Former Gov. Rescues INEC Officials, Corps Members, Electoral Materials From Hooligans In Cross River
From Diana Okon-Effiong, Mkpani Chief Clement Ebri, former civilian governor of Cross River Saturday rescued INEC officials, NYSC members and electoral materials from hoodlums who attacked them in Mkpani area of the State. Ebri told journalists in Mkpani, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River that the attack on... Read more
From Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The national offices of Caritas Nigeria and Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), a Catholic based organisation, has expressed total shock at the recent comments by the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, against Ndigbo (Igbo ethnic nationality in Nigeria) should they fail to... Read more
The death on Thursday of the Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Strategy, Research and Documentation Mr Oronto Douglas has thrown Bayelsa into a mourning mood. The death occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Aso Villa Clinic in Abuja. A family source Mr... Read more
By Dr. David Leffler In response to the deadly Bardo National Museum attack, Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi deploys troops while fearful citizens worry about whether their government can stop future terrorism without loss of their precious freedoms. It remains only for President Essebsi (or even a leader of... Read more
From Diana Okon-Effiong, Asaba The Delta State government has donated N500 million to 100 beneficiaries of the year 2013 First Class Graduate Scholarship Scheme. Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Monday in Asaba Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta also appealed to parents to ensure proper upbringing of... Read more
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has met with residents of Port Harcourt Waterfronts in continuation of his consultations with critical stakeholders ahead of the general elections. The meeting which held at Delta Hotel, Port Harcourt attracted traditional chiefs, religious leaders,... Read more
The multi-billion naira 132KV Transmission Line and two 30MVA, 132/33KV substation with associated 33KV overhead lines built by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, at Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State has been inaugurated. Performing the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, the Minister of Power, Professor... Read more
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has denied reports that it shut down its flow stations in Bayelsa over fears of attack by militants over negative outcome of polls results. It was gathered that the oil firm reportedly acted to forestall attacks by militants aggrieved by Jonathan’s... Read more
By Ejikeme Ibe In a few days’ time, Nigerians will be going to the polls once more to elect their President, a host of Governors and sundry officials who will preside over the affairs of their country and constituencies for the next 4 years starting on 29 May 2015. I... Read more
The immunization of children against Hepatitis B infection and typhoid has commenced in primary schools across the 15 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. The week-long health programme, organized by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is expected... Read more
