WE NEVER TOOK N5BN BRIBE FROM JONATHAN —OHANAEZE

THE leadership of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has denied receiving N5 billion as gratification to endorse President Goodluck Jonathan for the February 14 election.
Addressing a press conference in Enugu, on Friday, the President- General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enwo Igariwey, said the allegation that they took bribe from the presidency was baseless.
Igariwey noted that the interest of Ndigbo would be more protected if President Jonathan was re-elected, adding that it was only Jonathan that would implement the report of the national conference that supported, among other things, the creation of nine states in each of the six geo-political zones in the country.
He added that it was Jonathan that would address the issue of imbalance in the political structure in the country.

PHOTOS: JONATHAN VISITS REDEMPTION CAMP, URGES PEACEFUL POLLS

President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to pray for the peaceful conduct of the general elections.
He said this when he visited the monthly Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday.
Stating that he did not intend to campaign in the church service, he said, “Firstly, let me sincerely thank all of you for the good work you have been doing for our country. I have attended services in some of the branches of this church before.
“I’m not here to campaign because you know very well that Daddy G.O. will not allow his altar to be used for campaign.
“I am here to thank you for your prayers for this country. Everyone passes through challenges. The whole world is passing through the challenge of extremism. Unfortunately, we are having our share of the challenge.

12 YEARS AFTER, SLOK AIR FIGHTS BACK; SUES FG OVER REVOCATION OF LICENCE

Almost 11 years after the revocation of its operating licence, the management of Slok Air Nigeria Limited has dragged the Federal Government to court, demanding over N20 billion as damage for the illegal revocation.

The Chief Olusegun Obasanjo-led Federal Government had announced the revocation of Slok Air operating licence on March 12, 2004, just a year after the airline was licenced, without any tangible reason for the action.

Slok Air, which promised to feel the vacuum created by the non-existence of a national carrier for the country, was being promoted by the former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu.

The grounding of the promising airline was described as political, as it was largely attributed to the stern criticism coming from the ex-governor against the then leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

DSS Invites Dokubo Over Threat

 

The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited ex-Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo several times over his recent inflammatory statements credited to him.The spokeswoman for the DSS, Marilyn Ogar revealed this today as she took questions from reporters at a news conference organised by the National Information Centre.She said: “First of all, whatever is the operational procedures that we take after we have issued out warnings, we do not make them public.“And I want you to recollect that Asari Dokubo has been brought into the office – DSS, a couple of times.“It is not in the position of the office to begin to tell you who has been brought in or who has not been brought in.“We still

February elections: Don’t leave the North – Okorocha tells Ndi Igbo

The Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has advised Ndi’ Igbo who are resident in the northern part of the country to stay in their locations during the elections, adding that movement is only necessary if they have to travel to their home states to vote.Okorocha also appealed to them not to panic, assuring that the elections would be peaceful, free and fair. The Imo State governor spoke in Abuja after a meeting between leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, and its National Assembly candidates nationwide, dismissing insinuations that the party’s presidential candidate, General

Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election, by Charles Soludo

I need to preface this article with a few clarifications. I have taken a long sabbatical leave from partisan politics, and it is real fun watching the drama from the balcony.  Having had my own share of public service (I do not need a job from government), I now devote my time and energy in pursuit of other passions, especially abroad.

A few days ago, I read an article in Thisday entitled “Where is Charles Soludo?”, and my answer is that I am still there, only that I have been too busy with extensive international travels to participate in or comment on our national politics and economy. But I occasionally follow events at home. Since the survival and prosperity of Nigeria are at stake, the least some of us (albeit, non-partisan) must do is to engage in public debate. As the elections approach, I owe a duty to share some of my concerns.

In September 2010, I wrote a piece entitled “2011 Elections: Let the Real Debate Begin” and published by Thisday. I understand the Federal Executive Council discussed it, and the Minister of Information rained personal attacks on me during the press briefing. I noted more than six newspaper editorials in support of the issues we raised.

