Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers State Governor, on Monday, said that the abduction of Freddy Ndigbara, his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, was “politically motivated.” Ndigbara, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen, who stormed a rally of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kaani Ward Six, Khana Local Government Area of the state. The hoodlums came in a red…
Amosun Accuses Some Politicians Of Being Ritualist
With few weeks to the much-awaited 2015 elections, Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun State governor, has raised an alarm and also condemned the alleged influx of ritualist into the state. He revealed this in Abeokuta, the state capital during his meeting with various associations and professional bodies on Monday. The governor accused one of the opposition parties,…
Oscar Holds 87th Academy Awards
The 87th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars took place on the 22nd of February 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California,in honour of the cinematic achievements in the film industry. The prestigious event saw awards presented in various categories. The movie (Birdman) was the night’s biggest winner, earning the Oscars for Best…
NDLEA Arrest Drug Courier in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a Nigerian drug courier with 15.850kg of cocaine worth N126 million at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday. Ilo Chidera Alex, 27, was apprehended following the discovery of the drugs inside his luggage at the Abuja Airport while returning from Brazil. The drug suspect,…
INEC Defends Use of Card Readers
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has defended the effectiveness and reliability of electronic card readers it plans to use for the forthcoming 2015 general elections. Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Commission stated this while addressing the Senate today. He said a mock test conducted on the card readers which will be used in all…
2015 Polls: Jega to Appear Before Senate
Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is to appear before the Senate today in order to brief Senators on the Commission’s readiness for the forthcoming March 28 and April 11 elections. Victor Ndoma-Egba, Senate Leader, moved a motion to summon Jega during the plenary session on Tuesday, the senators first meeting…
South Africa to Ban Foreigners from Land Ownership
Under the new proposals outlined by President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, foreigners will be banned from owning land in South Africa. Also, locals will have limits set on the size of their farms under the proposals. “Land has become one of the most critical factors in achieving redress for the wrongs of the past,”…
Boko Haram: Jonathan Appeals for US Support
President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to the United States for greater military assistance in the fight against Boko Haram. He told the Wall Street Journal in an interview: “Are they (the United States) not fighting ISIS? Why can’t they come to Nigeria? “They are our friends. If Nigeria has a problem, then I expect the…
US Troops To End Ebola Mission by April
US troops will be ending its Ebola relief mission in West Africa, with the last American troops scheduled to leave Liberia by April 30. President Barrack Obama said all but 100 of the US troops currently stationed in Liberia to fight the spread of Ebola will pull out by the end of April. There were…