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National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has urged Federal and States Governments to resuscitate technical colleges as panacea to rising unemployment in the country. Ayu made the call in Asaba after joining Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on an inspecting visit to Government Model Technical College, Asaba built by Delta State Government, and urged governments at both levels to take a cue from Okowa. According to him, Okowa did not only revamp six existing technical colleges in the state, but building additional 10 to boost technical education. He lauded the governor for his outstanding accomplishments in the service of the state, adding that from his performances, Delta would continue to be a PDP state. Ayu said “from my background, I have been a teacher from secondary school to the university before becoming a politician. “So I am always excited when I walk into a school environment particularly a beautiful one like this that looks like a university. “Th

The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Friday, urged politicians to place high premium on the welfare of citizens, especially the ordinary Nigerians. Ayu gave the advice at an empowerment programme organised for people in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency by the Minority Leader and member, representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ndudi Elumelu, in Asaba. According to him, politicians should not forget the ordinary people because without them and the support of the people, they cannot be anything as far as politics is concerned. He lauded Elumelu for his outstanding contributions towards human capital development of the people in his constituency, adding that Delta was very lucky to have such an outstanding personality. While acknowledging that the minority leader had done well, the PDP chairman urged other representatives to replicate what Elumelu had done in their respective constituencies across the country, p

National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has lauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta for his commitment to the welfare of his people, describing him as a dedicated democrat. Ayu spoke on Friday in Asaba at the inauguration of Ralph Uwechue Road and Storm Drainage projects executed by the Delta State Government. Ayu, who was accompanied by members of the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party, said only a committed democrat of the PDP family could be as concerned and dedicated to providing welfare for his people as Governor Okowa. He said “let me thank my brother, the governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for the great work he is doing for our party and for the people of Delta state. “I had planned to visit Delta for a long time; I was salivating because many of these projects I saw them on television. “I am particularly happy that I am inaugurating this road named after my good friend the late Amb. Ralph Uwechue, was a great intellectu

We're back with ten new songs by new artists that will blow your mind. Future Sounds is a playlist on Pulse Nigeria that highlights the brightest stars within our reach. This week's edition includes songs by Tega Starr, Reward, Oxag, SammieFaze, Blinx ,and others. Check out their songs! Future Sounds Vol.5 Tega Starr - Jungle Tega Izobo, better known as Tega Starr, is a fast rising and multi-talented artiste who has released a new smash hit single titled "Jungle." This song is a call to get everyone back on the road after our government mistreated our youth. HtmlCode Reward - Outside Reward Ehoro, better known as Reward, is a Nigerian singer who has released a banging song titled 'Outside.' 'Outside' by Reward is an urban dancehall song about a desire to be outside. It says, 'Give me that vibe and let us go OUTSIDE,' and it's a vibe. JimohSoundz produced the record. HtmlCode Kenah - Player Kenah, a highly talented music

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says only its national chairman and the national secretary that are vested with power to authenticate party membership cards. The party made the clarification in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Saturday. The party stated this while making clarification on the membership eligibility to participate in congresses to elect the three-man ad hoc delegates who shall in turn elect party candidates for the 2023 general elections. It stated that the clarification became necessary following reports of misinterpretation in some chapters, particularly in Lagos State, where some party stakeholders are reportedly demanding that membership cards have to be authenticated. It stated that the stakeholders were reportedly demanding that membership cards had to be authenticated by ward chairmen before the holders were eligible to participate in the three-man ad hoc congresses schedule for Saturday, April 30. “For the a

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected the proposal that political parties should make drug integrity test part of its screening requirements for aspirants seeking elective offices in 2023 general election. National Chairman, IPAC, Yabagi Sani , stated this in a statement in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has proposed that political parties should carry out drug test on all aspirants seeking to contest political offices on their platforms. Sani described the proposal as “outrageous, outlandish, preposterous, despicable and deliberate attack” on the sensibilities of lovers of democratic governance in Nigeria. “The awkward proposal portrays politicians as drug addicts who must be certified fit to run for various elective offices by the agency. It is reprehensible and unacceptable,” he said. Sani demanded an apology from NDLEA and advising the anti-narcotic agency to desist from impugning on the cha

