From Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar A gas cylinder explosion on Friday at the Calabar office of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has killed two and injured 18 staff. The explosion occurred at about 11.am at the premises of the bank off Mmuritall a Mohammed Highway. The incident led to... Read more
The Ebonyi State Government has earmarked over N250 million to check lassa fever epidemic in the state. Last week, Governor David Umahi declared state of emergency in the health sector following the increasing cases of lassa fever in the state. But on Thursday night, Umahi while inspecting the level... Read more
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has restated the commitment of the current administration to empower the Nigerian Customs Service to enhance its performance and increase revenue generation. The Minister made this pledge during a one-day inspection of Customs facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday.... Read more
From Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar A former governor of Cross River, Chief Clement Ebri, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of economic emergency in Nigeria without further delay. Ebri, who was governor from 1991 to 1993, said his advice was borne out of his... Read more
PRESS RELEASE The attention of members of Oganiru Ndigbo Foundation aka Igboville, has been drawn to the continuing targeting and killing of Ndi-igbo and other Nigerians in our communities by armed Fulani Herdsmen. Our members drawn from the 5 South East states, Delta State, Rivers State and minorities of... Read more
*Confirms creation of 31 new LCDAs, 3 Area Councils, 2 Administrative Offices The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday said that his administration will make judicious use of its revenues in such a way that increasing the number of councils will least constitute any financial burden. This... Read more
Sequel to the arrival of Ese Oruru to Bayelsa on Wednesday, her classmates, friends and teacher in Opolo Community Secondary School, Yenagoa Local Government Area have said that they were yearning to have her back to school. Mrs Douye Arise, Ese’s Class Teacher told our correspondent on Thursday... Read more
From Dianabasi Effiong Government at all levels have been enjoined to continue to sponsor individuals or groups to pilgrimage which is the hallmark of major religions worldwide. Olumba Olumba Obu, the Sole Spiritual Head of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) made the call in an... Read more
The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday called on Universities in the country to impact positively on the Nigerian society rather that the role of just admitting students and awarding certificates at the end of their academic exercise. The Governor while giving the charge at the fourth... Read more
Yinusa Dahiru, the alleged abductor of Ese Rita Eruru, was Tuesday arraign before a Federal High Court on five count charge of abduction, kidnapping, unlawful carnal knowledge and sexual exploitation. Yinusa, appeared in court amidst tight security and was arraigned before Justice H.A. Nganjiwa on a five count charge.... Read more
