The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, has charged youth leaders and ex-agitators to continue to sustain the existing peace and security in the Niger Delta region. Ekere gave the advice during a meeting with ex-agitators under the auspices of the Environmental Rights... Read more
By Dianabasi Effiong Participants at the 3rd South-West Agro-ecological Biosafety Workshop, recently concluded in Osun state reportedly endorsed the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the agriculture sector to boost food security in Nigeria. Their conclusions raised eyebrows in quarters conversant with GMOs and their impacts globally. Concerns... Read more
. Promises to complete state-owned refinery, Polytechnic in Rivers The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to revive the economy of communities in oil and gas-rich Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State when elected into power in 2019. ONELGA, as the local government area is popularly known... Read more
From Dianabasi Effiong, Asaba In what must rank as one of the most spectacular Final matches of the National Cup in its 73–year history, Rangers International of Enugu came from three goals down to turn the table against Kano Pillars and win on penalties in Asaba on Wednesday... Read more
By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David R. Leffler Terrorism has taken a disturbing turn with the horrific murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Apparently the intent of this murder was to send a message to all journalists dedicated to thoughtful criticism of government. Therefore, what would be the most appropriate journalistic... Read more
An influential coalition of young Nigerians, the Young Professionals For Progress, YPP, on Thursday, October 11, 2018 hailed the emergence Dr. Olusegun Mimiko as the presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP. Dr. Mimiko, the immediate past governor of Ondo State, emerged as the candidate of the Zenith Labour... Read more
AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Ighalo’s Hat-trick Sends Eagles To Second Place In Group E
Sports October 13, 2018
…Pinnick raises Gov Udom Emmanuel, Sponsors President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has dedicated the Super Eagles’ 4-0 defeat of Libya in a 2019 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Saturday to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR). Saturday’s match was the first in... Read more
Remarks By Chief Olusegun Obasanjo On The Visit of PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to Abeokuta
Press Releases October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018 —————————————————————————— I am happy to welcome the distinguished leaders of goodwill who have led the PDP Presidential Candidate and my former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, to my humble abode and I welcome the Presidential Candidate himself. Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success... Read more
DECISION OF THE NFF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE HELD ON THE 10THOCTOBER, 2018 AT BOLTON WHITE HOTEL AND APARTMENTS, ZONE 7, WUSE, ABUJA
Sports October 11, 2018
IN THE MATTER BETWEEN RISING STARS FC VS. KWARA UTD FEEDERS TEAM FC IN THE MATCH PLAYED BETWEEN RISING STARS FC VS. KWARA UTD FEEDERS TEAM FC The Committee decides as follows: FINDINGS: 1. The Committee found out that there was no Pre- Match meeting for the... Read more
The presidential candidate of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has arrived the Abeokuta home of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Mr Abubakar, who recently emerged PDP candidate, hopes to convince the former president to support his ambition. Mr Abubakar was the vice president when Mr Obasanjo... Read more