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Farah Dagogo, has been remanded in Police custody by a Port Harcourt Magistrate's Court. The court claimed that the new law in criminal justice striped it of the jurisdiction to handle one of the charges preferred against Dagogo, thereby sending him back to police custody. Dagogo however, refused to take his plea on two charges of conspiracy to commit felony to cause a breach of peace and instigate members of secret cult to disrupt a screening process at the state secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party in Port Harcourt, Punch reported. Upon sighting the two counts against the defendant, the Presiding Chief Magistrate, Amadi Nna , declined the charges sighting a new rule which prohibited the Magistrate Court from adjudicating on issues related to cultism. Magistrate Nna then remanded Dagoo to police custody and asked the police to do the needful before fixing 9th of May, 2022, for the continuati

Whoever emerges as the next Alaafin of Oyo will inherit the wives of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. This was revealed by Archbishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Ayo Ladigbolu - a member of the Agunloye Ruling House of Oyo Kingdom. Alaafin passed away on the night of Friday, April, 22, 2022, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State in South-West Nigeria. Before he died, the octogenarian monarch had been billed to be flown abroad for treatment following a sickness. The 83-year-old monarch ruled for 52 years, making him the longest-reigning Alaafin ever. Oba Adeyemi was survived by 18 wives and unspecified number of children. Speaking on the fate of the king's widows, Ladigbolu said there is a traditional precedent that should apply in such a situation. He told Punch in an interview that, "The new king will inherit them and that is the tradition, but you know things are changing now. Once a woma

Accelerate, Nigeria's leading digital, lifestyle, and entertainment platform, has unveiled The Phoenix Project, an exciting learning platform aimed at expanding the creative potential of Nigeria’s youthful population. The Phoenix Project, powered by Access Bank, is a capacity building initiative, designed to fill the knowledge gap in the creative industry and provide the resources needed for individuals to succeed and advance in their career. According to a report by Jobberman, the Nigerian creative industry is positioned as the country’s second largest employer and has the potential to produce 2.7million jobs by 2025. Additionally, it is projected to contribute five trillion Naira to the country’s GDP. "Our society is filled with a large pool of resourceful, creative, and energetic young people seeking opportunities to advance and build rewarding careers borne out of passion. Through the Phoenix Project, we are committed to empowering the next generation of creatives by pr

Garba said the Imam praised the president for his sacrifice, honesty, integrity, and selfless service to the nation. Sheikh Abdulwahid Sulaiman, the Chief Imam of Aso Rock has told President Muhammadu Buhari to prepare for uncertainties that would characterise the 2023 general election. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Sulaimon spoke at the State House Mosque during the conclusion of tafsir witnessed by Buhari on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Garba said the Imam praised the president for his sacrifice, honesty, integrity, and selfless service to the nation. He added that Buhari lauded the lessons associated with the month-long fast as Muslims around the world approached the end of Ramadan, winding down the intense worship characterizing the period. Shehu said the president participated in the daily exercise throughout the one-month period and used his evenings to host guests from cross-sections of Nigeria to ifta

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Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North), on Thursday donated wrappers and cash to no fewer than 10,000 indigent women in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the donation is part of his perennial gestures to the indigents to enable them celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with relative ease. Bashar Abubakar , the New Media Aide to Wamakko , said in a statement on Friday in Sokoto, that the former governor of the state personally distributed the sallah package to the beneficiaries. Abubakar said that the beneficiaries included young girls, ladies and old women, among others. “As usual, every year, during the month of Ramadan, the Senator gives out such gifts to mainly the less privileged in the society. “This is in order to cushion the effect of poverty among the people in the state,” he added. According to Abubakar, the beneficiaries were each given a set of wrapper and cash to sow them. He added: “Some of them who were interviewed, expressed their joy on the gesture,” de

The Kaduna State chapter of the association hopes the kidnapped victims will be rescued after spending 30 days in the terrorists’ den The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has through its Kaduna State chapter charged the Pres. Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to perform its duty in rescuing the kidnapped victims of the Kaduna train terrorist attack that have remained in the kidnappers’ den for 30 days since the incident occurred. The association said this in a statement made by the Chairman of the Kaduna State wing of the association, Rev Joseph John Hayab on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Rev. Hayab said, “Since then it is now 30 days of agony, sleepless nights, lamentation, shedding of tears, and psychological anguish for the victims, the members of their immediate and extended families, people of conscience, and many well-wishers.” “Sadly, despite acknowledging the misfortune caused by the attacks by those responsible for protecting lives and property, the head of the min

