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Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

By Chidi Nkwopara state financial account: OWERRI—Sequel to Imo State government’s acknowledgment of the receipt of Federal Government’s bailout fund, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna, has again challenged Governor Rochas [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say
Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Sequel to Imo State government’s acknowledgment of the receipt of Federal Government’s bailout fund, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna, has again challenged Governor Rochas Okorocha to publish [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say
Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Sequel to Imo State government’s acknowledgment of the receipt of Federal Government’s bailout fund, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna, has again challenged Governor Rochas Okorocha to publish [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say
Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

Publish the state financial account, Archbishop Obinna tells Okorocha

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Sequel to Imo State government’s acknowledgment of the receipt of Federal Government’s bailout fund, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna, has again challenged Governor Rochas Okorocha to publish [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say

OJUELEGBA CRASH: Lagos residents call for regulation of truck movement

By Evelyn Usman, Bose Adelaja & Yinka Adetona FOLLOWING the death of three persons, when a trailer fell off Ojuelegba bridge last Wednesday, Lagos residents have called on the relevant authorities to regulate the movement of heavy duty trucks in [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say
Banking System

Idle dollars outside the economy

Idle dollars outside the economy For over five weeks now the Nigerian foreign exchange system has been on drama sketch. It is unbelievable that at a time of harsh economic circumstances manifesting in the form of sharp decline in foreign [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say

Dickson’s Patience with Dame pays off

By Samuel Oyadongha It was a big relief for the camp of the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson following the reported settlement of the rift between the governor, former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan and other stakeholders. Before now there [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say

How APC infiltrates, works against Anambra PDP — Emeakayi

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has been in crisis since 1999. In a deliberate effort to end the crisis, the national leadership of the party recently conducted congresses at the ward, local [...]

September 4, 2015 What the papers say

Team Nigeria goes for gold as All Africa Games begin

By John Egbokhan After the woeful performance of her athletes at the recently concluded IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, Team Nigeria’s contingent to the 11tth All Africa Games starting today in Brazzaville, will be seeking a better outing at [...]

September 4, 2015 Video, What the papers say

ILE-IFE: Ifa oracle set to choose next Ooni

By Dapo Akinrefon The next Ooni of Ife will, no doubt, emerge according to the dictates of the Ifa oracle. In Yorubaland, divination gives priests unreserved access to the teachings of Orunmila. Though, the respective ruling houses have indicated interest in [...]

September 3, 2015 Video, What the papers say
Guinness

Guinness celebrates Olamide, Eva, Phyno

Guinness celebrates Olamide, Eva, Phyno   BY ANOZIE EGOLE It was indeed an evening to remember as Guinness celebrated their Made of Black ambassadors last weekend at Rhapsody hall, Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. It was also an opportunity for the [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
Tanzania

Tanzania FA rallies support against Eagles

Tanzania FA rallies support against Eagles   The Nigerian contingent to this weekend’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Taifa Stars of Tanzania and the Super Eagles should expect a very ‘hostile’ atmosphere as the Tanzania Football Federation [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
assets

Declared asset: Buhari’s Owns 7 houses, N30m …

Declared asset: Buhari’s Owns 7 houses, N30m … Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari have declared their his assets A statement by the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu said that prior [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
OKADA MAN

GRAPHIC PHOTOS: OKADA MAN, STUDENT CRUSHED BY TRAILER IN MAKURDI

A motorcycle driver known as Okada and a student were crushed to death this morning by a trailer along University of Agriculture road, North Bank, Makurdi. According to eyewitnesses, as the motorcycle tried to overtake the trailer, the latter lost [...]

September 3, 2015 General
Mikel, Moses

Chelsea’s new boy, Djilobodji left out of Champions League squad

Chelsea’s new boy, Djilobodji left out of Champions League squad   Chelsea’s new signing Papy Djilobodji has been left out of the club’s Champions League squad. Djilobodji was signed from French side Nantes on Tuesday after the Premier League champions were [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
electrocuted

10 suspected electricity vandals electrocuted, 8 others face prosecution

10 suspected electricity vandals electrocuted, 8 others face prosecution   Lafia – No fewer than 10 persons suspected to be electricity installation vandals have been electrocuted within the jurisdiction of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) since January 2014, an official [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say

Another Fire Outbreak Hits Balogun Market (PHOTOS)

Another fire occurrence was reported at the popular Balogun Market, Lagos Island. This comes months after property worth millions of naira were destroyed as fire razed some shops at the market earlier in the year. The incident which occurred at [...]

