 final year students with financial support
The senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly is to give final assistance to a total of 350 final year students from the senatorial district in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Already, the first batch of the beneficiaries made up of 140 students who are studying various …
Read More »Fayemi, Manager, others at Africa Down Under Conference in Australia
UBA Ghana CEO, Abiola Bawuah receives WomanRising Top Corporate Women Leaders Award
WomanRising, a leading network of women entrepreneurs and professionals has presented a certificate of honour to Mrs Abiola Bawuah, CEO of UBA Ghana for being ranked among the Top 50 Corporate Women Leaders in Ghana for 2016. The ranking which featured 50 of Ghana’s leading corporate women leaders in both …
Read More »Do not smear leaders for selfish interest, Emir of Lafia urges citizens
The Emir of Lafia, Dr Isah Mustapha-Agwai 1, has appealed to Nigerians not to smear or bring down those in positions of authority for personal interests, saying only God could give and take power. Mustapha-Agwai made the appeal when the IGP Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris visited him in his palace on Friday. It …
Read More »Senate to prioritize passage of Occupational Safety Bill, says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that the 8th Senate will give accelerated consideration to the Occupational Safety and Health Bill (SB. 200), once the National Assembly resumes from its annual recess later this month. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and …
Read More »Leo Stan Ekeh to chair News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture
Serial ICT entrepreneur Leo Stan Ekeh has been announced as Chairman of the News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture scheduled to hold at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The announcement was made via a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, signed by News Express Publisher Isaac Umunna. “We are honoured …
Read More »Wanted: A restructuring of minds, by Femi Adesina
Hearing some Nigerians speak (whether based at home or in the Diaspora), you discern that they are “in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity.” They spew out things that give them away as “whited sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead …
Read More »Borno records new cases of cholera in Dikwa, Bama IDP Camps
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI As the cholera outbreak continues to wreck havoc in Borno, new cases of cholera outbreak have been recorded in Dikwa and Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Borno state, and many IDPs have been hospitalized. Over 20 persons have died with many hospitalized in the …
Read More »Gov. Wike releases Armoured Personnel Carriers to Police to tackle kidnapping
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration has handed over four armoured personnel carriers to the Nigerian Police to tackle cases of kidnapping on two highways in the state. The governor also stated that requisite logistics and funding have been provided for security agencies to man …
Read More »CBN assures of liquidity in Forex supply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured of its continued intervention in the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market in order to sustain liquidity and stability in the sector. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department at the Bank, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, gave the assurance in Abuja on Friday, September 8, 2017, …
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