Burna Boy electrifies New York City with his performance. A few hours ago, New York City's Madison Square Garden was packed to capacity as Burna Boy , the African Giant, set a new record. Burna Boy was the first African artist to sell out the Garden of Eden, performing in front of over 20,000 people. Busta Rhymes , the legendary rapper, introduced the singer. Burna Boy and Busta Rhymes Here are the top 10 trending moments from Burna Boy's show at the Madison Square Garden. 1. Fans gave Burna Boy bras as gift HtmlCode 2. Performing Sungba remix HtmlCode 3. Performing an unreleased song off his upcoming album HtmlCode 4. Transition from 'Kilometer' to 'Killin Dem' HtmlCode 5. Performing 'Way Too Big' HtmlCode 6. Burna Boy's family vibing to his performance HtmlCode 7. The African Giant entrance to the MSG HtmlCode 8. Performing Second sermon remix HtmlCode 9. Performing 'Bank on It' HtmlCode 10. Transit

The Federal Government says the Badagry Seaport is estimated to generate about 2.6 billion dollars and create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs when operational. Mr Micheal Ohiani , the Acting Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), said this when he led a team to visit the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ohiani also presented said the Full Business Case Compliance Certificate, for the Badagry Deep Seaport and the Modular Floating Dock to the minister. Speaking on derivatives of the projects, Ohiani said it would create a total ecosystem in terms of shipping, transportation, job creation amongst others. He said one of the most notable attribute of the Badagry port was that it would enable the country compete favourably with the Contonou seaport . “In respect of the Dry Dock which is handled by NIMASA, the revenue that will come to the Federal Government within that period is $65 million and it’s going to create a jo

Kardashian also revealed that the mother of his daughter pulled a gun at him. Reality TV star Rob Kardashian has claimed that he was beaten up by his former partner Blac Chyna. Kardashian said Blac Chyna beat him with a metal rod and pulled a gun on him during a December 2016 brawl. He made this known during a court session. Rob Kardashian According to Rob, Chyna was violent from the start, and alleged that the mother of his child beat and threatened to kill him. Describing what happened, Rob said what started with them joking around on their social media, with both of them posting video footage of them kissing and laughing. It later metamorphosed into a violent and disturbing evening. Rob said at some point Chyna pulled a gun on him twice, hit him with a metal rod, scratched him and struck him with an iPhone cord. "She landed several blows to my face, my back. She ripped my shirt early in the evening and we were throwing money around in our Snapchat,” he told the cour

The governor said his presidency would restore hope and unite Nigerians. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he is not afraid of other aspirants contesting the party’s presidential ticket with him. Bello was reported to have said this in an interview with newsmen at the APC National Secretariat shortly after obtaining his expression of interest and nomination forms in Abuja on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The governor said his presidency would restore hope and unite Nigerians. He said, “In a democracy, anybody can support anyone but I am assuring you that our great party, the APC is a party that has its own ethics, rules, and regulations and I know surely that all of these are in my favour and I am not in any way scared of the pedigree of anyone whatsoever. “I am confident that I am in the majority, I have the women, I have the youths, I have the people living with disabilities and they are all behind me. I have l

Gov Abiodun has asked the APC National Chairman to disregard the petition. The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has received a petition which seeks to disqualify Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State from participating in the forthcoming governorship primaries. The petition alleged that Abiodun was convicted for an offence in 1986, adding that the governor bears Shawn Michael Davis in addition to Dapo Abiodun. The petition also alleged that there are discrepancies in his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) forms CF001 submitted in 2015 and 2019, The Nation reports. However, the governor has, through his lawyers Afe Babalola & Co, written a letter to the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu to disregard the petition. Describing the petition as spurious, the law firm argued that the allegations in the petition were designed to mislead the party to disqualify Abiodun from participating in the 2023 gubernatorial election. The law firm add

