Archives for March 21st, 2016

Arrest, Interrogate Wike Over Assassination Attempt on Peterside, others – APC

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…Appeals to security agencies to act fast before he turns Rivers State into another Somalia By Nwaorgu Faustinus The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed outrage over the assassination attempt on the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the State APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, and ...

Dr. peter​side escapes assassination attempt, says Governor Wike after his life

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By Nwaorgu Faustinus, Rivers Dr. Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA narrowly escaped death this afternoon after his vehicle was attacked by gunmen in two utility vehicles on his way from the Port Harcourt International Airport. Dr. Dakuku Peterside, DG, NIMASA According to Sylvester Asoya, Special Assistant (Media) to Dr.Dakuku Peterside, Peterside who ...

Edo guber aspirant commends Police For Release of Chief Magistrate

By Eben Enasco Kingsley, Benin City A front line Gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Earl Onaiwu has commended the Nigerian Police Force for their role in securing the release of the wife of the former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Zakawanu Hassana, who was taken hostage last Tuesday. Mrs Garuba Hassana, ...

NIGHT OF BLISS BENIN:PASTOR OLAYEMI CHARGES BELIEVERS TO DECLARE AUTHORITY IN CHRIST

By Eben Enasco Kingsley, Benin City Benin City The Capital of Edo state was agog as the main bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium filled to capacity experienced a thunderous heist following Chris Embassy Zone one hosting Night of Bliss with believers from every strata in attendance. The programme geared towards Christianizing Benin was described as soul winning ...

Okowa Makes case for Improved Medical Research

…Approves NIMR Outstation In Asaba By Our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) South South  Out-Station in Asaba saying that supporting medical research was a sure way of improving the health of Nigerians. Speaking on when he received the Director-General, Prof. Innocent Ujah, Mni, and ...

DUKE, OTHERS CALL FOR ACTION ON GENDER PARITY AS SENATE REJECTS GENDER PARITY BILL

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By Our Correspondent Owanari Bobmanuel Duke, Chairman, Child Survival and Development Organisation of Nigeria has called for advocacy and action on gender parity. wole soyinka She made the call at a symposium hosted by the WoleSoyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and the Centre for Black and African Art and Culture (CBAAC) in Lagos focused on gender ...