Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of establishing colonies for cattle herders in Abia State. In a release signed by Enyinnaya Appolos, the Abia State Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, rejected plans by the federal government to establish “cattle colonies” for Fulani herdsmen and their cows
Anambra Sex-Workers Come After Governor Obiano
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he demolition of illegal structures on the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway by the Anambra State Government has displaced some sex workers. Also dislodged by the demolition were some urchins believed to specialise in snatching people’s personal effects in the area. Speaking with Southern City News on Friday, the leader of the sex workers in the area,
Anambra Re-run : Transporters, Corps Members Abandon Duties
Some transporters engaged to move materials for Anambra Central re-run election in Idemili North Local Government Area, abandoned the assignment because the part payment they were given were insufficient, Mr Ayeleso Olutope, INEC Electoral Officer said. Olutope, INEC Electoral Officer in-charge of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, told NAN at Ogidi on Saturday that
My Life Is In Danger- MKO Abiola’s Youngest Son
Abdul Mumuni Abiola, the youngest son of late businessman, Chief MKO Abiola, has raised the alarm over alleged attempt on his life. He said his elder brothers Kola, Deji and Agboola were after him for daring to attempt the renovation of his father’s uncompleted and abandoned projects. According to a Friday statement from Abiola,
APC Youths Want Private Schools Banned
The National Youths Caucus of All Progressive Congress (APC), Northwest Zone, on Friday in Kaduna canvassed for total ban on the operations of private schools in the country. The caucus which held a rally in support of ongoing reforms in the education sector in Kaduna State said the measure was necessary to save public
Bike Crash: Yusuf Buhari Ready To Be Discharged
President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, who was admitted into Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, following injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident, is ready to be discharged. According to a statement issued by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Friday, the Medical Director of the Hospital,
Linda Ikeji Shuts down Engagement Rumours With Pictures
Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has shut down reports flying around that she has finally found the love of her life, and is ready to walk down the aisle. Rumours had said the 37 year-old was keeping her engagement news under wraps but her would-be husband was too excited to keep it a secret.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Confirmed as World’s Richest Man
Move over Bill Gates. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has now been confirmed the world’s richest man, not just at present, but of all time. Both Bloomberg and Forbes have put Bezos on top of their billionaire lists. Bloomberg said Bezos’ net worth reached 106 billion U.S. dollars while Forbes put it at 105 billion
Chinese Authorities Demolish Evangelical Church
Authorities in northern China’s coal country have demolished a Christian mega-church that clashed with the government. The action underscores long-standing tensions between religious groups and the officially atheistic Communist Party that strives for complete political and social control. Witnesses and overseas activists say paramilitary People’s Armed Police forces used excavators and dynamite on Tuesday
NANS Enforces Sale Of Fuel At N145 Per litre In Asaba
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday visited some filling stations in Asaba compelling them to sell fuel at the official pump price of N145 per litre. The students led by the NANS President, Mr Chinonso Obasi, condemned the sale of fuel above the normal price. NANS had on Wednesday set up