Day: September 22, 2015

Senators Back Saraki

Some members of the upper chamber of the National Assembly have pledged support for their embattled leader, Bukola Saraki, who is standing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja on allegation of false declaration of assets. Saraki, the Senate President, appeared before the Tribunal on Tuesday for the first time after shunning it…

Oshiomhole Narrowly Escapes Being Lynched

Governor Adams Oshiomhole was lucky to have escaped the wrath of some party members on Tuesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, venue of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor, who was in the state as Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the party’s primary, was…

Clerics Receive Salah Rams From Fayose

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State distributed rams and food items to some Islamic clerics in the state despite a directive from the League of Imams and Alfas in the state banning its members from collecting the governor’s gift. A communiqué signed by the state’s Assistant Secretary of the clerics’ body, Alhaji Quadri Oguntuase, and…

Maniac Entertainment Act, Abel-J Drops Singles

An artiste signed to Maniac Entertainment and Manage by Oryx Entertainment, Abel Junior Odachukwu Udogwu, also known as Abel-J has released two singles, which is currently pundits have given thumbs up. Abel J, a highly talented singer, has worked with many artistes in Nigeria, including MTN Project Fame Season 6.0 contestant named Gbemisola Rowland, Le’mmon,…

40,000 NSCDC Personnel For Sallah Celebration

Authorities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arranged about 40,000 of their personnel to protect lives and properties of citizens for the Sallah celebration this week, a statement issued by Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel O. Okeh, has disclosed. Muslims across the globe are gearing up for Sallah, which takes place…

Creative Ways To Talk With Loved One When Travelling, By Ogunfowoke Adeniyi

A concern for travellers is the expensive cost of making calls especially during international travel. In spite of the efforts made by telecommunication companies to beat down prices by roaming your number, the telephone bills for travellers keep piling. As to providing some reprieve, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 hotel booking portal roundup cost effective ways to…

CCT: Trial Resumes October 21

Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar of the Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja has fixed Wednesday, October 21, 2015 for commencement of trial of the Senate President, Olubukola Saraki. Saraki is standing trial before the CCT over allegation of false declaration of assets while he was the governor of Kwara State and thereafter as a…