Police cordon off Anambra Govt House over bomb scare
THE police yesterday cordoned off the gate of Government House in Awka, Anambra State, following last Sunday’s threat via text messages that bomb would explode at the complex within 60 hours if the strike embarked upon by the staff of Anambra State University, ANSU, was not called off.
Ikeja ACPN takes wellness campaign to the barracks
Following the death of over 17.1 million people globally from heart related diseases last year, a workplace environment that is smoke free coupled with exercise and stress free moments have been identified as major factors for improved health.
Bomadi, Patani lawmakers tasked on stewardship
DELTA Izon Renaissance for Change, DIRC, a group based in Bomadi, Delta State, weekend, called on the three lawmakers, representing Bomadi and Patani constitutencies in the state House of Asssembly to give account of their stewardship for the 12 years they have been in office.
Egbema Ijaw allege marginalisation
IJAW of Egbema extraction in Benin River axis of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, have cried out over alleged marginalization of their people in political appointments by the Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan administration
Abuja explosions: Baptist Church sues for peace
SPEAKING against the backdrop of the recent bomb explosions, which resulted in loss of several lives in Abuja, on a day the nation was celebrating its 50th independence anniversary, the Nigerian Baptist church has called on Nigerians to seek the path of peace and love for one another.
Nigeria @ 50: Imoke unveils Jubilee Roundabout
Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, has unveiled a Jubilee Roundabout in Calabar, the state capital, to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th Independence Day anniversary celebration
Court throws out contempt charge against NFF
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday discharged Nigeria’s Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, Executive Committee member, Dr Amos Adamu, sole administrator of Enyimba Football Club of Aba, Felix Anyasi Agwu, and 15 Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, members of the contempt charge brought against them.
Edo qualifies for 2nd phase of World Bank partnership
THE Country Director of the World Bank, Onno Ruhl, yesterday, said that Edo State has qualified for the second phase of its developmental partnership with the bank due to what he described as the developmental strides and prudent management of the finances of the state by Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
Bayelsa Assembly debunks allegation of non-performance
Against the backdrop of alleged non-performance and romance with the executive arm, the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, said it has so far passed over 20 bills since the commencement of the present legislative year in 2007
Abuja blasts: Lawmaker calls for holistic investigation
THE lawmaker representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has condemned the recent bomb blasts, during the celebration of Nigeria’s 50th independent anniversary in Abuja.
Nigeria wins first gold at Delhi Games
Nigeria’s Augustina Ikem Nwaokolo yesterday won the first gold of the 19th Commonwealth Games when she lifted a total of 175kg in the women 48kg category. She set a Commonwealth Games record to the bargain.
