The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Ovwigho Igbuya on Tuesday made an assessment of the journey so far, saying the Sixth Assembly has made reasonable contributions to the development of the state. Speaking at the resumption of plenary, Igbuya said the Sixth Assembly received a total of 41 bills. According to him, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa gave his assent to 13 out of the 17 bills so far passed by the House. The bills include Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission Law, 2015, Delta State Contributory Health Commission Bill, 2015, Appropriation Law 2016, Delta State Economic…
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I received the news of the death of Alhaji Saka Saadu, one of the most illustrious Kwara sons, with great shock and sadness. I met the late Alhaji Saadu some years back in Ilorin, and for all the years that I knew him and was honoured to interact with him, he demonstrated an uncommon love, sincerity and eagerness to provide help and wise counsel. During my tenure as Commissioner for Education in Kwara State, Alhaji Saadu was one of the people that supported and encouraged me. His love for Kwara State was never in doubt. Alhaji Saadu was a good…
The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has called for support for all-inclusive efforts to rebuild the PDP, describing the party as “a sleeping, and not a dead lion.” Governor Fayose, who emerged as Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum last Thursday, made this call when he visited former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) in his Lagos residence on Sunday night. According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor, who promised to work with all PDP leaders…
Excitement and jubilation rented the air in Ado Odo-Ota Local Government Area yesterday when the Senator Buruji Kashamu-inspired Omoilu Foundation presented vehicles to some community and Ogun West Senatorial District leaders. In all, six exotic cars were presented to a two-term former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly and top notch from Ogun West, Honourable Leye Odunjo, Mr.Tajudeen Aina, Mr. Gilbert Olumuyiwa Richards (JP), Mr Aremu Dada, Mr Kunle Adejumo and Mr Kamaru Amusa. While Hon. Odunjo got a Kia Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Messrs Gilbert Olumuyiwa and Tajudeen Aina got Sienna space buses, Aremu Dada received a…
A civil group, the Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has strongly condemned the trigger-happy Plain Police officers for shooting the two students of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo at the weekend, saying that the affected Police officers should be charged for attempted murder without further delaying by the Police authority, adding that the rights group had concluded arrangement to ensure that the justice was done for the affected students. The group also warned the authority of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the country, not to sweep this dastard act under the carpet because of…
In 2016, Google proposed a new set of emojis to the Unicode Technical committee to represent a wider range of professional women and men that play pivotal roles in their communities. This initiative resulted in 72 brand new emojis in the Android Nougat 7 as well as updates 7.1 and 7.1.1. In all, there are now 1,500 emojis to choose from. Google is currently staggering its anticipated roll-out of Android Nougat updates to different smartphones and brands. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is one of the latest smartphones to receive the Android Nougat update. And upgrading for most smartphones is universal.…
Imagine waking up one morning ready to start the day, then notice there’s a strange looking massive structure suspended in the sky. Curiosity lures you along the investigative path then you realize, yikes! It’s an alien ship! What!!! How did they sneak in? What do they want? Are we going to hear the famous words “Hello Earthlings”? Hold on to your horses because Hollywood’s ace director Denis Villeneuve beautifully adapts Ted Chiang’s short story titled “Story of Your Life” to produce the blockbuster Sci-fi film titled “Arrival”. The film stars Amy Adams (one of the highest paid actresses in the…
On Friday 20 January, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder, HE Mrs. Toyin Saraki visited the 9th Brigade Medical Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, one of many primary healthcare facilities around the nation where the Foundation’s MamaCare Midwives deliver weekly classes to pregnant and postnatal mothers to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017. Mrs Saraki, who was welcomed to the 9th Brigade Centre by its Supervising Matron, Captain Onyeke, Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s Mamacare Advocate Midwife, Eunice Akhigbe, and Garrison Commander Abubakar, paid tribute to Armed Forces families saying: “I am honoured to stand here today before the very people who demonstrate…
The South East Revival Group (SERG) has called on all Igbo leaders to support the new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, urging those in court to withdraw their matter and embrace the Chief Ogbonnia Nwodo leadership in the interest of unity of purpose. SERG spoke while reacting to the inaugural speech of the new president who extended a hand of fellowship to all Igbo sons and daughters to join his inclusive leadership. Their reaction was contained in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Chief Willy Ezugwu, warning saboteurs that the era of using Ohanaeze as a meal ticket is…
Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Engineer Bayo Dayo received over 300 defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from Ijebu Ode, Sagamu, Odeda, Yewa North, Imeko Afon, Abeokuta North and Odogbolu local government areas into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, January 21, 2017 ahead of the 2019 general elections. The defectors were received by the Ogun PDP Chairman, Engineer Bayo Dayo and the PDP Chairman in Sagamu local government area, Hon. Kola Akinyemi. The defectors spokesman who led them to the PDP, Mr.…
