N’Delta leaders draw battle line in Uyo

N’Delta leaders draw battle line in Uyo

PAN-  NIGER  Delta Forum, PANDEF, the  umbrella body of traditional rulers, elders, leaders and stakeholders of coastal states of Niger-Delta, has laid down the irreducible conditions any political party and its presidential candidate must attain,  to get the support of the people of the oil-rich region in the 2019 general elections
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The G20 and global warming confusions

The G20 and global warming confusions

The Group of 20 nations, G20 last week met in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on  November 30-December 1, 2018, to build consensus for fair and sustainable development through an agenda that is people-centred, inclusive and forward-looking.

Emotions as Odinakachukwu Nwoye emerges Best Graduating Student

Emotions as Odinakachukwu Nwoye emerges Best Graduating Student

Celebration filled the atmosphere recently at the induction ceremony of the 601 graduands of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), as Miss Odinakachukwu Nwoye was called to the podium to receive her award for being the Best Graduating Student.

CAN in 17 Southern states disown Father Mbaka

CAN in 17 Southern states disown Father Mbaka

Former National President, Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama reacts thus: “We heard the news about what happened down there in Enugu and it is quite disturbing because it’s not in our character as Catholic priests to delve into partisan politics and we do not engage in prophetic utterances about politics.

Offa Robbery: Stolen money, guns not accounted for

Offa Robbery: Stolen money, guns not accounted for

A major row is brewing in the police circles following the disappearance of the statement of the ring leader of the April 5, deadly robbery attacks in Offa, Kwara State during which the daredevils robbed six banks and carted away billions of Naira and killed 31 persons, including nine of policemen and made away with 21 rifles.

Women, help thyselves

Women, help thyselves

I was at the 50th Anniversary celebration of Urhobo Ladies Association (ULA) two Sundays ago. One of the first things that struck me, when I arrived at the venue, was the ageing membership. What can be responsible for their inability to attract younger women? That was the thought going on in my mind.

APC pledges inclusive govt in Ebonyi

APC pledges inclusive govt in Ebonyi

EBONYI state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Soni Ogbuoji has pledged to run an all inclusive government if elected Governor next year.

BUHARI VS ATIKU: Osuntokun, Keyamo in war of words

BUHARI VS ATIKU: Osuntokun, Keyamo in war of words

With less than three months to the 2019 general elections, camps of the two front-line Presidential candidates – Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have been advancing reasons Nigerians should rally behind their respective principals at the polls. This is not unexpected given the green light beamed on campaign activities by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC about a fortnight ago.

Petrol tanker crushes newly wedded man to death in Ondo

Petrol tanker crushes newly wedded man to death in Ondo

A newly wedded man and expectant father identified as Kayode Esan who was a commercial motorcyclist was yesterday crushed to death by a 33,000 laden NNPC tanker in Akure, the Ondo state capital. The tanker driver, his partner and the police traffic warden at the scene were almost lynched but for the timely intervention of police detectives who raced to the scene and gave them protection.

APC to sanction Amosun, Okorocha waits for go-ahead from Buhari

APC to sanction Amosun, Okorocha waits for go-ahead from Buhari

THE national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC has set machinery in place to whip Governors Ibikunle Amosun and Rochas Okorocha in line towards advancing the interests of the party in the governorship elections in Ogun and Imo States respectively.

INEC dubs 2019 party primaries Nigeria’s most acrimonious

INEC dubs 2019 party primaries Nigeria’s most acrimonious

ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has vowed to ensure a religious adherence to its guidelines and schedule of activities for the 2019 general elections, saying it would not treat with levity, parties who violate the guidelines.

Neo Phlames out with ‘Sharp Shooter’

Neo Phlames out with ‘Sharp Shooter’

‘Conscious’ Indigenous artiste, Adeniyi Adewoyin simply known as Neo Phlames has released a new song titled ‘Sharp Shooter.’ Produced by Daihard, Sharp Shooter according to the artiste is a mid tempo song with good lyrics suitable for everyone.

Court adjourns Innoson’s CEO case to Jan. 29, 2019

Court adjourns Innoson’s CEO case to Jan. 29, 2019

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed Jan. 29, 2019, to hear a motion seeking bench warrant against the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Nig. Ltd., Innocent Chukwuma, and others charged with forgery.