November 6, 2019

Bayelsa NASS Seats: APC Floors PDP At Appeal Court

Bayelsa NASS Seats: APC Floors PDP At Appeal Court

November 6, 2019 10:43 am

The hope of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to regain the Nembe/ Brass Federal Constituency seat and the Bayelsa East Senatorial District seat has been dashed as the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the ruling of the Bayelsa Elections Petitions Tribunal which upheld the victory of Hon Israel Sunny-Goli for Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency and Senator Degi-Eremienyo for Bayelsa East.

The Court of Appeal in a unanimous ruling read by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim dismissed the appeal filed by Mrs Maria Ebikake against Hon Sunny-Goli and Hon Blessing Izagara- Ipigansi against Senator Degi- Eremienyo.

The appellate court dismissed …

Why We Reduced Cost Of Marriages, Burial rites In Anambra

Why We Reduced Cost Of Marriages, Burial Rites In Anambra

November 6, 2019 10:42 am

The traditional ruler of Oraukwu community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state,  Igwe Emeka Onuorah, in this interview disclosed that his community has reduced the costs of marriage and burial ceremonies, adding that fines await defaulters. He noted that he has modernised the New Yam festival with prizes to encourage farming in the community. He however, appealed to Government to come to their rescue over the menace of gully erosion in the community. 

 

Your community is a major producer of yam. How do you celebrate New Yam festival? 

It celebrated every September and this year’s event …

Igbo, Latin Americans Strengthen Ties

November 6, 2019 9:45 am

Records show that centuries ago, a large number of Igbo slaves landed on Latin America and the Caribbean. It was therefore not surprising that an event was staged recently at Enugu Sports Club 1929, to begin the forging of closer ties between the Igbo and Afro-Latinos.

It was a good blend of Latin and Igbo cultures of arts, music and food when the world renowned Janette Housman, a US documentary photographer cum visual anthropologist, and resident of Coatepec, a historic town located in the central region of the Mexican state of Veracruz, was received at the Club.

The event …

Army Warns Against Violence Os Op. Crocodile Smile Begins

Army Warns Against Violence As Op. Crocodile Smile Begins

November 6, 2019 9:44 am

The Nigerian Army has appealed to Bayelsans to avoid any act of political violence as the state prepares for the election.

The Army which is set to commence Operation Crocodile Smile IV across the eight local government areas in the state urged Bayelsans to display sportsmanship in the game of politics.

The Commander, 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Valentine Okoro who stated this during a novelty football match between 16 Brigade and Nembe Football Club organised as part of activities to deepen civilian and military relationship before the commencement of Operation Crocodile Smile IV, tasked residents of the …

Another Fire Razes Building At Lagos Island Martins Street

Another Fire Razes Building At Lagos Island Martins Street

November 6, 2019 5:09 am

Barely 24 hours after a fire incident that gutted a building at 43 Martins Street in Lagos Island, another fire has been reported in the same area, this time at 45 Martins Street.

The fire occurred at around 6:30 am, according to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) spokesman Nosa Okunbor, who spoke to Daily Sun.

The building is next to the six-storey building gutted by fire on Tuesday. Okunbor explained that the LASG FIRE has assessed the fire but cannot risk going up the building due to safety concerns. Union Bank Fire Service was reportedly approached by the …

Policeman Killed As Building In Lagos Market Collapses

Policeman Killed As Building In Lagos Market Collapses

November 6, 2019 5:08 am
The six-storey building gutted by fire on Tuesday in Lagos Island has collapsed, killing a policeman at the scene.

The six-story building located at 43, Martins Street, Lagos Island, collapsed around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday as firemen continued to battle the inferno. A section of the burning building collapsed on the policeman, severely injuring him while trying to control the surging crowd.

Read also: Traders Bemoan Balogun Market Fire In Lagos

Confirming the death, LASEMA PRO, Mr. Nosa Okunbor, described it as unfortunate. He said the portion that collapsed was weakened by the fire. He also disclosed that the building …

AIB Investigates Engine Malfunction In Air Peace Flight

AIB Investigates Engine Malfunction In Air Peace Flight

November 6, 2019 3:31 am

Owerri-bound Air Peace flight from Lagos yesterday made air return when the pilot noticed a malfunction in one of the two engines of the Boeing 737-500 aircraft.

The early morning flight with registration number 5N-BUJ, which was carrying 90 passengers and six crewmembers, landed safely at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, without any injuries to any person on board the aircraft.

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The Corporate Comm-unications Executive of the airline, Stanley Olisa, in a statement explained that the pilot noticed a change in parameter of …

Suspected Cult War Claims 13 Kogi Varsity Students

Suspected Cult War Claims 13 Kogi Varsity Students

November 6, 2019 3:30 am

No fewer than 13 students of the Kogi State University, Ayingba, have been killed by unidentified persons suspected to be members of a secret cult.

The killings according to eyewitnesses, started on Friday last week when nine students, including a 200-level female student and her boyfriend, were hacked down on the campus and at different points.

Channels Television gathered that some of the victims were attacked on Stadium Road and Our Lady of Fatima’s Lodge where they were brutally murdered and their body dismembered by their assailants.

They said it was a reprisal carried out by one of the cult …

Traders Count Losses As Fire Guts Balogun Market In Lagos

Traders Bemoan Balogun Market Fire In Lagos

November 6, 2019 3:29 am

A wildfire yesterday gutted a section of the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island.

An eyewitness disclosed to The Guardian that a section of the market was engulfed in flames. According to a source, the building on fire is a shopping plaza located at No. 43, Martins Street, Lagos Island.

Firemen from the Lagos State Fire Service have arrived at the scene alongside other security officers to put out the fire.
Traders in the busy market have lamented the inability of the firefighters to put out the raging inferno.

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FIFA U17: No Nigerian Will Make Heaven

FIFA U17: No Nigerian Will Make Heaven

November 6, 2019 3:27 am

I actually believe that if the qualification marks are not considerably lowered, no Nigerian will qualify for heaven on Judgment Day. Mainly because we lie so much and have collectively chosen to make lying a national culture.

No one really?

Well, may be a few. Just a few.

And these would not be the world-famous pastors or Imams you know. Not the so-called miracle-working MOGs who inundate us with claims of their special status with a fiery God, nor those who persistently persecute you for not being part of their maddening crowd.

Also not one of those few would be …

A’Ibom Varsity Sacks 8 Lecturers For Alleged Sex Offence

A’Ibom Varsity Sacks 8 Lecturers For Alleged Sex Offence

November 6, 2019 3:21 am

The Akwa Ibom State University yesterday said it had terminated the appointments of eight lecturers for alleged involvement in sexual harassment and extortion.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Eno Ibanga, said this while briefing journalists on the activities lined up for the 4th and 5th combined convocation at the institution’s main campus in the Mkpat Enin Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

He said however that some of the cases were in court, adding that 10 students involved in cultism were also caught by the management of the institution.

Ibanga alleged that the affected students were caught with …

As Access Bank Reaps Benefits of Merger

As Access Bank Reaps Benefits of Merger

November 6, 2019 3:20 am

“With the final merger of both banks and the status of the resulting entity as ‘the largest bank in Africa’s largest economy,’ this greatly bolsters the bank’s brand, opening doors of opportunity both in local and international markets. The merger will form a leading Tier-1 Nigerian bank and the largest bank in Africa by number of customers, spanning three continents, 12 countries and 29 million clients.

“It will bring together treasury, risk management and corporate banking expertise with strong retail and digital banking capabilities to create a financial institution operating across the full suite of products for all customer segments.”…

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