Abam in Chinua Achebe’s novels
Until the last decade of the 20th century, a common myth among the students population of Government College, Umuahia was that the people of Abam were human head hunters or killers, kidnappers and even cannibals who relished serving as mercenaries or hired warriors. This derogatory image of Abam remained what it was, a myth, yet it was widely accepted among the student population as truth. The result was that many of the few students from Abam who were lucky to attend that elite school, simply hid their identities behind neighbouring communities such as Ohafia, Abiriba and even Arochukwu.
Forgive our father’s wrongs, late Olu’s children urge Itsekiri nation
WARRI—CHILDREN of the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, have urged the Itsekiri nation to forgive their father of any wrong he might have done during his reign.
Alcatel Onetouch to unveil pop star smart phone series
One of the world’s fastest growing smartphone manufacturers, Alcatel Onetouch has announced the arrival of the new its latest series Alcatel Onetouch pop start smartphone to the Nigerian market.
Plateau Utd’ve returned to where they belong — Bewarang
Apparently basking in the euphoria of the promotion of Plateau United FC to the elite Nigeria Premier League, General Manager of the club, Bitrus Bewarang says the Jos based side have returned to the rightful place they belong.
Pastor’s son, 17, allegedly rapes, murders girl, 14, in Delta
SAPELE—A 17-year-old son of a pastor has allegedly killed a 14-year-old girl after raping her, while her nine-year-old sister escaped with wounds inflicted on her by the suspect at Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State.
Subsidy theft allegations against us are false, oil marketer tells court
An oil marketer, Adaoha Ugo-Ndagi has told a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja that the N1.9 billion subsidy fraud charge preferred against her and three others were false
CeBIH retreat examines mobile payments for financial inclusion
Deputy Governor, Operations, Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Suleiman Barau will lead banking and electronic payment experts and service providers to examine the prospects and challenges of using mobile payments to drive financial inclusion at the 5thannual retreat of the Committee of e-Banking Industry Heads (CeBIH).
Igbokwe urges NFF to conduct league boards elections alongside NPL board
Iyke Igbokwe, Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee, has urged the leadership of the country’s football house to conduct election into the board of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), alongside other leagues.
Bayelsa 2015: Youth groups pass vote of confidence on Gov Dickson
Ahead of the governorship election in Bayelsa State on December 5, 2015, youth groups under the aegis of Bayelsa Youth Leaders Forum, BYLF, has passed vote of confidence on Governor Seriake Dickson.
Mikel laughs as Costa throws bib at Mourinho
The bad blood between Diego Costa and Jose Mourinho seems to have continued as the striker threw a bib at his manager in Chelsea
How I started my music career at 12 – AWOKO
Following the success of her first album, Singer, Songwriter and Actress, Grace Komolafe, popularly called AWOKO, by her fans, has decided to make further moves in the Nigerian music industry.
Niger Tornadoes FC beat Plateau United to win NNL Super-4 tournament
Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna on Sunday defeated Plateau United FC of Jos 1-0 to win the 2014/2015 Super-4 tournament organised by the Nigeria National League (NNL).
Dickson’s day in Yenagoa
Last Saturday’s mega rally and the flag presentation to the Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Governor Seriake Dickson was the culmination of his nearly one month community to community, meet the people tour in which he traversed the length and breadth of state reaching out to all the communities and also passing the night in some of these communities with the message, “vote for PDP for peace and stability.”
Iwu: We’ll not let Nigeria down
Nigeria under-23 and Heartland goalkeeper Emmanuel Iwu said the team will not let Nigeria down at the CAF under-23 AFCON.
Buhari leaves Malta for France, joins world leaders at COP21
President Muhammadu Buhari was believed to have left Malta where he participated in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) for Paris, France Sunday evening to join about 150 other world leaders for the Conference of Parties 21 (COP21) on climate change.
Election violence deaths will not be in vain – Dakuku
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has invited all those who believe in the sanctity of human life to join Rivers people tomorrow, to mourn “the brutal murder of their sons and daughters during the last general election.
