Echoes of Chibok, the female suicide bombers
IT’S a very difficult thing to admit but it all looks now like murderous insurgency has become a routine part of existence in many parts of Northern Nigeria. And the new face of terror is female. But more of this later. What we should not forget is that there is a clear message the insurgents want Nigerians to understand by this precipitous steep in terror attacks.
Adeboye ordains 2,435 assistant pastors
TO effectively cope with the challenges of rapid expansion, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, yesterday, ordained 2,435 assistant pastors to assist the church leadership manage the growth. The figure which is slightly higher than last year’s figures is drawn from various formations of the church across the globe. Last year, the church ordained 2,402 assistant pastors
APC vows to cause upset in Burutu
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has vowed to cause a radical change in the tide of political events in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State in the upcoming council elections
Ekwunife, 4 Anambra APGA Reps seek waiver to return to PDP
FORMER Anambra State governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and member of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, Mr. Chris Azubogu and three other lawmakers elected on the platform of APGA in Anambra State, have written the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Ahmed Muazu, begging for waiver to return to the party.
Ex-Attorney Gen cautions Edo lawmakers on court orders
FORMER Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Charles Edosomwan, yesterday, warned members of the state House of Assembly to stop making mockery of judicial pronouncements, saying that such trends were capable of endangering democracy in the state.
Lagos debunks Omole Phase II residents’ position on new houses
LAGOS—The Lagos State Government, yesterday dismissed allegation of illegality and impunity against it by residents of Omole Phase 11 Residential Scheme over construction of some blocks of flats at the Estate.
Allegations: Enugu CJ inaugurates 7-man panel to investigate Dep Gov
Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Innocent Umezulike, yesterday, inaugurated a seven-man panel to investigate allegations against the embattled Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, by the state House of Assembly
Falconets set to rumble against Mexico
Nigeria U-20 women team the Falconets, have moved into their FIFA designated hotel ahead of the kick off of the 2014 FIFA women’s World Cup today in Canada.
More feared infected with Ebola virus
THERE were fears, yesterday, that six of the eight primary contacts of the late Patrick Sawyer, may have tested positive to the Ebola virus, but are yet to show signs of the disease.
Leverage on IT policy for national development, NITDA tells state govts
In apparent bid to fast track the process of making the country a capable 21st century knowledge economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged state governments to leverage on the IT policy for states initiative, it recently rolled out for national development.
Galaxy Backbone commits to youths entrepreneurship training
By Prince Osuagwu Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Galaxy Backbone Ltd, Gerald Ilukwe, has reiterated the commitment of his company, as the ICT service provider of the Federal Government, to the success of the Enterprise Platform for Entrepreneurship in the ICT sector. Illukwe made the comment in expression of happiness to the recently launched Enterprise Platform […]
