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NASS solidly behind Buhari – Gbenga Ashafa

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2017 0

Senator Representing the Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Gbenga Ashafa has called on the leadership of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycles And Motorcycles Owners Repairs And Riders Association Of Nigeria ACOMORAN to approach the National Assembly

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Buhari’s aide decries payment of N5,000 stipends

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2017 0

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, Dr. Samuel Ankeli, yesterday, protested to the National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the disbursement of N5000 monthly stipend to the poorest of the poor as part of the Federal Government social intervention, saying the physically-challenged were not adequately taken care of. Ankeli

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N630m rent scam: CATBAN alerts Nigerians on Dino Melaye’s EFCC invitation

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2017 0

A civil society organisation, Citizens Action To Take Back Nigeria(CATBAN) said it has received with optimism the recent news of an imminent grill of Senator Dino Malaye, Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged theft of over N630million at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) by four  […]

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Senate gets 2-weeks ultimatum to confirm Magu, declares budget

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2017 0

The Senate has been given two weeks ultimatum to start process leading to the confirmation of acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, and as well make the National Assembly’s budget known to the public A petition signed by sixteen different Civil Society organizations dated 21st February, 2017 and addressed […]

Crime

Man escapes assassination shortly after release from prison

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2017 0

A 54 year-old miner, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibuoye last weekend in Lagos escaped death by the whiskers moments after he was released from Ikoyi Prison. Source said the Arado, Irepodun Local Government Area Kwara State born businessman who is the chairman/ chief executive officer of GB Ibuoye Nigeira Limited was arrested last Sunday by Police operatives […]

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Radio Station operators don’t pay license fees- DG NBC

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2017 0

The Director General of the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, has reiterated how worrisome and difficult the operation of the commission is with the refusal of stations to pay license fees. He also said the statutory act of informing the NBC six months before the expiration of license to signify intention to continue as […]

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Igbuya a sincere leader – aide

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2017 0

Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Henry Ebireri, has risen in stout defence of Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya, describing him as a pious, diligent and sincere leader. He also praised the speaker for defending the interests of the workers. “Workers are critical to the growth and development of the […]

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We can’t be distracted, says Delta Lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2017 0

The member representing Ethiope East Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Evance Ivwurie, has described the assumption that the state lawmakers relocated to Labour House as wicked, malicious and diversionary. Ivwurie told journalists, in Asaba, that the lawmakers did not relocate to Labour House for sitting. In response to what he calls […]

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Edo State has lost an outstanding leader – Delta Speaker

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2017 0

Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, has described Deacon Bright Inegbeniki Idiake as a symbol of strength, compassion and dignity for the Esan people of Edo State. “Deacon Bright Inegbeniki Idiake was a man of his word” he said. In a condolence message to the family, Igbuya praised Idiake for his […]

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Svenska Cupen’s Omoh upbeat on Orebro chances

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2017 0

Super Eagles prospect, Omoh Michael, believes Orebro SC were unlucky to share the spoils with Atvidabergs in last Saturday’s Svenska Cupen  1-1 draw,  insisting their opponents will live to fight another day. In a chat with a reporter, the former Dalkurg FC striker opined that Orebro SC will return to the drawing board and come […]

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Insurgency: Army Chief, in Lagos, pays tribute, urges soldiers to sustain peace

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2017 0

Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has urged the Nigerian Army to remain committed in the discharge of their duties for ensuring peace and stability in the country. Buratai disclosed this during the celebration of the Nigerian Army West Africa Social Activities (WASA) organised by the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC), which ended […]

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Firm pleads with Lagos community to honour 2016 MoU

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2017 0

Property owners at Ilumose community in Oke- Afa, Ejigbo area of Lagos State, have been advised to honour the agreement in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ratification of the properties with a private firm, Osuolale Nig. Ltd. A Lagos property developer, Alhaji Hakeem Osuolale, said an agreement was signed between the community and Osuolale […]

World

Victory at last for Her Knowledgeable, Prof. Alexia Thomas, as UK reviews Visa Policy for Commonwealth nations

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2017 0

“My empire is built on the foundation of truth” – Prof. Alexia Thomas Justice is never given; but it is exacted and the struggle must be continuous for freedom is never a final act, but a continuing evolving process to higher and higher levels of human social, economic, political and religious relationship” – Phillip A. […]

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Gombe bishop seeks God, peoples’ support to succeed

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2017 0

The Lord Bishop of Anglican Communion, Gombe,  Rt Rev Henry Ndukuba had prayed that the purpose of God for bringing him to Gombe as the first bishop of Anglican Communion  must be  accomplished  and  be able to raise people, raise pastors, raise leaders, raise ministers, raise people who will come for him so that whenever […]

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Gombe and the coming Local Government polls

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2017

Local Government Area is regarded as the third tier Government that is closer to the rural people in the states and also provides rural amenities such as maternities, clinics, job opportunities, construction of rural roads and other sundry activities. The majority of the people live in the Local Government Areas and in order to fast […]

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NGO donates $1.2m medical equipment to Nigerian Navy

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2017 0

Henry Oladele (NAN) The Nigerian Navy on Friday took delivery of new medical equipment worth $1.2 million, donated by MedShare International, a US-based Non-Governmental Organisation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the medical equipment was handed over by MedShare International representative, Ephraim Inameti, at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo,

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Navy hand over 8 suspects nabbed for hemp trafficking, illegal fishing

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2017 0

Henry Oladele (NAN) The Nigerian Navy, on Tuesday, handed over three suspects arrested with a boat conveying 559 kilogrammes of cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Commodore Maurice Eno, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, handed over the suspects and exhibits in Lagos. Eno […]

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Gani Adams is Kashamu’s agent -says Kwara OPC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2017 0

Kehinde Akinpelu,  Ilorin Coordinator  of the splinter group of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) in Kwara State, Alhaji Maruff Olarewaju,‎ has said that Otunba Gani Adams remains an agent of Senator Buruji Kashamu,  accusing Adams of receiving gift items from him (Kashamu) in the past and cannot turn him down now that he needs his assistance. […]

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N630m rent scam: CSO drags Saraki, Dogara, others to ICPC, Police

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2017 0

  Tom Okpe, Abuja A coalition of Civil Society organisations on the platform of Citizens Action to Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN), has petitioned the Inspector General of Police and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial misconduct to the tune of N630 million involving Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, Speaker House of

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2016 Budget not padded, only reworked – Deputy Speaker

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2017 0

Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Sulaimon ‘Lasun Yusuf, has clarified that  the lower chamber  of  the  National  Assembly  only reworked the  2016 appropriation bill as against the  erroneous  believe that it was  padded. He also  rose in stout defense of the  contentious constituency  projects of the lawmakers ,saying  that that real democracy