Eyiboh pays tribute to ex-Biafran leader

The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Commiittee on Civil Society and Donor Agencies Eseme Eyiboh yesterday described the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was a patriot.

Kalu hails Jonathan over Ojukwu

Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu yesterday commended President Goodluck Jonathn for the Federal Government’s participation in the burial rites of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Anambra Reps to Fed Govt: immortalise Ikemba

The Federal Government has been urged to immortalise the late Igbo leader, Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu in recognition of his contributions to national development.

Anambra Commissioner Of Police to lead police team to burial

Anambra State Police Commissioner Murtari Ibrahim will lead his men to the burial of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

‘America not working for Nigeria’s disintegration’ - US Consulate General

Consul-General of the United States Consulate- General in Lagos Joseph Stafford yesterday said the American government has nothing to do with a report, which predicted that Nigeria would disintegrate by 2015.

New Masquerade creator Gringory is dead

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again following yesterday’s death of James Iroha, a.k.a. Gringory in the now-rested TV series New Masquerade . 

Why we brought Ojukwu’s body to Aba - Theodore Orji

Abia State Governor Theodore Orji yesterday said he was happy to have ensured that one of the last wishes of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was fulfilled.

Aba Agog For Ojukwu, Abia Declares Public Holiday

Following the arrival of the remains of the Ikemba of Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Abuja and Owerri yesterday, the burial train today moved to Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia State, southeast Nigeria.

Confusion Trails Adoption Of Gov Candidate For Edo Polls

Confusion has continued to trail the recent adoption of Solomon Edebiri as the governorship candidate of a coalition of political parties for the July 2012 poll in Edo State.

Edo PDP Governorship Primary: Delegates Go Into Hiding

The majority of the over 700 delegates that participated in last Saturday’s Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary have gone into hiding.

Liyel Imoke Takes Oath Of Office For Second Term

Senator Liyel Imoke, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, standard bearer in the 25 February governorship election in Cross River State Tuesday took oath of office to begin a second tenure.

Southwest Governors To Give More Attention To Oodua Group

Governors of five southwest states that own Odu’a Investment Company today rose from its first meeting of the year to pledge more attention to the conglomerate with a view to sustaining the legacy bequeathed to the younger generation by the former leaders of the region.

To fulfill the pledge, the governors have decided to be meeting once every quarter towards ensuring profitability of the common heritage of the people of these states.

Spanish Radio to pay Barca $270k for slander

A Spanish radio station has offered 200,000 euros ($270,000) to Barcelona in compensation for a report that made false allegations about doping, the broadcaster said.

Supreme Court Affirms Kwankwaso, Aliyu Victories

The Supreme Court in two separate decisions Tuesday, upheld the victory of Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano state both of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP.

Abdoulaye Wade goes for second ballot in Senegal

Senegal’s president Abdoulaye Wade was dealt a humiliating blow Tuesday and forced into a run-off election after failing to secure an outright majority for a disputed third term.

Crisis Hits PDP over primaries’ formula

There are very strong indications that crisis is brewing in Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over recommendations that direct primary election should now be adopted for governors, members of National Assembly, state Houses of Assembly and local government elections.

Moved by what they regarded as a slap on their faces, the PDP governors have, therefore, resolved to fight it.

NASS election: Ogbaru people protest tribunal ruling

THE people of Ogbaru federal constituency in Anambra State have protested recent judgment delivered by Anambra State National and State Assemblies Election Petition Tribunal which upturned election of Afam Ogene and awarded it to Mr. Chukwuka Onyema, describing the development as judicial robbery.

Sigh of relief by Lagos residents…as ‘black spots,’ shanties give way to ‘eldorado’

National Theatre Loop 2 - After

“SOMETIME last year, specifically in July, at about 7.30 pm, I heard distress call from under the Bridge close to the Nigeria Breweries Plc. I was not surprised because I knew “the boys” were at their nefarious act again. I was helpless as there was virtually nothing I could do about it, not being armed.

