Okobaro marks 10th year anniversary, confers titles on deserving Deltans
AS part of activities to mark his 10 years coronation anniversary, the Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, HRM Matthew Ediri Egbi, Owahwa II, Thursday, conferred traditional chieftaincy titles on 31 deserving Deltans.
Remi Joe drops new afrobeats single, ‘Lamba’, featuring Pardon C
America-based Nigerian singer Damilola Okunsokan, professionally known as Remi Joe has teamed up with internationally acclaimed musician, Pardon C, on his latest hit song titled ‘Lamba’.
Developing oil-bearing communities with DESOPADEC
By Nelson Egware As an interventionist agency, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC was established in 2006 in the twilight of Governor James Ibori’s administration to manage 50 percent of the 13 percent derivation fund accruable to the state and change the socio-economic development of host communities within the mandate areas of […]
Doctoral scholar’s groundbreaking research sets new standard for global health insurance strategies
A groundbreaking new thesis by Dr. Njoku Francis Ulonna is causing waves in health policy circles, both in Nigeria and across the African continent
Amber celebrates Christmas with empowerment program
Wondering how to spend your Christmas holiday this year? You can join the Amber Drinks Ltd empowerment program to give you that boost to finally own your own business. The aim of this program has been to aid job and income generation and to encourage local entrepreneurs to go into the energy drink distribution market, […]
Writing of 4 NECO exams now compulsory in Ebonyi — Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the compulsory writing in the state of all the four examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). Umahi gave the approval on Thursday in Abakaliki when officials of the examination body paid him a courtesy call in his office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Senate committed to development policies – Lawan
President, Dr Ahmed Lawan has assured Nigerians that the Ninth Assembly remained committed to policies and programmes that would ensure further development of the country. Lawan gave the assurance on Thursday at the closing ceremony of a free medical outreach in Adamawa South Senatorial District, held at the General Hospital, Jada, the headquarters of Jada […]
Gunmen kill 9 worshipers, injure 6 in Niger – Police
The Police Command in Niger said gunmen had killed nine worshippers and injured six others in an attack on a mosque at Tungan Ba’are village in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday-Bala Kuryas, who confirmed the incident, said the worshippers were killed during early morning prayer […]
Yuletide: Ban on fireworks still in force — Delta CP
The Police Command in Delta says it will enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of fireworks during the Yuletide. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ari Ali, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. Ali warned parents to ensure that their wards did not […]
Political parties to bear cost of direct primaries ― INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has very little role to play in the conduct of direct primaries by political parties for selecting their candidates for elections. Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, the Chairman, INEC disclosed this when he met with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation in Abuja. Rep. Mukhtar Batera […]
Nigeria to grow gas reserves to 600 trillion cubic feet — Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is currently working to grow the country’s gas reserve from 206 trillion cubic feet to 600 TCF. Sylva gave the assurance on Wednesday at the 23rd World Petroleum Congress in Houston, Texas, U.S. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
Police arrest man with fresh human parts in Ikorodu
The Sagamu Road Police Division said it has arrested a 41-year-old man, Sikiru Kolawole, for allegedly being in possession of fresh human parts. The Spokesman of the Lagos Police Command, Mr Adekunle Ajisebutu, who confirmed the incident, said that the suspect was reportedly found with fresh human hands, intestines and skull from Ojokoro cemetery in […]
Police arrest bandits, rescue 2 persons kidnapped in Abuja Community
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following armed bandits attack on a community, Piri in Kwali Area Council of the FCT and the reported kidnapping of some persons and alleged killing of a housewife, the Police have rescued 2 out of the 3 persons confirmed to have been kidnapped. A top source told Vanguard that crack […]
Bill for crèche at work places passes 2nd reading
A bill for an Act to amend the Labour Act and ensure the establishment of creches in public and private workplaces has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill which sought to boost breastfeeding among working-class mothers was sponsored by Rep. Sergius Ogun (PDP-Edo) at plenary on Thursday. Leading the debate, […]
Oromoni’s death, violence in schools further signs of govt failure
…Says Nigeria now riskiest country LAGOS—THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, yesterday, described the killing of Sylvester Oromoni, the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, allegedly beaten to death by some of his mates and the rampage at a secondary school in Edo State as ugly signs of how governments in Nigeria have failed the people. Afenifere, in a […]
132 youths to access N1bn fund as LASG, EbonyLife organize cinematography training
By Bose Adelaja To reduce idleness among Nigeria youths, Lagos State Government has partnered EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA) to train 132 Nigeria youths in various skills of cinematography just as the youths will access N1 Billion fund by the government. The three months training was facilitated through Lagos State Creative Industries Initiative (LACI), under the Ministry […]
