The families of Pa Joseph Oritseretsolokumi Ayonmike and his wife, Dr. Shirley Chinyere Ayonmike, has issued a reward amid the search for a man suspected of killing the couple about two years ago. The families of the two deceased are offering N2m (Two Million naira) reward to anyone with information that leads to the capture of the driver to the murdered couple, who is the prime suspect of the heinous crime, and has asked for the public’s help in solving the “deliberate, intentional and brutal” murder of the Ayonmikes, saying that the gruesome events were a nightmare that will not…
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By Grade-One Clark It is those who went to law school and are called to bar that are approved to practice law in Nigeria. I think the same should apply to the journalism profession, only persons who studied mass media and communications at the university and those that attended the Nigerian institute of journalism, and are inducted into the profession, should be allowed to practice. Presently, the profession is so porous that every Dick and Harry who can scribble something, thinks he is qualified to peddle information. Journalists are known for their agenda setting role, and not confusionist. One…
The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, has accused the Governor of Delta State and the Peoples Democratic Party, Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of fighting all those who worked hard to make him a governor in 2015. Senator Omo-Agege, calling on Deltans to vote out Senator Okowa and PDP in the coming elections, noted that the only way to reward the Governor for his treachery against southern Nigeria and leaders who labour to make him the governor of the state is to ensure that his VP quest crashes. The Delta APC governorship candidate spoke on…
Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in National Orientation Agency (NOA) have demanded that the NUJ leadership immediately rescinds its decision and withdraws the order it issued to State Councils for the closure of NOA NUJ Chapels. This was contained in a communique/letter titled “REJECTION OF THE NUJ SPECIAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE’S DECISION ON MEMBERS IN THE NOA” addressed to the National President of NUJ, Comrade Chief Christopher Isiguzo on Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 In the letter that was jointly signed by Representatives of NOA NUJ Chapel Chairmen and Chairpersons from the six geopolitical zones of the country, they noted with…
The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity has distanced itself from lyrics of a viral video targeting one of the presidential candidates. Aside from disowning the video, the group stated that those who canvass it do not represent the opinion or position of the Pyrates Confraternity and therefore “dissociate ourselves from any insinuations or misrepresentation, the video conveys.” The NAS Capoon, Mr Abiola Owoaje in a press statement: Setting The Records Straight- Official Position Not in authorised Videos, noted that as a responsible organisation, it is mindful of the need to be circumspect by advocating for good governance without heating…
Supporters of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, as well as party faithfuls have been advised to remain focused over the laughable malicious suit filed against the party and the candidate by Chief Aghwarianovwe Ikie, a former governorship aspirant. A statement on Wednesday by Delta PDP Campaign Council spokesperson, ,Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq said the former governorship aspirant who scored zero vote at the governorship primaries of PDP in May last year, is all out to chase shadows by trying to use the judiciary to achieve the impossible. He noted…
All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has re-echoed his message of economic prosperity to Nigerians at his campaign rallies in Anambra and Cross Rivers States. Speaking in Awka and Calabar, capital of Anambra and Cross Rivers States on Tuesday, Tinubu said his focus as president would be to create jobs for the teeming unemployed people in Nigeria and take prosperity to every parts of the country. At Calabar Township Stadium, the APC Presidential candidate thanked the people for their rousing welcome and particularly praise the party leaders and Governor Ben Ayade for uniting the party. “I thank…
We have seen fake reports of a stone-pelting incident that took place in the Hotoro area of Kano on the day of the visit to the city by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, an incident, even if minor, that should stand condemned by all well-meaning citizens. Facts on ground as rendered by the law enforcement agencies speak of a clash between the local road transport authorities, the Kano Road Transport Authority, KAROTA and thugs hired by a yet-to-be identified group that took place when the President was being treated to a banquet at the Government House, well after he had…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emiefele, who appeared before the House of Representatives ad hoc Committee, said Nigerians won’t lose the old notes after the February 10 extended deadline. He said while the old notes cease to be legal tenders after the expiration of the deadline, Nigerians can still take them to the bank for exchange of new notes or deposit the old notes in their accounts. Section 20(3) of the CBN Act, 2007 provides that the Apex Bank should continue to accept the old notes until they are phased out of circulation.
The Governorship Candidate, Umar Mustapha accused former SGF, Babachir Lawal of hijacking the Labour Party and ceding the party’s governorship candidate and other positions to PDP Peter Obi who arrived Yola with Datti astonishingly met the absence of the Governorship, Senatorial, House of Reps. and State House of Assembly Candidates and other stakeholders of the party from the 21 LGAs According to Umar, the rally was only for Obi while the governorship and other elective posts have been given to PDP by Babachir Lawal who Peter Obi entrusted with the campaign. – Journalist KC