Nigeria’s army said Friday it had killed 74 suspected Boko Haram fighters in a raid on insurgent camps in restive Borno state, the latest operation in the military’s bid to crush a four-year Islamist uprising. “The operations, which involved ground and aerial assault…led to the destruction of the identified... Read more
By John Okiyi Kalu Stella’s crime for which she must be burnt is that she dared to dismantle the mafia that have controlled Nigeria’s aviation industry since the 70s. The same people who were comfortable while planes were literally falling from Nigerian skies under Prof Babalola Borishade, Femi Fani... Read more
The family of Special Adviser to Nigeria’s President on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Mr Oronto Douglas has expressed joy for the release of their sister, Augusta Douglas-Ayam who was abducted by unknown gunmen nine days ago. Expressing the family’s relief over his sister’s release, the Presidential Adviser in a... Read more
The factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has filed a notice of appeal over last week’s ruling by a Federal High Court, Abuja, restraining it from using PDP’s logo and colours and recognizing the Alhaji Bamabga Tukur-led National Working Committee (NWC) as... Read more
Operations at ExxonMobil in Eket, Akwa Ibom State have come to an abrupt halt, as agitating people of Eket Communities took to the streets on Thursday to say enough is enough. The mass protest which was staged simultaneously around Mobil facilities namely the Airstrip in Eket, Mobil Terminal in... Read more
NDDC Boss Implores Nigerians on Blood Donation, Presents 5,000 Treated Nets, Speaks on Projects
Nigeria October 24, 2013
Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Christy Atako has called on Nigerians to imbibe the habit of free blood donation to save life. Dr. Atako made the call after donating blood at the Armed Forces Blood Center, Port Harcourt where she also presented 5,000 units of... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River wants the State House of Assembly to approve N8000 million at the newly-established State Polytechnic in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the State. The money is supposed to be sourced from State Reserve Fund for infrastructure development if... Read more
By John Okiyi Kalu Most Nigerians, especially those active in online social media such as Facebook and Twitter, are familiar with the gruesome murder of 4 students of the University of Port Harcourt a year ago at neighboring Aluu community in Rivers State. The unfortunate students reportedly went to... Read more
Why We Cheer: The Reality of The Rice Revolution in Nigeria
FeaturedSpecial Reports October 24, 2013
By Olukayode Oyeleye Four decades of Nigeria’s food balance sheet history were filled with rhetorics, regrets and rots arising from a decline in local food production profile while the food import bill was on the rise. The vulnerability of Nigeria’s economy during this time was heightened by consumer’s behaviours, public policy inconsistencies premised... Read more
Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) Supports The National Conference
FeaturedPress Releases October 23, 2013
Press Release by Southern Kaduna people’s union The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) has expressed strong support for a National Conference to be convened commending President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for taking the bold step to bring Nigerians to a table to discuss the future of the country. The Union... Read more
