Drama in Bayelsa as APC evacuates refuse heaps to taunt Dickson’s administration
  The Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, on Tuesday mobilised women and youths of the party to evacuate refuse in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. The APC rolled out refuse trucks, and other earth-moving equipment to carry out clean-up of the various areas where... Read more
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Ikpeazu triumphs as tribunal upholds election
The Abia State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the declaration of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of the April 11, 2015 governorship election in the State and dismissed petition Dr Alex Otti, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The tribunal, sitting in Umuahia, gave its verdict today in... Read more
I raised over N2bn for Afromedia – Gobir, says he needs justice
He cannot forget September 12 in a hurry. It was a Saturday, his peace was  shatteredthe moment operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invaded his Ikoyi, Lagos, residence and arrested him. His crime? He was being picked up on the allegation of ‘419’, he was told. Promptly, the media was... Read more
Audu Ogbeh: Benue Forum Hails Buhari
The Benue South Progressive Forum has expressed gratitude to President Muhammad Buhari for nominating Chief Audu Ogbeh as a minister in the impending cabinet. A statement signed by Honourable Edache Reuben Ojoje, its National President, explained that the action carried a symbolic import that necessitated their public expression of... Read more
No Boko  Haram inmates in Ebonyi, Umahi insists
The Ebonyi State Government has denied the claims of some Nigerian newspapers and tabloids that some detained members of the terror group, Boko Haram had been moved to the Abakaliki prisons. The denial was contained in a release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Ebonyi State Governor, Mr Emma Anya. According to... Read more
‘Mr. President, Your Statements Are Demarketing Nigeria’ – PDP
November 1, 2015 Press Statement   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) draws the attention of Nigerians to the harmful consequences of the unabated negative statements from the very father of the nation, President Muhammadu Buhari, on the economy and the general image of the country. The party said “it... Read more
Catholic Bishops Warn Against Devaluation Of The Naira
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   As the Federal Government contemplates the devaluation of the Naira, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has warned against such suggestions, saying that no responsible government would ever hand over its currency exclusively to market forces.   They spoke under the auspices of Caritas Nigeria... Read more
BOI Inaugurates New Office In Calabar, Approves N6.9 Bn Loan To SMEs In Cross River
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   The Bank of Industry (BOI) has inaugurated its 15th Nigerian office in Calabar and approved a lending facility worth N6.9 billion to Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state. Speaking at the unveiling of the office, Mr Rasheed Olaoluwa, Managing Director of BOI... Read more
NIMASA says rescue efforts still on for possible survivors from vessel collision
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA) has said it is still on the rescue operation for possible survivors from the vessels collision incident. Ag. Director General of NIMASA, Mr Haruna Baba Jauro, at a news conference in Lagos, said the agency was investigating the cause of the accident... Read more