September 3, 2015 General

First Female Fake Doctor Arrested In Abuja

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has apprehended fake female doctor, Nwosu Angela Njide, and handed her over to the police. Leadership reports that the arrest was carried out by Henry Okwuokenye, the head of Department of the [...]

September 3, 2015 General, Video
Banks

NOUN graduates to join NYSC, Law School programme soon – Director

NOUN graduates to join NYSC, Law School programme soon – Director   Ilorin – Graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) would soon be allowed to participate in the National Youth Service Corps Scheme (NYSC) and the Nigerian [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
Marilyn Ogar

Former DSS Spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar Sacked

News reaching Hope for Nigeria shows that Marilyn Ogar, a former spokesperson for the Department of State Security (DSS), has been shown the exit door. In a report on the The Cable, Ogar, alongside other top directors at the DSS, [...]

September 3, 2015 General, Video

Pastor Says He’s Blessed With ‘Sacred Semen’

An evangelical pastor from Brazil, Sobrini Valdeci Picanto, has said Jesus Christ has consecrated him with “divine semen of the Holy Spirit.” According to Inbraziltoday.com, the 57-year-old pastor urged his church members to always practice oral s*x with him. He preached [...]

September 3, 2015 General, Video
pdp

2019 General Elections: New PDP to emerge

2019 General Elections: New PDP to emerge   Sen. Lekan Balogun, a PDP stalwart and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, has predicted that a new party would emerge from the PDP ahead of the 2019 general elections. Balogun disclosed this on Thursday [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
nigerian economy

Buhari gets mixed report for first 100 days

President Muhammadu Buhari has shaken up Nigeria‘s corrupt bureaucracy and intensified the battle against Boko Haram in his first 100 days, but has struggled to set out his vision for the faltering economy, say analysts. Buhari The 72-year-old celebrates the [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
Unicorn Woman

Never Before Heard of 87 year old unicorn woman? WATCH here

We have never seen anything like this before! This 87- year old women is set to have her ‘horn’ removed from head, after she developed a massive 13cm spike and it prevents her from sleeping. Liang Xiuzhen, the 87-year-old is [...]

September 3, 2015 General, Video
Buhari

Buhari to Nigerian youth: Our anti-corruption campaign “ll secure your future

Buhari to Nigerian youth: Our anti-corruption campaign “ll secure your future By Levinus Nwabughiogu   President Muhammadu Buhari has assured to evolve a country that will secure the future of the Nigerian youth. He stated that Abuja that the ongoing [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
Buhari

Buhari, the elephant of Hindostan

Buhari, the elephant of Hindostan By Ochereome Nnanna   SOME of us must be familiar with the poem: The Six Blind Men of Hindostan by JE Saxe. These curious blind men went to learn about the elephant. They had to [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
Wike

Panel urged to summon Wike, Ikuru over monorail project

Panel urged to summon Wike, Ikuru over monorail project By Jimitota Onoyume   PORT HARCOURT—Chairman of the Rivers State Commission of Inquiry probing alleged sale of valued assets of the state and other related matters, Justice George Omereji, has been [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say
allegedly stealing

Pastor, wife,others accused of child trafficking in Abia

Pastor, wife,others accused of child trafficking in Abia By Anayo Okoli UMUAHIA—Abia State Police Command, Tuesday, paraded a 71-year-old man, said to be a retired pastor, for allegedly stealing a year-old baby. The suspect was arrested alongside his wife by the police, following [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say

FG suspends Immigration recruitment

By Jude Opara ABUJA— The Federal Government has announced the immediate suspension of the recent recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) conducted on the directives of the immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, between March and April this year. [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say

Why ICPC probes Chime, Shema, Amaechi, Kwankwaso

By Ben Agande Abuja — The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, ICPC, has commenced investigations of four former governors following petitions against them. The four governors are former governors Rotimi Ameachi of Rivers, Sullivan Chime of Enugu, [...]

September 3, 2015 What the papers say