Appeal court confirms Nwoye as PDP guber candidate

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has upturned the Federal High Court ruling of September 17, 2013, which ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to recognise Nicholas Ukachukwu, as the legitimate candidate for the November 16, 2013 governorship election in Anambra State.

PDP a lifeless body – Nyako

Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State on Thursday said the Peoples Democratic Party may be buried as a lifeless body because of the flagrant abuse of power by its national leadership.

2 die of exhaustion at Onitsha Bridge traffic gridlock

Two persons yesterday died on top of the Niger Bridge, Onitsha in Anambra State following a heavy traffic jam on the bridge.

The victims, a middle-aged man and a little child, allegedly died due to exhaustion arising from the long hours spent in their vehicles while trying to cross the Niger Bridge which passage has for some time now remained a nightmare to both transporters and their passengers.

‘ASUU distributing pamphlets abusing me in mosques’

The Federal Government yesterday advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end its four-month old strike by rethinking its “take-it-or-leave-it approach to negotiation”.

Jang disagrees with Jonathan over national dialogue

Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang on Monday told the Senator Femi Okurounmun-led Presidential Advisory Committee on the Convocation of a National Conference to ensure that the outcome of the conference reflect the wishes of Nigerians.

ASUU protests hit Ile-Ife, Calabar, Osogbo, Ibadan

From seminar halls and boardrooms where talks seem to have collapsed, university teachers have moved their battle for better education to the streets.

But, the police are stopping them from holding rallies and marches to convince the public that their four-month old action is right.

INSECURITY: Army begins massive recruitment

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, yesterday disclosed that the Nigerian Army has commenced massive recruitment of soldiers to fight the ongoing security challenges in the country. He said about 9,000 soldiers have been recruitment so far. 

Ngige attacks Obi on performance

 … Says 70 per cent work still undone

The All Progressives Congress, (APC) Governorship candidate in the November 16 governorship elections in Anambra State, Senator Chris Ngige has carpeted Governor Peter Obi on development since inception of his administration.

ANAMBRA ELECTION:Lagos stands still for APGA

All the major markets in Lagos yesterday closed shop to receive  the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) campaign train led by Governor Peter Obi and Chief Victor Umeh, who introduced the APGA candidates – Dr. Willie Obiano and his running mate, Dr. Nkem Okeke to them.

How syndicate lures patients to purchase kidneys illegally

A syndicate that specialises  in  organising the illegal sale and purchase of donor kidneys in India to patients of end-stage kidney diseases and end-stage renal failure, is currently operating in Nigeria.

The sale and purchase of human kidneys  is being carried out  in violation of the Indian Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994.

Boko Haram insurgents kill 20, injure 10 in Borno

MAIDUGURI— No fewer than 20 persons were killed yesterday, while 10 others were injured when gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram insurgency group launched an attack on Logomani village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Stella Odua to resign on Wednesday, to be quizzed by EFCC

Princess Odua

Barring any last minute changes or maneuverings Nigeria’s embattled aviation minister Princess Stella Odua will be attending her last (FEC) Federal executive council meeting this Wednesday as indications emerged that President Goodluck Jonathan has asked her to resign to save His Administration.

Governor Suntai goes fishing

RECUPERATING Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State shook off officialdom yesterday.
He drove out of Government House Jalingo to go fishing.
The hunting ground was his fish pond located near the School of Nursing at Jalingo Bye-pass in the state capital.

Kano Pillars emerge champions of Nigeria Football League again

Kano Pillars on Sunday have been crowned champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the second season on the bounce.

Jonathan to sack Aviation Minister Stella Odua and recover the N255m

 Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has come under intense pressure from some powerful men to sack a “corrupt” and “reckless” Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, over the N255m bulletproof car scandal. President Jonathan has met with his close associates and they have concluded that Stella Oduah is a baggage that is too heavy for Jonathan to carry.

N12.8 bn was left in Anambra treasury when I left as a Governor – Ngige

The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra gubernatorial election, Senator Chris Ngige, said Monday in Enugu that whereas he inherited a paltry N35000 in the coffers of the government as well as over N35 billion debt as governor in 2003, he was able to leave about N12.8 billion when he left office in 2006. Sen.

MADAM FLORENCE ENWEGBARA'S FINAL HOME CALL

OBSEQUIES

SERVICE OF SONGS

Thursday/Giovedi 1st August,2013

@The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

House of Victory, Vovara –Italy

C/so Della Vittoria NR. 109E, 28100 Novara.

Time/Ore 19.30

Tributes@ www.florenceenwegbara.com

 Friday 16th August, 2013

@Late I.I. Enwegbara’s Residence, Umuebike

Ubahuekwem, Ihiala (Anambra State)

Time: 6.00 PM

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday 17th August, 2013

@Late I.I. Enwegbara’s Compound, Umuebike

Ubahuekwem, Ihiala (Anambra State)

Time: 10.00 AM

Interment Follows

RECEPTION OF GUESTS

At No. 1 Lord’s, Vineyard Drive, Umuebike.

                       Tributes@ www.florenceenwegbara.com