The funeral rites for the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, came to an end yesterday, at Ode-Itsekiri, the ancestral home of the Itsekiri nation with encomiums showered on the late Olu by eminent Nigerians extolling the virtues of the late Olu.

FORMER Spokesperson of past President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential Campaign Organization, Chief Femi Fani -Kayode has condemned the arrest of past National Security Adviser to former President Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki; Colonel Kayode Are, the former D-G of SSS during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, Chairman, Daar Communication, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, among others, just as he vowed that such moves can never intimidate those n opposition.

By kingsly Omonobi Vigilant troops of 7 Division Garrison providing security at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Dalori in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State Tuesday afternoon apprehended an 11 year old boy, Master Usman Modu Tella a potential suicide bomber. A statement signed by Col Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations said, “Master Tella […]

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo yesterday stated that the government of President Mohammadu Buhari was poised drive the economy and achieve growth through the use of technology.

Governor Seriake Dickson has challenged the Federal Government to absolve itself from claims made by supporters of the main opposition party in the state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, that federal might will be deployed to manipulate the December 5 poll in their favour.

The death of Prince Abubakar Audu, the late candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent governorship election in Kogi State has undoubtedly stoked serious controversy.

SURVIVOR of Tuesday’s Fulani herdsmen attack at Ofagbe community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, Mr. Thompson Ogege, yesterday, appealed to the state government and security agencies to bring the culprits to book.

The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has expressed shock over media reports that Imo State government has earmarked over N600 million for Christmas and New Year decorations in the state.

Members of Benin Forum, the apex socio-political organisation in Edo State, have scored Edo State governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, high on infrastructural development in the state.

A socio-cultural organisation, Umor Otutu, has called on the Federal Government to revisit the massacre of Ugep people of Yakur Local Government Area of Cross River State by the Nigerian Army 40 years ago and make the panel report on the atrocity public.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has set in motion, modalities for the completion of Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation project.

Former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Change, PDC, for Enugu-East senatorial district election last March 28, yesterday, asked the Appeal Court,Enugu Division, to declare him winner, contrary to the verdict of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal which ordered a fresh election.

THE former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Chief Olu Falae, yesterday appeared in court as a star witness to testify against his suspected kidnappers.

These days, anything concerning Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, attracts more than a passing attention. This is because the only federal government owned first generation polytechnic which started as a technical college located in Auchi, Edo State, has grown in stature and also indulged in some self-cleansing activities to attain its lofty status as one of the most preferred polytechnics in the country.

For too long, Nigeria placed all her reliance on revenue from oil. But so soon, we have reached a point where oil is now receiving a bashing from every direction – the price is plummeting; the vandals are stealing a good part of the oil we produce; and the little that is left by the oil thieves, no one wants to buy. Triple tragedy!