Ebonyi State Government is to renovate the palace of the former premier of the Eastern Region, Dr. Akanu Ibiam, within a year or in the alternative, erect a new palace in two years. Governor David Umahi, who made this known on Thursday, 19th January 2017, also promised to commence the rehabilitation of the bad portions of the Afikpo-Unwana Road within the next couple of weeks. Umahi, who extolled the leadership qualities and pioneering role Dr. Ibiam played in the creation of Ebonyi State, said his administration would continue to accord him the highest honour. Until his death in July 1995,…
The Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has signed the Ebonyi State Electoral and Related Matters Bill into law. While signing the bill at the Government House in Abakaliki, Umahi explained that the new law which came into force by 1.40 pm on 20th January 2017, was necessary following the nullification of the old law of queueing behind candidates at the Federal High court and the withdrawal of the appeal filed against the ruling. Umahi said, “You will recall that the last administration had Local government election and the elected persons were functioning until somebody took the outcome to…
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State (3rd right), Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (right); Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru and Commissioner for Works, Hon. Fidelis Nweze inspecting ongoing construction of a flyover at the Akanu Ibiam Roundabout on the Transhara Highway in Abakaliki on Thursday, 19th January 2017. 2. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State (left), being conferred with a chieftancy title of man of valour by a 99-year-old community leader in Edda, Afikpo South LGA shortly before the governor inaugurated street light in the community on Thursday,…
I mopped at the TV screen as Donald Trump took a walk along the designated parade route, clutching unto his wife’s right hand and waving to the enthusiastic crowds. It was like a scene out of a well scripted Hollywood movie. Can’t really remember the name of the US musician who wrote a great song about life in America just as the Ronald Reagan years in the White House got underway. I am not even sure I remember the tittle of the song either. But still, I vividly remember the lyrics of that song which said America was staring at…
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Federal Government and the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, on the impending commencement of the Lagos – Ibadan and Lagos – Calabar railway projects. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt, signed by the State Chairman, Chief (Dr.) Davies Ibiamu Ikanya. “With the commencement of work on the N458bn Lagos-Ibadan new rail project by February 2017, the Federal Government under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari has once again demonstrated that governance is all about providing good life for…
The team of 76 led by the steady charismatic figure of Ramsey Nouah arrived Ghana on the 6th of January. In a face to face interaction with 76 fans, fellow celebrities and all the top media houses in Accra; the team sold tickets, took selfies, did Snapchat and interacted with fans back to back for three whole days. YFM and City TV were on hand to receive the team on arrival at Accra International airport. 76 is now set to be the most successful box office movie from Nollywood that is not a comedy. It has already broken records from…
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has frowned at the statement by Felix Obuah – Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, saying that the statement graphically depicts PDP warped understanding of dividend of democracy and good governance. According to the APC, “For Rivers PDP, dividend of democracy is looting and sharing the commonwealth of the people amongst PDP cabal as we are seeing in Rivers State.” The statement reads: “On the other hand, it appears beyond the comprehension of PDP people that appointees in the PMB government are committed people who are serving selflessly, diligently and incorruptibly.…
Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as the headquarter of corruption in Nigeria, saying; “If there is anyone that should be urgently prosecuted, it is Ibrahim Magu who was indicted by the DSS and still operating illegally as the EFCC Acting Chairman despite his rejection by the Senate.” Olayinka, who reacted to a protest in Abuja today against Governor Ayodele Fayose, said it was shameful that instead of labouring on how to better the lives of suffering Nigerians, the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi, has directed Ganza Engineering Ltd, the company handling the N3.98bn Ukawu Water Scheme in Okawu, Onicha L.G.A to immediately return to site. Umahi,who gave the order while inspecting the water project,awarded by the immediate past administration in April 2008,expressed disappointment with the quality of work and the speed of the contractor in handling the project. “Tell Ganza to return to work immediately. We will schedule a meeting with the contractor for Friday”,he told the site Engineer by the bank of Ukawu river. It will be recalled that,the Ukawu water project was initiated by the…
You are a graduate, and this calls for celebration. In few months, you are going to need a job. Do you not need a well-paid employment? Yes, you need that million Dollar per month job to help recover the money spent in the university. You all swallow this concept whole as students that a well-paid employment is required. Yes, it is. Good that you have a good grade, and I am happy you are the best product in your department. However, there is a very important question you need to ask yourself before writing an application letter. You importantly should…