The movie star turned politician has come under severe backlash over his new marriage. Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has described his first wife, May, as his 'number one and undisputed.' The movie star made this known via his Instagram page on Thursday, April 28, 2022, where he shared photos of the mother of four of his five children. "NUMBER ONE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ @mayyuledochie Undisputed," he captioned the photos. www.instagram.com This is coming hours after he unveiled his new wife and son on social media. Edochie left many fans, followers and Nigerians in shock on Wednesday, April 27, after he announced his new marriage to Nollywood actress Judy Austin Moghalu. He also revealed that they have a son together. Nollywood actor Yul Edochie and second wife Judy Moghalu [Instagram/YulEdochie] [Instagram/JudyMoghalu] "It’s time for the world to meet my son. His name is STAR DIKE MUNACHIMSO YUL-EDOCHIE. Born by my second wife @judyaustin1 And I love him so m

The new mother is among the over 100 passengers currently being held captive by the terrorists. A pregnant passenger abducted on the Abuja-Kaduna train has given birth in the terrorists' den. This was disclosed by a family member of the victim, who added that she was delivered of the baby at the weekend. The victim is one of the two pregnant women abducted by the terrorists in the attack on Kaduna-bound train on Monday, March 28, 2022, and she was 8 months gone at the time of the incident. Speaking in an interview with ARISE TV , the victim's relative revealed that the terrorists sneaked a medical doctor into their enclave to take delivery of the baby. “They contacted us and broke the news to us that she gave birth at the weekend. Even though, they did not tell us whether it was a boy or a girl. “The woman who was reportedly eight months pregnant at the time of the attack, gave birth safely after the terrorists were said to have invited the medical personnel to attend to

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has blamed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for prolonging the industrial strike in the country. The minister said the union had made negotiation difficult for both parties. Ngige disclosed this in a statement issued by Patience Onuobia , Acting Head of Press and Public Relation in the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister was reacting to the insinuations that he was responsible for the ongoing action by the union. Ngige however, said he had done what many could not do to forestall strikes by ASUU. According to him, negotiation now is being made impossible by ASUU. “For example, ASUU insists that National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA) should take the payment platform, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) that it developed. “That they should deploy it for payment in the university whether it is good or bad, whether it failed integrity and vulnerability test or no

Wizkid claims he was paid one million dollars (415 million naira) to perform at the Rolling Loud concert in Toronto. Rolling Loud has announced the Nigerian singer as one of three headliners for their first concert in Canada's largest city, Toronto. Wizkid , Dave , and Future are the headliners for the three-day concert, which will take place at Ontario Place, a 15,000-person capacity outdoor concert venue in the heart of Toronto. HtmlCode Following the announcement and confirmation of his story by Wizkid, the Nigerian pop star made a shocking revelation. He hinted in his story that he was paid a million dollars to be one of the event's headliners. Wizkid will perform on the third day, September 11th, 2022. Other than Wizkid, Mavin Records Rema is the only Nigerian scheduled to perform at the concert. Wizkid teases a $1 million payday to headline the Rolling Loud concert in Toronto. Wizkid hints on getting $1 million to headline at the Rolling Loud concert in Toronto

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has assured all aspirants vying for tickets on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state for the 2023 general election a level playing ground. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ondo State is not due for governorship election until 2025, but the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly elections will be held in 2023. Akeredolu made the assurance while meeting with the aspirants at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office on Tuesday in Akure. The governor called on the aspirants to allow the leadership of the party to drive the process. Akeredolu also warned serving lawmakers, who had not performed in their constituencies and senatorial districts to reassess themselves before contesting for the party’s tickets again. “Self assessment is key. Go and assess yourselves. I have come here to appeal to all of you that we don’t all have to run into this election with a huge number. “I know

The movie star says unprotective sex is more than just getting infected with STDs. Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has expressed her worry over men and women who don't like having protective sex. The movie star made this known via her SnapChat account while sharing her latest discovery. "Can people learn the importance of condoms? Please it's not only the fear of HIV anymore, STDs, unwanted pregnancies, a lot more," she wrote. Lilian Afegbai wonders why men and women don't like having protective s*x "Why do men and women not like using condoms these days. It's sickening." The reality TV star turned actress has never shied away from expressing her views about social topics and issues. In 2021, the actress took a swipe at a group of men who go after financially stable women with plans to settle down with them. According to Afegbai, such men who are comfortable with their bills being footed by women are vegetables. "I can never underst

