While the people and government of Bayelsa State still rejoice after the Appeal Court in Abuja upheld the re-election of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, another bundle of joy was delivered to the state. Barely 24 hours after the Appeal Court judgment, first lady of the oil-rich state, Dr. Rachael Dickson, has reportedly been delivered of a set of quadruplets in faraway …
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Police faults Army’s reasons for invading Niger villages
Police faults Army’s reasons for invading Niger villages Olabode Adaramola There was a mild drama on Friday at the ongoing commission of inquiry set up by the Niger state government to look into the remote causes of the bloody clash between the military and some communities in Bosso local government area of the state when the state police command openly …
Read More »S&P Lowers Long-Term Credit Ratings On Seven Nigerian banks
S&P Lowers Long-Term Credit Ratings On Seven Nigerian banks Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, on Friday announced the lowering of its credit ratings on seven Nigerian banks as part of actions on a total of nine banks and one holding company. The agency announced the lowering of its long-term counterparty credit ratings on Fidelity, Zenith, Guaranty Trust, Access, Stanbic IBTC, Ecobank Nigeria …
Read More »NSCDS’s Boss assures that the Corps under his Watch will provide Security for National Assets, Infrastructure
NSCDS’s Boss assures that the Corps under his Watch will provide Security for National Assets, Infrastructure The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Alhaji Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has reiterated the commitment of the Corps to providing adequate security at all times in protecting the states, national assets and critical infrastructures in parts of the country . He …
Read More »Gov. Sani Bello Salutes Gov. Okorocha at 54
Gov Sani Bello Gov Rochas Okorocha Gov. Sani Bello Salutes Gov. Okorocha at 54 Olabode Adaramola, Minna Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has described the patriotism and commitment of his Imo State Counterpart and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Dr. Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha to the Nigerian Project as second to …
Read More »Military/Community Bloody Clash; the State Govt. Was Aware of the Operation Says Brigade Commander
Military/Community Bloody Clash; the State Govt. Was Aware of the Operation Says Brigade Commander. Olabode Adaramola, Minna The Brigade Commander, 31field Artillery Brigade Minna,Niger State, Brig.Gen. Moshood Olanrewaju Jimoh has told the commission of inquiry set up by the state government to investigate the remote causes of the bloody clash between the military and some communities in Bosso local government …
Read More »We cannot disclose our source of information; Army tells commission of inquiry.
We cannot disclose our source of information; Army tells commission of inquiry. Olabode Adaramola Minna The Nigeria Army has told the commission of inquiry sitting in Minna, the state capital to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the bloody clash between the military and some communities in Bosso local government area of the state that it will not disclose …
Read More »World Bank, ILO Announce New Push For Social Protection
World Bank, ILO Announce New Push For Social Protection World leaders and heads of the World Bank Group and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are joining forces to achieve social protection for all. The new Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection announced during the UN General Assembly week aims to help countries …
Read More »Who is who at Ooni’s lunch
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; elder statesmen: former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adeluyi; Alhaji Lateef Okunnu SAN, Ambassador Omotayo Ogunsulure, Ambassador Adekuoye Adeugba and Founder, Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, Dr.Fredick Fasheun, during 2016 Olojo Festival Corporate Forum, held at Eko Hotel, Lagos Advertisement
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Former Army Chief Ihejirika denies sponsoring Boko Haram. Nigerian governors pass vote of confidence on Finance Minister Adeosun, Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning. Environmental Rights Action (ERA/FoEN) raises alarm over earth tremor in Bayelsa communities. In Ondo State, NDLEA destroys 24 tonnes of cannabis. Cholera kills six in Lagos. FG disburses N50bn loan to states. Buhari seeks UN’s …
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