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Ibori’s release sparks excitement in Delta State, Kinsmen calls him ‘Hero of our time’
Following the news of the release of the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, from prison in the United Kingdom there was wild jubilation in Delta State. His kinsmen at Oghara and other Urhobo communities in the state, however, turned the affair to a carnival as they lined up the major streets dancing. Joyous residents were seen chanting solidarity songs in honour of the former governor describing him as, “The hero of our time”, “The resource control guru” and “Liberator of the oppressed, who paid the supreme…
Read MoreThree days declared holiday by FG to mark Christmas, New Year
Monday 26 and Tuesday, 27 December 2016, has been declared as public holidays by the Federal Government to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations. Similarly, Monday, January 2, 2017, is to be marked as holiday to usher in the New Year respectively. A statement signed by Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior said the Minister, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, enjoined all Christian faithful and Nigerians, in general, to remain committed and supportive of the government…
Read MoreMoshe Katsav, Israel former president freed after rape term
71 year old Moshe Katsav, Former Israeli president has been freed from prison today in Ramla. Katsav was freed from prison after prosectors declined to appeal a parole board decision to release him after he served five years of a seven-year term for rape. Katsav, 71, did not speak to a crowd of journalists gathered outside the Maasiyahu prison near Tel Aviv as he left while surrounded by family. Katsav was convicted in December 2010 of two counts of rape, sexual harassment, indecent acts and obstruction of justice. The Iran-born…
Read MoreLake rice launched in Lagos, 50kg sells for N12,000
Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State governor, and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE, saying that the partnership which culminated into the launch was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability of Nigeria to become a producing nation. Speaking at the launching ceremony held at Lagos House in Ikeja, Governor Ambode said the development was a great and historic moment for both states and Nigeria, as the rice would not only be sold at…
Read MoreYahya Jammeh, Gambia president again refuses to step down
Yahya Jammeh, the defeated Gambian President insisted Wednesday that he would not leave office at the end of his mandate in January until a court rules on his challenge to the outcome of this month’s election. Jammeh, who has been in power in the west African country for 22 years, has rejected the victory of opposition candidate Adama Barrow in the December 1 vote. “Unless the court decides the case, there will be no inauguration (of Barrow) on the 19 January,” said Jammeh, who had initially conceded defeat but then…
Read MoreJames Ibori released from prison
James Ibori, the former governor of Delta State has been released from prison in the United Kingdom after serving out his jail term. But it was not clear whether he will immediately return home because of legal proceedings concerning the confiscation of his assets worth tens of millions of dollars are still unresolved. Ibori was jailed for money laundering offences by Southwark Crown court in 2012. Share on: WhatsApp
Read MoreTeachers Get N900m for December in Kwara State
The sixteen local government councils in Kwara State are to share a total of N200, 194, 616.01 for the month of December, 2016. This figure includes the 10 per cent of the State government’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) distributable for the month, representing N41, 419, 626.38. The State Commissioner For Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu disclosed this on Tuesday after the State Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting held in Ilorin. He said after deductions for previous loan repayment, the net statutory allocation for the LGs stood at N1, 133, 345,…
Read MoreGov. Amosun raises red alert over Militants re-grouping in Ogun State
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun State Governor, has raised alarm that militants are regrouping in some parts of the state. The governor, therefore, put the Nigerian Army on red alert, urging them to assist the state to solve the militants trouble. Amosun stated this yesterday while playing host to the General Officer Commanding of 81 Division of Nigeria Army, Major General Ebenezer Babatunde Oyefolu in his Oke-Mosan office, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The governor, who recalled how the militants sacked communities in the state last June said the militants have…
Read MorePatients and Workers desert hospital as Lassa fever kills two in Ogun
Medical personnel and patients deserted the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta yesterday due to fear of Lassa Fever which has claimed two lives. Barely four months after Ogun state government declared the state Lassa fever-free, the viral disease known as Lassa Hemorrhagic Fever (LHF) has killed an assistant nursing officer, Adesuyi Abolanle and a serving Corps member, whose identity could not be ascertained yet. Adesuyi was said to have attended to the corps member who had contacted the virus while working as morgue attendant in the hospital. It was further learnt…
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