‘Death of Delta lawmaker, Udoh, blow to Itsekiri, constituency’
SPECIAL Assistant, News Media to Delta State governor, Mr. Michael Tidi has described the death of the lawmaker representing Warri South Constituency 1 in the state House of Assembly, Mrs. Omawumi Udoh as a monumental loss to Itsekiri nation and the state.
Sustain your anti-graft war, ex-Minister charges Buhari
Former Minister of National Planning, Prof. Osita Ogbu, has told the Federal Government not be distracted in fighting the endemic culture of corruption in the country.
Edo election tribunal begins hearing Jan. 11, says no limit on number of witnesses
The Edo Election Petition Tribunal has said it will not limit parties on the number of witnesses to call in the petition filed by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
Be IT compliant, ex-IGP Arase tasks Police
The immediate past Inspector General of police, Mr. Solomon Arase, has declared that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was desirous for effective modern day policing.
Xmas: Aisha Buhari donates food items to Christians
First lady, Hajiya Aisha Buari, on Thursday, donated some bags of rice and cartons of liquid milk to the Christian community in Abuja for Christmas.
Thrift collector charged over alleged theft of N46,000 in Lagos
A 36-year-old thrift collector was on Thursday arraigned in Lagos for allegedly stealing the sum of N46,000 from his customer.
Mum’s past drugs abuse haunts me
When we were quite young and living abroad (there are three of us), our mum got involved with a bad crowd and took to drugs. She became a drug addict, used and peddled the stuff, and got involved with a toy-boy who introduced her to full time trafficking.
Notable deaths of 2016
From legendary British singer David Bowie to Cuban leader Fidel Castro and American boxer Muhammad Ali, here are some of 2016the notable figures who died in 2016.
Nigeria’s Inflation rises for 13th straight month
Nigeria’s inflation rose again in November, driven by higher food, petrol and electricity prices, data showed Thursday, with analysts saying that the upward trend may not be over.
#2017Budget : Experts laud FG on new exchange rate benchmark
Some financial experts on Thursday commended the Federal Government for using a more realistic exchange rate of N305 to the earlier proposed N290 per dollar for the 2017 budget estimates.
Some critics thought my presidency would last only a year – Obama
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has disclosed that some people believe that he would not survive more than a year as U.S. President.
Bird flu resurfaces in Kano, Govt. announces
Kano State Government on Wednesday announced the resurfacing of bird flu in the state.
Enugu State Govt moves to eliminate “miracle” exam centres
The Enugu State Government says it will eliminate the menace of miracle examination centres in the state.
FG earmarks N213bn for modernisation of rail system
The Federal Government has earmarked N213billion to fast-track the modernization of the country’s rail system in the 2017 fiscal year.
Delta Lawmaker, Omawumi Udoh dies in UK
THE member representing Warri South Constituency 1, Mrs Omawumi Udoh is dead. She died Wednesday evening in the United Kingdom after a protracted illness.
Boko Haram rule stripped Bama bare
The houses are burnt-out shells, and charred cars and petrol pumps line the roads in the once-bustling Nigerian trade hub of Bama before it was razed by Boko Haram jihadists.
