Gunmen | credits: news2.onlinenigeria.comTHE wife of an owner of popular Bougainville Hotel, located on Sanni Abacha Road in Port Harcourt, has been kidnapped by a group of gunmen at her…
Governor Rotimi Amechi
By Chuks Okocha in Abuja
Determined to save the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) from disintegration, several governors, especially those considered to be pro-presidency, have begun moves to ensure that…
University of Port Harcourt main gate | credits: africanspotlight.comTHE Trade Union Congress has called on the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, to compel the management of the University…
HUNDREDS of young men at the weekend thronged the Rangers training pitch in Enugu and Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt to participate in the trials for this year’s MTN Football…
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
Rivers Integrity Group has condemned the alleged plot to eliminate Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and some of his political associates.
The group, in a statement…
Gunmen | credits: news2.onlinenigeria.com THE wife of an owner of popular Bougainville Hotel, located on Sanni Abacha Road in Port Harcourt, has been kidnapped by a group of gunmen at her residence. The victim, Mrs. Grace Dickson, was said to have been abducted by her assailants at about 11pm on Sunday while she was returning [...]
Governor Rotimi Amechi By Chuks Okocha in Abuja Determined to save the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) from disintegration, several governors, especially those considered to be pro-presidency, have begun moves to ensure that the chairmanship election billed for Thursday does not hold. Instead, they are opting for the emergence of a chairman of the forum on [...]
University of Port Harcourt main gate | credits: africanspotlight.com THE Trade Union Congress has called on the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, to compel the management of the University of Port Harcourt to pay the gratuity and outstanding salaries of workers that were relieved of their jobs 14 years ago by the institution. [...]
HUNDREDS of young men at the weekend thronged the Rangers training pitch in Enugu and Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt to participate in the trials for this year’s MTN Football Scholar. The trials, which started the series of auditioning for Season Three Academy, saw the enthusiastic youths demonstrating soccer artistry in groups under the watch [...]
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi Rivers Integrity Group has condemned the alleged plot to eliminate Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and some of his political associates. The group, in a statement by its Coordinator, Phillip Ezenna, noted that from events unfolding in the lingering crisis in Rivers State’ Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) it was [...]
A deadly clash on Monday between two rival youth groups suspected to hail from Ogbaru Area Council of Anambra State, has left at least four persons dead, with 10 others sustaining various degrees of injury. The youths were said to have been involved in a free-for-all over the control and ownership of a motor park [...]
Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has stated that the state was ready to give the late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe a befitting state burial. The Governor who made the statement on Sunday while inspecting St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Ogidi, where the funeral will take place on Thursday, said government will continue to honour people [...]
Posted on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 10:14 AM By BellaNaija.com Every few months, news reports of a new “baby factory” or baby selling syndicate hits the news headlines in Nigeria. This shocking trend seems to be growing from strength to strength despite the fact that there is a structured process from adoption in most [...]
Chinua Achebe By Emeka Osondu Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has said that the state is ready to accord the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe, a befitting burial and that the state government would not relent in honouring people like him, who contributed positively to the advancement of the society. The governor spoke [...]
The city of Asaba on Sunday, played host to governors of the South-South and South-East region in a meeting which held in the new government house, Asaba. In a press briefing held at the new Government House, Asaba, a communique was jointly presented by Governors Liyel Imoke and PeterObi, as all the governors agreed to [...]
All logistics, both human and material resources, to be used for the Inter-Clubs Competitions in Lagos State between now and the end of the year are ready. The Inter-Clubs Competitions, which will be organised by the 36 Sports Associations, are facilitated by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development and the Grassroots Sports Development [...]
Kalu Uche: Miss Nigeria’s friendly match against Mexico Victor Moses in action for Nigeria at the last Nations Cup in South Africa. Photo: AFP Chief Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, has declared that the team would not miss the services of Chelsea of England player, Victor Moses and Kasimpasa of Turkey star, Kalu [...]
Nigeria’s hope of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup and also performing well at next month’s Confederations Cup in Brazil that will precede the Mundial, suffered a massive setback Monday following the withdrawal of Victor Moses and Kalu Uche from the campaigns. The two players are going to be conspicuously missing when Nigeria files out [...]
by George Akpayen 21 May 2013, 12:20 <!– –> <!– Fantasy Store –> Supersport.com can report that Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, is likely to stay away from Nigeria’s exhibition game against Mexico on May 31. An official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) revealed that Mikel has asked to be excused from the tune-up [...]
