Our reasons for paying half-salary in Bayelsa – Obuebite, commissioner for information
IT was five years ago, yesterday, that former member of the House of Representatives and erstwhile commissioner of justice, Henry Seriake Dickson was sworn in as governor of Bayelsa State, with its moniker, Glory of All Lands. That date, February 14, 2012 has now come to signify Democracy Day for the people of Bayelsa State. The state commissioner for Information and Strategy, Jonathan Obuebite, in this interview spoke on the strides and struggles of the Dickson administration.
NESREA officials visit Koko over alleged toxic waste dump
The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating the alleged stolen 17 billion dollars oil and gas sales on Thursday ordered Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, to appear before it within one week.
Which way for tourism?
“I have been thinking. Nigeria is richly blessed with several tourism potentials and holds strong investment capabilities which can be harnessed to stimulate our economy and diversify our revenues… The mountains, the rivers, the forests and deserts define different landscapes in the country.
Lagos rice sellers shiver over Customs’ Sango raid
The raid of Sango Ota Rice Garage early on Wednesday by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has sent “shivers down the spines” of Alaba Rago market rice sellers in Lagos.
Soldier imprisoned with hard labour for molesting civilian
THE Nigerian Army has sentenced a soldier, Private Suleiman Olamilekan, to 28 days imprisonment for molesting a civilian, Miss Ebere Ohakwe, at a checkpoint in Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State.
Culture, tradition, mark NCAC Choral concert
The commitment of the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, towards highlighting the immense contributions of the creative industry to the the growth of the country received yet another boost recently when the organisation held a Choral Exhibition Concert.
Centennial tribute to a great Rivers gentleman
CHIEF Godfrey Kio Jaja Amachree – fondly addressed as “GKJ” by his many friends – was born 100 years ago, on February 27, 1917, to Chief Sekin Jaja Amachree, a pioneering colonial administrator of Kalabari extraction who was widely known as “Pa Sekin”.
Judge’s absence stalls Lori-Ogbebor’s suit against Okowa, Chevron, Ayiri, others
—Hearing in the suit by Itsekiri nation against Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Chief Ayiri Emami and other Itsekiri leaders, seeking to compel them to account for the N10 billion commonwealth of Itsekiri oil producing communities, yesterday, suffered an adjournment due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Onajite Kuejubola.
Osinbajo visits Lagos airport, calls for upgrade of facilities
Acting President Yemi Osinbanjo, yesterday expressed displeasure at the state of facilities at the departure and arrival halls of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after a guided tour of the airport. His verdict was that many things needed correction.
South- east APC leadership: Motions and Murmurs
IT was a convivial meeting of sorts for selected Southeast chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, convened by Governor Rochas Okorocha in Owerri to ponder on how the party could further penetrate the region that has been most resistant to the ruling party.
Dubai tourism roadshow gains momentum
DUBAI, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has remained one of the favourite destinations not only for Nigerians but travellers across the world. Its world class hospitality has made it a preferred destination for Nigerians travelling out of the country either for leisure or business.
