The State Coordinator of Omoilu Foundation, Mr. Leke Shittu has charged the local government and ward Coordinators of the Foundation in Ipokia Local Government Area to concentrate on the assignment before them. Shittu gave the charge in Ipokia on Tuesday during the stakeholders meeting of the Foundation in the local government Area. He said his visit to Ipokia local government Area became imperative so as to know the true position of things at the grassroots and also to assure the masses of Senator Buruji Kashamu’s continuous support. Welcoming the State Coordinator to Ipokia, the coordinator of the Foundation in the…
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No fewer than 66 Ex-agitators including some selected youths from crisis impacted communities in the Niger Delta were on Tuesday offered scholarships to study sports management fundamentals at the Johan Cruyff Institute of Barcelona. Speaking at a press conference organized by Sia-One Sports Academy at the Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday, the facilitator of the programme in Africa, Alhaji Faruk M Yabo, who also is the CEO of To Be Connected Nigeria, an NGO, said the course contents of the Sports Management Fundamental, being delivered in Africa for the first time, was put together by the university of Amsterdam, informing…
If you are planning for a trip to an African country, then why not Nigeria? Nigeria often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” is the perfect destination for you if you are thinking of an overnight forest camping in any of the African nations. The location of our camp is The Omo Forest Reserve, which is a part of the large Omo-Shasha-Oluwa Forest Reserve. There are a large amount of animals like chimpanzees, buffaloes, and several species of birds. Unfortunately, these are been hunted down by the locals which have risked them to the near end of extinction. There…
South-South leaders on Tuesday described the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun as a role model and a suave politician. “Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is a visionary leader and a bridge builder. His thorough leadership style has inspired Nigerians” the leaders said. The leaders, under the aegis of South-South Front, described Timi Frank as a mischief maker and the voice of particular interest synonymous with public pretension, public lying and public looting. “We wonder when Timi Franks and his sponsors will start appreciating the works of a good man. Is it when he is dead? In…
The Presidential amnesty programme under Paul Boroh has continued to make tremendous impacts to the lives of the Niger Delta youths as it’s recorded another milestone in its educational empowerment programme at the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo state, when 12 of its delegates bagged First Class Honours Degrees, 20 bagged Second Class Upper Division, 29 Second Class Lower Division with 4 of the First Class delegates coming out as best graduating students, at the 13th Convocation Ceremony of the university held at the weekend. The convocation held at the weekend, produced twelve (12) first class graduates, eight (8)…
Today, 11th July, 2017, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill. The Bill, which was sent to the Senate for Concurrence, seeks to establish a law that ensures that victims of gunshot wounds receive necessary treatment from medical workers and assistance from security agencies. Speaking on the passage of the Bill, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, stated that not every victim of a gunshot wound is a criminal, hence, it is important that a legal framework be put into place to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.…
New entertainment and gaming company Western Lotto Nigeria Limited entered the market July 10 with five international lottery games and pledged a determination to alter the landscape of gaming in Nigeria. Showbiz promoter and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce led eminent personalities from various occupations to the formal launch. There were Senators, members of the House of Representatives and eight brand ambassadors drawn from Nollywood, music and comedy segments of the entertainment industry. They included Senator Bassey Akpan, Senator Magnus Abe and Senator Buruji Kashamu, among others. Some of the brand ambassadors who graced the event were…
…Warns Governor Aregbesola, Police against setting Osun on Political Fire A Civil Society Organization (CSO), the Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has strongly condemned the arrest of an Osogbo born politician and Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulfatai Diekola Oyedele and five others. Oyedele, popularly called “Jagun of Osun Politics” by his admirers and five others were on Monday arrested over trump-up charge of alleged public disturbance by the men of the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF),just as it declared that the arrest had confirmed the earlier position of…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government on the sustainability of the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Programme. The Head of Service gave the re-assurance today in Abuja during sites inspection of some completed estates funded by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. Mrs. Oyo-Ita said the purpose of the inspection was to have firsthand information on the types of building, location, infrastructure in place, habitable nature and how affordable it will be for off-takers under the FISH Programme. She said that the Present administration is poised…
The Federal Government today, 10th July, 2017 announced a tripartite partnership with the CNN and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to boost the Creative Industry in Nigeria, using the film industry as a pivot. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who announced the partnership in Lagos on Monday, at the Creative Industry Roundtable, said under the partnership, the film industry will be used ”as a lens through which we will project various aspects of the Nigerian Culture, Tourism and similar areas”. ”We are kick-starting the project with a 13-episode production showcasing the various stages in a…
