Archives for October, 2015 - Page 7

Plot by Wike, PDP to blackmail APC uncovered

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By Mwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, says it has uncovered a plot by Governor Nyesom Wike and the PDP in Rivers State to use both the traditional and new media to blackmail the APC as using Federal might to intimidate PDP witnesses at the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal ...

Leave Amaechi alone or we’ll expose you, Rivers APC Tells Secondus  

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By Mwaorgu Fauarinus The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has warned the Acting National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, to leave former Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, alone or the party would be forced to expose him. Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. Rivers APC ...

Rich country, poor Nigerians

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By Alex O. Atawa-Akpodiete* Last week, the most populous nation Africa celebrated its 55th independence from the British colonial masters. While there were many reasons to celebrate (such as unity), arguably there are also countable reasons not to have celebrated. One of the gloomy reasons for some Nigerians not to celebrate independence is the state of ...

National Igbo Day celebrated in Sapele amid fanfare

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Okpalaume Mary This year’s nationa igbo day ceebration was a furry of activities as men, women, youths and children of the Igbo extraction in Sapele metropolis defied the rains to observe their day at the Sapele Athletic Club. Left - Right: Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Erhue 1; Igwe N. Kelly of Igboariam Kingdom and Eze Titus ...

Hardships, frustrations on super poor Sapele roads

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Okpalaume Mary Of all the basic amenities that bring even economic development to any society, provision of good motorable and passable roads is of utmost importance. This is the reason why political aspirants, in a bid to secure certain seats, hammer on promises of rehabilitating old roads or constructing new roads all in an attempt to ...

ON SARAKI’S SUPPOSED VOTE OF CONFIDENCE – A STEP TOO HASTY

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By Zik Gbemre We find it appalling that as the 8th Senate, on Tuesday September 29, 2015, resumed from its 4th recess in 110 days, no fewer than 83 Senators were said to have passed a “supposed vote of confidence” on the leadership of the embattled Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, amidst a rowdy session. We ...

Igbuya Advises Politicians to Jettison Self Interest

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By Fidel Njamanze Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Ovwigho Igbuya has advised politicians to jettison selfish interest and think more of what they could do for the country. Hon. Monday Igbuya, Speaker, Delta State. Igbuya who urged elected and appointed officials to see the occasion of the country’s 55th independence as reminder of their ...

Before Diezani Madueke goes to jail

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  Kparobo Ehvwubare The name, Diezani K. Alison-Madueke, is making wave in the media since 2013, but in the wrong direction, especially in the social media. Anyone who does not review an issue before buying into it, would take the criminalisation of the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, to be true. Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke One does not ...

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Two docked over alleged rape of 12- year-old girl

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By Eben Enasco Kingsley Benin city Two persons, Festus Owie, 20, and Blessing Ebimor, 12, have been arraigned before an Egor Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly raping and assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The defendants, who were arraigned on a three-count charge of defilement, rape and assault, were alleged to have committed the offense on October 26, 2014. The court ...

Independence: Edo holds Quiz, debate for schools

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By: Eben Enasco Kingsley (Benin City) Edo State Government, Wednesday, held the finales of a Quiz and Debate Competeition for primary and Secondary schools in the state as part of activities lined up by the state to celebrate the nation’s 55th Independence Anniversary. Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State presents the 1st prize trophy to a ...

Nigeria at 55: Army Provides Free Health Care Services to Communities in Delta

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By Francis Sadhere The Nigeria Army, 3 Battalion, Effurun, Delta State has provided free medical health care services to communities in Ekpan and Effurun, both in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, in line with the Directive of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Baratai. Lt. Col. Okon Bassey, Commander 3 Battalion Nigerian ...

Independence Anniversary: Good Shepherd Catholic Boys’ School Wins Match Past Competition

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By Our Correspondence Good Shepherd Catholic Boys Secondary School, Oyede, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday came out first during the match past to mark the 55th Independence Anniversary celebration. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Rev. (Mrs.) Omatsola Williams, presenting the first prize to the representative of Good Shepherd Boys' Secondary School, Oyede, which ...

NIGERIA AT 55 AND THE NEED FOR A NEW ATTITUDE

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By Zik Gbemre In the spirit of the need for us to 'always think of what we can do for our nation Nigeria to become Great under the present dispensation, and not necessarily what the nation can do for us', we patriotically wish you all, especially relevant stakeholders and movers in the polity; a wonderful Happy ...
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