A former Secretary to the Goverment of the Federation, SGF, Chief Ole Falae who was kidnapped on Monday September 21 and released Thursday September 24 by suspected Fulani herdsmen has admitted to the paying of a certain amount of money to secure his release. He made this statement when a former Chief of Defence Staff, […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji has declared thursday October 1 as a public holiday to mark the nations 55th independence celebration. In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Yusuf Isiaka on monday the permanent secretary all Nigerians both home and in diaspora and also thanked […]
Continue ReadingGroup Managing Director and CEO, UBA Plc, Mr. Phillips Oduoza has emerged the 2015 Ai Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) 30 CEO of the year at this year’s 8th annual Ai CEO Investment Summit. This is the second time he is winning the award after winning it first in 2013. He was named the winner […]
Continue ReadingA municipal city and the administrative capital of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria, Umuahia is a notable settlement of indigenes from the Igbo tribe. Located along the rail road that lies between Port Harcourt and Enugu, the city featuresconvivial hinterlands, remarkable landmarks, rich culture, vibrant markets and affable residents, which appeals to visitors and ensures that those who visit are […]
Continue ReadingBy Eze Chukwuemeka Eze PREAMBLE With the rise of kidnapping, criminal activities and other insecurity challenges in Rivers State and with my many years in Rivers State, particularly during the golden era of Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, I intend in this write-up, to examine the causes of the recent rise in insecurity in the state […]
Continue ReadingPresident Muhammadu Buhari revealed on Sunday in New York that the prosecution of all those who misappropriated the NNPC’s revenue under past administrations will soon commence. He was speaking at a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. President Buhari expressed his gratitude to President Xi Jinping for China’s ongoing help in curbing crude oil theft from […]
Continue ReadingThe 8th edition of MTN Project Fame has concluded, with 18-year-old Jeffrey Akoh, defeating 5 other finalists to win the 2015 edition of the talent show. Jeff who is a Sound Engineering graduate from the SAE Institute, Cape Town, went all the way, stealing the show in each of his performances. He now joins the […]
Continue ReadingMuhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has finally tied married his rumoured heartthrob, Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, the daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo-Musdafa. The 18-year old Princess becomes the emir’s fourth wife. She recently completed secondary school and is been enrolled for advanced studies. The other wives of the Emir are: Sadiya, who […]
Continue ReadingAs reported by Vanguard, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has threatened to drag Governor Ayodele Fayose before the anti-graft agencies, should he divert the N9.6 billion bail-out by the Federal Government meant for the payment of salary arrears and other entitlements. The APC alleged that the recent announcement by the governor that […]
Continue Reading…Urges urgent probe of murders, intimidation of witnesses The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cried out to President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to urgently institute a probe into murders in the State associated with the 2015 polls as well as the intimidation of the party’s witnesses at the State Governorship […]
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