By Goodluck Ikiebe. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has applauded the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare and Nigeria Volleyball Federation on their initiatives towards growth and development of volleyball in the country. The Vice President of International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister on […]
Terrorists Block Kaduna-Abuja Highway, Abduct Travellers.
By King Richard. Terrorists on Tuesday evening, blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway and abducted scores of passengers in an operation that lasted almost an hour. According to the report, the bandits blocked the highway between Kurmin Kare and Katari in Kachia local government area of Kaduna state and abducted passengers from […]
Nigeria’s Financial Crime Commission Arrests Former Speaker Over Inflated Contract.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Patricia Etteh. Etteh, who was Speaker between June 6, 2007, and 30 October 30, 2007, was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday by operatives of the Special Duty […]
Edo Governor Appoints Col. Omomia As Coordinator of State Security Vigilante Network …..Fugar Socio Cultural Group Applauds Gesture.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Col. Kole Oshoriamhe Omomia (Rtd) as Coordinator, Edo State Security Vigilante Network. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said in a statement that the appointment is part of the Edo State Government’s […]
Editors Reaffirm Commitment to Defence of Democracy, Press Freedom.
*Round off town hall meeting/ capacity building training for 350 editors *Commend US Embassy for huge support The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has rounded off its Town Hall Meeting/Capacity Building Conference in six geo-political zones, during the week – with the last one in Port Harcourt, the South-South zone, […]
Russia Ukraine War Can Cause Hunger, Unaffordable Food Prices, Riots in Some African Countries, Says Director General, World Trade Organisation.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Director General, World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, says that the Russian war in Ukraine would cause hunger, more poverty, unaffordable food prices and riots in Nigeria; Ghana, South Africa and other 32 African countries. Dr Okonjo Iweala stated in a report by the Nigerian […]
IPMAN Seeks EFCC Support In Curbing Oil Theft In Niger Delta
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has sought the support and intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in curbing oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. This request was made on Monday, May 16, 2022 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State by the Chairman, […]
Deborah’s Killers : We Leave Everything To God, Says Parents.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The parents of the late Deborah Samuel of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, have described the death of their daughter as sad and painful, saying they have left her killers to God. The remains of Deborah were laid to rest in her hometown, Tungan Magajiya in […]
ASUU To Consider Religious Bodies Appeal On Classroom Resumption.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU says it will consider appeal by religious bodies calling on it to resume work. President of the Union,Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke made it known via ASUU official Twitter handle Saturday evening. He said” the Union would consider the appeal and make its decision known. […]