Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has revised his directive on the suspension of the October salaries and September running costs of some members of his cabinet, local government caretaker committee chairmen and development council coordinators. The governor had given the directive when he noticed that some of the... Read more
Mr Ndutimi Alaibe, a governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress on Wednesday withdrew from the re-schedules primary to pick the candidate for the December 5 guber polls in the state. Alaibe who had called for the cancellation of the September 22 botched primary held at the Samson Siasia... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar A fresh application challenging the competence of a presiding judge at the time when election matters were almost ripe for judgement stalled proceedings Tuesday at a tribunal sitting in Calabar. The tribunal also adjourned to Oct. 5 2015 after consultations in Chambers... Read more
ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE 70TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NEW YORK, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2015. President of the General Assembly, Secretary–General Your Excellencies Heads of State and Governments Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like, Mr. President, on behalf... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Benedict Ayade of Cross River has assured that his administration would seek to earn the trust of the people of Cross River through achievements, purposeful leadership and good governance.Ayade stated this Sunday at an interdenominational service at the Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, Calabar as... Read more
Apapa: The good times are back.
Opinion September 27, 2015
Whatever Magic the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode put in place to ease the Traffic Gridlock in APAPA must be sustained. I spent less than 35 minutes from Shangisha to Lagoon Hospital, Apapa. I must also thank the Lagos Governor for saving the life of my bosom friend, who was involved... Read more
AfDB proposes transformative Partnership for achieving universal access to energy in Africa
Africa September 27, 2015
By Olukayode Oyeleye The African Development Bank (AfDB) has proposed the formation of the “Transformative Partnership on Energy in Africa.” This was disclosed at the week end in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, by the president of the bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. He made this known during the High-level consultative... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Nigeria Police Force raided No 1 Old Odukpani Road a popular prostitution hub in Calabar and arrested 54 prostitutes alongside 56 men and pimps who patronise them. The operation was led by Mr Jude Ngaji, the State Security Adviser to Gov.... Read more
