Archives for December, 2015 - Page 4

DELSU uncovers secret cult group recruitment technique

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 16 December 2015 in News 1885 Reads

By Our Correspondent Delta State University authority has uncovered a subtle recruitment method by cult groups in the institution with sales of pamphlets called the Anchor. It also refuted a publication allegedly sponsored by a group, Deltans United against cultism against the institution in banning the sale of Anchor pamphlet in the school, saying it was to ...

Okerenkoko community disown media reports calling for EFCC probe of Tompolo

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 16 December 2015 in News 1147 Reads

By Our Correspondent THE Okerenkoko Federated Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Council Area of Delta State has denied and rubbished media reports credited to in the national media and online media as calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo over sale of community land. ...

IYC Warns FG Against Arresting Tompolo

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 16 December 2015 in News 1030 Reads

By Our Correspondent Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, the umbrella body of the Ijaw ethnic nationality worldwide has warned that the plot by the federal government to arrest ex-Niger Delta militant leader Tompolo is capable creating instability in the region and the country. Tompolo The IYC President Udengs Eradiri gave the warning that the invitation of Tompolo by ...

Alleged N13bn land deal: Tompolo’s real transaction with Jonathan’s govt

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 in News 1005 Reads

By Our Correspondent THE Federal Government, under former President Goodluck Jonathan, actually approved the payment of N11 billion to ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, out of which he collected 90 per cent of the money, but it was not for land deal as claimed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Tompolo A reliable ...

Drama as EFCC operatives bundle Akpobolokemi, ex-NIMASA boss, into waiting bus

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 in News 942 Reads

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arrested Ziakedi Akpobolokemi, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), outside the premises of the federal high court in Lagos on Monday. Ziakedi Akpobolokemi (2nd right) The arrest came moments after his trial over alleged N2.6bn fraud was adjourned till January 18. He was ...

COURT DISMISSES BISHOP ERIFETA’S SUIT AGAINST MEMBERS

Posted by admin on Monday, 14 December 2015 in News 1085 Reads

By Our Correspondent The Sapele High Court II, presided over by Justice (Mrs.) C.D Harriman has dismissed the suit brought before it by the Bishop of the Diocese, Sapele Anglican Communion. (Church of Nigeria) Rt. Rev. B.A. Erifeta (JP) for failing to show up in court after filing the suit against his members. The Embattled Bishop Erifeta, ...

DELTA POLICE COMMAND ARREST ARMED ROBBERY, MURDER SUSPECT, RECOVERS ARMS … TO CLAMP DOWN ON FIRE CRACKER SELLERS, USERS

Posted by admin on Monday, 14 December 2015 in Crime 2272 Reads

The Delta State Police Command has arrested one Nduka Azu (alias Nwakwo), a suspected armed robber/murderer who shot dead one Fidelis Chigbue 'm' in January 1, 2015. According to a press statement signed by the Delta State PPRO, DSP Celestina Kalu and made available to our correspondent in Warri, Azu was arrested while acting on a ...

CHEVRON’s GMoU Gulps N16.7b In 10 Years …Haastrup Tasks Journalists on Profession

Posted by admin on Monday, 14 December 2015 in Energy Today 1218 Reads

By Our Correspondent The Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) being operated by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has gulped N16.7 billion for social and infrastructural projects in various host communities in the past 10 years. Mr. Deji Haastrup, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA), Department of Chevron Nigeria ...

Tips On Fire Management In Our Homes

Posted by admin on Monday, 14 December 2015 in Environment 4122 Reads

By Isioma Princess Odiakose How many homes have fire extinguishers? A handful I guess. Those that have an extinguisher have you taken your time to train your family members on how to use the fire extinguishers? The dry season is here couple with the fuel scarcity the risk of a fire outbreak is very high due ...

Olu Of Warri Vows To Work For Peace, Unity Among His People, Neighbours

Posted by admin on Monday, 14 December 2015 in News 1188 Reads

By Francis Sadhere The new Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli has reiterated that his overall priority as the Olu of Warri is to work for peace and unity among his people and to foster better relationship with their neighbours. His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, The Olu of Warri The Olu of Warri stated this today at ...

UPU reverses itself Praises Amori, Igbuya, others

Posted by admin on Monday, 14 December 2015 in News 1047 Reads

By Fidel Njamanze The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) on Saturday reversed itself on the excommunication of Senator Representing Delta Central, Chief Ighoyoya Amori, Delta State Speaker, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya, former Minister of Information, Prof Sam Oyoubaire, Member Representing Sapele, Okpe and Uvwie Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Evelyn Oboro and Chairman, Committee ...

Adadja Community Lauds Itihwe On Ubogo, Ogbodu Road

Posted by admin on Sunday, 13 December 2015 in News 1412 Reads

By Our Correspondent Representatives of the Adadja Communities Development Union lead by Comr. Origbo Ejiro within the week described the appointment of Chief Amos Itihwe as “a square peg in a square pole” during their congratulatory visit paid to the DESOPADEC Commissioner. Chief Amos Itihwe Speaking on behalf of the ACDU, the secretary Hon. Freeborn Ovwemejepha thanked ...

Alleged 13bn Land Scam: Tompolo replies EFCC, says I’m not on the run

Posted by admin on Sunday, 13 December 2015 in News 989 Reads

By Our Correspondent Ex-militant Leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo has denied media reports that he failed to respond to an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) In a statement on Saturday, Tompolo refuted reports of his invitation by the EFCC, alleging that he was only being witch-hunted ...

THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN WAR AND PEACE

Posted by admin on Sunday, 13 December 2015 in Opinion 1052 Reads

By Alex Osondu Atawa-Akpodiete Since the time of creation, it was obvious to Almighty God that the world could not be complete without women. During creation, the first time God used the phrase “It is not good”, was in reference to the absence of Eve, the first woman and wife to Adam (Gen. 2:18). No matter ...

Rivers 2015 electoral violence: APC dedicates Appeal Courts victory to Adube family, others

Posted by admin on Sunday, 13 December 2015 in News 1045 Reads

By Faustinus Nwaorgu The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has dedicated its overwhelming victory at the Courts of Appeal in the past two days to the Chief Christopher Adube family and others killed before, during and after the 2015 general elections in Rivers State. The APC in a statement signed by its spokesman, Mr ...

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