Osinbajo says his experience serving under President Muhammadu Buhari has prepared him for the presidential role. Presidential aspirant and Vice resident, Prof Yemi Osinbajo says he owes nobody any allegiance, saying his allegiance is to Nigeria. Osinbajo said while addressing his supporters during a visit to Ogun state on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The VP said he has decided to run and he is fully prepared to lead the country. He said, “After all I have learnt, if called upon to serve the nation, should I say no? I have decided that I will run for the office. “I have sworn an oath to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is an oath to our people; our children and the future of Nigeria. I owe nobody else any allegiance outside the oath.” Osinbajo who promised to hit the ground running if elected said his experience serving under President Muhammadu Buhari has prepared him for the presidential role. He said, “ After I was appointed as vice-president, I had the unique opportunity of s

The comedian goes on a Q and A session with fans. Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he has been banned from entering the United States of America. The comedian made this known why answering questions from his fans via his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, April 27, 2022. According to Bovi, he was banned from the country after he clashed with a visa-issuing officer and got labelled. Comedian Bovi reveals why he was banned from the United States of America The popular comedian said he was banned from entering the United States of America because he had an ego clash with a visa issuing officer. "ill luck! Met a charity like issuing visa officer. Egos clashed! I got labelled," he wrote. Comedian Bovi reveals why he was banned from the United States of America When asked to advise people addicted to hard drugs including cocaine, the comedian urged victims to “seek help through therapy. To defeat something stronger than you, you need something/someone more po

The Sokoto State government is to distribute 3.2 million Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), Health Commissioner Dr Ali Inname has said. Inname said the distribution is schedule to begin in June 2022. Already, he said, the state government has set up 16 planning and distribution committees to ensure a hitch free exercise. He also noted that government officials, non governmental organisations, community-based groups, traditional rulers, security agencies and journalists were included in the committees. The Commissioner explained that the state plans to reach five million people with the treated nets. The commissioner said that comprehensive malaria treatment is ongoing in 575 health facilities across the state. Inname cautioned people against misusing the nets. ”The state government is collaborating with USAID Malaria Illumination Initiative (PMI) to deliver 450,000 to 600,000 doses of malaria medicine to 575 supported health facilities in 23 local government area of the state.

Amidst Guns N Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine that plays throughout its one minute 30 seconds runtime the official released teaser for the fourth instalment of Thor's solo film has a lot of juicy details to marvel at before it arrives in theatre this summer. Have you seen the trailer? Which of these details were unmissable? Let's get into it!. Reference to the 1996 comic The trailer opens, with a young Thor (who seems to be Chris Hemsworth's real son) sprinting through the woods, as he grows from a boy into a god. In this same opening scene, comic readers will identify that Thor's teenage self is wearing the classic costume from the Jack Kirby 1996 comic. This brief run of Thor's superhero era is overshadowed by a monologue confirming his commitment to his new life as a simple man. As promised at the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame where he left the leadership role to Valkyrie( Tessa Thompson ). War on New Asgard The third montage sees Thor surrounded by flames.

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas, who died on April 25. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja, Buhari sympathised with Government and people of Rivers over the loss of the political stalwart, democrat and administrator. Late Graham-Douglas served differently as Minister of Aviation, Minister of Labour and Productivity, and Minister of Tourism, leaving a legacy of distinguished service to the nation. The president noted the historic roles Graham-Douglas played in entrenching democratic rule and a liberal culture, joining well meaning Nigerians and global leaders to stand and speak for justice and fairness. He lauded him for promoting grassroots development among his people. The president believed the investments of the departed in people and building of institutions will be remembered by posterity. He prayed that the almighty God would grant his soul a p

