Ayade commends acting NDDC boss over road interventions in C/River
Calabar—Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has lauded the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NNDC, Mrs. Ibim Semenatari, for what he described as her pragmatic interventions in some deplorable federal roads and other projects in the state.
Apple launches iPhone 7 as Samsung suffers massive set back
One man’s meat, they say, is another’s poison. Although tech giants, Apple and Samsung may not be familiar with this Nigerian proverb, it no doubt refers to their current situation.
Sallah: NSCDC deploys 6,500 personnel to Lagos
In a bid to ensure a hitch-free Sallah festival, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC Lagos State Command, Thursday, said atleast 6, 500 personnel would be deployed to various fun parks, praying groungs and other locations within the state.
Edo election: PDP saying rubbish because it has imported thugs – Senator Obende
By SIMON EBEGBULEM BENIN CITY – THE Director of Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, Senator Domingo Obende, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was angry over the postponement of the election because they will not be able to perpetrate their violence any more. According to him, “I think we have two feelings […]
Edo election postponement ingenious attempt to buy time for APC – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the postponement of the Edo governorship election saying that the Saturday September 10, 2016 Election Date should remain sacrosanct since there is no tangible reason(s) evident to tamper with the Election.
Police rescue 2 kidnapped Chinese nationals in Ogun
The police in Ogun said they have rescued two Chinese nationals kidnapped on Sept. 1, at Odeda in Odeda Local Government Area of the state.
NUPENG demands release of 14 kidnapped oil workers
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday, condemned and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 14 oil workers recently kidnapped while returning from Egbema-Ohaji field, to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, by kidnappers.
Edo Election: Tension In Okpella, As PDP, APC Supporters Clash
THERE was pandemonium Thursday in Okpella, Estako East Local Government area of Edo State as supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP clashed with those of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
NUPENG demands release of 14 kidnapped oil workers
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday, condemned and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 14 oil workers recently kidnapped while returning from Egbema-Ohaji field, to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, by kidnappers.
Hike in petrol price inevitable- IPMAN, others
Speculations of possible increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol, may not be considered mere, as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Thursday, warned of threat to product availability in the country, as it is gripped with series of challenges confronting the petroleum sector.
Postponement of Edo election a bad signal for democracy, says Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the postponement of the Edo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a very bad signal and beginning of the end for democracy in Nigeria, adding that; “it is obvious that the All Progressives Congress (APC) feared that it can’t win the election and is ready to employ whatever crude means to subvert the wish of the people.”
