The government of Enugu State has redeployed Sunday Onyebuchi, impeached deputy Governor, to the state civil service. This came as Sullivan Chime, the state governor swore in Raphael Ifeanyi Nwoye as the new Deputy Governor on Monday. Chime in his speech announced the redeployment of the impeached Deputy Governor to the State Civil Service as…
Abia Government threatens Orji Uzor Kalu with legal Action
The Abia State government on Monday threatened to institute legal proceedings against Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of the state and The SUN newspaper over what it described as unwarranted attack on the Theodore Amaefule Orji led government. In a reaction to a story titled: “Abia stinks, says billionaire, Arthur Eze” published in today’s edition…
Reminisce becomes Samsung brand Ambassador
Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, popularly known as Reminisce, has joined the list of Samsung West Africa brand ambassadors. The company says it intends to leverage on Reminisce in its product advertising for entry-level mobile phones. Emmanuel Revmatas, Samsung Electronics West Africa’s Director for Information Technology and Mobile, says the rapper represents…
Messi To Miss World Cup Rematch
Lionel Messi, Barcelona forward and Argentina captain, is set to miss Argentina’s friendly against current world champions, Germany on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, due to a groin strain. According to a statement on Barcelona’s website, the striker will not also partake in the club’s match for peace which comes up later in the day in…
Insecurity: Editors Express Fear for conduct of 2015 Elections
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has warned that the high level of insecurity, insurgency and kidnappings across the country which create atmosphere of fear and apprehension, cannot guarantee free, fair and credible elections in 2015. The NGE issued this warning at the 10th All Nigerian Editors Conference, ANEC, held in Katsina State, at the…
Boko Haram Killings: Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri Raises Alarm
The Catholic diocese of Maiduguri has decried the onslaught of the Boko Haram sect on the North-eastern part of Nigeria. The diocese drew the attention of the world to what it called the apparent genocide of Christians in Borno in an electronic message issued through its Director of Social Communications, Fr. Gideon Obasogie. ‘‘The whole…
Lawyer Floats Goodluck Jonathan Football Club
Chukwuemeka Kanu, a lawyer, has launched the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GEJ FC, a new football club in Abuja. While speaking with journalists about the development, Kanu said the registration of GEJ FC was done by enthusiasts of the President, who decided to float the team in appreciation of the efforts of the present administration in…
Wozniacki Defeats Sharapova in US Open
Caroline Wozniacki defeated Maria Sharapova at the US Open, Flushing Meadows. The Dane, seeded 11th, won 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Wozniacki, 24, is through to her first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2012, and plays Italy’s Sara Errani next. “It means so much to me, it’s been a bit up and down for me this year,” said…
Senegal records first Ebola case
Barely one week after shutting its borders against countries with Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, Senegal has recorded first case of Ebola outbreak, report says. It was reported that Awa Marie Coll Seck, Senegal’s health minister, who confirmed the case said the disease was brought into the country by a 21-year-old Conakry University student from Guinea.…
Timipre Sylva’s Uncle Dies In Kidnappers’ Den
Benson Adigio-Eseni, 87, uncle to Timipre Sylva, former governor of Bayelsa State has died in the hands of his abductors, the Bayelsa State police command says. The police say one of the suspected kidnappers already in police custody, said Adigio-Eseni died on August 14 after suffering shock. The suspect, simply identified as Nelson, 27, said…
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