Full Transcript of Leaked Tape Exposing Rigging of Ekiti Election

The gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Nigeria, took place on the 21st June, 2014. The
two main contenders were Ayo Fayose and Kayode Fayemi from the PDP and APC respectively. Below is a transcript of a recording of a secret meeting that took place on the night before the
election.

Context
All those present are upset by the failings of the military to execute their plan of
intimidation and electoral fraud in line with what was agreed/ordered by the President of
Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief of Army Staff of the Federation. All those present
are expressing their disapproval of the job done to date to the to the Brg General in
charge of the operations.
Those present in the room were:

DON’T VOTE FOR JONATHAN, SOYINKA LISTS REASONS

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, declared on Thursday that no one should vote for the continuation of President Goodluck Jonathan’s government, saying that there has been a total failure in leadership.
He said he has sixty reasons not to vote for the Jonathan regime.
“I will not vote and I will not encourage anyone to vote for the continuation of this government, simply because your colleagues numbering over two hundred were kidnapped, “ Soyinka told students at the 2015 edition of Vision of the Child (VOTC), a yearly programme inaugurated in 2012.
He said the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped on 14 April last year were sent on a mission to acquire an education, but ended up being kidnapped.
“And the government of this nation failed to show leadership. So anyone who says after that event that I will vote or cast my vote or encourage anyone to vote for this regime must be living in Sambisa forest,” Soyinka said, referring to a forest in Borno State where the Chibok girls are believed to be held by Boko Haram.

16,600 children lost parents to Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leon – UNICEF

UNICEF says no fewer than 16,600 children are registered as having lost one or both parents, or primary care-givers to Ebola in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone so far.
It said less than three per cent of this population has had to be placed outside family or community care.
This is contained in a statement issued by UNICEF’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Mr Manuel Fontaine in New York on Friday.
“Since overcoming their initial fears and misconceptions about Ebola virus, families have been showing incredible support, providing care and protection for children whose parents have died.
“This shows the strength of kinship ties and the extraordinary resilience of communities at a time of great hardship’’, added the statement.

PDP raises alarm over sponsored protests

 

 NATIONAL leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Friday, warned that it would no longer condone what it termed, opposition sponsored protests against the federal government.
In a statement, Friday, by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh said, “Our attention has been drawn to a text message being circulated by a nebulous group under the name, Save Democracy Youth Movement, calling on the Minister of Petroleum and the Minister of Finance to tender their resignations before the 11th of February 2015, citing unfounded allegations as reason.
” We have information that this unwarranted attack is sponsored by the opposition who also has plans to follow up the text messages with sponsored protests in Abuja and Lagos to further heat-up the system ahead of the February 14, 2015 general elections.

INEC to meet parties leaders on elections schedules

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a consultative meeting with leadership of the political parties for Saturday, Feb. 7, on the conduct of the 2015 general election.
A statement signed by Mr Kayode Idowu, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, in Abuja on Friday said that the meeting was a follow up to Thursday’s meeting of the National Council of States (NCS).

Zimbabwean opposition steps up calls for Mugabe to resign after he falls at airport

ZIMBABWEAN president and African Union (AU) chairman Robert Mugabe recently tripped and fell at the Harare International Airport renewing calls that he is too old to run the affairs of state and should stand down. President Mugabe, 90, has ruled Zimbabwe since it became independent in 1980 and has shunned repeated calls for him to stand down. Defying his critics, President Mugabe took over the AU chairmanship this month at its recent summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. It was on his way back from the summit that he missed a step and hit the canvas while making his way to his Mercedes Benz limousine. Minutes after the pictures were relayed by international media, members of President Mugabe’s party, Zanu PF’s’ communication department launched a campaign defending their leader. Presidential spokesperson George Charamba, said: “Please don’t allow

I’d Rather Resign Than Postpone Elections – Prof. Attahiru Jega

 

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has threatened to rather resign his appointment than postpone the scheduled February general elections. He said nobody’s demand, including that of the National Council of States (NCS), or any other institution, will make INEC to postpone the February general elections as scheduled. The source further said that Jega confided in them that he will appeal even a court order on this issue, and that only a Supreme Court order will make him shift ground. A highly reliable source close to the INEC Chairman who pleaded anonymity told Universal Reporters that Prof. Jega told a group of close

