Tears as Keshi’s wife is buried in Benin
TEARS flowed freely yesterday as the remains of the late wife of the former coach of the Super Eagles, Mrs Kate Keshi were lowered to mother earth in Benin City. The Technical Director of the Super Eagles, Shuaibu Amodu, Former Super Eagles Coach, Austin Eguavoen and officials of the NFF were among dignitaries that attended the burial. The requiem mass was held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin City before she was laid to rest at her husband’s residence in Ugbor, GRA, Benin City.
Governor Wike swears in new Acting Chief Judge
In line with his avowed commitment to the rule of law and approved order of seniority in the appointment of Acting Chief Judge, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday swore in Justice Adama Iye Iyayi -Lamikanra as the Acting Chief Judge of Rivers State.
Group commends Anenih for writing EFCC
The Centre for Reform Education Initiative, CREI, has commended the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih over his honesty and uprightness in writing to the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, without anybody’s prompting to explain his role in the $2.1 billion Arms deal saga.
Suspected Fulani herdmen kill farmer in Enugu
There was tension yesterday at Amagunze, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the killing of a native in his farm by some Fulani cattle rearers.
Tompolo dissociates self from Friday’s bomb attack on Escravos gas pipeline
Ex Militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) has dissociated himself from Friday’s attack on Escravos gas pipeline, in the Warri area of Delta state.
Olam invests $275m on wheat, pasta mills in Nigeria
Olam Nigeria said its Singapore-based holding company, Olam International Limited has acquired Amber Foods Limited for $275 million. If the amount is converted with the current official exchange rate this amounts to N8.4150billion.
Customs C-G orders personnel to declare assets in 14 days
All officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service have been ordered to make full disclosure of their assets in a new measure put in place to push transparency and compliance with the Rule of Law.
#BayelsaDecides: Bruce reminds Buhari to congratulate Dickson
Barely one week after Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, got re-elected for a second-term in office, following the December 5 Governorship election and January 10 Supplementary election in the state, Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Sen. Ben Bruce on Friday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate Dickson for emerging victorious at the polls.
I have learnt not to look down on a fellow mortal, except I’m admiring his shoes — Jonathan
In keeping with that, I have learnt not to look up to any man, except he is taller than I, or to look down on a fellow mortal, except I am admiring his shoes.
Celine Dion’s husband, manager Rene Angelil dies
Celine Dion’s husband Rene Angelil, who discovered the Canadian pop diva and long managed her career, died Thursday aged 73, after a struggle with cancer.
Jonathan becomes first African leader to bag Martin Luther King’s awards
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was Thursday (January 14th) honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. He was awarded with the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom.
