Archives for June, 2016 - Page 7
Court remands Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin in prison
Azibaola Robert, a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan has been remanded in Kuje Prison pending the determination of his bail application.
Barr. Azibaola Robert.
Giving the ruling today, Justice Dimgba of the federal high court in Abuja ruled that Azibaola’s wife, Stella could continue to enjoy the administrative bail earlier granted her by the EFCC.
He ...
Ibori cries out from prison
Lawyers to former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, have accused Britain’s prosecuting authorities of serious misconduct, The Will is reporting.
Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former governor of Delta state.
The lawyers made the allegation at a London court on Monday 6, 2016.
Breaking down the alleged misconduct, the lawyers said the prosecution team failed to properly ...
NMA Asks Buhari to Return Home, Says It Has ENT Specialists in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has reacted to the news that President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria to treat his ear infection in London, UK, on June 6, Monday.
President Mohammadu Buhari
Tanko Sununu, the general secretary of the NMA, stated that there are competent ear, neck and throat (ENT) specialists who can take care of the ...
How I was pressured to squander crude oil savings; my biggest regret as president – GEJ
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed how he was forced to spend from the excess crude oil revenue account during his administration.
Goodluck Jonathan
The former president made this revelation during interview programme with Bloomberg TV.
Jonathan revealed that state governors were to blame for pressurising him to spend from the reserve fund thereby reducing the $20 ...
Military Pension: NAMP calls for dissolution of military pensions Board
By Our Correspondent
The national National Association of Military Pensioners (NAMP) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and military authority to immediately dissolve the Military Pensions Board and investigate its Chairman, AVM Mohammad Rabiu Dabo so as to recover alleged diverted money.
AVM Mohammad Rabiu Dabo, Chairman, Military Pension Board.
The NAMP National President, Comrade Eromafuru in a press statement ...
IZOUKUMOR ADVISES FG. ON HOW TO END RECURRING HOSTILITIES IN THE NIGER DELTA
NYERHOVWO OGHENETEJIRI
The federal government has been called upon to invest more in the intelligence arm of the nation's security network by procuring modern state-of-the-art security equipments with a view to overcome many of the prevailing security challenges facing nation.
Chief Favour Izoukumor
This call was made by Chief Favour Izoukumor, a prominent Ijaw chief and spokesman, Ogbe-ljoh/Warri Kingdom while speaking ...
FOR NIGERIA’S PROGRESSIVE FUTURE – THE URGENT NEED FOR THE BUHARI GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW AND IMPLEMENT THE 2014 NATIONAL CONFERENCE REPORT
By Zik Gbemre
Recently, many Nigerians were reportedly shocked by reports quoting President Muhammadu Buhari as saying he would want the report of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Conference go ‘into the so-called archives’. Even the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, had recently come out and insisted that the country’s ...
STOP ATTACKS ON OIL AND GAS INSTALLATIONS NOW: IJAW LEADER WARNS MILITANTS
By Francis Sadhere
Following the huge economic lose and environmental degradation brought about by the activities of militants in the Niger Delta region, Chairman, Kokodiagbene Community in Warri South West local government area of Delta state, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has warned the militants to stop further attacks on oil facilities.
Niger Delta Militants
Comrade Mulade handed down the warning while addressing the Youths of the Gbaramatu kingdom ...
World Environment Day: Protect the Earth, Protect Life
The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) joins other organizations and individuals all over the world to commemorate the 2016 World Environment Day.
The theme of this year’s World Environment Day is “Go Wild for Life – Save the Environment”. It is a clarion call on all and sundry to practice wildlife conservation as ...
RETURN OUR LOOTED PROPERTIES: DELTA COMMUNITIES TELL NIGERIA ARMY
By Francis Sadhere
The Joint Military Task Force, codenamed ‘’Operations Pulo Shield’’, has been called upon to return all looted items from Oporoza Town, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West local Government Area.
Niger Delta Avengers
This call was contained in a press statement by Comrade Sheriff Mulade, Chairman of Kokodiagbene community.
He described the manner in which the Nigerian military looted ...
Dame Okowa marks birthday in prison, frees seven inmates
Okpalaume Mary, Sapele
As part of activities to mark her birthday, wife of the Delta State governor, Dame Edith Okowa has footed the fine of seven convicted inmates in Sapele Prison.
Officer in charge of Sapele Prison, DCP Val Nwosu, representative of Dame Edith Okowa, Evag. Mrs. Tase Odibo and her assistant reading our names of ...
RE: STILL ON THE NEED TO PROBE DR. EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN’S FAILED/ABANDONED PROJECTS IN DELTA STATE
By Zik Gbemre
When it comes to a Government being Accountable to its citizenry in the management and appropriation of public funds within the Nigerian space, Delta State is one State that has the least score. It is regrettable that Delta State in the last Sixteen years, especially in the last Eight years of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is ...
5 Years Black Out: Community Issues Red Card To Aspirants
By Eben Enasco Kingsley, Benin City
Uhen ward comprising Ogbuwe , Utese, Egbeta, Ogbetse, Olumoye, Edienzegbughe, Okodu and Aghanokpe Communities in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State have issued out red card to all governorship aspirants saying they should not step their feet on their communities until light is restored to the communities.
The ...
OBA OF BENIN: CROWN PRINCE DISTANCES SELF FROM PARTIZAN POLITICS AS APC GOV. DELEGATES VISITS
By Eben Enasco Kingsley, Benin
The heir apparent and Crown prince to the royal throne of Benin Kingdom, HRH (Amb.) Eheneden Erediauwa (the Edaiken N'Uselu) has distanced himself and the palace from a tactical plea by the ruling Party, All Progressive Party, APC, for a possible endorsement ahead September 10, 2016 governorship election in Edo state ...
Nigeria Police Promotes Officer in Warri
By Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has promoted the Warri Sector Commander of the Dragon Monitoring Team 1, ASP Ya’U Musa Kangiwa to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
R-L:Warri Area Commander, ACP Adamu Mu’Azu, DSP Ya’U Musa Kangiwaand DSP Ebi Orubiri shortly after decorating DSP Kangiwa with his new rank.
ASP Ya’U Kangiwa was specifically ...