Anioma Renaissance holds symposium on Ojukwu

A symposium tagged Memories of a legend on the Niger, aimed at honouring the late Dim Emeka Ojukwu, comes up, Wednesday, in Asaba, Delta State

Edo State Guber: Battle is set

Oshiomhole and Airhiavbere

The choice of the popular retired general given to philanthropy is a double edged sword that the PDP and Oshiomhole who is flying the ticket of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN may from time to time celebrate. In celebrating Airhiavbere’s choice, party apparatchik in the state are counting on the numerical supremacy of his native Bini people who constitute more than half of the state population to wrest the governorship from Oshiomhole.

Sanitation court jails 50 in Ebonyi

Over 50 persons were weekend convicted by Ebonyi State Environmental Sanitation court for loitering and failing to participate in the monthly environmental exercise put in place by the state government.

Seriake Dickson goes spiritual, declears three days fasting

BAYELSA State governor,  Seriake Dickson, yesterday, declared that his restoration agenda was more spiritual than physical.

Onolememen and the Works Ministry

SINCE the constitution of the Federal Executive Council by President Goodluck Jonathan after his 2011 victory at the general election, many government ministries and agencies have attested to the fact that governance have recorded a great departure from the past.

Nigerian Bar Association sets up c’ttee to probe corruption in judiciary

Following the earlier position of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on the incidences of corruption in the justice delivery system and the fact that some lawyers and judges were involved in the perilous conduct, the association has set up a committee to identify those involved in the unwholesome practice, investigate same and refer them to the anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies for prosecution.

President Jonathan hails Shagari @ 87, tasks Catholic Church on school curriculum

President Goodluck Jonathan, Sunday, congratulated former President Shehu Shagari on his 87 birthday.
President Jonathan described the former president as an elder statesman, who had continued to make his wisdom and vast experience available to the nation, adding that Nigeria had benefited immensely from Shagari’s selfless contributions.

Nigeria’s crude oil production peaks at about 2.68m bpd

Nigeria’s crude oil production got a boost, weekend, with the coming on stream of French oil giant’s 180,000 barrels per day, Usan field, offshore in Nigeria. Accordingly, Nigeria crude oil production now stands at 2.68 million bpd, up from 2.5 million pbd as at last week.

Total, the operator of the Oil Mining Lease, OML138, in keeping to its promise announced the start-up of production of the in-line with the planned schedule for first oil before the end of Q1, 2012.

How Liyel Imoke won Cross River Governorship Election

AFTER 30 days of being out of power, Senator Liyel Imoke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will this morning return to the Cross River State Government House, having won his second term election, held weekend, with 92.16 per cent of valid votes cast.

5 die in Ekiti auto crash

5 People including two blood brothers, died weekend after an auto crash in Ikare-Akoko in Akoko Northeast Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Eye witness said that three boys were crushed to death and two others terribly injured in the crash involving a lorry with Lagos State number plate XC 476 GGE and three commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada.

Heavy Rainfall forecast: Lagos unveils plans to tackle flooding

LAGOS – Lagos State Government has commenced a three- phased flood management programme, which it said would ensure minimal level of flooding across the state during this year’s rainy season.

Mysterious fire guts Gabriel Suswam’s private home

A mysterious mid-day fire, yesterday, completely destroyed a multi-million Naira house owned by the Benue State Governor, Mr Gabriel Suswam, in Makurdi, the state capital.

Unknown Gunmen kill cops in Kano, Minna

Unknown gunmen on a motorcycle, yesterday, killed two police officers in Kano State and injured two others in what appears to be renewed attack in the city that witnessed the worst attack by Boko Haram on January 20, when no fewer that 186 people were killed.

Guber Election Petitions: Supreme Court to the rescue?

Justice Dahiru Musdapher

IF the major players in this political dispensation could turn back the hands of the time to the pre-2010 Electoral Act era, certainly, many would avoid remembering the length of time petitions spent at election petition tribunals across the country during that period.