Proponents of election shift have not given up – APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC,  has said that in spite of the commendable and patriot decision by the National Council of State that the 2015 general elections must go on as scheduled, proponents of election shift have not given up on their desperation to scuttle the elections.
In a statement, Friday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said, however, that the desperadoes will always fail in their evil machinations, because no power is strong enough to defeat a determined people.
It said the provocative call by the bogus Southern Nigeria Peoples Assembly for the postponement of the elections and the arrest of INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega is one of the new antics of the election postponement campaigners.

Osun Election: Tribunal upholds Aregbesola’s victory

The Osun state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo, Friday, upheld the re-election of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in the August 9 election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had pronounced Aregbesola winner of the election with 374, 684 votes against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore who polled 292, 747.
Senator Omisore challenged the declaration of Governor Aregbesola before the three-man Tribunal led by Justice Elizabeth Ikpejime.
In the about eight hours judgement read by Justice Ikpejime, the Tribunal dismissed the Omisore’s petition for lacking in merit.
It also held that the petitioners failed to prove most of the allegations raised in their petition before the Tribunal.

We’re ready for polls – INEC

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, reiterated its readiness for the forthcoming general elections even as strong pressures were brought on its National Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega by contending forces at the National Council of State, NCS, to shift the polls by six weeks.
Jega, who, insisted on holding the election as scheduled was, however, countered by service chiefs present at the meeting who, according to sources, told him that they could not guarantee security for the election.
At the end of the meeting, the commission was told to go and conduct its responsibility within its legal framework. The commission is meeting tomorrow to review the developments, sources said.

Solemnity of All Souls :Bishop Ezeokafor Charges Christians to Pray for Souls in Purgatory

By Abuchi Onwumelu
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Christians all the world to use the period of the solemnity of All Souls celebration to pray for those purgatory saying that any prayers said by an individual to a particular soul has its own blessings.

Bishop Ezeokafor who stated this  shortly after the solemnity of All Saints /Souls Mass held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Awka, enjoined Christians to pray for the fallen saints of God, who were opportune of being able to enter heaven but still caught in the bridge between heaven and hell known as purgatory

His words, 'Well today is a very important day in the life of Catholic Church word wide which started precisely yesterday, when the Church celebrated the solemnity of All Saints that is all that have lived in this life and have really done well in human reckoning and they are really counted among the saints.

There are many Saints that are not in the book of divine saints, it’s only those who show something extra-ordinary, something we can count and say yes.

Council Of State Insist On February 2015 Election

The National Council of States meeting called to discuss issues about the the nation’s security challenges and the forthcoming elections has ended.At the end of the eight-hour meeting, members insisted the general elections must proceed as scheduled, reporters were told.Members also agreed that elections could be postponed in troubled zones — areas ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency.Nigerians had watched out for the outcome of the meeting all day giving the alleged plot by government to force INEC to shift the elections.More details about the outcome of the meeting to come later.
President Goodluck Jonathan presided over the Council of State meeting, where national issues bordering on the nation’s security and the elections were deliberated upon.

VICTOR UMEH A SENATOR NDIGBO MUST ENDEVOUR TO HAVE

Indeed time is now at hand. Ndigbo must once again be reminded of doing the needful. The primary elections of all parties are over with exception to that of Anambra PDP that shall and always be resolved in the court of law. But before this time, that is the election proper, Ndigbo needs to be reminded of the hard fact that 2015 is a very crucial year for Igbo survival. It is of necessity to inform Ndigbo that owing to the precarious nature of things especially as concerns the politics of Nigeria, we do not for any reason need to dare gamble with the forthcoming election especially as regards electing candidates, particularly, candidates of bold conscience.

FORMER GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA EXTOLS THE VIRTUES OF MRS. OBIANO ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

The former governor of Anambra State, Dame Virgy Etiaba has extolled the virtues of the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, for steadfastly working in support of her husband governor Obiano for the good of Anambra State. Dame Etiaba made the commendation at Anaedo Social Club field during the campaign tour of Nnewi North LGA on February 2, 2015.‎ The statement of the former governor was echoed by others at Nnewi South, Ihiala and Ekwusigo Local governments campaign for candidates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra state.

