Rainstorm destroys over 200 houses, render many homeless
Majority of the residents of the ancient town of Adoka, in Otukpo local government of Benue state were midweek sacked from their homes after a devastating rain storm destroyed over 200 houses and huts, farmland and property worth millions of naira.
We can reduce crime in Africa through preventive mechanism – Ibe Christogonus Chidiebere:
Any contact with Ibe Christogonus Chidiebere will definitely leave you with a positive impression following his perspective on socio-economic issues. The confidence he exudes on issues bothering on leadership and crime prevention tells us he knows his onion. A few days ago he was Vanguard Youthful Vibes and he tells about this unique passion. Excerpts:
Onyali ‘out do’ Team Nigeria
Former Nigerian sprinter, Mary Onyali-Omagbemi is in the centre of the storm here in Warri, following her role in the alleged supply of fake kits to the Nigerian team participating in the maiden African Youth Athletics Championships.
Party time as Nollywood celebrates @ 20
Drums are bound to be rolled out from April 27, as practitioners in the Nigerian film industry celebrate the industry at 20 in grand style.
Regina Askia remembers sweet home!
Hazel-eyed former beauty queen cum actress, Regina Askia has not forgotten the good old days of her reign as one of the ‘most sought after ’ actresses in Nigeria in the 90s.
Warri 2013: Odiong, Adewale, Oduduru, mint gold for Nigeria
It was another eventful day for Nigerian athletes in day two of the African Youth Athletics Championships in Warri. Deborah Adewale, Divine Oduduru and Ofonine Edidiong Odiong in their respective races, sent the home crowd cheering away by winning gold in their events.
Lagosians convert office to residence
A visit to NITEL offices in Lagos including the ones located at Race-Course, Kingsway Road, Ikoyi and Marina revealed shock findings. At the NITEL Headquarters, Tafawa Balewa Square, Race-Course, the building has been occupied by Lagosians.
AMAA hosts Bookfair in Yenagoa
As part of the experience Bayelsa with Africa Movie Academy Awards, the organizers are working with the state government to host an international book and craft fair in Yenagoa, the capital of the oil-rich state.
Golden Tulip brings old and young musicians together
It will be an unrivalled gathering of some of Nigeria’s greatest musicians as Five Star Music and Golden Tulip hotel, Festac unveiled plans to host the first ever music festival in the city of Lagos.
DFU frowns at Delta Information Commissioner’s advice to Keyamo
Members of Delta Forces United(DFU), a non-governmental organisation has frowned at a recent statement credited to the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah where he cautioned the National Coordinator of the group, and governorship aspirant, Mr. Festus Keyamo to stick to human rights activism and shun plans to go into politics.
Delta govt to NPC: Call Pension Fund administrators to order
DELTA State Government, yesterday, said it had approached the National Pension Commission to call some Pension Fund administrators to order for unduly delaying payments to retirees already cleared, so as to engender the required confidence in the contributory pension scheme.