Boko Haram: Commission raises alarm over rights abuse in North-East

Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has expressed concern over fate of the legal profession in the North-East part of the country with the ongoing activities of the Boko Haram Islamic sect and security agencies.

Ridiculous: Benue State owes 150 teachers 4-yr salaries

Benue State Government owes some teachers four years’ salary arrears, according to Mr. David Tsevende, Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.

Anambra NULGE threatens strike over seizure of check off dues

Local government workers in Anambra State yesterday threatened to embark on indefinite strike over seizure of their check off dues for six months by Governor Peter Obi.

Anambra House summons AG, DPP over release of kidnap suspects

ANAMBRA State House of Assembly has summoned the state‘s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Emmanuel Chukwuma, and  Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, over their alleged role in the release of some kidnap suspects.

328 medical students sue UNIJOS over rejection

Thundred and twenty eight medical students dropped by University of Jos, UNIJOS, have sued the institution for alleged unjust rejection.

‘World Bank assisted Nigeria with $500m loan to combat global financial crisis’

The World Bank extended a loan of $500 million for support to Nigeria during the global financial crisis.

4 dead, seven injured in Ogun state accidents

4 people were killed yesterday in multiple accidents that occurred on the Ogun State stretch of the Sagamu-Ore Expressway. Seven others were injured.

Chinese government donates schools to Nigeria

The Chinese government yesterday handed over China-assisted school projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kaduna, Katsina and Ogun states to President Goodluck Jonathan.

Lagosians warned on cart pushers as sanitation holds tomorrow

HEAD of tomorrow’s sanitation, Lagosians were yesterday warned to refrain from patronising the itinerant cart pushers to dispose their refuse.

Australian woman defrauds Nigerian scammers

An Australian woman has been convicted for defrauding Nigerian fraudsters of  $30,000, reports The Sideshow.

Contradictions of Nigeria’s Federalism and the Quest for Regional Integration

As is generally known, Nigeria operates a deformed federal system, where not even lip-service is paid to the tenets of federalism.

Lagos state ejects 120 tankers from Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

The Lagos State Government yesterday began the enforcement of the 72-hour ultimatum given to tanker drivers parking on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway by ejecting 120 tankers from the road.

Okitipupa Police killings: Widows seek N100m compensation

Two widows, Mrs. Grace Okotie and Queen Akarewan, have approached a High Court in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State over the alleged killing of their husbands, Robinson Okotie and Christopher Akarewan, by policemen.

Oyo State Assembly steps down list of nominees

The Oyo State House of Assembly yesterday asked Governor Abiola Ajimobi to re-present the list of nominees for the State Independent Electoral (OYSIEC) Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.

Oyo State police dismiss 16 men for alleged bribery

The Oyo State Police Command yesterday dismissed 16 men for bribery, absenteeism and neglect of duty.

World Bank rates Osun State Second in FADAMA 3

The World Bank has rated Osun State’s FADAMA 3 agricultural project second in Nigeria and the best in the Southwest.

Nollywood actors Ramsey Nouah, Daniel Lloyd, and Joseph Benjamin in Lagos For Stripper Movie

Ramsey Nouah and Daniel Lloyd

Nollywood actors Daniel Lloyd, Ramsey Nouah, and Joseph Benjamin are on the set of the movie Stripper.

PDP's Wamakko Wins Sokoto Gubernatorial Election

Former governor of Sokoto, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko , who contested on the platform of the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was today declared the winner of the election held on Saturday in the state.

President Jonathan orders Chevron to provide electricity to Delta oil communities

President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered Chevron Nigeria Limited to provide stable and sustainable power supply from the Escravos Tank Farm to oil-rich Ugborodo and Gbaramatu communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State as part of its corporate social responsibility.

