George Akume is not my godfather – Gov. Ortom

George Akume is not my godfather – Gov. Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom, in this interview, speaks on the farmers/herdsmen crisis in Benue State, the controversy dogging the selection of new first class chiefs, construction of a new cargo airport in the state inspite of the backlog of unpaid salaries, among other issues. Excerpts:
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The blind leading the clueless

The blind leading the clueless

Success is earned and so it should be. It takes a long time to be successful and of course, if you are successful, then it is only right that you deserve all trappings that come with your hard work. Nothing comes easy in life and there is no overnight success, it is blood, sweat and toil.

Thrown two life lines Nigeria can now hope for economic revival

Thrown two life lines Nigeria can now hope for economic revival

While others had their eyes glued to the pages carrying the President’s budget address to the joint session of the National Assembly, NASS, some of us were paying greater attention to movements in the global oil sector. Like it or not, the volume of oil exported next year and the average price per barrel will still be the major determinant of how the Nigerian economy performs next year – just as it was in 2016 and years before it.

Buhari congratulates Emir of Ringim on his silver jubilee

Buhari congratulates Emir of Ringim on his silver jubilee

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA- President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Emir of Ringim, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Sayyadi Mahmud Ringim on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu on Saturday had the president recall his affinity with the emir, saying that Nigeria would to cherish his contributions […]

‎2019: How INEC plans to reduce rigging, violence -Yakubu

‎2019: How INEC plans to reduce rigging, violence -Yakubu

Disturbed by the growing wave of election-day violence in the country as well as continued attempts by some political elements at results manipulation, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said it has commenced moves to introduce electronic collation as well as electronic transmission of election results in the 2019 general elections.

Burial plans for the late Bola Kuforiji (OON) released

Burial plans for the late Bola Kuforiji (OON) released

Funeral arrangment for  the late Otunba Ayora (Dr) Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, OON,  mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, as contained in a statement by the family, are as follows: *Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016- Service of Songs. Venue: The Otunba’s residence at Ayora Court Annex, 21, Marine road, GRA Apapa. Time: 5pm. *Thursday, Dec 22, 2016- Wake Keeping […]

When leaders fail followers pay the price – Melaye

When leaders fail followers pay the price – Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye has said that when leaders fail the followers pay the price. The Senator made this in a series of tweets on his twitter handle [View the story “When leaders fail followers pay the price – Melaye ” on Storify]

Jamaica explains indifference to IAAF new rules

Jamaica explains indifference to IAAF new rules

Jamaica has defended its refusal to back Sebastian Coe’s proposed constitutional changes at the International Associ-ation of Athletics Federa-tions (IAAF) Special Congress in Monte Carlo earlier this month, a decision criticised as being “ridiculous” by nine-time Olympic gold medallist, Usain Bolt.

How To Get Your Bank To Finance Your Next LPO Or Contract

How To Get Your Bank To Finance Your Next LPO Or Contract

Just as every agreement has its terms and conditions, there are some criteria which you will need to meet in getting your bank to finance your local purchase order (LPO) or contract. While the details may vary from bank to bank, the general criteria can be grouped into 4 main categories:

RECESSION: Don’t despair, cleric counsels Nigerians

RECESSION: Don’t despair, cleric counsels Nigerians

PASTOR of Ajayi Dahunsi Memorial Baptist Church, Lagos, Rev. ‘Sola Idowu has encouraged Nigerians to be resolute and not give room for distraught in the face of current economic challenges, saying that God is still in the process of reviving Nigeria, reports OLAYINKA LATONA.

BSN launches 77 Nigerian Sign Language Bible

BSN launches 77 Nigerian Sign Language Bible

DETERMINED to make the Bible available to over 1.8 million Nigerians with hearing impairment, the Christian Mission for the Deaf Church, Nigeria in collaboration with DOOR International, the Presbyterian Church Nigeria and the Bible Society of Nigeria recently launched 77 Chronological Bible Translation for the Nigerian Sign Language Bible.

‘Discharge your duties with divine fear’- Rev. Onmoke

‘Discharge your duties with divine fear’- Rev. Onmoke

The National President of Diocesan Priests of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Onmoke has enjoined those entrusted with the leadership at all levels in the country to discharge such responsibilities with the fear of God and with a sense of responsibility to the poor, needy and the less privileged in the society, reports PETER DURU, Makurdi. […]