AKHERE Godwin, Benin Traders at the Uromi market in Esan North East have appealed to the state governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, to direct the Chairman of the council, Mr Sam Oboh, to refund the N350, 000 levy allegedly imposed on them for the purpose of rebuilding the burnt market. The traders in a statement signed […]
A cleric, Prophet James Omitade has said that the mantra ‘change’ that brought Major Gen Muhammadu Buhari into power would consume many of those who spread the slogan across the nation Prophet Omitade, who is in charge of the Holy Trinity Authority Prophetic Church International in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, was speaking, Tuesday in a […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned a travel agent, Safiyanu Umar, at the Kano State High Court on a four-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence. Umar had allegedly defrauded Salisu Bkeke along with eight others of the tune of N3, 050,000 in the guise of helping them obtain […]
Umbrella body of Imo State indigenes in the United States, the Imo State Congress of America (ISCA) has written to congratulate Governor Rochas Okorocha and his deputy, Prince Eze Madumere for their successful re-election to the Governorship of Imo State. In a letter signed by their principal officers, including National President, Attorney Charles Onyirimba, […]
The case involving a former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), before Justice A. Y Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, could not go on as expected, Tuesday, April 28. Sylva is charged by the EFCC for allegedly stealing from the […]
Onyiorah Paschal Chiduluemije As relatively peaceful as the vast majority of Nigerians will adjudge their experiences of the long awaited 2015 Presidential election (courtesy of the peaceable disposition of the incumbent President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan), there is no gainsaying that the emergence of General Muhammadu Buhari as the President-elect is, to say the least, an […]
Senator, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman, has decried the bombing of a popular community radio station, Tao FM located in Kuroko, Adavi Local Government Area of the state. The radio station was reportedly bombed on Monday night by some unknown men who pretended to have come for commercial purpose and allowed access into […]
Veteran actress Joke Silva will again take the centrestage alongside another veteran performer, Ms Taiwo Ajai-Lycett as the play; Hear Word, opens this Friday, May 1, at prestigious MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Tagged a dramatic production, the play Hear Word portrays true life stories of 20 different Nigerian women from various walks of life. It […]
Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has predicted that the State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, will be eventually vindicated in his efforts to upturn the declaration of Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of the April 11 gubernatorial election in the state. “We fully align ourselves […]
Hotel industry revenue levels topped an estimated US$176 billion in 2014, which is nearly US$14 billion more than 2013, according to STR Analytics’ 2015 Hotel Operating Statistics (HOST) Almanac. Total industry-wide house profit reached nearly US$66 billion, an increase of 12.8 percent when compared to 2013. On an absolute nominal basis, this house profit represents […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted widespread reports credited to General Muhammadu Buhari specifically barring the African Independent Television (AIT), from covering his official and family engagements ‘till further notice’, saying ‘all media are free to cover the activities of the President-elect.’’ In a statement issued in Abuja, Tuesday by its National Publicity […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has accused the State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of inducing members of the National Youth Service Corps with the sum of N5,000.00 each to fabricate evidence and sign affidavits and other documents to the effect that the just concluded elections in […]
Following a petition from Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has decided to probe the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African citizens in South Africa. This development was disclosed in a statement today by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni. SERAP had in […]
The world’s first malaria vaccine could be approved by international regulators for use in Africa from October after final trial data showed it offered partial protection for up to four years. The vaccine, RTS,S, made by GlaxoSmithKline, is designed for children in Africa and would be the first licensed human vaccine against a parasitic disease […]
President Goodluck Jonathan, Monday appointed the former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Peter Obi, as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to succeed Udoma Udo Udoma, according to a statement by the Presidency. The appointment which takes with immediate effect also saw confirmation of appointment of Mounir Gwazo, as the director-general […]
President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has said the Boko Haram insurgents will be denied a recruitment base the moment our local communities realize that its claim to being a religious group is nothing but a fraud. “The fraud called Boko Haram can be defeated by denying it a recruitment base,” General Buhari told visiting leaders of […]
There are indications that the All Progressives Congress (APC), is moving to swallow the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), following the poor performance of APGA in the last governorship and state assembly elections. AGPA did not field a presidential candidate in the April 11 Presidential Elections but endorsed the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan of […]
One half of the hit duo, P-Square, Peter Okoye has opened up on his life, career, marriage and relationship with his brother, Paul How does it feel being married? It feels great. I won’t say I’m more responsible now because I have been responsible long before getting married. I have two kids. One way, […]
Mother of one, actress, politician Kate Henshaw has said her divorce and single life has not made a failure in life. Henshaw got married to Roderick Nuttal in 1999 before they divorced in 2011. In a chat recently, the Cross River-born actress-turned politician said being divorced doesn’t make her a failure. “Haven’t you seen people […]
The overall death toll from the earthquake that hit Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu, Saturday with an aftershock on Sunday has soared past 4,000, even without a full accounting from vulnerable mountain villages that rescue workers were still struggling to reach two days after the disaster. This is just as emergency relief supplies including shelter, […]
Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state are plotting to secure a court injunction in Awka, Anambra State to stop the swearing-in of Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike on May 29. According […]
Nigeria’s Falconets and Liverpool Ladies star, Asisat Oshoala has been shortlisted along with four others for the inaugural BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award. Oshoala is joined on the list by Spain’s Veronica Boquete, Germany’s Nadine Kessler, Scotland’s Kim Little and Brazilian forward Marta. The winner will be revealed on BBC World Service […]
Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has urged the three newly-ordained Bishops of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) to be shepherds of all Christians and not just those of the Anglican faithful in order to ensure salvation for all. The governor made the call while reiterating the prayers of Anointing by the Archbishop, […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin No fewer than 12 people are feared dead in Benin City, the Edo State capital, following renewed violent clashes between rival cult groups in the capital city. The cult war between members of Eiye confraternity, Black Axe and Maphite groups reportedly “claimed over twelve lives” around Second east circular area of […]
The NAFCA Honors Hollywood 2015 organization has announced the recipients of the prestigious NAFCA Literary Arts Award for this year. The recipients for this year’s award include: Mr. Wole Soyinka, Dr. Kole Odutola, Dr. Fumi Hancock and Mrs. Odile Koudou, who are well known for their work as a civil rights activist, artist, and prolific […]
