Effort of the Wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano geared towards caring for the needy and support for indigent and the physically challenged persons through her NGO, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ) received international support with the donation of 30 brand new Wheel Chairs by a United States […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday visited the scene of a petrol tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which fell on the road and spilled its contents at Idimu area of the state, promising to provide immediate succor for victims whose houses and shops were razed by the ensuing […]
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sympathy with the victims of Thursday’s bomb explosions in Jimeta-Yola, in Adamawa State, which damaged a greater portion of the popular Jimeta market and caused widespread destruction of lives and property. The former Vice President also condoled with victims of the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri. Atiku […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration would ensure ‘environmental justice’ for sustainable growth and development of the country. The President, who was represented by Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, stated this on Friday at the Gala Night to celebrate the World Environment Day 2015, which held at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. “Our […]
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ibrahim Babatunde Olorogun-Etti has resigned his membership of the party. A statement issued on Friday in Lagos by Olorogun-Etti cited in-fighting, irreconcilable differences with the leadership of the Lagos PDP, Bode George’s stronghold on the party and the party’s poor performance at the 2015 poll […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has hinted of plans to convene a summit in the next few weeks to deliberate on traffic gridlocks in the state. The Governor spoke at an interactive session he had with Media Executives alongside his Deputy, Dr (Mrs) Oluranti Adebule and Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello. […]
The nation’s skilled manpower received a boost on Friday in Lagos, with the graduation of 144 auto technicians, including a woman. The two-week training programme organised by the National Automotive Council (NAC) focused on heavy duty trucks maintenance and tyre repairs for auto technicians in Lagos state. Mr Aminu Jalal, Director-General of NAC, said that […]
The management team of the American University of Nigeria, AUN, was at the neighboring Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Friday, June 5, to sympathize with the victims of the bomb blast on Thursday at Jimeta Modern Market, and their families. A consignment containing different types of medicines, including antibiotics, was donated by the AUN delegation, led […]
A cross section of women in Lagos, Friday charged the Super Falcons to leave up to expectations at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. The World Cup is to kick-off from today (June 6) through to July 5. President of National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ifeyinwa Omowole, in an interview expressed optimism […]
Following a Bench Events meeting to discuss hotel development in Africa, industry leaders produced a list of 10 priorities to facilitate the growth of the sector. The Africa Hotel Investment Forum listed the priorities under five headings: long-term planning, finance, development, people and culture. Make long-term plans African governments need to make long-term strategic development […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his shuttle diplomacy aimed at forging a stronger regional front against the Boko Haram insurgency, saying the President should be praised rather than pilloried for his efforts. ”Boko Haram, which started off as a Nigerian problem, has now assumed a regional dimension, affecting many […]
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has expelled its Epietiama Clan chairman, Comrade Mieyeseigha Okoya for cult-related offense. Following the expulsion, the Vice Chairman of the Clan, Mr. Kenneth Paul was appointed in an acting capacity by IYC President, Comrade Udengs Eradiri. President IYC, Comrade Udengs Eradiri who pronounced the […]
Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), King Amalate Turner, has endorsed Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson for a second term in office. King Turner, who made the assertion in an interview with newsmen in Yenagoa, premised his endorsement of the governor on his numerous achievements in less than 4 years in […]
The latest allegations of corruption to hit FIFA are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. According to an Egyptian sports official, the country refused to pay a $7m bribe to the former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner to help the north African state win. In 2004, Egypt […]
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has concluded plans to set up an ultra-modern abattoir in the state in a bid to ensure that the slaughter, processing and packaging of meat will be done in the best possible hygienic conditions. The governor who, Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the management of the […]
Newly-sworn-in Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has reversed the appointment of 16 Permanent Secretaries made by his predecessor, Martin Elechi with barely a week to the end of his administration. Umahi made the reversal on Thursday in Abakaliki during a meeting with the leadership of the organised labour in the state and the Christian […]
Following the death of 22 persons in Bonny and Mini-Woji of Rivers state, the State government has banned the sale and/or consumption of local gin popularly known as ‘ogogoro’ or ‘kai-kai’. The victims were said to have died after consuming dog meat and the local gin suspected to contain ethanol, a poisonous substance believed […]
Property worth several millions of naira including over 30 shops and dozens of cars were lost overnight in a tanker fire that created panic in the Idimu area of Lagos. The inferno started around 11 O’clock last night and was caused by two tanker drivers struggling for the right of way at top speed, one […]
Some 175 people have died in a fire at a petrol station in Ghana’s capital, Accra, officials say. The fire on Wednesday night started as people in the city were trying to cope with two days of heavy rain, which has left many homeless and without power. The flooding hampered rescue efforts and may have […]
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has assured that the 34-kilometre Ndioji-Ndiokereke-Arochukwu Road would be completed by December this year. Ikpeazu who gave the assurance while inspecting the progress of work on the road which was started by Chief T.A. Orji administration, explained that work on the road which had been stalled for some time, […]
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Operatives of the Joint Military Task force JTF, codenamed; Operation Polu Shield, in Niger Delta region has impounded a merchant vessel ( MV) EUROPORT and a truck laden with over 34,500 metric tons of illegal crude oil substances. JTF said the arrest of the vessel and truck is to assure Nigerians of […]
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State branch has described as unbearable and lamentable the plight of the state’s pensioners, appealing to the state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, to urgently pay their February 2015 pension. In a press release issued and signed by state Chairman, Mr Biiyawo Azeez, and Secretary, Mr Olusegun Abatan, the […]
Eddie Onuzuruike. The buildup was like that of a carnival. Ibeku people and their friends from multiple communities in Abia converged from all directions to the Government House, Umuahia Abia State. While they were converging, a different group from the opposite direction surged to enter the banquet hall in the premises of the Governor’s […]
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, NPM, fdc, has charged newly appointed Aides-De-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officers (CSOs) attached to State Governors in the Federation to be professional in their duties and also maintain the standard dignity of the Force. The call came while the IGP was declaring open a two day […]
Socio-Economic Regeneration of Abia State through Effective Legislation The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) held a two-day retreat for all its House of Assembly members-elect in Lagos on Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and 26th. “The two-day retreat is part of efforts being undertaken by the party to ensure that the legislators hit the […]
