Why They Jubilate over the Enugu Airport?
Opinion August 26, 2013
By Kelechi Decca Because I find myself rudely sandwiched, between those who are dancing to the rhythms of acrobatic Atilogwu drums, and the almost ethereal gracefulness gracefulness of the Adanma Dancers, just like King David unashamedly did when the Ark of the Lord entered into Jerusalem. And those who... Read more
Nigerian Lawyer, Ozekhome Kidnapped by Unknown Gunmen
Nigeria August 24, 2013
Gunmen have kidnapped a prominent Lagos-based lawyer and social critic in southern Nigeria in an apparent ransom bid, a colleague and police said Saturday. “I have just received with shock, the news of the kidnap of my learned friend and brother, Chief Mike Ozekhome…,” Festus Keyamo, a lawyer, said... Read more
Three leaders of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood go on trial in Cairo on Sunday on charges of inciting lethal violence during unrest that preceded the army’s overthrow of President Mohamed Mursi. Mohamed Badie, the Islamist movement’s “General Guide”, and his two deputies, Khairat al-Shater and Rashad Bayoumy, will not attend... Read more
Awakened to the realities occasioned by the abandonment of massive agricultural production that was once the country’s economic mainstay, Nigeria is fast making giant strides in agriculture following a new focus on the sector. That focus, which is in line with the drive of the country’s Ministry of Agriculture... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, has called for support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid as president in 2015. He sated this in Calabar at a crucial meeting of Expanded Zonal Executive Committee of PDP South-South Zone... Read more
The Intrigues of Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria
Opinion August 24, 2013
By Nnaemeka Kevin Umenzeakor The advent of local government administration in Nigeria took off in an unpopular manner when it was vested in the hands of traditional authorities during the colonial era. Post-Independence era was followed with the importance of bringing the local government system to the limelight. Over... Read more
The historic take-off of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu took place on Saturday amidst celebrations as an Ethiopian Airlines flight landed at the international wing of the airport on schedule. The grand opening marked the commencement of commercial international flight operations in the South-East of Nigeria and hallmarks... Read more
Golden Eaglets’ camp closes as NFF submits provisional team list to FIFA—Official
Sports August 23, 2013
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent a provisional team list of 35 Golden Eaglets to the world soccer governing body, FIFA ahead of the 2013 Under-17 World Cup. This was contained in a statement made available to our correspondent in Calabar by the team Media Officer, Morakinyo... Read more
“OIL, SOIL AND TOIL: THE ROLE OF EDITORS IN PROMOTING THE NIGERIA BEYOND OIL CAMPAIGN”
FeaturedPress Releases August 23, 2013
BEING TEXT OF SPEECH ENTITLED: DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN, GOVERNOR, DELTA STATE, AT THE OPENING OF THE NIGERIAN GUILD OF EDITORS CONFERENCE, HOLDING AT THE CONFERENCE CENTRE, ASABA, 21ST-24TH AUGUST 2013 Protocol: 1. This is one occasion where I do not have to toil hard on... Read more
NDDC Boss Tasks Contractors on UNIPORT Projects, Completes Hostel for Corp Members in Bayelsa
Special Reports August 23, 2013
The Acting Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Christy Atako, has given the contractors handling its prototype hostel project at the University of Port Harcourt six weeks to complete it according to specification for the benefit of the students. Dr. Atako, who gave the ultimatum... Read more