Delta Serves Starbucks® Coffee In-Flight Worldwide

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) this month began brewing Starbucks coffee on board all of its flights around the world. The move continues Delta's effort to partner with high-quality, like-minded brands in an effort to enhance the overall traveling experience for customers. With the expanded partnership, Delta and its Delta Connection partners will serve Starbucks coffee on more than 5,000 flights per day. 

2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS: HOPE RISES ON APGA CANDIDATES

In one of his many seminal essays on Nigeria, Chinua Achebe poignantly observed that “Nigeria is what it is because its leaders are not what they should be.” Indeed since Nigeria began its current democratic experience, one of the most crucial tests we have had to face is the quest for a responsible and astute leadership – a leadership that represents the best the country has to offer in the management of the affairs of men.

Wole Soyinka: No One Should Vote For Jonathan-He Has Shown A Total Failure In Leadership

 

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, declared on Thursday that no one should vote for the continuation of President Goodluck Jonathan’s government, saying that there has been a total failure in leadership.
He said he has sixty reasons not to vote for the Jonathan regime.
“I will not vote and I will not encourage ‎anyone to vote for the continuation of this government, simply because your colleagues numbering over two hundred were kidnapped, ” Soyinka told students at the 2015 edition of Vision of the Child (VOTC), a yearly programme inaugurated in 2012.
He said the Chibok girls kidnapped on 14 April of last year were sent on a mission to acquire an education, but ended up being kidnapped.
“And the government of this nation failed to show leadership.‎ So anyone who says after that event that I will vote or cast my vote or encourage anyone to vote for this regime must be living in Sambisa forest,” Soyinka said, referring to a forest in Borno State where the Chibok girls are believed to be held by Boko Haram.

Anaocha LGA Pledges Support For Ekwunife Senatorial Ambition

The member representing Anaocha, Njikoka/Dunkofia Federal constituency Honourable Uche Ekwunife, has solicited the support of traditional rulers to mobilize the electorates to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) ahead of february general elections

She stated this in her campaign tour to the palaces of the traditional rulers of Neni kingdom, Adazi Enu, Ichida Kingdom, and Agulu-Ezigbo in  Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra state, stressed  the need for traditional rulers  to lead the sensitization  project by  informing their  people through holding regular town hall meetings and using other notable means of passing the message in the language the electorates would understand.

How Uche Ekwunife And Her Convoy Run From Anambra Breaches Of Peace Law

A melodrama reminiscent of Nollywood theatrics ensued over the weekend along Onitsha-Awka end of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway by Nawfia, when the political campaign convoy of Mrs. Ekwunife ran for cover to avoid possible arrest for illegal campaign and breach of the peace in Anambra State.

Ekwunife’s convoy which was en-route Awka after campaign stops in near-by towns turned and ran on citing heavy presence of security personnel by the Nawfia axis on the Expressway.

The event which took place along the busy Onitsha-Awka end of the busy Expressway drew the attention of the villagers who suddenly noticed many cars in the Ekwunife convoy making a quick U-turn and running back to Awkuzu while one of the cars carrying Mrs. Ekwunife veered into the near-by village route to avoid detection on citing the blockade of the road by security personnel trying to quell an altercation by some Nawfia residents laying claims to the parcel of land where the burrow pit is located. 

KAYMU PARTNERS WITH PROJECT PINK BLUE FOR WORLD CANCER DAY

 

In commemoration of world cancer day, leading online marketplace Kaymu.com.ng  in partnership with Project Pink Blue, a cancer NGO, is organizing a walk , race and cycle against cancer on the 7^th of February 2015 at Sheraton hotel in Abuja.

The walk, race and cycling against cancer will bring together women, men and youths to walk and race with cyclist in order to create cancer awareness, raise fund for cancer research, support people battling with cancer and provide free cancer screening.

