Foreword torch on 4th Edition: an exhibition of paintings and drawings…
The original Artist is a friend of Nature and a friend of his immediate environments. The artist that interrogates human and material environment, most times, draws attention to his or her art. The artist that vomits his or her internal conflicts and reconciliations on canvas still draws attention to his or her art. But the artist that seeks beyond the self and the outer self to explore that psychic space, often times, draws from a creative pool that carries the tag ‘original’.
el-Rufai gets new passport
FORMER Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nasir el-Rufai, yesterday obtained a new passport from the Nigerian High Commission on Northumberland Avenue, London.
Akure protest: Army retires Lt-Col, two Majors
The Nigerian Army yesterday retired compulsorily from service four officers including a Lt-Colonel and two Majors (names withheld).
Court remands Atuche, Ojo in EFCC’s custody
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) leave to detain two managing directors and chief executive officers of Bank PHB and Spring banks in its custody pending when formal charges will be preferred against them.
Deregulation without legal backing unconstitutional, says Mudiaga-Odje
UGHELLI—A constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Akpo Mudiaga-Odje, has said deregulation without any law authorizing same was unconstitutional, null and void . Consequently, he said deregulation in the absence of social security and amenities would impoverish the people. Odje, in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday, said: “In Nigeria, prices of items […]
Youths attack Mosogar College of Physical Education students, staff
By Emma Amaize WARRI— YOUTHS suspected to be from Mosogar community in Delta State Monday barricaded the road leading to the College of Physical Education, Mosogar, and attacked the staff and students. The reason for the attack was not clear but the Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Hope Eghagha, was said to have been briefed […]
Chimobi faults Police on killing of suspected robbers in Abia
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia – THE four people killed on Monday, by the Abia State police command have been confirmed not to be armed robbers but people engaged in different trades in Umuahia, Abia State capital. Those killed are Chibueze Ibezem, about 36 years, a trader; Mr. Nlewe Azunna, about 40, a panel beater with […]
A-Ibom boosts gas supply with $33m
By Tony Nyong UYO—Akwa Ibom State government has pledged to commit $33 million to gas production as part of efforts to boost the availability of the product in the state. Governor Godswill Akpabio made this known when he received the management of a gas company which was in the state capital, Uyo, to seek partnership […]
Ijaw chiefs commend Yar’Adua, Jonathan over amnesty
THE Ijaw Council of Chiefs, led by the Pere of Lagos (Izon Bulodaowei), has expressed optimism that the amnesty granted to militants in the creeks of Niger Delta will guarantee lasting peace. The Pere, His Highness Alex Sikaboro and his council of chiefs, made the remark when they paid a courtesy call on the Coordinator, […]
PDP chieftain faults NWC on Soludo
By Chioma Nwafor The Chief Executive Officer of International Trading and Contracting Limited,chief Emmanuel Nweke, has faulted the nomination by the National Working Committee(NWC) of the PDP of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as its candidate for the forth coming gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Speaking with journalists, yesterday in Lagos, Chief Nweke,  said the choice of […]
NAPTIP begins sensitisation tour of schools in Edo
By Simon Ebegbulem BENIN— WORRIED by incessant cases of human trafficking in Edo State, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP), has commenced a sensitisation tour of secondary schools in the three senatorial districts of the state, urging students to shun attempts to lure them abroad for […]
