We must strengthen EFCC, ICPC to win war on corruption – Horn, SAN
THE Nigerian constitution is currently undergoing amendments in the National Assembly. Which core areas do you think they must amend? We must first of all remember that the National Assembly, in conjunction with the various state Houses of Assembly, has power to amend the Nigerian constitution. This power is donated by the Constitution itself and cannot therefore, be wished away.
For saying gay couples “worse than animal” Nike axes Pacquiao
US sports equipment giant Nike on Wednesday axed Manny Pacquiao after he described gay couples as “worse than animals”, branding the Filipino boxer’s remarks as “abhorrent.”
Delta Central: A-Court strikes off Amori’s suit, affirms Omo-Agege
THE Court of Appeal sitting in Benin, Edo State, yesterday, struck out the case brought before it by Chief Ighoyota Amori against the senator representing Delta Central in the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of the Labour Party.
Bayelsa lawmaker warns against pipeline sabotage
A Bayelsa State House of Assembly member, representing Brass Constituency I, Israel Sunny-Goli, has advised the people of the Niger Delta against sabotage of oil facilities.
Ex-DSS spokesperson, Ogar sues FG over sack
Former Spokesperson of the Department of State Service, DSS, Marilyn Ogar, has dragged the Federal Government before the National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, over the abrupt termination of her employment by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.
AFCON qualifier: Nigeria must beat Egypt says skipper Musa
Nigeria must ensure they at least beat Egypt at home in a crucial AFCON 2017 to keep alive hopes of qualifying for the tournament, according to skipper Ahmed Musa.
Ehwerhe community meets on terrorism
Worried by the increasing spate of terrorism and brigandage in the hitherto quiet town of Ehwerhe, in Agbarho Kingdom of Delta State, leaders of the community have summoned all sons and daughters of the community to a crucial meeting under the auspices of Ehwerhe Stakeholders’ Forum to discuss how to tackle the growing menace.
Akwa United beat Enyimba FC 4-3 on penalties to lift Charity Cup
Akwa United Football Club of Uyo won the 2016 Charity Cup after beating Enyimba Int’l FC of Aba 4-3 on penalties.
Anambra targets N2.2bn monthly IGR
Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, has revealed that the state has set a monthly revenue target of N2.2 billion for the year 2016 up from N1.4 billion it currently generates.
Inland Terminal in Onitsha will grow Nigeria’s economy – Stella Oduah
Senator representing Anambra North, Sen. Stella Oduah, has reiterated her call for the establishment of an inland container terminal in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, stating that it will help grow Nigeria’s economy, as well as enable the South-East region attain industrial revolution.
MTN pays 2012 promo winner N1.85m on CPC’s order
WITHIn a week of the order slammed on MTN Nigeria Communications Limited by the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, to pay the 2012 promo winner, Mr. Omeje Chukwuma Fidelis the balance of N1,850,000 denied him, the telecoms giant has complied.
