MEMBERS OF CATHOLIC Women ORGANISATION (CWO) OF ST LUKE CHAPLAINCY, UNIVERSITY OF Abuja TEACHING HOSPITAL, GWAGWALADA, CELEBRATING MOTHER’S Day IN Abuja ON SUNDAY (30/3/14). Women and mothers in the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Abuja, on Sunday, prayed for peace, protection and unity of the country as preparations for the 2015 elections gathered momentum. The prayer session was organised by the Cathedral in Life Camp, Gwarimpa, Abuja, as part of activities to mark the 2014 Mothering Sunday celebration which had “Let Your Light Shine” as its theme. Mrs Ngozi Ikeliani, the Chairperson of the Cathedral told reporters that the…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Unknown gunmen has kidnapped the National Treasurer of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association (PTD), Abdullahi Haruna, in Kaduna. According to family sources, the suspected kidnappers invaded Haruna’s residence, near Bibal Hospital in Tudun Wada Area of Kaduna metropolis, Friday night and whisked him away at gun point. Former PTD chairman in Kaduna state, Mr Nuhu Mohammed wh has close ties with the victim, linked Haruna’s abduction to his intention to contest for the PTD chairmanship position of Kaduna refinery branch, which would take place in a couple of weeks. He therefore appealed to security agencies to track down the kidnappers…
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has called on Nigerians to join hands together in order to overcome the protracted security challenges confronting the country. Speaking in Plateau State weekend, Oshiomhole said: “All of us as Nigerians have responsibility for the security of our country. We need to understand the seriousness of the issues. It is not about bulk-passing; as Nigerians we should be worrying about the fact that we have woken up and found our country confronted with something we have never imagined. We must unite in confronting the issues”. The governor, who attended an interactive session of Course…
Fears something might have happened to President Goodluck Jonathan following heavy exchange of gunfire between Boko Haram suspects and Department of State Services (DSS) officals have been allayed by Presidential Spokesperson, Reuben Abati. According to Abati, who condemned online publications that reported that President Goodluck Jonathan’s life was in danger, saying that the president is safe. In a tweet to reassure the public about the president’s safety, the presidential spokesperson wrote; “What happened at the SSS HQs has nothing to do with the Villa. President Jonathan is safe & well. Thank you for your concern & support.” Also speaking to…
SSS HEADQUARTERS Security was beefed up on Sunday at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, venue of a meeting of African ministers of finance and economy and other leaders, after a daring attack at the headquarters of the State Security Service which lies near the presidential villa. Other strategic locations in the capital city also received increased security presence. The government said the attack which lasted nearly four hours, was a failed jail break attempt, but residents of the area have questioned that claim. The residents say the official description of a handcuffed suspect overpowering an armed operative before engaging soldiers and…
The Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar, has died on Sunday in a private hospital in Abuja, the Secretary to the Niger Government, Alhaji Saidu Kpaki, has said. Kpaki confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna. “I can confirm that the Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Muhammadu Kudu Abubakar, is dead and the burial is slated for 5.00.p.m in Agaie, today”, he said. Abubakar Ubandoma III, aged 52, was appointed the traditional ruler of Agaie Emirate in Niger on April 30, 2004. He had Higher Diploma in Animal Health and Husbandry and…
Toyin Shokefun-Bello, better known as TY Bello came into the spotlight singing with the now defunct group KUSH. In addition to being a brilliant singer, TY Bello is also a photographer, and her skill in picture taking has won her several laurels including a recent appointment as the official photographer to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, the singer who has been off the music scene for quite a while is back in the news again; not because of a new release but on the subject of her second love which is photography. Rapper Phyno recently became the…
Star Gist presenter and 2-time AMVCA host — Vimbai Mutinhiri has collaborated with Nigerian photographer, Reze Bonna on a project to celebrate African women. The project is a photo campaign that showcases and celebrates the origins of African women. Speaking about the project, Vimbai passionately says, “It is so important for African women to begin to take control of the image of the traditional roles we have played through history. While we are not competing with men, there is not enough being done to celebrate the strength of the African woman and the central role she plays in society and…
It’s not only footballers and entertainers that are living the good life. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has reportedly dropped $1 million to have the icy timepiece custom made from Russian cut diamonds. Floyd flew to NYC this week to check out the watch and from the look on his face, was thrilled with the result. The watch is covered in diamonds, with just the white gold hands and the leather band not made of diamonds.
The seven anti-Rotimi Amaechi lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly have decried the alleged withholding of their entitlements and salaries for 12 months. The lawmakers, who are perceived to be loyalists of the Supervising Minister of Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike, claimed that they have been living on “charity” since the crisis that broke out on the floor of the House on July 9, 2013, which led to the closure of the assembly complex by the state police command. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the member representing Ogu/Bolo constituency and self-styled speaker, Hon Evans Bipi, said they were…