Delta govt approves 3 IPPs
By Ochuko Akuopha THE Delta State government has approved the establishment of three independent power plants at Ozoro, Warri and Agbor to boost electricity supply in the state. The state Commissioner for Energy, Jonathan Ukodiko who disclosed this yesterdya at Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, during the Conference of the Isoko Development Union, IDU, […]
NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of performance-enhancing drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerian men to desist from using performance-enhancing substances, known as “aphrodisiac”, in order to impress their female partners. The is contained in a statement for the Christmas and New year goodwill message to Nigerians by the the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. […]
Akwa Ibom SSG sues for harmonious coexistence in communities
Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, has called for peace and harmonious coexistence among the communities in the state.
‘Class of 2001’ Government College Ikorodu Old Students marks anniversary
Government College Ikorodu Old Students Association (GCIOSA), Lagos State, ‘Class of 2001’ celebrated its annual get-together on December 19, tagged: “Class of 2001 20 years Anniversary.” The event held at Ikeja attracted all the students of the 2001 section which include the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo, who coincidentally is a […]
17 months enough to end insecurity before Buhari leaves office — Presidency
—Says Maiduguri rocket launch was scaremongering By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has said 17 months was enough time for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to bring to an end the various security challenges plaguing the country. President Buhari, who took over the presidential seat in 2015 for the period of four years was re-elected in […]
My Participations: One book, many controversies
By Ikechukwu Amaechi AS a young journalist at the Independent Communications Network Limited, ICNL, – publishers of TheNews/TEMPO magazine, AM News and PM News – in 1996, I could not but appreciate the significance of the massive Western House building on 8-10 Broad Street, Lagos. TheNews was embedded in the pro-democracy struggle and Western House was […]
Nigeria’s second civil war
By Sola Ebiseni I HAVE always wondered at the often-quoted statement that no country survives two civil wars. I do not know the origin of that theory but simply assume that it was based on some empirical evidence by people to whom any form of security or military expertise may not necessarily be ascribed. After […]
1966 Coup: How violence was unleashed on northern officials in London High Commission-Amb Ukume
*Northern offices wrecked,Ahmadu Bello’s photograph desecrated,he claims *Claims all northerners ordered back to Nigeria,Ibos retained, absorbed into Fed. Civil Service By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE January 15,1966 coup carried out by some mutinous Nigerian soldiers,led by Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna,had turned Nigerian diplomats and officials in London High Commission against their counterparts from northern […]
Rail Mass Transit: Lagos begins construction of Agbado train station, January ’22
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Goverment has concluded plans to commence construction of ultra modern Agbado train station in January, 2022 as part of the ongoing Marina-Agbado rail redline mass transit of the state government. Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, who disclosed this at the weekend during a […]
2023: How S’Court scuttled plot to malign political figures
By Dr. Joseph Nwobike The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that Section 46 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,Act should be construed within the narrow confines of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, the percusor to the establishment of the EFCC, to prevent illicit finacial outflow from Nigeria. The apex Court, in a landmark […]
3 years after deadline,FG yet to implement emissions control law
*We’re implementing policy soon-NESREA By Joseph Erunke ABUJA- ABOUT three years after expiration of its deadline,the federal government is yet to implement gaseous emissions law in the country. Recall that in its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution,INDC, Nigeria pledged to unconditionally reduce Greenhouse Gas’s,GHG emissions by 20% by 2030, compared to business as usual,BAU emission levels. […]
Christmas: Diaspora Group urges Nigerians to pray for Yahaya Bello ahead of 2023
The Patriotic Nigerians Network (USA) has called on Nigerians to pray for Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. The group, in its Christmas message this evening, also urged citizens all over the world to pray for the peace and unity of the nation. According to a statement signed by its President, Solomon Itodo, now is […]
I hope to play for the Nigerian National team “super eagles” in the future – Benjamin Teidi
Popular soccer player “Benjamin Teidi” who plays the Midfield position for FC Dinamo Batumi.
Another history made as DCP Asamber, SAN receives Benue Journalists’ Pacesetter Award
Another history was made on Friday as DCP Simon Lough Asamber, SAN, became the second recipient of Benue Journalists’ Pacesetter Award 2021, in Abuja. It could be recalled that, in September, 2021, Wantaregh Paul Unongo became the first person ever to receive the prestigious Benue Journalists’ Pacesetter Award in recognition of his historic accomplishment as […]
Sen Ekpenyong donates deworming drug for children in Akwa Ibom
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo SENATOR Christopher Ekpenyong representing Akwa Ibom North West in the senate has donated ninety-seven cartons of zolat Albendazole Deworming drug for children in his senatorial district. Ekpenyong donated the drug on Monday in collaboration with Border Community Development Agency (BCDA) and through the Akwa Ibom State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, (AKSPHCDA) […]
Drop your hatred against Omo-Agege, Onokpite tells Gbemre
By Etop Ekanem Chairman of Edafe Onokpite Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation, NGO, Mr Edafe Onokpite, has advised Mr Zik Gbemre to drop all form of hatred he has for Senator Ovie Omo Agege and appreciate him for all he has being doing for Urhobo and Nigerians. Gbemre recently accused Omo Agege, Deputy Senate President, […]
