The Rivers State Governor, Chief Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, has approved the appointment of Chief Kenneth Kobani as the Secretary to the State Government, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as Chief of Staff, Government House, Sir Opunabo C. Inko-Tariah, JP as Special Adviser to the Governor on Media & Publicity and Dr. A. J. Beredugo as […]
13TH CONVOCATION ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR J.A. KAYODE MAKINDE PRESIDENT/VICE-CHANCELLOR, BABCOCK UNIVERSITY THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT “Just remember – when you think all is lost, the future remains.” – Bob Goddard Your Excellencies, Your Royal Majesties with special mention of the Olofin of Ilishan, The Chancellor & Chairman, Board of Trustees, Members of the Board of […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 46 year old man for inserting 225 grammes of cocaine in his anus. He was to board an Air France flight to Paris at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos when he tested positive for narcotics. Two other suspects were also caught with 915 […]
The ongoing onslaught against criminal gangs in the country received a boost yesterday, with the arraignment of 129 suspects, for offences ranging from Kidnapping, Cultism, Murder and Armed Robbery at the Chief Magistrate, Special Grade “F” Court in Benin. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, made this known, while restating his resolve to […]
The Lagos State Government on Thursday stated that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode did not at any time direct the stoppage of arrests of contravened vehicles and motorists by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Habib Aruna, the State Government said […]
The June Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Redemption Camp, Km 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Theme for the programme is Divine Partnership and Ministering is the General Overseer, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and other Anointed Ministers of God. The programme starts at […]
The June Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Redemption Camp, Km 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Theme for the programme is Divine Partnership and Ministering is the General Overseer, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and other Anointed Ministers of God. The programme starts at […]
The leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide has faulted the managers of oil companies operating in Gbarain Ubie oil platform and other Ijaw communities for selling employment and contract quotas to non Bayelsans. The Council also condemned the high rate of unemployment in the clan, vowing to take proactive measures to end it. […]
NEDU MARK YENAGOA Over 200 ex-militants on Thursday clashed with soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Pulo Shield while protesting non payment of their allowances along the Mbiama axis of the East-West Road, Rivers State. The protesters claimed that the Special Adviser on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Office, Mr Kingsley […]
The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio- cultural organisation , Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned that ” another Ojukwu will go to war ” if former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, whom it described as an illustrious Igbo son was prosecuted as being demanded by Amnesty International, AI. AI had on Wednesday, […]
Tayo Ogunbiyi After seventeen years of holding sway as the boss of the apex global soccer governing body, FIFA, Sepp Blatter eventually threw in the towel in a rather controversial circumstance. Thus came to an end, perhaps, the most controversy dotted era in the history of world football. Blatter quit his plum FIFA job amidst […]
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose has commended people of the state for the unflinching support accorded him while an attempt was made by the APC lawmakers to impeach him. The Governor, in a broadcast on Thursday said though it was a very traumatic period, the people with one voice stood and protected the […]
The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has appointed Elder Felix A. Obuah as the new Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Authority. The appointment takes immediate effect. The Governor who paid an unscheduled visit to the office of the Authority, expressed disgust with the abysmal performance of the management. […]
The Federal Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged its commitment to playing more proactive and effective roles in the affairs of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. Speaking in Vienna, Austria at the ongoing OPEC International Seminar, Head of Nigeria’s Delegation to the 167th OPEC Meeting Dr. Jamila Shu’ara […]
In a bid to create a truly authentic Polo experience for Residents of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja (FCTA); the Management of Sheraton Abuja Hotel recently partnered with Guards Polo Club for the 2015 International Polo Tournament. The 5 Day Event witnessed a huge turnout of the Crème de la Crème, other VIPs, Top Range […]
Despite moving two places up in the monthly FIFA ranking released on Thursday, the Super Eagles are ranked seventh in Africa. Nigeria have moved up to the 42nd position in the latest FIFA global rankings released on Thursday. The Eagles remain the seventh ranked African side behind Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Cape Verde Island […]
The striker struck twice in the second half to secure victory for the African champions with Kingsley Sokari and Success Isaac also hitting the target. Saviour Godwin’s brace fired Nigeria to the brink of qualification for the last-16 as they beat Korea DPR 4-0 at the Stadium Taranaki on Monday. Enyimba midfielder Kingsley Sokari and […]
14 Police Officers have been decorated with the rank of Commissioners of Police. They are, CP Hyelasinda Kimo Musa, (Responded on behalf of newly decorated officers)CP Adeleye Olusola Oyebade, CP Olusola Kamar Subair, CP Shaba Alkali, CP Basen Dapiya Gwana, CP David Oyebanji Folawiyo, CP Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, CP Ogbusua Aja Oleh, CP Nkpa N. […]
NEDU MARK YENAGOA The leadership of the Bayelsa state House of Assembly, Wednesday said the fourth Assembly under the leadership of Hon. Konbonwei Friday Benson has passed 50 bills into law in the past four years. The Speaker said during the year under review, over 60 bills were received with two withdrawn. There were 49 […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 2, arraigned Friday Isodje before Justice U.N Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt on a 3-count charge bordering on conspiracy, Impersonation, Internet fraud and obtaining money by false pretence. The accused was arrested sometime in 2013 alongside one Eloho Akarah following intelligence report […]
