March, 2016

• 14 March

  Nero Asibelua Foundation takes love to Lagos destitute

  

  On Saturday 13th of February, 2016, when most people were caught up in the mood of celebrating the season of love and sharing the joy of the season with their loved ones, NERO ASIBELUA FOUNDATION (NAF), opted to have a sacrificial weekend of showing love to those who have no loved ones to show them the love of the season. …

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• 14 March

  APC sweeps polls in Sokoto State

    The All Progressive Party (APC), in Sokoto State, North West Nigeria has won all the seats in the Local Government elections conducted on Saturday. The State Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Alhaji Usman Abubakar, stated while releasing the results yesterday that the APC won all the Local Government Chairmanship seats as well as the Councillorship seats …

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• 14 March

  Buhari to discuss Niger Delta protection, other agreements in Equatorial Guinea

  

  President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Equatorial Guinea today to discuss with President of the country, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on measures to protect the resources, property and people of the Niger Delta and the Gulf of Guinea. The two countries would also on the visit talk on conclusion of talks on sign an agreement on the establishment of the …

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• 13 March

  Churches prefer to hire comedians to grooming in-house ones

  

    Jacklean James is a comedian, a radio personality and a gospel artiste. He relayed his experience as a gospel comedian to DAYO EMMANUEL. According to him, the church has not seen comedians within the church as serious people, but would wait for them to make a name before willing to pay for their services. Excerpts: When and how did …

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• 13 March

  ‘Pastors of gospel artistes should provide support’

  

    Toyosi Kuforiji popularly known as Toeyoursea is a gospel artiste who has carved a niche for herself among the upcoming gospel artistes in the gospel music industry. Recently, she held a concert in Lagos which became a successful event and one that blessed the Christian community. In this interview, the Crawford University graduate explained to DAYO EMMANUEL, why she …

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• 13 March

  Amaechi optimistic of victory at River’s re-run

  As tension mounts ahead of the Rivers State governorship election, former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi has assured Rivers State residence not to panic as President Buhari has assured the state of adequate security. Amaechi spoke in Port Harcourt to newsmen that the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state have nothing to fear. “Tell them not to be …

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• 13 March

  This Week in Nigeria (TWIN) 6th – 12th March 2016

  Sunday Minister of State (Labour and Employment), Mr. James Ocholi (SAN), his wife and son, died in a motor accident on their way to Kaduna when their vehicle lost a tyre and lost control.     Monday   Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was announced as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs.   …

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• 12 March

  Delta loses former gov, Felix Ibru

  

  Former governor of Delta State, Chief Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru, is dead. Ibru,80 was the first elected governor of Delta State and Senator of the Federal Republic. He was also the President-General of the Urhobo Progressive Union until his death. The deceased, born 7 December 1935, died after a brief illness and had contributed immensely to the Nigerian democracy and the …

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• 12 March

  Air mishap averted in Port Harcourt

  A plane on the fleet of Air Peace flying from  Port Harcourt to Lagos, today, made a return some minutes after taking off, an official report has confirmed. Mr. Sam Adurogboye, who is the General Manager, Public Relations, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority , confirmed the incident in an interview. According to Adurogboye,  a fire alarm was raised in the cabin which …

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• 11 March

  Today In Nigeria

  Today in Nigeria Advertisement Friday 11th March 2016 An explosion today rocked the Central Bank of Nigeria’s office in Calabar, Cross River State. About 20 persons were injured during the explosion believed to have been triggered after a gas exploded in one of the offices at about 11am. The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal today upheld a judgement …

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