Anti government protesters carried out their protest in Abuja on Monday as they promised even without the presence of the acclaimed leader of the protesters Innocent Ujah Idibia otherwise known as 2face Idibia. Police however stopped the protesters from reaching Nigeria’s presidential villa in Abuja. The demonstrations were called across the country to protest the…
President Buhari has written to the National Assembly today informing the house that he has extended his vacation to enable him complete some medical test on the advice from his Doctor. He expresses His gratitude to Nigerians for their prayers and kind wishes, FEMI ADESINA Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) February 5th,…
The Bayelsa State Government has debunked reports that, it has bought official cars for political appointees as alleged by some media reports, pointing out that, there is no truth whatsoever in the report and it should be disregarded. A Government House statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson explained…
Dagogo Tony Mr. Ibori’s spokesperson, Tony Eluemuno, confirmed his arrival to Newsmen. He said the former governor was in Abuja. An official of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the British Airways conveying Mr. Ibori touched down in the airport early in the morning. The…
The European Union has called on Pro Biafra agitators to explore International laws rather than arms struggle for their agitation. This is coming against the backdrop of the request by Biafra activists and the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) for the referendum to be conducted on the independence of a republic of Biafra. Pro-Biafra…
The Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied that the party is financially broke and could not meet up with it financial obligations. The National Publicity of the party, Dayo Adeyeye, made the denial in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Mr. Adeyeye said the attention of PDP leadership was drawn to a…
Agency reports A former Nigerian governor convicted of corruption, who was recently released from a U.K. prison, has hinted that he could return to politics in the West African country. James Ibori, the governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta state from 1999 to 2007, was arrested in Dubai in 2010 after avoiding capture in Nigeria. He…
Preye Barry in Yenegoa The Bayelsa House of Assembly has approved a N3 billion loan request from the state government to purchase cars for legislators and other political office holders. The Speaker of the House, Kombowei Benson, who confirmed this to journalists on Thursday in Yenagoa, said the decision was taken at a closed door…
Bayelsa State Governor Henry. Seriake Dickson, has expressed his administration’s commitment to partner with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), to explore areas of mutual benefits. The governor, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said Dickson stated this when he received the President and Chairman of the Council…
Adaobi Nze in Umuahia The Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike in Abia state, Professor Francis Otunta has announced the discovery of a drug which he claims is potent in the cure of HIV/AIDS. Otunta told newsmen at the university campus on Wednesday, February 1, that the finding followed years of…
