Charly Boy By Benjamin Njoku Following the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians by the men of the now curtailed Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, SARS, maverick musician, Charly Boy, has urged the Nigerian youths to rise and fight against repressive administration. Charly Boy made the call on Monday via his Instagram page. …

All hands on deck to ensure her timely release — Police By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Police in Rivers state says “all hands are on deck to ensure timely release” of Port Harcourt lawyer, Paulette Abisola Ajayi, from kidnappers who abducted her Sunday night. Police Spokesman, Nnamdi Omoni, gave the assurance after the Nigeria …

A Chief Magistrate Court in Sokoto on Monday ordered the remand of Aminu Hayatu-Tafida accused of raping a 16-year-old girl and circulating her nude video on the Internet. Hayatu-Tafida, a son of a popular politician and a political appointee in Sokoto state government, was arraigned before the court for allegedly conspiring with three others to …

A Chief Magistrate Court in Sokoto on Monday ordered the remand of Aminu Hayatu-Tafida accused of raping a 16-year-old girl and circulating her nude video on the Internet. Hayatu-Tafida, a son of popular politician and a political appointee in Sokoto state government, was arraigned before the court for allegedly conspiring with three others to circulate the …

Mr Danladi Jatau, representing Kokona West Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has advised students to shun cultism, examination malpractices and other social ills to enhance the development of education in the country. Jatau (PDP), who is the Minority Leader in the Assembly, made the call on Monday in Lafia, while receiving the …

Amina Mohammed: UN deputy secretary-general UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on nations to put teachers at the centre of their education development plans. In a video message to mark the World Teachers’ Day, Mohammed said teachers are the “backbone of all education systems, and the key to ensuring quality and inclusive education for …

Commissioner for Information in Delta, Mr. Charles Aniagwu and the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Mr. Olise Ifeajika Delta state Government on Monday restated its commitment to the security of lives and property of citizens in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, gave the affirmation at a news conference in Asaba. …

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala European Union governments Monday promised to support Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former finance minister in the World Trade Organisation director general position. Bloomberg, an Online newspaper disclosed this on its site. The medium, said that EU would support the Nigerian and South Korean candidates to lead the World Trade Organization as the race enters …

The phase 10 Enumeration Area Demarcation, EAD, for Ughelli North Council has commenced with a flag-off of the exercise by the Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the Board of the National Population Commission, Sir Richard Odibo. The event, held at the Council Hall of Ughelli North council, Monday, had officials of the commission, functionaries, …

The member representing Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has openly declared support for the re-election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The support for Akeredolu was openly declared by Adefisoye on Monday in Idanre where he, however, made it clear that he would only work for the reelection of Aketi and not decamping to the All …

Dr Isibor By Ike Uchechukwu Dr Peter Isibor, Chairman Organised Private Sectors Investment Association of Africa Special Economic Zones Project, OPSIAASEZ, has asserted that Nigeria remained the catalyst of Africa’s development if she harnesses her potential optimally. Isibor who made the assertion on Monday while briefing Journalists said Africa was very much endowed and bountifully rich …

Chima Williams The Board of Trustees of the Environmental Rights Development Foundation, ERDF, has announced the appointment of Chima Williams(Esq) as Acting Executive Director of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, ERA/FoEN, following the disengagement of Godwin Uyi Ojo’s executive directorship effective from October 3. The Board took the decision at an emergency meeting held …

Some members of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Ondo State, on Monday, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure, ahead of the Oct. 10 governorship election in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defectors were led by Mr Busayo Olamigoke, a former ZLP Chairman in Ondo East Local …

…go to hospitals, not spiritual houses – Dr Ekpenyong Cross River State Deputy Gov, Prof Ivara Esu immunizing a child during the flag-off of IMOP in Calabar on Monday By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has vowed that no child will again die of preventable childhood disease in the state under his …

The Delta Police Command on Monday, dismissed a video clip alleging that operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) shot a man to death in Ughelli town, in the Ughelli South local government area of the state. The Command spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, said in a statement on Monday in Asaba, that the video, which went …

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, says the regulatory action taken by the Commission to facilitate the listing of MTN Nigeria on the country’s stock exchange market has started yielding economic gains to Nigeria. A market analysts report released by the NCC on Monday indicates that  MTN …

By Nwafor Sunday Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Lagos-based church, Daystar Christian Centre, has joined millions of Nigerians to demand for restructuring. Suffixing his opinion to the millions of views expressed by Nigerians, Adeyemi queried the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, over his statement, where he said that the …

…As governor rules out inauguration of members- elect By Dirisu Yakubu National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus has urged Edo state governor to put the past behind him by working with members of the State House of Assembly who have indicated interest to join him as he settles down for another fresh …

Gbajabiamila By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has blamed the incessant clashes between the Executive and Legislature, on Ministers and other officials at the presidency and public perception of the Parliament. The Speaker, through Mr. Lanre Lasisi, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said “the efforts to stick …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has blamed the incessant clashes between the Executive and Legislature, on Ministers and other officials at the presidency and public perception of the Parliament. The Speaker, through Mr. Lanre Lasisi, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said “the efforts to stick …