Super Eagles Victor Moses By Duro Ikhazuagbe Nigeria’s hope of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup and also performing well at next month’s Confederations Cup in Brazil that will precede the Mundial, suffered a massive setback Monday following the withdrawal of Victor Moses and Kalu Uche from the campaigns. The two players are going to [...]
The Egyptian presidency will hold a press conference on Monday to comment on the kidnapped security officers in the Sinai Peninsula, reported a satellite channel. The conference will notify the public of the latest developments and the steps which are being taken by the authorities to release the kidnapped soldiers. President Mohamed Mursi has vowed [...]
Algerian newspapers on Tuesday denounced a news blackout by the government over the state of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been in a French hospital for three weeks. The government has accused local and international media of publishing false information as rumours circulate that the president may even be in a coma. Pointing out that [...]
Domestic militants in Tanzania currently lack the capability to inflict major damage, but the risk of attacks is likely to increase in coming months. On 5 May, an improvised hand grenade was thrown into the grounds of St Joseph’s Church in Arusha’s Olasiti suburb, killing 3 people and wounding 63 others. The attack was targeted [...]
Photo: Hamza Turkia/Xinhua Tripoli — Libyan security services defused several car bombs and other explosives in the past two days, Prime Minister Ali Zidan said on Sunday (May 19th). The prime minister’s press conference came in the wake of a string of bombings in both Benghazi and Tripoli. The attacks accelerated after the May 5th [...]
Monrovia — The Liberia Land Commission, which was set up in 2009 to help settle land disputes between returning refugees and their neighbours, is making significant headway, say land experts, but non-conflict related land disputes are increasing, most of them as a result of weak land laws. Tens of thousands of Liberians were displaced during [...]
The party was just getting started at a plush club in this teeming Nigerian city, hip-hop blaring, the bar bathed in blue light — and champagne bottles on ice already adorning tables. “Too much oil money,” said a 40-year-old man at Rhapsody’s in the high-end Victoria Island district of Lagos, when asked about Nigerian spending [...]
Why I married Igbo woman – Yoruba actor, Gbenga Animashaun Hits: 92 Gbenga Anaimashaun As Nollywood actor, Gbenga Anaimashaun cleaved to his spouse, Chinelo Aningwu at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, May 4, his face brimmed with undying joy; from his countenance, one could assuredly avow that their union was indeed made [...]
The issue of N3 billion Government Intervention Fund which is meant to improve the Nollywood industry has brought about uproar amongst practitioners. ANAEMENA Priscilla Chinenye writes. When on Saturday, March 2, 2013, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan honoured Nigerian film makers with a dinner at the State House, Marina, Lagos, his subsequent pronouncements brought smiles to [...]
These are sad times for Nollywood diminutive actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, otherwise known as Aki who lost his father yesterday to the cold hands of death. The funny actor made the grieving announcement through a broadcast message on the blackberry instant messaging platform. “Hello everyone, I just lost my dad” was his statement through a broadcast [...]
Nollywood actor-cum-director, Desmod Elliot has said taking care of veteran of Nollywood actors who fall sick is beyond the industry as the government ought to cater for movie stars. The Glo ambassador expressed dissatisfaction with the rate Nollywood veterans die because of poor medical attention and the inability to foot their hospital bills. He said [...]
HEALTH experts have called for heightened efforts to tackle malnutrition in children, through enhancing and improving childcare manpower base in the country by training and re-training of primary healthcare providers and paediatricians. At a 3-day international conference put together by Sub Saharan Health Solutions Nigeria in partnership with paediatricians from the Imperial College, London, the [...]
Health: Nigeria accounts for 10 percent global maternal mortality rates Global maternal mortality rates – Indications emerged Wednesday that Nigeria accounts for 10 per cent of the world’s maternal mortality, indicating that women were being shut out of the impressive economic growth. The United Kingdom’s International Development Minister, Ms. Lynne Featherstone, said this in Abuja [...]
The Federal Ministry of Health has called on Nigerians and government at all levels to support efforts for the eradication of Guinea Worm in a bid to aid the certification of Nigeria as a Guinea Worm free country. This call was made by the national coordinator of the Nigeria Guinea Worm Eradication Programme, (NIGEP), Mrs [...]
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter tries to comfort 6-year-old Ruhama Issah at Savelugu Hospital as a Carter Center technical assistant dresses Issah’s extremely painful Guinea worm wound. The agency boss promised N25,000 cash reward on genuine informants of guinea-worm. The Federal Ministry of Health on Friday called for support for its Guinea Worm Eradication Programme [...]
