US professor arrested in North Korea...

The arrest of a US citizen who was lecturing in Pyongyang was confirmed by North Korea’s state media on Wednesday— the third American held in the country amid growing tensions with Washington.

Rivers govt renames Port Harcourt Poly after Elechi Amadi...

Rivers State Government has renamed Port Harcourt Polytechnic Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, even  as Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, described the late literary icon as a writer who reflected the conscience of humanity and justice in his literary works.

Buhari okays Bage, Galinje as S-Court Justices;

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Justices Sidi Dauda Bage, and Paul Adamu Galinje to the Supreme Court bench.

FG to refund N20bn to each state for infrastructure devt— Dogara...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that the Federal Government would soon refund at least N20 billion to each of the 36 states of the federation for infrastructure development.

Dogara disclosed this when he visited the Igwe of Ogwuekpele, His Royal Highness Igwe Valentine Onyema Ogidiga in his palace at Ogwuekpele in Anambra State. 

A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Iliya Habila, quotes Dogara as saying that when the debts were refunded, they would assist the states in providing critical infrastructure in their respective domains.

Godwin Obaseki, will be sworn in on Saturday

Meanwhile, the governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, will on Saturday be sworn in, alongside his deputy-elect, Philip Shuaibu.

Donald Trump emerges as 45th President Of the United States America...

The Republican nominee Donald Trump defeated the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. 

Trump will take office as the 45th President on January 20, 2017 and his running mate, Governor of Indiana Mike Pence, will take office as the 48th Vice President.

DSS arrests mastermind of Yobe school attack...

The Department of State Services, DSS, has recorded a major victory in its fight against crime and criminality in the country as it announced yesterday that it arrested one Mudaisiru Jibrin, aka Namakele Alarama, for msterminding the killing of students of Government Secondary School, Yobe, in 2013.

Talk About Work Hazard; NDLEA official drowns while chasing drug baron...

The Borno State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has confirmed the death of one its staff who got drowned in a river while chasing a notorious drug baron.

Nollywood actor hospitalized after getting burnt on set...

What a time to be alive...When i read stuffs i just wonder. Being a producer isn't for everybody. I think Actors guild should for whatever it's properly them producers and directors. Our problem in this Nigeria is just lack of Knowledge.

Sierra Leonean Deputy High Commissioner kidnapped in Kaduna...

The Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Nelson Williams, was on Friday, reportedly kidnapped in Kaduna State. 

Gov. Fayose’s personal account freezed by EFCC...

Governor Ayodele Fayose's personal account and that of his associates have been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).

NCAA bans unauthorised use of drones in Nigerian airspace...

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has banned the launching of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the Nigerian airspace without the permit of the authority and the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA). 
This is contained in a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA,Mr Sam Adurogboye, which was made available on Sunday in Lagos. 

Eddie Murphy and his girlfriend Paige Butcher welcome their first child together...

Wow in this jet age? someone has nine kids? Wow!!!

Eddie Murphy is a father again. For the 9th time, I'm guessing nine times the charm? No! Noo!

NSCDC threatens errant petrol marketers...

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bayelsa State Command, Mr. Desmond Agu, has warned independent marketers against product diversion in the state.

Read the press statement by TUC condemning the outcome of the protest...

Tuc Rivers State Council

PRESS RELEASE...

 TUC Rivers State Condemns Killing of 3

Protesting Students; Call for Investigation and

Resignation of the Vice Chancellor

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)

Rivers State condemns in its entirety the

unwarranted killing today of three students of

the University of Port Harcourt who were on a

peaceful protest.

Photos:Uniport students protest in a nutshell...

So I went to Uniport today and it seems as though the exams have been rescheduled. I'm really not sure of the new date for the exams that were cancelld today but I'm still waiting for calls from the very brave people that are right in the middle of the protest...

PMS released to independent marketers by FG...

In a statement issued by Mr Lawson Ngoa, the Secretary, IPMAN Reconciliation on Sunday in Abuja, it was disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced the release of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol to Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

Abuja Election:INEC to announce Results on Sunday...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said  that Abuja election results will be announced on Sunday.
Anthonia Simbine, The National Commissioner in the commission, made this known in Abuja on Saturday while briefing journalists on the election.

President Buhari leaves the country again tomorrow,This time to China...

Here's a press statement from the office of the President...




President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja tomorrow for a working visit to China aimed at securing greater support from Beijing for the development of Nigeria's infrastructure, especially in the power, roads, railways, aviation, water supply and housing sectors.

Read James Ibori's Tribute to Alamieyeseigha...

Read Former Delta State Governor James Ibori's Tribute to the Late DSP Diepreye Alamieyeseigha at his Funeral this weekend.

I write this with a mixture of a heavy heart and compelling sense of pride.