NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVERHEAD: When Figures Don’t Lie

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVERHEAD: When Figures Don’t Lie

This report attempts to clear the fog concerning the allocations to members of the National Assembly and the needless controversy over what constitutes the percentage of the overhead to national assembly members.
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Bloody clash averted in Aba

Bloody clash averted in Aba

A bloody political clash was averted in Aba on Thursday when some supporters of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia state allegedly invaded the venue of a campaign rally organized by Abia South Senatorial zone for his former deputy now a governorship aspirant on the platform of Progressive Peoples Alliance, PPA, Mr Chris Akomas, chanting the praise of the governor, and attempted to disrupt the rally.

Seven killed in fresh Plateau attack

Seven killed in fresh Plateau attack

Hoodlums went on a fresh rampage in Plateau State Friday, killing seven people including women and children during an attack on Nwachukwu village in Kwal, Bassa Local Government area of the State.

2011: N’ Assembly approves N550m to sensitize youths against violence

2011: N’ Assembly approves N550m to sensitize youths against violence

The Director General, citizens and leadership training center, Dr.Yusuf Adamu has said N550 million was approved in the 2010 budget by the National Assembly to the center to sensitize youths and organize workshops across the 6 geopolitical zones against electoral violence in the 2011 general election

John Togo writes Obama on ‘bloodbath’ in Ayakoromor

John Togo writes Obama on ‘bloodbath’ in Ayakoromor

THE Niger-Delta Liberation Force, NDLF, headed by wanted, “General” John Togo, Friday, wrote to President Barrack Obama of the United States, alleging massacre of innocent and defenseless civilians in Ayakoromor community in Delta State by the Joint Task Force, JTF, on the Niger-Delta, and urged him to prevail on President Goodluck Jonathan to call the task force to order.

Court reserves ruling in case against Ohakim’s election

Court reserves ruling in case against Ohakim’s election

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Owerri has reserved ruling indefinitely in a suit by a governorship candidate of APGA in the 2007 election, Chief Martin Agbaso challenging annulment of the April 14 2007 governorship election in the state.

Abia committed to Jonathan, says Orji

Abia committed to Jonathan, says Orji

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State, Friday declared the support of the state for President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential aspiration, saying the President should be rest assured of Abia State delegates’ votes at the impending Peoples Democratic Party primaries slated for January next year.

Blame Clerk for NASS’s huge wage bill, says Tukur

Blame Clerk for NASS’s huge wage bill, says Tukur

FORMER Chairman of Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Hamman Tukur yesterday blamed the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa for the alleged huge emoluments of Federal legislators which are above the statutory amount due to them.

Beauty tips for a beautiful night

Beauty tips for a beautiful night

Feeling terrible after a tiring day? As soon as you return home, soak your feet in a basin of warm water mixed with a handful of fragrant bath salts. After 10 minutes, wash your feet (a simple soap and water wash is sufficient).

Patience Please unveils 2011 friendship collection

Patience Please unveils 2011 friendship collection

Nigerian first indigenous undergarment production company, Patience Please is set to present her 2011 friendship collection. The event which will be holding at the Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi Lagos, according to Mrs. Patience Torlewei, CEO of Patience Please, is to showcase her most recent collections to a selected few.

NaijaBoysZ debuts

NaijaBoysZ debuts

A new wind of change is blowing for young and stylish Nigerian boys with the introduction of NaijaBoysZ by Nigeria’s top integrated manufacturer and retailer of children’s apparel; Ruff ‘n’ Tumble.

The Rosary  jewelry

The Rosary jewelry

In the 80s Madonna made the Rosary an overnight sensation, today celebrities such Beyonce, Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Kim Kardashian,, David Beckham, Wyclef, Nigeria’s Dbanj, D’Prince, Wande Coal, Questionmark artiste, Kevin Lucciano Gabriel, Psquare, Don Jazzy to name a few adorn such pieces.

How rapists stormed girls’ school in Owerri

How rapists stormed girls’ school in Owerri

Students of Owerri Girls’ Secondary School will not forget November 28, 2010, in a hurry. They woke up like any other day, concluded the activities lined up for them by their handlers and retired to their dormitories for the night’s rest. None of them, including their teachers, had any inkling of the danger that was lurking in the corner.