Biafra: Nigerian Army relocates tactical headquarters to Aba
The Nigerian Army has temporarily relocated the tactical headquarters of its 14 Brigade headquarters from Ohafia to Aba in a bid to curb the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). The Commanding Officer, 14... Read more
Ijaw Youths Council kicks against deployment of more troops to Niger Delta
  Following the massive deployment of soldiers to forstall renewed sabotage on oil pipelines, the Ijaw Youths Council, (IYC) has faulted the deployment of more troops to secure oil facilities in the Niger Delta region saying that such deployment had yielded little results in the past. It will be... Read more
Ebonyi gov not responsible for Kubwa Expressway accident
The Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi, has denied report by an Abuja-based national newspaper that his  convey caused an accident along  the Kubwa Expressway in Abuja on Tuesday. Umahi, in a statement on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, said it was unfortunate that his convoy... Read more
Aregbesola commends doctors at local govts for commitment to duty
 …Accuses striking state doctors of collecting six months salaries without work The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has on Thursday commended members of the Association of Local Government Medical Officers of Health in Nigeria, Osun Branch for demonstrating clear understanding of their duties by committing themselves to the... Read more
Ikpeazu vows to demolish properties habouring kidnapers
As the crime of kidnapping gradually rears its ugly head in Abia, Governor Ikpeazu has vowed that any house, premises or facilities which harbour any gang of criminals, particularly kidnappers will be pulled down by the state. He said any compound where a kidnapper lives and any hotel or... Read more
Garlands for Leo Stan, Icon of Hope at 60
By Ken Nwogbo Leo Stan Ekeh, Icon of Hope is 60! And for his family, friends and associates; words cannot express their love, respect and admiration for Nigeria’s quintessential businessman. He is an inspirational motto, lesson as well as a reminder to all that leadership is not the rare... Read more
Customs Releases New Guidelines on Disposal of Seized, Overtime Goods
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved a new procedure for the disposal of seized and overtime goods in its bid to address some of the perceived irregularities relating to the past procedure including fake online auctions. Consequently the NCS confirmed that it is setting up four different committees... Read more
INEC Holds Consultative Meeting To Open Up Electoral Space For PWDs
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has organised a one day South-South zonal consultative meeting in Calabar on the need to open up electoral space for citizens including People Living With Disabilities (PWDs). The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Cross River, Mrs Gesila Khan, said on... Read more
We Will Return Pelican Stars To Female League Pinnacle,  Glorious Days—Official
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   The new Management Board of Pelican Stars Football Club of Calabar has expressed its determination to return the team to its glorious days in Female football in Nigeria.   Eddy Bekom, member of the board and team’s Media Officer, expressed the optimism in an interview... Read more
Yenagoa LGA workers lock-up secretariat over 4 month salary arrears
  Workers of the Yenagoa Local Government Council in Bayelsa on Monday blocked gates leading into the council secretariat to protest the non payment of four months salaries. Consequently, visitors to the secretariat could not gain access into the premises. The workers, who accused the council chairman, Mr Chubby... Read more