APGA Stirs to New Life under Obiano, Expands to 7 States

 

When Governor Willie Obiano took over the leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as the Chairman BoT and National Leader, on December 17 last year, he quoted the Italian Renaissance man, Michelangelo, to his fellow party men and women. In a powerful emotional voice, Obiano said; “the greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” The tremendous resurgence of APGA since this ambitious statement has since shown that Governor Obiano knew exactly what he was saying.

APGA Stirs to New Life under Obiano, Expands to 7 States

 

When Governor Willie Obiano took over the leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as the Chairman BoT and National Leader, on December 17 last year, he quoted the Italian Renaissance man, Michelangelo, to his fellow party men and women. In a powerful emotional voice, Obiano said; “the greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” The tremendous resurgence of APGA since this ambitious statement has since shown that Governor Obiano knew exactly what he was saying.

OMG! CAPTURED JORDANIAN PILOT BURNT ALIVE IN A CAGE BY ISIS

Oh dear Lord! Why aren't these world powers trying to eliminate ISIS once & for all? The 27 year old Jordanian pilot who was captured by ISIS militants after his warplane crashed while he was conducting airstrikes over Syria in December 2014, has been killed in the most despicable manner.
The terrorists released a video today showing the brutal murder of Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh. He was burnt alive while locked in a cage. The Jordanian military believe he was killed on Jan. 3rd.

In the footage titled 'Healing the Believers Chest', the militants pour petrol on Moaz, who's wearing an orange jumpsuit, and set him alight. He was burnt alive within minutes.

See How Davido FulFilled The Wish Of A 5-Year-Old Boy

Music sensation, Davido has fulfilled the biggest wish of a 5-year-old boy few days back!The 5-year-old simply identified as Samuel Ayodele David had his Christmas wish come true a few days ago when he was paid a surprise visit by Davido at his home in Gbagada, Lagos.The musician who was supported by some Coolfm On-Air-Personalities, showered little Samuel and his family with gifts, household appliances and a special goodwill message from the boy’s hero, Davido. Here are photos from the exciting event:SEE PHOTOS>

Bakare Denies Receiving Rolls Royce Car Gift From Coscharis

The General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly and President of Latter Rain Ministries, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has refuted an Ashiwaju.org report  today which claimed that Cosmas Maduka of Coscharis Motors had attempted to bribe him with a Rolls Royce Phantom luxury car.
The pastor who  speak with Ashiwaju,org  on the phone from Lagos, said he never told anyone that Coscharis was the source of the car gift he rejected during his 60th birthday celebrations.

Former Centra lBank Governor,Charles Soludo

My attention has been drawn to statements credited to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in response to my latest article and call for a structured debate on the issues. According to the report, she no longer wants to join issues with me. In the circumstance of the moment, I therefore withhold parts two and three of my promised three-part response.

We're ready to deliver Anambra to Jonathan,says Ezenwa.

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan campaign coordinator in Anambra State, Chief Okey Ezenwa, yesterday said every arrangement had been perfected to deliver Anambra to his principal(Jonathan)
Ezenwa who stated this yesterday when he inaugurated the members of the 21 Local Government President Jonathan's Presidential campaign committee, assured that Anambra state woud give the PDP presidential candidate 98 percent of the votes in the state.
He said that the essence of the committees, which were over 500 persons in number was to canvass for votes at the Local Government and ward levels, directing the chairmen and secretaries of the committees to go and inaugurate the ward committees, so that they would commence house to house campaigns.

Ndukwe will beat Uba silly, says APGA stalwart.

The immediate past secretary of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra state, Okoli Akirika, a lawyer,yesterday said his party’s candidate for Anambra South Senatorial district, Ernest Ndukwe,would beat his counterpart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Chris Uba, in the February 14 polls.

Akirika who spoke with the Ashiwaju.org in his law chamber in Awka, said Ndukwe, former vice-chairman of the Nigerian communications commission (NCC) is a better candidate for the senatorial seat in every ramification.

