Okowa’s aide to pirates: Steer clear from Delta
Kelvin Onyekachukwu DELTA - The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on Security Matters to the Delta State Governor, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, has warned pirates to steer clear from the waterways of Delta. Daniel said the State government will not condone any criminal acts. "Anyone caught will be dealt with as a common criminal." He said Delta State will soon roll out waterway patrol...
Orji Uzor Kalu Out OF Kuje Prison
Barely 24 hours after the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered his release, Senate Chief Whip, and former Abia State governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has regained freedom after six months in consideration. He stepped out of Kuje Correctional Centre this evening after the completion of his release formalises. The court had transmitted the judgment as well as Warrant...
NSCDC Arraigns Father Over Child Abuse In Osogbo
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arraigned a thirty-five-year-old man before a Family Court, sitting in Osogbo, the state capital, over alleged child abuse. The State’s Commandant, CC Emmanuel Ocheja made this known Wednesday in a statement e-signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Corps II (ASC II) Atanda...
NCC Fixes $0.10 For International Calls Termination
The Nigerian Communications Commission has set $0.10 as the new fixed International Termination Rate for voice services paid by overseas telecom carriers for ending international calls on local networks in Nigeria. The ITR pertains to the cost of bringing call traffic into Nigeria, and it was increased from the $0.045 initially presented in December last year as a floor price. The...
“I Can’t Bring Myself Low To Wike’s Level” – Rotimi Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said he won’t join issues with the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike concerning the corruption allegation levelled against him. Ameachi said he has made his point and moved on and won’t bring himself low to Wike’s level, who was his staff when he was the governor of Rivers state. The minister stated this on Thursday while featuring...
“Invite Us To Negotiate Peaceful Exit Of Biafra” – Nnamdi Kanu Tells FG
THE leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has condemned the arrest of the convener of the Katsina protest over the unending killings of the people there, saying that more protest would be witnessed in the north over the spate of insecurity. He wondered why the convener was arrested for organizing a protest over the killing...
Be Prepared To Welcome Independence Of Biafra In No Distance Time – Nnamdi Kanu
Having successfully celebrated May 30th Biafra day, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday assured Biafrans and indeed the entire Igbo to be prepared to welcome the sovereignty and independence of Biafra in no distance future. Kanu has been struggling for the actualization of Biafra sovereignty and has been accused by the Nigerian...
Same-Sex Marriage: Catholic Teaching Doesn’t Change – Bishops
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria have stated their stance on the recent pronouncement of the Pope on same-sex marriage, noting that it does not in any way change the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage. According to Tribune, the President of CBCN, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji and the Secretary, Bishop Donatus Ogun, made their stance known in a statement. The Bishops...
Sen. Adamu Wants Border With Niger Reopened, Says Closure Affects Nigerian Economy
The Senator representing Kebbi Central, Senator Adamu Aliero, has expressed concern over the closure of the land border between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger, saying the blockade has had a damaging impact on Nigeria’s economy. Aliero stated this in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. The two-term governor of Kebbi State described the closure of the border under the...
Veteran Broadcaster And Actor, Mazi Ukonu Dies At 90
Veteran Actor, comedian, singer and broadcaster, Chief Mazi Anyaogu Elekwachi Ukonu, has died at 90. Born on March 5, 1930, Ukonu was from Igbere Bende Local Government Area. Though the family is yet to issue a statement, Mazi Ukonu died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, a sourced told our correspondent. The Doyen of broadcasting and entertainment, Mazi Ukonu is one of...
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