The former leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd has refuted ever being shielded from prosecution or evades arrest. Lloyd in a statement he signed said he became aware of the charges against him on the pages of newspaper. He stated that he has challenged the attempted murder charge against him at the court of Appeal. He also said he has petitioned the National Judicial Council, NJC over the conduct of the Chief Judge of Rivers state, Justice Iyaye Lamikanra whom he accused of bias. Lloyd who represented Emohua in the State Assembly during the tenure of…
The attention of the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), Kwara State Chapter, has been drawn to an asinine and absurd Press Statement released by a fictional group under the name of Kwara Youth Stakeholders Forum (KYSF). For the avoidance of doubt, this group does not exist and has never existed. The sole aim of the person who is using this fictitious group has been to attempt to discredit the integrity and person of the political leader of Kwara, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the member representing Kwara Central in the 8th National Assembly. In the statement, the…
Still an Emphatic Statement: Criticizing Saraki because He Became Senate President is a Shame – By Taofeek Sanusi Silence is said to be a crime when one is not comfy about a situation. Practical demonstration of this has to be made when one sights an article(s) erroneously concocted and baselessly conjured to score cheap popularity or trigger people’s hatred to a fellow being. In this scenario, one has to task his/her pen to normalize the anomaly. This is pointing to the well fabricated rejoinder sheathing with blatant lies and misconceptions captioned “A Sincere Call to my fellow Kwaran: Criticizing Saraki…
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 8, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, have been enjoined to promote the interest of the party and do all they could to ensure the party came out victorious in 2019. This admonition was given by Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu, Chairman, House Committee on Rural Development, on July 5, 2017, at the opening ceremony of the new Ward 8 secretariat, along Market Road, Ilishan. Commenting further, the federal lawmaker particularly told the decampees from Omo Ilu Foundation not to be bothered with the intimidation and harassment from irrelevant few who were mere paperweight…
Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu, Chairman of House Committee on Rural Development and Ogun State Governorship hopeful, was part of the 80th birthday celebration of the Iyaloja of Ikenne, Chief (Mrs) Mercy Temitayo Owolana. The event which was held at Ecco Event Center, Ikenne Remo, Ogun State also witnessed the attendance of other dignitaries from the society. Hon Adebutu in attendance with his wife, Mrs Yinka Adebutu jubilate with the celebrant and send their heartfelt congratulations to Mama Owolana at 80. See below some of the pictures taken at the event: Deji Babington-Ashaye News Media Assistant to Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu,…
In recent times, a good number of professional bodies, in recognition of his compassionate heart, have identified with Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu, Chairman, House Committee on Rural Development. One of them is National Artisans and Technicians Association, NATA, Ikoto Unit, Odogbolu Local Government. At a meeting with the body held on July 4, 2017, at the association’s secretariat, Ikoto, Odogbolu, Hon Ladi, ably represented by Hon Kayode Adebayo, Ogun East Senatorial Chairman, enjoined the members to join hands to rescue Ogun State from the shackles of backwardness and inefficiency the APC government had subjected the state to since 2011. Adebayo…
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In continuation of its clamp down on suspected Badoo members, Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local security volunteers have arrested 87 suspected Badoo members while declaring 20 other people wanted in connection with activities of the group in Ikorodu. The 87 suspected Badoo members were arrested in an all-night operation on their hideouts in Owutu and Odongunyan in Ikorodu. The raid was an extensive operation on the two areas – Odongunyan and Owutu. It was necessitated by more intelligence on the membership of the dreaded cult group and their mode of operations. Before the…
…Tasks INEC to immediately recognise Senator Uchendu as directed by the Tribunal. The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the continued stay of Mr. George Thompson Sekibo in the Senate, wondering what he is still doing there two weeks after he was sacked as the Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District by the Election Tribunal. The party in a statement issued and signed by the State Chairman, Chief (Dr.) Davies Ibiamu Ikanya on Friday in Port Harcourt said: “We were appalled to see Sekibo in the hallowed chambers of the Senate few days ago…
The Head of Operations, Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mailafia Yakubu, yesterday, July 6, 2017 charged compliance officers of banks in Benin zone which comprises Edo, Delta, Ondo and Anambra states to collaborate with the anti-graft agency in tackling corruption. Yakubu stated this at a meeting with the compliance officers of banks at the Benin zonal office of Commission. He said the meeting became imperative due to the unscrupulous activities of some bankers who connived with fraudsters to defraud innocent people of their hard earned money. The head of Operations said there have been…