The United States government Fridayindicted Mr. Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, andfounder of Air Peace, with bank fraud and money laundering for movingmore than $20 million from Nigeria through United States bank accountsin a scheme involving false documents based on the purchase ofairplanes. “Onyema allegedly leveraged his status as a prominentbusiness leader and…
Party Chair Dan Orbih Dismisses Suspension A faction of the Edo State, chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended some prominent leaders of the party including a former Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Tom Ikimi, former Chief of Staff to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Mike Oghiadohme, and Chief Raymond Dokpesi have been suspended from…
The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Gbene Dr Joi Nunieh, says that the Commission will invite President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the 10.9 billion Kaa-Ataba Road and Bridge linking Khana Local Government Area.to Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Dr Nunieh, who announced this during an inspection of NDDC…
The Federal Government will deepen the implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act because it is an effective strategy for lowering Nigeria’s high crude oil production cost, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timpre Sylva has said.The Minister stated this on Thursday at the conclusion of his first…
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah has cautioned the Federal Government against planned regulation of social media. According to the fiery cleric, it could hinder freedom of speech. Kukah gave the charge while speaking at the convocation lecture of Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State. The lecture was entitled: “Some reasons…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives has said minority leader Hon Ndudi Elumelu and others are party loyalists and remain so.Reacting to a statement issued by the National Working Committee of the party at the weekend that suspended members remain suspended for disloyalty to the party, the members concerned said…
SAYS, HE WOULD CONTINUE TO USE HIS GOD-GIVEN POSITIONS TO SERVE GOD & HUMANITY The former governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has said that his victory at the Appeal Court is for his two brothers, Hon Jones Onyeriri and Senator Osita Izunaso, Candidates of PDP and…
The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Gbene Dr Joi Nunieh, has assured that the Interim Management Committee of the Commission will defend the wealth of the people of the Niger Delta region. Dr Nunieh, who addressed Ogoni youths that paid a solidarity visit to the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, said…
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyeson Wike, has endorsed the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, inaugurated on November 5 by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Governor Wike spoke yesterday during a courtesy visit at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, by members of the new…
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR. IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, ON THE OCASSION OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2020 BUDGET PROPOSALS TO THE DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2019 Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members. As is customary, it is important to express my appreciation to this honourable House for the…
