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‘330,000 IDPs face epidemic in North-East’

‘330,000 IDPs face epidemic in North-East’

AN international organisation, OXFAM, yesterday, said over 330, 000 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, were in danger of epidemic in the North-East region of the country, because of lack of portable water and poor and sanitation.

Echoes of trouble in C’River PDP

Echoes of trouble in C’River PDP

By Emmanuel Unah To a faction of the members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade, the governor of the state is nothing but a serpent who through subtle means gained entry into a house only to chase the house owners away. To another faction, he is a reformer […]

Petroleum varsity sited in Ugbomro, not Effurun —Urhobo leaders

Petroleum varsity sited in Ugbomro, not Effurun —Urhobo leaders

Urhobo leaders have cautioned the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund, that Federal University of Petroleum Resources FUPRE is sited in Ugbomro land and not Effurun, urging the Senate committee to quickly reflect same in the bill before passage.

Obaseki no threat to my gov ambition —Ogienmwonyi

Obaseki no threat to my gov ambition —Ogienmwonyi

GOVERNORSHIP aspirant of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Chris Ogienmwonyi, said, yesterday that he was not intimidated by the seeming support being given to Mr Godwin Obaseki by some government appointees, noting that his 34 years’ experience in the public sector gives him an edge over other aspirants.

Buhari’s economic blueprint is the budget—Gbajabiamila

Buhari’s economic blueprint is the budget—Gbajabiamila

MAJORITY Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajiabiamila, yesterday faulted insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government lacked an economic blueprint, saying “if anybody wants to see the blueprint of this government, let the person pick up the (2016) budget.”

Eagles confront Mali in Rouen

Eagles confront Mali in Rouen

The Super Eagles are good to go for victory against their Malian counterparts in today’s international friendly match at the Stade Robert Diochon in Rouen, France, according to interim Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf.

Edo 2016: I’ll democratise devt – Emuan

Edo 2016: I’ll democratise devt – Emuan

MR Austin Ilenre Emuan is an All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Edo State. In this interview, he speaks on his plans and prospects ahead of the forthcoming primaries of the party.

Sir Shina Peters headlines Nnenna  and Friends Children’s Day show

Sir Shina Peters headlines Nnenna and Friends Children’s Day show

YINKA Olukunga, the famous star of the popular Wale Adenuga series, ‘Nnenna and Friends’ will be playing the role of mother to many children this afternoon, as she holds her much anticipated Children’s Day show. The show, taking place at the main Exhibition hall of National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos promises to be filled with bubbling fun.