Archives for June, 2016 - Page 2

EFCC seizes 29 properties from 3 ex-Air Force chiefs

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized 29 properties from the immediate past Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu; a former Chief of Accounts and Budgeting in NAF, Air Vice Marshal Jacob Adigun (retd.); and a former Director of Finance and Budget, Air Commodore Olugbenga Gbadebo (retd.). No fewer than 11 properties ...

APC uncovers plot by Gov. Wike to blackmail Court of Appeal President, other judges

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By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, said it has uncovered a plot by Governor Nyesom Wike to smear, intimidate and blackmail the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa and other Appeal Court Justices using the so-called Integrity Group led by one Livingstone Wechie and his cohorts. Governor Nyesom Woke of Rivers State. The ...

“At Sea for All” being the Theme of an Address by the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside On The Celebration Of International Day Of The Seafarers, 2016

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THEME: “At Sea for All” Lagos, JUNE 25, 2016. It is a privilege for me to be among this august audience on this day which the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)has set aside as the International Day of the Seafarers to celebrate the seafarer and allow the world know how and why the seafarer is indispensable to everyone. ...

Ghost School Contracts Accusation: A Diversion from Looming EFCC Investigation – APC

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By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has sadly noted that the Rivers State Government and the PDP in Rivers State have, once again, resorted to their old choreograph of indulging in wild and baseless accusations as a means of diverting attention whenever the noose is tightening on the inglorious regime ...

Niger Delta Militancy: IYC Calls On Buhari To Start Process of Engagement With N/D People Now

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...Says Multiplicity of Militant Groups Not Problem To Dialogue By Francis Sadhere The Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC), Worldwide has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to speed up the genuine process of engagement with the people of the Niger Delta region if he wants militancy in the region to stop. Niger Delta militants. IYC made this call yesterday in a statement ...

NCC Clamps Down on Cable Piracy in Delta

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...Seizes Cable Wires worth N4m By Francis Sadhere The Nigeria Copyright Commission, NCC, has clamped down on illegal cable operators in Delta state, seizing cable wires and decoders worth four million naira. The NCC Director of Enforcement, Mr. Anthony Amodu who briefed newsmen in Warri after the raid warned all illegal cable operators to desist from the act or face ...

Prime Minister David Cameron’s statement in Downing Street on the outcome of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union.

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The country has just taken part in a giant democratic exercise – perhaps the biggest in our history. Over 33 million people – from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar – have all had their say. David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. We should be proud of the fact that in these islands we trust the people with these ...

Africa’s Heavyweight Champion Advocates Principle of Derivation in Governance

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By Ovedhe Jerry Professional  Wrestling Africa (PWA) Heavyweight Champion, Godspower Peace Ikpide, alias “Powerlee De Great” has advocated for the practice of  principle of derivation in governance. PWA Champoin, Godspowe Peace Ikpide alias Powerlee De Great Powerlee who made this assertion in a telephone chat with our correspondent, kicked against politics of bitterness under democratic practices, just as ...

Oil Spillage: Group Warned Against Unwarranted Arrest of Idheze Citizen

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By Ovedhe Jerry A Social Group under the aegis of Isoko Movement Against Social Slavery and Economic Sabotage (IMASSES) has condemned the ongoing abiteral arrest and harassment of some Idheze community sons  by JTF concerning the issue of the oil spillage in Idheze Community. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesman  of the group ...

Okere Urhobo Families Cry Out For Justice Over Alleged Marginalization

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...Call on Delta State commissioner to intervene By Francis Sadhere The Families of Tifo and Makro leaders of thought in Okere Urhobo Kingdom, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State have cried out for justice over what it described as Okere Urhobo current hostile disposition against them, calling on the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to ...

Ughelli South Constituency Passes Vote of Confidence on Okowa, Izezi

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...As Izezi organizes first constituency briefing, town Hall meeting By Francis Sadhere The people of Ughelli South Constituency, Delta State, have passed a vote of confidence on the state governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and the member representing Ughelli South constituency and Majority Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly, Comrade Rueben Izezi, even as they promised to support them beyond 2019. Comrade Rueben Izeze (m) with others ...

Gen Boroh’s Peace Moves Paying Off, as Ex Militants Drums Support For Him

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By Our Correspondent Ex-militant leaders in Bayelsa state have vowed to stop the spread of bombing of oil installations to the state by criminal elements. They have therefore warned members of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to steer clear of Bayelsa state as the ex-militant leaders would resist attack on oil installations in the state. L-R: ...

Delta State To Demolish Houses Of Confirmed Kidnappers – Gov. Okowa

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By Our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that the state government would demolish houses and properties of convicted kidnappers and their collaborators in the state to check incidents of kidnapping and other criminal activities. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state . Speaking when he received on a courtesy visit, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, the state's ...

NLC BERATES FG OVER NON INCLUSION OF FISSAN IN DANGOTE REFINARY

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...Kicks Bayelsa Pipe Welders and Fitters Ad-hoc Committee By Ovedhe Jerry A Trade Union under the auspices of Fitters Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (FISSAN) an affiliate of Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed dissatisfaction over the non – employment of Nigerian fitters and Welders in the ongoing Dangote Refinary project in Lekki, Lagos State just as they ...

Leadership crisis: Nigerian Welders Association Warns Oil Companies to Stop Dealing With Itama Led Exco.

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By Francis Sadhere The Nigerian Welders Association has warned oil and gas companies to be informed and avoid dealing with the past executive committee of the association led by Comrade Pius Itama, maintaining that any company that deals with him does so at its own risk. This warning was given following the association's decision to appoint a nine man Caretaker Committee to run its affairs following failure by the immediate past president to yield to election of a new leadership in line with the body's constitution at expiration of his executive ...
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