Rivers State Government recovers government vehicle from ex-Commissioner, Ibim Semenitari

In furtherance of efforts by the Rivers State Government to recover government property from officials of the immediate past administration in the state, security agents and government house officials on Thursday took possession of government vehicle from the home of the former spokesperson for the Amaechi administration, Mrs Ibim Semenitari. The security operatives carried out the operation at the home of Mrs. Semenitari located at Ernest Ikoli Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt. The operatives recovered a Lexus Armoured Vehicle from the residence. Another Range Rover vehicle is said to have…

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8-year-old girl set ablaze over witchcraft allegation

Yakubu Vong, a 60-year-old man in Barakin- Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State is at the Plateau State Police command, explaining his reasons for setting an eight-year-old girl ablaze on suspicion of being a witch. Vong alleged that the young girl was the reason behind series of unfortunate incidents within the locality and thus, decided to burn her to death. Acting like a man operating under curse, the man allegedly decieved the girl into following him into a house, and doused her with petrol and set her ablaze while…

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There is limit to what I can do because of age -Buhari

“How I wish I became Head of State when I was a governor, just a few years as a young man… Now at 72, there is a limit to what I can do”. These are words of President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night while addressing members of the Nigerian community in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he attended the 25th Summit of the African Union (AU). He however said that it was the love of the country that brought him back. “But what brought me here, I think is mainly because…

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Felix Obuah becomes Waste Management boss

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has appointed the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Felix Obuah, A business mogul, politician and philanthropist from Omoku, Rivers State, as the Sole Administrator of the Rivers state waste management agency. Obuah is a Bachelor’s degree holder in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan. With a business career spanning over 25 years, his diverse interests range from properties, real estate, hotels, resorts, oil, trading, sports and construction. Obuah has served as council chairman of Ogba\Egbema\Ndoni Local Government Area in…

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Billionaire Transporter’s Son Arrested For Armed Robbery -Owns Hotels, Mansions In Lagos, Abuja

“Never underestimate the other man’s greed”, as said in one of the Mexican/American drug films shot in the 90s, sure depicts the true life story of Mr. Princewill Eze; son of the Enugu based billionaire transporter, Chief Eze of Ijeoma Transports. Princewill Eze was arrested for armed robbery by security operatives in Lagos. He heads a cartel of an armed robbery organization that specializes in robbing Bureau de Change operators of millions of dollars. Eze, who also co-opted a Lebanese woman, into the business of armed robbery, spoke freely about…

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SSS nabs 6 men for kidnapping ex- LG Chairman

Men of the Department of State Security (DSS) in Edo State have nabbed six suspected involved in the kidnap of a former Local Government Chairman in the state, Mr. Anselm Adima. The suspects were also said to be involved in the kidnap of a woman who was raped in the presence of her daughter, with the pictures of the act taken. The daughter who was also a victim of the kidnappers was however said to have been spared the trauma of the kidnappers’ raging libido. Another suspect was said to…

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‘My experience as a lawmaker is an advantage’

A leading candidate of Lagos West senatorial district, Hon. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola of the All Peoples Congress (APC) popularly known as Yayi, described his main rival in the senate race, Mr. Segun Adewale of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) as nothing but a political neophyte who does not only lack the basic qualities of a lawmaker. He also said that, Adewale does not know or possess what it takes to represent the people. Yayi, a member of the Federal House of Representatives, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on…

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“My Take on OBJ, Buhari”

Governor of Ekiti State, Gov. Ayo Fayose remains one of the very few politicians that can not be cowed. His openness to his people, no doubt returned him to office by defeating the then incumbent, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, just like he did in the 2003 election where he also defeated the then incumbent, Niyi Adebayo. Excerpts from Vanguard newspaper, during his 100 days in office, the opens up on former president Obasanjo and also aired his thoughts on Buhari… “I am not saying I am perfect, but people close to…

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Short takes from Presidential Media Chat

President Goodluck Jonathan on February 12, 2014 had its eighth Presidential Media Chat, where he explained issues challenging the country. Here are some of the things he said on economy, corruption, insecurity as complied by Nigerian Monitor… Rescheduling of elections: The president sought the understanding of the international community over the postponed elections. He said the kind of scenarios where elections are postponed for the sake of perpetuating power is not the case in Nigeria. Boko Haram: The president was asked why he thinks the war against Boko Haram can…

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‘My Mum’s Death Encouraged My Research Into Coconut Oil’

    Yetunde Adebola McEwen is the daughter of Ralph Adeola Alabi, the immediate past Chairman of Guinness Nigeria Plc. Happily married with two children, this Business Management graduate from University of Hull, UK explains what led her into production of her Coconut Oil product, Aquila…   What informs your decision to go into manufacturing of coconut oil product? I call it “beauty from ashes”. The loss of my mother to cancer led me to research into disease prevention, natural remedies and healthy foods. It was in the process of…

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