GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE APPOINTS SSG, CHIEF OF STAFF AND OTHERS

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 […]

OUR GOD INDEED, IS GREAT! Address by PROFESSOR J.A. KAYODE MAKINDE

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 […]

IGP VOWS TO ENSURE JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME NATIONWIDE · As Police arraigns 129 cult-suspects in Benin

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 […]

AMBODE HAS NOT DIRECTED LASTMA TO STOP ARRESTS

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 […]

June Holy Ghost Service holds

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 […]

June Holy Ghost Service holds

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 […]

200 EX -MILITANTS  BARRICADE  EAST/WEST  ROAD OVER UNPAID STIPENDS

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 […]

GOV. NYESOM WIKE APPOINTS OBUAH SOLE ADMINISTRATOR, RIVERS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

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. […]

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FG Commits to More Effective Role in OPEC, As Dawha Advocates Need to Protect the Environment for Sustainable Development

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 […]

Sheraton Abuja Hotel backs 2015 FCTA Polo Tournament

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 […]

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Nigeria move up to 42nd in June FIFA ranking

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 […]

14 POLICE OFFICERS DECORATED WITH NEW RANKS

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. […]

BAYELSA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PASSED 50 BILLS IN FOUR YEARS

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 […]

EFCC Arraigns One for Internet Fraud

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 […]