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Agagu’s exemplary decorum and urbanity will be greatly missed in national...

President Goodluck Jonathan has received with immense sadness, news of the passing away of the former Minister of Aviation and Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu. On behalf of himself, the...

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Ajimobi shocked by Agagu’s sudden death

The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has expressed shock at the demise of the former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, stating that Ibadan, the South West and indeed Nigeria had...

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Agagu’s Death, Sad And Unfortunate Says Gov Uduaghan

Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the death of ex-Governor Olusegun Agagu as very sad and unfortunate, while eulogising him as a loyal party man whose contributions to the ruling...

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Imoke Mourns Agagu

Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has expressed grief over the sudden and painful death of former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Agagu. Describing the former governor’s death as sad and...

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Kidnappers release Anglican bishop

After nine days in the kidnappers den, the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger Delta, (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Ignatius Kattey, was finally released by his captors on...

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OANDO Rolls Out State-of-the-earth Mega Stations

The competition in the Oil and Gas Market has taken a new twist as Oando Marketing, a subsidiary of OANDO Plc and a major player in the down- stream sector of the Oil and Gas industry has expanded its...

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FRSC threatens to prosecute police commissioner

The FRSC says it will prosecute a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi Police Command for allegedly assaulting its officers.

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Post-Election Violence: FG releases N944m to Kano victims

The Federal Government has released N944 million for disbursement to victims of the 2011 post election violence in Kano State.

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Anambra: Uba not our candidate, PDP tells INEC

The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission not to tamper with the nomination of Mr. Tony Nwoye as its candidate in the November 16 governorship election in...

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El-Rufai needs prayers –Presidency

The Presidency on Sunday alleged that the former FCT Minister who is also the Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, was attacking President Goodluck...

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The legal fireworks in Bauchi over council polls

There are legal fisticufs in Bauchi State over the non-conduct of local council elections. Since the creation of the state in 1976 local government administration has been governed by duly elected...

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Amaechi’s NGF seeks Okonjo-Iweala’s resignatio

GOVERNOR Chibuike Amaechi led Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, yesterday called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala...

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PDP crisis alters political calculations (2)

Observers believe that for Uba to win the election, he must work with the Emeakayi group who controls the grassroots of the party as could be seen in his recent outing before the controversial...

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Tukur, others ask court to strike out Baraje faction’s suit

The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, on Wednesday asked an Ikeja High Court to strike out a suit filed by a faction of the party. Tukur made the request...

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FG approves N311.8bn to procure 30 buses for civil servants in FCT

The Federal Executive Council meeting yesterday approved the sum N311,850,00.00, for the procurement of 30, 33-seater Innoson buses as welfare package for federal civil servants in Federal Capital...

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Labour unrest in Health sector has compromised efficiency, effectiveness –...

President Goodluck Jonathan has decried the degenerating state of the Nigerian health sector which he said has resulted to efficiency, effectiveness and proper coordination being compromised. He stated...

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SFU declares Anambra State Commissioner for Special Duties wanted

The Special Fraud Unit of the Nigerian Police, Ikoyi Lagos, has declared a service Commissioner for Special Duties, Anambra State, Barrister Vincent Ejikeme Ezenwajiaku wanted.   According to a release...

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bi’s community sanctions alleged impersonator

The Traditional ruler of Agulu, Igwe Innocent Obodoakor, has said that his community has sanctioned those who impersonated him at Labour Party, LP, political rally to flag-off the campaign of Dr....

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President Jonathan calls for greater chinese support for Development Of...

President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday in Abuja called for greater Chinese involvement in the development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at an audience with the visiting Chairman of the...

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Call for resignation: ‘I de kampe,’ says Okonjo-Iweala

The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said Wednesday, that she was not contemplating resignation and would concentrate on her job of managing the...

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