Senate president, David Mark, has called for oral health to become an “integral part of healthcare system”. “Unless it is embedded in the health policy, we will swimming against the tide,” warned Mark, a national champion for oral health. His comments came as he inaugurated 37 state ambassadors, including Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole and [...]
Fulani Forum to NEF: You Do Not Represent The Good People of North Nigeri
Fulani Forum to NEF: You Do Not Represent The Good People of North Nigeria In lieu of your statement: NEF to Jonathan: You‘ve declared war on Northern Nigeria We progressive youth of North Nigeria hereby assert that the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) does not represent the good people of North Nigeria. We are disappointed in [...]
Japan, a subtle but effective partner for Africa
Japan, a subtle but effective partner for Africa Interview with JICA President, Akihiko Tanaka By Jocelyne Sambira Africa’s continued growth has sparked the interest of investors from industrialized nations, resulting in fierce competition for its resources and markets. The aggressive economic expansion efforts by China and India, among others, come to mind. Japan, however, has [...]
Clergy Bethrand Osinachi Ujunwa calls for unity among Christians
Clergy Bethrand Osinachi Ujunwa calls for unity among Christians By Nwaorgu Faustinus The former parish priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Parish Umuodagu Ntu in Ngor/Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Father Bethrand has called on Christians to be united as a body. Rev. Bethrand made the call at a send-off and reception church [...]
Malian children face education crisis
Malian children face education crisis Conflict disrupts schools By Kingsley Ighobor While the world remains focused on ending Mali’s conflict following rebel incursions into the northern part of the country early last year, there are about 400,000 Malian children facing severe disruptions in their education, warns the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. The fund and other [...]
Livestock tracking in Africa goes high tech
Livestock tracking in Africa goes high tech By Pavithra Rao In an era of lightning speed, ever-present wireless connectivity, high tech is now also being used to benefit livestock farmers in rural areas of Africa. Widely known for being used to track wild animals, GPS, or “Global Positioning System” tracking devices are being adapted by [...]
Boko Haram Are Cannibals and Drug Addicts; It Is Time To Eradicate This Scourge
Boko Haram Are Cannibals and Drug Addicts; It Is Time To Eradicate This Scourge To the President and Nigeria’s people AssalamualikumWe the MuslimsAgainstTerror.com here by offer our prayers and support for the mission to bring an end to Abubakar Shekau’s Boko Haram. We are pleased to hear of the declared states of emergency. Even though [...]
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Gunmen abduct Rivers hotelier’s wife
Gunmen | credits: news2.onlinenigeria.com THE wife of an owner of popular Bougainville Hotel, located on Sanni Abacha Road in Port Harcourt, has been kidnapped by a group of gunmen at her residence. The victim, Mrs. Grace Dickson, was said to have been abducted by her assailants at about 11pm on Sunday while she was returning [...]
NGF Moves for Consensus Chairman
Governor Rotimi Amechi By Chuks Okocha in Abuja Determined to save the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) from disintegration, several governors, especially those considered to be pro-presidency, have begun moves to ensure that the chairmanship election billed for Thursday does not hold. Instead, they are opting for the emergence of a chairman of the forum on [...]
UNIPORT workers seek FG’s intervention on ex-staff salaries
University of Port Harcourt main gate | credits: africanspotlight.com THE Trade Union Congress has called on the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, to compel the management of the University of Port Harcourt to pay the gratuity and outstanding salaries of workers that were relieved of their jobs 14 years ago by the institution. [...]
MTN Football Scholar trials berth in Enugu, Port Harcourt – Guardian
HUNDREDS of young men at the weekend thronged the Rangers training pitch in Enugu and Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt to participate in the trials for this year’s MTN Football Scholar. The trials, which started the series of auditioning for Season Three Academy, saw the enthusiastic youths demonstrating soccer artistry in groups under the watch [...]
Group Condemns Plot against Amaechi
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi Rivers Integrity Group has condemned the alleged plot to eliminate Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and some of his political associates. The group, in a statement by its Coordinator, Phillip Ezenna, noted that from events unfolding in the lingering crisis in Rivers State’ Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) it was [...]
Jonathan fighting Amaechi over 2015 election– Tam David-West
Tam David-West | credits: Prof. Tam David-West, a former Petroleum Minister and later Minister for Mines, Power and Steel, speaks on the state of the nation with ALLWELL OKPI Having been in government twice as minster, what do you think about the state of the nation today? If these bombs going off everyday kills any [...]
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