How government impoverished Nigerians, poverty on rampage

President Goodluck Jonathan

•  93.9 % of Nigerians think they are poor •  Nigerians that were non-poor higher in 1980s •  Poverty defies govt policies •Companies are being impoverished •  Gap between rich and poor widening…

Unknown Gunmen abduct housewife in Warri

Unknown gunmen abducted a woman, Mrs. Sandra Omote, on her way to church on Airport Road, Warri in Delta State, yesterday.

Tragedy: Truck crushes four, injures three others in Ogun State, Nigeria

No fewer than four  persons were crushed to death by an articulated vehicle, popularly known as trailer belonging to a manufacturing giant on Saturday at Abule Olokuta in Ilaro, Yewa North local Government Area of Ogun state while three were critical injured.

ECOWAS to introduce single currency by 2020

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is to introduce a single currency  in the sub-region by 2020, while it will become effective in English speaking countries in 2015.

Iran assures of support against terrorism in Nigeria

Iranian government has pledged to support Nigeria in the fight against terrorism. The promise came against the backdrop of frequent terror attacks in the northern part of the country by the fundamentalist Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

Sharing formula betrays Ondo robbers 3 months after robbery

3 months after killing four persons during a bank raid in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the police in the state have apprehended five robbery suspects (all ex-convicts) that carted away about N22million during the operation.

Bonga Oil Spill Update: Agbakoba leads NIMASA’s legal team against Shell

Nigerian Maritime Administration and  Safety Agency, NIMASA, has concluded plans to file a legal action against Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC,  over  environmental  damage by the  Bonga oil spill that has affected over 70 communities in the Niger Delta.

Is Nigeria in a poverty trap and population explosion ?

Nigeria appears to be in what economists call a poverty trap, a vicious circle that takes hardwork and massive investment to break. The population is rising faster than the economy can cater for. It is thus breeding poverty and it is spreading like wild fire in the country.

Nigerian firm targets $1 Billion investment in fertiliser

A Nigerian firm by name, 1st Premier Industries Limited has disclosed that it has set aside $1billion for investment in MPK fertilisers in the country.

Soldiers deployment cannot stop Boko Haram but dialogue – Owie

Senator Rowland Owie

Former Chief Whip of the senate, Senator Rowland Owie, weekend, declared that the deployment of soldiers will not end the activities of the Boko Haram sect and urged the Federal Government to dialogue with the group.

Nigeria is suffering because Yorubas have been left out – Bucknor-Akerele

Mentioning the name of the former Lagos State deputy governor, Chief Louisa Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, calls to mind, images of her running battle with her former boss, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu between 1999 and 2003.  But there is more to the urbane 72-year-old former lawmaker.

Independent Corrupt Practices,ICPC probes states/councils’ joint accounts

Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, weekend, said it will henceforth ensure that the joint state/local government accounts were not manipulated to stultify the growth of local government administration.

No home for Asaba quadruplets

The joy of a garri seller at Ogbeogonogo market, Asaba, Delta State, Mrs. Patience Obi, who recently gave birth to a set of quadruplets, has been cut short, as she has no home to go to.

Nigerian Governors woo Aliko Dangote for investments

Several governors are wooing Dangote Group, President Aliko Dangote to invest in their state.

We’ve not stopped processing fuel subsidy payments, says PPPRA

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has assured oil marketers that it has not stopped processing subsidy claims from genuine importers of petroleum products contrary to some speculations.

Nigerian Federal Government targets 2.1m metric tons of rice yearly

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to revive the nation’s rice production by producing about 2.1 million metric tons of rice yearly through a $40 million partnership with the Taraba State government and Dominion Farms Limited.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria , SON pushes for prosecutorial powers

A Brand new Bill that would give prosecutorial powers to the Standards Organisation  of  Nigeria (SON) is underway.

Excessive Oil reliance fuels Nigeria’s poverty, say analysts

A feckless political system and excessive reliance on an oil industry that generates few jobs have conspired to reverse Nigeria’s battle against poverty despite economic growth, analysts say.

