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…
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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…
The integrity of the Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) has been compromised, the Federal Government has revealed. It also stated that the assessment process for nominating recipients of the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM), has also been comprised. Chairman of the Governing Board of NNMA, Prof. Francis Idachaba made the disclosure in Abuja when the new board of the NNMA was inaugurated in Abuja by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim. He explained that there has been needless pressure on him to employ more personnel into the assessor team of the NNMA, some of whose…
FROM LEFT: MEMBERS OF PDP, ELDER WOLE OYELESE, SEN. HOSEA AGBOOLA AND ALHAJI YEKINI ADEOJO, DURING THE PARTY’S MEETING IN Ibadan ON SATURDAY (29/03/14). As the 2015 general elections approaches, elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State have announced the reconciliation of the two existing parallel state executives of the party into one body. Rising from a reconciliation meeting, which held at the Iyaganku residence of the former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Yekini Adeojo, yesterday in Ibadan, the elders declared that the party was now one under the leadership of Yinka Taiwo as chairman and…
FROM LEFT: Gov. ISA YUGUDA OF Bauchi STATE; PDP National Chairman ADAMUMUAZU; President GOODLUCK JONATHAN; SENATE President DAVID MARK AND GOV.IBRAHIMDANKWAMBO OF GOMBE, AT THE PDP RALLY IN Bauchi ON SATURDAY (29/3/14). It was a moment of truth yesterday in Bauchi during the North-East zonal rally of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as President Goodluck Jonathan took governors in the country to the cleaners for accusing the Federal Government of bad leadership, asking them to stop passing the buck and take responsibility for their failure to provide their citizens with basic primary and secondary education. He lashed out at governors…
CHAIRMAN, CODE OF CONDUCT TRIBUNAL, Justice DANLADI UMAR Time is fast running out for Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar and some of his officials as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finalized plans to move against them over allegations of massive fraud. The commission, acting on petitions from aggrieved staff of the CCT, contractors and top public officials, summoned the chairman and some of his top officials to appear before its operatives for interrogation or be declared wanted. Umar’s summon, which is the second in two months, is a testament to the amount of pressure heaped on…
The Federal Government would complete the ongoing rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line by the end of 2014. The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, announced this at the PDP North-East Zonal Rally in Bauchi on Saturday. He said that the Lagos to Kano line was completed last year. He added that government was determined to revive the agricultural sector through encouraging the shift from subsistence to commercial production. He added that this had attracted a private firm to invest 40 million dollars in rice production in Taraba for domestic consumption and for export. “The project has taken…
Google IMAGE A couple’s matrimonial disagreement has resulted in the death of the wife, Inno, who was slapped to death by her 60-year old husband, Malam Umaru of Jerin Duwatsu Village, Wanke District of Gusau Local Government, Zamfara State. According to the village head, Magaji Hamidu, the incidence occurred when the deceased protested against the alleged perpetual injustice she suffered in her husband’s hand, who favoured the senior wife on issues relating to matrimonial affairs. The late Inno, according to sources, had always complained about the attitude of her husband, who always personally fetched water for the senior wife who,…
Singer Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola popularly known as Mo’ Cheddah is engaged to her longtime boyfriend Bukunyi Olateru- Olagbeji. The singer who is currently back in school, showed off her stunning ring few hours ago on her Instagram page with caption: – Thank u for loving me even wen I’m most unlovable. Congrats to them.
Emirates airline on Friday announced that Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal captain and reigning Fifa Ballon d’Or title-holder, is its newest global ambassador. In the same press conference, held in Madrid, the Dubai-based airline, which is a worldwide partner of football’s governing body Fifa, also premiered its campaign video featuring the football superstar alongside Brazilian legend and fellow Emirates global ambassador Pele. The announcement comes just 74 days before the Fifa World Cup — the world’s most watched sporting event — kicks off in Pele’s home country of Brazil. Twice named Fifa Player of the Year, Ronaldo, who plays…
Many people would have thought the last person to turn a forecaster will be Soul E, considering his past. Soul E, who became more famous years back when he started dating an older woman, Queen Ure after releasing his hit single, Soul E Baba Dey Here, is now fully a prophet. A close look at his Facebook page shows that, he has more likes and comments now than ever especially when he speaks into people’s life saying they will get visas in days, new jobs, new things and the demons in their lives will die if only they shout Fire.…
30 gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists rode on motorcycles at dawn to attack Azir village in Damboa council area of Borno State, killing four residents and injuring seven others in the early hours of Saturday. Azir village is a farming and cattle-rearing community, 107 kilometres south of Maiduguri, the state capital. The gunmen also torched several houses and shops with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and petrol bombs, before fleeing into the Sambisa Forest, east of the village. A source resident in Damboa yesterday told ThisDay in a telephone interview that the Boko Haram sect issued a threat letter…