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NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has appointed Mr. Esueme Dan Kikile as the new commissioner for Information and Orientation as well as two others as Special Advisers in the state. The new Special Advisers are, Dr. Seiyifa Koroye on Strategy, Documentation and Community Relations and Barr. …

All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to call his aides to order in order to prevent them from overheating the polity over ‘their incautious statements, especially relating to the transition of power.’ In a statement issued in Abuja, Thursday, and signed by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, …

Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described as ‘shameless’ the admission by the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in the state, Mr. Davies Ikanya, of plots to ensure that there is no handover to the incoming government on May 29. It would be recalled that the …

President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has instructed police and military security personnel attached to him to respect traffic regulations during his movements, in what appears to be an unusual step to demonstrate his leadership style. In a statement released by his media team in Abuja, General Buhari said law abiding would …

Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has split into two factions leading to the emergence of separate chairmen, namely; Hon. Ben Nwaobashi and Pastor Eze Nwachukwu Eze. Members of the party including the four suspended officers; Engr. Ngaji Nwodoh, Ephraim Eze, Pastor Eze Nwachukwu and Prof. Francis …

Senator representing Rivers South-East in the National Assembly, Magnus Abe, has said Nigeria is endowed with quality manpower and that if harnessed would not only spin the country’s growth positively but spry the pace of development. Abe stated this shortly after receiving the ‘Nigeria Rising Award’ under the patronship of …

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on May 5, secured the conviction of Ifeanyichukwu Williams, who was being prosecuted before Justice O. O. Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo State on a 2-count charge bordering on conspiracy, and dealing in petroleum product without appropriate license, contrary to Section …

AKHERE Godwin, Benin FOLLOWING the recurring cult violence that has claimed no fewer than 25 lives in Edo state, concerned Edo citizens including an All Progressives Congress (APC), chieftain and youth leader, Comrade Tony Adun, have appealed to warring cult groups to sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign …

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has expressed his deep condolences to the family of late Ms. Ifeoma Anumba, a journalist with the Federal Ministry of Information, Awka, as well as to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State chapter, over the death of the journalist. Obiano who is …

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Wednesday, May 6, arraigned the trio of Mohammed Zahradeen Bello, Abdullahi Musa and Yusuf Baba before Justice I. U Bello of Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on a 5-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence, conspiracy and forgery. …

AKHERE GODWIN, Benin The Izon-Ibe Global Policy Network, a group of former militant leaders in the Niger Delta region has rationalised the Federal Government Amnesty programme for Niger Delta youths and said that it has curbed youth restiveness in the region. The group which asked the President–elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, …

The Eze Ndigbo in Australia, Chief (Mazi) Maximus Osuamadi, has been jailed for six years in Australia for running drug rings and a host of other crimes, reports the Daily Telegraph of Australia. Osuamadi who prefers to be known as ‘The Chief’, was sentenced last Friday, in Australia, to six …

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has appeared before the Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the victory of the Governor-elect, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In what was the first sitting of the Petition Tribunal, Tuesday, one …

The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has promised to revisit the controversial ceding of the Bakassi Peninsula to the Republic of Cameroun. Buhari who made the promise when a group of non-partisan Cross River State indigenes paid him a courtesy visit at the Defence House, in Abuja, noted that his …

The think-tank of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Aka Ikenga, has carpeted Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, for allegedly slandering Ndigbo during a recent lecture at the Harvard University, United States. The group in a statement issued in Lagos and signed by its President, Chief Goddy Uwazurike, “noted with dismay the demonisation of …

Party leaders as well as the three candidates in the United Kingdom’s general elections appear to be making a last-ditch grab for votes on the final day of campaigning before tomorrow’s polls. While, incumbent Prime Minister David Cameron of the Conservatives Party said the country was “stronger than it was …

Federal Government has downgraded the Asaba Airport over the failure of Delta State Government to put in place safety and security measures at the airport, a statement said. A statement by Assistant Director, Press & Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, Mr James Odaudu, Tuesday, in Abuja, added that with the …

President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has commended members of his campaign media team led by Malam Shehu Garba for running a very “decent media campaign” despite the vigorous hate campaigns mounted against him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Buhari, who received members of his Media Team and Social Media Influencers …

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said it plans to raise N60 billion worth of bonds in three categories on May 13. In a circular posted online by the Office, Tuesday, it disclosed that the three categories of bonds will include 20-year bonds, 10-year bonds and five-year bonds. The DMO …

President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Mrs. Asabe Asmau Ahmed as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF) and Mr. Denzil Amagbe Kentebe as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Management Development Board (NCDMB). A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, …

  Madu Ezenoha Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state has dismissed impeachment proceedings against him by the state House of Assembly, even as he described the move as ‘an exercise in futility.’ It would be recalled that a faction of the state House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Eugene …

James Eze Governor Willie Obiano has continued to surprise his critics and admirers in a manner that leaves no one in doubt that the hand of God is truly upon him. And this is why. Apart from his seemingly mazy run through all the nebulous litigations that sought to snuff …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Bayelsa State, has issued certificates of return to 22 newly elected members of state House of Assembly who emerged victorious at the just concluded polls. The commission also commended the elected lawmakers for conducting themselves peacefully at the general elections. In …

Oko-Ume Nwamgbidi The Police have quizzed two Information Communication Technology (ICT) staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abia State for allegedly attempting   to steal 7 card readers from the Umuahia office of the commission. The suspects, according to, Professor Selina Oko, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), are …