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders from 19 northern states and the FCT have denied endorsing any aspirant as the party’s preferred candidate for 2023 presidential election. The stakeholders said this in a communiqué at the end of their meeting in Abuja on Monday which was read by former Jigawa governor, Mr Sule Lamido. Lamido said that the PDP presidential candidate would emerged from the party’s national convention slated to hold from May 28 to May 29. “We will like to state from the onset that there is nothing called the northern PDP. “Our coming together as key stakeholders from the northern states is only for the purpose of debunking any notion or impression which might have been created by Prof. Ango Abdullahi’s statement about the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) having shortlisted consensus PDP presidential candidates. “The PDP as conceived by its founding fathers is and remains the foremost national political platform wherein the democratic aspirations of its teemi

The reality TV star says Nigerian politicians are only interested in the next general elections. Former Big Brother Naija housemate Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba popularly known as Laycon, has slammed the Nigerian government over the state of the nation. The reality TV star made this known via his Twitter page on Monday, April 25, 2022, while reacting to the strike led by the Academic Staff Union of Universities that has left Nigerian students at home for months. "I’m scared ooo, I’m really scared. What kind of government is this !!! Universities are closed, they have been closed for months and this mandem are focused on elections alone," he tweeted. twitter.com ASUU declared a month warning strike back in Feb to press home their demands from the Federal Government. At the end of the warning strike in March, the academic union proceeded to another two months industrial action. Among other demands, the union called for the release of the reports on vi

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says he is committed to allowing God’s will to prevail on the choice of who will succeed him in 2023. Okowa stated this at the 70th birth anniversary and thanksgiving service of Chief Oritsetimeyin Adams at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area. The governor said that he was not willing to lord himself on the people but would rather allow the will of God to provide the people with a worthy successor as governor. He commended the church and other leaders for their prayers and support, and urged them to pray that God should provide the state with a worthy person that would succeed him as a governor. “The choice of a successor is not by wish of man but by the will of God. “I thank the Church and our leaders for their consistent prayers for our dear state because it is not about us, but about what God wants. “So, pray that whoever God wants will be the governor and may that person emerge as governor for t

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cautioned the public on fraudulent nomination fees in circulation, describing a circular pegging its nomination fees for elective public offices at certain amount as fraudulent. National Chairman of the PRP, Mr Falalu Bello in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the purported fees were N500,000 and N200,000 for presidential and governorship positions. “N100,000 and N80,000 for Senatorial and House of Representatives; while N70,000 is for House of Assembly seats.” He said: “The attention of the PRP has been drawn to a fraudulent circular designed and circulated by some duplicitous elements that intend to scam unsuspecting members of the public. “For the records, this crooked circular did not emanate from the PRP. It is a handiwork of mischief makers who are bent on creating confusion so as to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. “The party, therefore cautions the public on the said publication.” Bello explained that in compliance wit

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that the death toll in Sunday’s illegal refinery explosion in Abaeze community Ohaji/Egbema Local Government of Imo had risen to 110. Acting Head of Imo/Abia Operations Office of the agency, Mr Ifeanyi Nnaji , disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Nnaji said more dead bodies were recovered in Orashi River, near the scene of the incident on Sunday, while some died at various hospitals to increase the total casualty figure so far. NAN reports that an illegal refinery situated at the Abaeze forest in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government exploded on Saturday and killed no fewer than 100 people. Emergency workers in Imo led by Nnaji had been on ground since the incident to carry out rescue operations and evacuate dead bodies. The NEMA boss further disclosed to NAN that arrangements were on to carry out mass burial of the corpses. When asked the cause of the disaster, Nnaji said “we are yet to ascertain what

Rep. Kingsley Uju-Chima (APC – Imo) has renewed calls for the integration of artisanal refineries into the country’s refining regulations of the oil and gas industry. Uju-Chima representing Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Oru Federal Constituency said the proposed artisanal refinery was a possible permanent solution to the menace associated with illegal oil bunkering. The lawmaker made the call on Sunday following a visit to the site of Friday’s fire incident that killed over 100 people at an illegal bunkering site in his constituency. He said: “It is a national disaster which has put the entire community, local government area and constituency into a mourning mood. No amount of words will compensate for the situation I have seen here today. “We have had a lot of bills and motions at the National Assembly in the past and I have seen reason why we should take this more serious. I have seen reason why as Nigerians and people of oil producing areas, we should have collaborative efforts to curb