…Says Buhari will resist impunity in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised Rivers people and the South-South that he will join hands with the President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari to improve their living standard and promote development. Amaechi also assured the people that the Buhari led administration will resist impunity and abuse […]
German luxury automobile brand, Mercedes-Benz has put in place a new naming system for its complete model range. The brand has changed recognised car models and introduced a range of new names, which started towards the end of 2014. The brand that is constantly producing new vehicles, believes that this is the right time […]
Dr. Chido Nwangwu. A few days ago, Nigeria’s newly elected president who will be sworn in on Friday, May 29, retired army General Muhammadu Buhari, snubbed and turned away a prestigious convoy of cars including the power establishments’ ultimate car Rolls-Royce from the Nigerian High Commission in London, for a modest Toyota Camry from a […]
The incoming Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, government in Ebonyi state is set to probe the out-going administration of Governor Martin Elechi, contrary to public pronouncements by the Governor-elect, Dave Umahi, that he would not do so. A source close to the Governor-elect told Global Patriot Newspapers from Abakiliki, the Ebonyi state capital, that the probe […]
The trial of Imaobong Akon Esu-Nte, an accountant with the Nigeria Prisons Service, who is being prosecuted alongside two others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on charges bordering on conspiracy, forgery, abuse of office and money laundering, before Justice E. S Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja has been […]
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has re-echoed his administration’s determination to make Nigeria a safe haven, where all well meaning residents can express their full potentials for the nation’s advancement. According to a press release signed by Ag. Commissioner of Police Emmanuel C.S.Ojukwu, the Force Public Relations Officer, the IGP made this […]
As children all over the country celebrate this year’s Children Day on Wednesday, May 27, the Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Felix Obuah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to congratulate the children, wishing them successful celebration and also assuring them of better days ahead as the incoming […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, arraigned Mohammed Dogonyaro Audu (aka Abdullahi Dogonyaro Mohammed) and Yahaya Ayodeji,both staff of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Jabi, Abuja, on a ten count charge […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has thanked the electorate in the State for overwhelmingly voting for the party in Saturday’s local government elections, describing their action as an endorsement of the eight years administration of out-going Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. The party in a statement issued Monday in the State capital, Port […]
The prompt action taken by Capital Oil’s Dr. Ifeanyi Uba yesterday, directing that petroleum products should begin to be lifted from his facility and the intervention of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream led by Senator Magnus Abe, have combined to force oil markers in the country to call of their strike which literally shut […]
The crisis between Ekiti state Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and the 19 All Progressives Congress, (APC) lawmakers seems to have ended with a meeting between the feuding parties Monday. The meeting, which was held and Blissworld Hotel, Ijapo, Akure in Ondo state, had in attendance the embattled Speaker of the House of Assembly, Dr Adewale […]
NEDU MARK, YENAGOA Barely four days for President Goodluck Jonathan to handover to the incoming administration of the President elect, Muhammudu Buhari, his kinsmen in Otueke community and it’s environs in Bayelsa state started buying petrol at between N250 and N400 per litre. this was due to strike by oil marketers which has now been […]
AKHERE Godwin,Benin A Delta state based group, Kombot Employment Front in Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms has threatened to disrupt operations of Chevron Oil Company over alleged lopsided employment policies and refusal to recall a member of their community, Timi Okeoghene despite interventions from the National Assembly and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity that […]
Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Chief Peter Obi has said that he will dedicate a lot of his time out of government to the promotion of education in the country, especially in the South East geo-political zone of the country. Chief Obi, who has been visiting schools in different States of the South East […]
The Good Women of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Lagos Province 38 will hold their Female Convention 2015 from Wednesday, May 27 to Saturday May 30, 2015. The theme of the programme is; “The Female Shepherd.” It will be hosted by the wife of the Pastor-in-charge of the Province, Pastor (Mrs) Atinuke Ashaolu […]
The battle for the position of Senate President is getting hotter as the June 4 date for the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly draws nearer. The horse-trading has become so intense that a mock primary is said to be slated for Friday, May 22, in Abuja at a meeting between the leadership of the […]
The Flying Eagles have their youngest-ever assembly at the New Zealand FIFA U-20 World Cup, while Frank Wormuth’s Germany lads are the oldest collection of players. With an average age of just 18.9 years, Nigeria are, for the first time ever, taking the youngest panel of players to the championship in which they have twice […]
Former Nigeria International Yakubu Aiyegbeni along with four other teammates have been offloaded by Reading FC of England, as the 32-year-old striker was shown the exit door by the Royals following manager Steve Clarke plans to strengthen his squad with better talent after a disappointing season. Reading quintet of Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Zat Knight, Danny Guthrie, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, has said the Nigeria Police acted overzealously by imposing a curfew in the state ‘on account of the illegal Local Government Election that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Rivers State is purportedly conducting.’ State PDP Chairman Bro Felix Obuah, in a press statement issued by […]
Vice President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo has prayed to God for guidance to the incoming administration to continue with the progress and development of Nigeria. The Vice President was part of a Special Prayer session at the National Mosque Abuja to mark the forthcoming Presidential Inauguration on May 29, 2015. Arc Sambo who spoke after […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Friday, May 22, re-arraigned Opeyemi Ajuah, Majope Investment, Abdullah Alao, Axenergy, and Olarenwaju Olalusi before Justice Lateefa Okunnu of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, on eight-count amended charge of conspiracy, forgery and obtaining money under false pretence. The suspects were first arraigned before the same court […]
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, was on Friday represented by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the Jumat prayers which held at the National Mosque, Abuja in company of other Muslim faithful. Friday’s Jumat prayer is the first in a series of weeklong activities marking the commencement of the inauguration of a new President for the country. […]
A special Church Service to kick-start a week-long of activities ahead of the Inauguration of Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as the Executive Governor of Rivers State has been slated to hold this Sunday, May 24, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, the state capital. A statement by the Chairman, Media/Publicity Sub-committee of the […]
Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Friday, at Ngodo, Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State bid farewell to the late Senator Chukwumerije describing him as an uncommon Nigerian who distinguished himself in the service of Ndigbo and his fatherland. Governor Obiano who spoke to newsmen after interment service held at the Methodist […]
