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Igwe Onouha October 26, 2015 – Goalkeepers’ Coach of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia, Fancy Ewulu has been honoured by an interdenominational group known as Global Apostolic Network during its October “Greater Works conference” for his contribution in various aspects of life. Presenting the award to the coach at the FSP centre in Enugu, the President of the Group, Bishop Dr. Ikechukwu Umeayo said Mr. Ewulu deserved the award because of the positive changes he has brought to churches and communities around him adding that his unrelenting help to humanity in general has not gone unnoticed. While wishing him…
By Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos October 26, 2015 – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has congratulated Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on his appointment as the new Ooni of Ife. The governor admonished the new monarch to see his appointment as a call to service and to the upliftment of humanity. While charging Ogunwusi to be courageous in his decisions, Governor Ambode urged him to see the unity of the Yoruba race as a priority. While congratulating the family members of the new Ooni, the Governor said they would have to bear with the demands of the job and support him…
By Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his administration has concluded plans to procure three helicopters next month to enable security agencies tackle criminal activities from the air as well assist in monitoring traffic gridlock to ease movement across the metropolis. Governor Ambode, who spoke as guest on a popular radio programme – Soni Irabor Live (SIL) on Inspiration FM, said he was deeply concerned about pockets of robberies in some areas of the state in recent times, expressing optimism that the helicopters will go a long way to aid security and traffic surveillance in…
By Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos October 26, 2015 – Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki rtd., today objected to attempt by the Federal Government to put him on secret trial under the present democratic dispensation. The Federal Government had charged the former NSA with unlawful possession of firearms without a license with his case scheduled for definite hearing today, Monday October 26 and Tuesday October , 27. But at the hearing today at the Federal High Court, in Abuja, the Prosecuting Counsel, M.S. Labaran, announced that government is amending the trial to include additional charges bothering on illegal possession of…
By Our Reporter October 25, 2015 – Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, Samson Siasia has invited FC Barcelona B team defender Godwin Elohor Ekpolo and Nathan Oduwa of Glasgow Rangers to camp for the second Africa U-23 Nations Cup taking place in Senegal 28 November – 12 December this year. Coach Siasia explained he is inviting both players to come and fight for jerseys in the team as he intends to build a strong team that will do the nation proud not only in Senegal but at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro next year. “After the All…
By Our Reporter October 25, 2015 – Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly advised the Golden Eaglets to put behind Friday’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Coquimbo and refocus their mind on greater performance at theFIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. Addressing the team shortly before their departure from Coquimbo to Vina del Mar on Saturday, NFF’s Assistant Director (Technical), Siji Lagunju said the Golden Eaglets can be back to winning ways if they discover the same strong mental attitude that saw them to an impressive 2-0 win against USA and 5-1 win over host Chile earlier in the tournament.…
By Our Reporter October 25, 2015 – President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja Tuesday for New Delhi to participate in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum which was established in 2008 as the official platform for the advancement of mutually-beneficial relations between India and African nations. President Buhari, the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi and other participating Heads of State and Government at this year’s summit will deliberate on issues currently of common concern to their countries such as climate change and international terrorism, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said in…
By Our Reporter October 25, 2015 – The Lagos State Government has once again reiterated its commitment to prosecute owners of domestic animals and pets that stray within the metropolis. Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Toyin Suarau said the state government would no longer fold its arms and allow the menace to continue. Suarau who made the dislosure while meeting with Oko-Oba Animal Market Cattle dealers in Agege noted that it is disheartening that in spite of the government‘s awareness campaign on the danger posed by these stray animals in the society, the menace is still on the rise. “Apart from…
By Our Reporter October 24, 2015 – In continuation of its efforts to defeat Boko Haram terrorists by December ending, Nigerian troops from 5 Brigade today succeeded in dislodging some terrorists from two villages, Kerenowa and Chikun Gudu. In a statement, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said the troops comprehensively destroy all Boko Haram camps and enclaves at the border towns of Kerenowa and Chikun Gudu as well as their contiguous villages in Borno State. “During the operation which is ongoing, troops discovered and destroyed over 20 well- fortified terrorist camps in the general area of…
By Our Reporter October 24, 2015 – The Lagos State Government has called on residents to remain calm but very vigilant as the police and other security agencies intensify their efforts to rid the state of hoodlums, armed robbers and suspected terrorists. Speaking against the background of the arrest by the Department of State Services of 45 suspected Boko Haram members who allegedly planned to attack Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi, the Lagos State government expressed confidence in the combined efforts of DSS, Police and other security agencies to keep the state free of terror attacks and stamp out robberies and…