Nigeria's Interbank rates rise on short cash supply

Nigeria’s interbank lending rates rose further last week to an average of 15.25 per cent from penultimate week’s 14.91 per cent as the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) soaked up available local naira currency.

'Make National Insurance Commission ,NAICOM insurance sole regulator’

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) should be the sole regulator of all operators in the insurance industry to mitigate duplicitous and conflicting regulations, an underwriter has said.

Nigerian Communications Commission clamps down on mobile phone makers

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sealed the offices and warehouses of two mobile phone manufacturers at the popular Computer Village, in Ikeja, Lagos.

Bureau of Public Enterprises, M-tel creditors, disagree on contractors’ payment

Creditors of the moribund national mobile telecommunication company, M-tel, have accused the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) of creating and forwarding a phony list of creditors to the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation for payment. But the privatisation agency said there is no truth in it.

Nigeria, Venezuela raise oil exports as Saudis cut

 

Nigeria, Venezuela and Iraq raised crude oil exports in December from a month earlier while other Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members including Saudi Arabia decreased shipments, according to the Joint Organisation Data Initiative.

Wale ‘W4' Adepoju Acquires N4 Million Chrysler

Things are really looking good for Nigerian pop singer Wale ‘W4' Adepoju. Riding on the success of his hit single ‘Wa gba Kontrol’,  the upcomer is now lounging in the mainstream, and planting himself firmly on the scene.

9ice Returns To School, Will Run For Office in 2015

Abolore ‘9ice’ Akande has announced his intention to venture into politics in the coming years. 9ice says he is ‘going to contest in the year 2015 for ‘House of Representatives position’. The multi-award-winning musician is from Ogbomoso in Oyo state.

I Didn’t Collect Money From President Jonathan’ – D’banj

On the eve of his New York debut, Mo’Hits/G.O.O.D Music act Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo  was interviewed by online news agency Sahara Reporters where he talked about his style of music, rumoured affair with Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, his political stance and his non-involvement with the recent Occupy Nigeria protest carried out across the world.

Nick Cannon Quits Radio Talk Show To Focus On Health

Nick Cannon at the Shawn Carter Foundation at Carnegie Hall, NY, Feb 7

Actor Nick Cannon has quit his job at the New York City radio 92.3 NOW in an effort to treat himself; the 31-year-old announced in a statement released on the radio’s website on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Bobby Brown Humiliated At Whitney Houston’s Funeral

Bobby Brown left 15 minutes into the service

Just 15 minutes into Whitney Houston’s funeral service held at the New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, on February 18, 2012, the late singer’s ex husband Bobby Brown was seen fuming, exiting the church premises.

Supreme Court Orders Andy Uba Election Panel Disbanded

Chief Justice Dahiru Musdapher of Nigeria’s Supreme Court may have ordered the disbandment of a fraudulent judicial panel set up by the President of the Court of Appeal to hand back a disputed senatorial seat to Andy Uba of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Between Christian Wulff And The Nigerian Politician

This writer has followed events in Germany in the last couple of days and had come to a conclusion that Nigeria as a nation need to go further in deepening her democracy, political culture and moral values, if at all she is worth being called the giant of Africa.

Boko Haram: Northern Problem - Southern Blackmails

If you judge others, you have no time to love them - Mother Theresa

Maid Charged For Adding Menstrual Blood to Her Employer’s Food

Indra Ningsih

An Indonesian maid, Indra Ningsih, has appeared in a Hong Kong court accused of adding menstrual blood to her employer’s food, Nollywoodgossip has learned. Indra mixed menstrual blood into a pot of vegetables as a charm for improving relations between herself and her employer.

Robin Thicke Arrested in New York For Smoking Marijuana

Top American-Canadian R&B singer-songwriter, musician, Robin Thicke was arrested yesterday, Friday, February 17, 2012 in New York for marijuana possession, law enforcement says.