Falana is your lawyer, invite Falz his son for protest instead of Burna Boy, Nigerians tell Sowore
… Say Falz more Fela-figure than Burna Boy By David Royal After inviting Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy to join the #RevolutionNow protest on October 1st, Nigerians have called out on Omoyele Sowore to invite Falz who is the son of his lawyer, Femi Falana instead of Burna Boy. Sowore had on Tuesday in a Tweet said […]
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line: Buhari directs Amaechi to link rail to Apapa, others
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday inaugurated the 326- kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation as well as the ancillary facilities yard at the recently-named Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Delta State. The rail line was conceptualised over 30 years ago, precisely in 1987 by the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s military […]
I want freedom, not ‘Igbo president’ (4)
By Ochereome Nnanna I did not really plan this series to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. However, I am gratified at the auspicious moment it provides for us to address the issue of “freedom”. To me, our independence is lost. Nigeria is now one of the most failed countries in the world. […]
Onitsha River Port to commence full operation 1st quarter of 2021 — NIWA
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The National Inland Waterways, NIWA, yesterday, said that the Onitsha River Port would commence full operation by the first quarter of 2021. This was disclosed by the Area Manager of NIWA Area Office Onitsha, Anambra State, Mrs Queen Uba during an interactive session with newsmen in Onitsha. She said that NIWA has […]
Soku oil wells: It’s unfortunate Diri questioned payment of accrued revenue to Rivers — Wike
By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described as unfortunate, the pressure mounted on Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, by his Bayelsa State counterpart, Governor Duoye Diri, to stop paying Rivers State revenue accruing from Soku oil wells being disputed by both states. Wike, who hosted RMAFC delegation in Port […]
Rivers community deserted as army invades area, burns down houses
By Davies Iheamnachor There is panic in Okoma community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State as men of the Nigerian Army allegedly invaded the community and burnt down several houses. Residents of the area said the incident happened on Saturday, adding that they do not know the reason for the action. WhenVanguardvisited […]
