Month: May 2017

  • Why I Joined Politics – Ekweremadu

    Why I Joined Politics – Ekweremadu

    By Aaron Ossai The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweramadu, has said that he joined politics to address the problem of marginalisation at all levels of government. This was even as he assured that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State was too focused on improving the welfare of the people to…

  • Robbers Kill Fruit Vendor in Edo

    Robbers Kill Fruit Vendor in Edo

    By Ikhili. Monday EBALU, Benin City A middle age man was killed yesterday by suspected armed robbers The tragic incident took place at his resident 7B Egbede street, off New Lagos Road, in Ego Local government of Edo state. The victim was simply identified as Mr Gideon from Ebonyi state. An apple vendor, Gideon was…

  • 2.7 Million Children Immunized In Niger – Dr Na’uzo

    2.7 Million Children Immunized In Niger – Dr Na’uzo

    BY Juliana MAIRIGA, Minna The Executive Director of the Niger State Primary Health care Development Agency (NSPHCDA), Dr. Yahaya Na’uzo has disclosed that 2.7 million children were immunized during the just concluded Immunization plus Week in the state. Na’uzo, during a press conference in commemoration of Africa Vaccination Week in Minna organized by the Coalition…

  • Alligations of Anti -Party Activities Against Osagie  Not True – Uhunmwode  APC

    Alligations of Anti -Party Activities Against Osagie Not True – Uhunmwode APC

    By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City The executive committee of the All Progressive Congress in Ward six (Umagbae South) of Uhunmwode local government area of Edo have denied allegations of anti-party activities leveled against a former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Mr Samson Osagie by the leadership of the party, insisting that they…

  • Dogara Hails Egbemode’s Re-election As NGE President

    Dogara Hails Egbemode’s Re-election As NGE President

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has congratulated Managing Director of the New Telegraph Newspaper, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her re-election as President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, in Abuja, Dogara urged her…

  • Obaseki To Commission Major Link Road This Week

    Obaseki To Commission Major Link Road This Week

    By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City The Government of Edo State has announced the commissioning of a newly reconstructed road, Nevis Street, connecting Mission and Forestry Roads in Benin metropolis, calling on residents and citizens within the state to attend. In a statement by Mr Taiwo Akerele, the Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki,…

  • We Are Committed To Passing New Minimum Wage Bill – Dogara

    We Are Committed To Passing New Minimum Wage Bill – Dogara

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has stated that the House is committed to passing a new minimum wage bill to improve the well being of Nigerian workers. In a statement to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, Dogara, reiterated the resolve and commitment of the parliament to enacting the…

  • Multiple FOREX Regime Not Good For The Economy – Peterside

    Multiple FOREX Regime Not Good For The Economy – Peterside

    By Our Reporter with agency reports A renowned businessman and the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr. Atedo Peterside, has accused Nigerian government of deliberately stifling businesses in Nigeria through its unfavorable economic policies particularly the practice of multiple exchange rates. Peterside, a keynote speaker at the 2017 first quarterly dinner of the Kings College…