Coscharis Motors Attempted To Bribe Pastor Bakare With Rolls Royce Phantom

 

Cosmas Maduka, whose auto dealership, Coscharis Motors, was involved in a shady car purchase deal by former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, apparently tried to offer Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly a Rolls Royce Phantom during the pastor’s 60th birthday celebration, Ashiwaju.org  has learnt. Coscharis Motors had presented invoices to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) claiming to have supplied two bulletproof BMW cars for the use of Mrs. Stella Oduah at the cost of $800,000 per car.

Bishop Ezeokafor Hosts Security, Media Chiefs, Others

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

It was a celebration of sort on Thursday 29 January, 2015 at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Awka as the Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor hosted all the security and media chiefs is the state including top government functionaries , academicians, traditional rulers ,clergymen and religious to a dinner night

Archbishop Onaiyekan Blasts Buhari Critics

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan in this exclusive interview with Sahara reporters condemned the criticisms directed at the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), following the controversy surrounding his health and certificates.The revered Archbishop also said there is a general air of fear and anxiety in the atmosphere; expressed by the fact that many people are moving their families to where they consider safe havens.He attributed post-election violence to the disappointment or even anger at election results that are perceived to be not in line with the reality of the votes

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala And The Missing Trillions (1) By Chukwuma Charles Soludo

I read some of the responses to my article, “Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election”, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the debate. I am glad that the debate has finally taken off. I have decided, for the record, to re-enter the debate if only to set some records straight and hopefully elevate the debate further.  Whom do I respond to? First, let me thank Gov Kayode Fayemi for his very mature and professional response on behalf of the APC. It forms a great basis for deepening the conversation. Pat Utomi, Oby Ezekwesili, Iyabo Obasanjo, and thousands of other patriotic Nigerians have raised the content of the debate. Femi Fani-Kayode made me laugh, as usual. The Gov. Jang faction of the Governors’ Forum played the usual politics, although I know what most of them think privately. Who else? Oh, Peter Obi. Well, since he can’t write and designated Valentine as usual to write for him (who never disputed the NBS statistics that Obi broke world record in the pauperization of Anambra people but instead focused on lies and abuses) I won’t dignify him with a response here. His third class performance in Anambra will be the subject of a comprehensive article later.

Mrs. Obiano Boosts Education of Indigent Children in Nnewi with N500,000 Grant

 The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano has boosted the education and upkeep of indigent members of the Holy Childhood Association (HCA) of the Nnewi Diocese of Catholic Church with financial support of N500, 000.00‎. Mrs. Obiano made the grant during the Annual Feast at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Pilgrimage Centre, Okija on January 31, 2015. HCA is an initiative of Nnewi Diocese which seeks the moral upbringing of pupils in the Primary Schools.

Obiano Presents Guber Flag to Bamgbose as APGA Storms Abeokuta

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano stormed the ancient city of Abeokuta at the weekend with the stalwarts of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to present the party’s flag to Prof. David Olufemi Bamgbose who is running for the governorship of Ogun State on the platform of APGA.

2015 Elections: Catholic Church to deploy 4889 observers in 23 states

The Catholic Church would be deploying 4889 observers in 23 States of the country for the forthcoming general elections.

The Executive Secretary of Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, said this during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja where he expressed fears of possible outbreak of violence.

Genesis Cinema, Play Zone, Come To City Mall Onikan

Movie and Game buffs who reside on the Lagos Island and its environs may just be in for more exciting times as Genesis Cinemas, a leading Nigerian cinema brand, and Play Zone, a fast growing family entertainment brand, are set to open shops at the renovated City Mall, Onikan.

This was announced last week by Mr.Emmanuel Efuntayo, Principal Consultant, Ibukun Efuntayo & Company, the managers of The City Mall, during the contract signing ceremony with the two new tenants.

The managements of Genesis Cinemas and Play Zone, expressed their joy and excitement at the prospect of coming into The City Mall which is currently undergoing extensiverenovations.

According to Opeyemi Ajayi, General Manager, Genesis Group, Genesis Cinemas is coming to the City Mall based ontheir conviction that the Mall is about to become a vibrant location once again, given the huge efforts by the current managers at repositioning it.