Breaking: Supreme Court Reinstates impeached Taraba Deputy Governor

Former Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Sanni Danladi, who was impeached by the state House of Assembly in October 2012 under questionable circumstances has been reinstated as the new governor of the state by the Supreme court of Nigeria. Alhaji Danladi served as the deputy governor of the state under Dambaba Suntai who is now very ill.

Adebayor accuses mum of doing ‘juju’ against him

Tottenham Hotspur Emmanuel Adebayor is on a warpath his family after accusing him of neglecting them.
The Togo captain is alleged to have ejected his mother madam Alice Adebayor from the US$ 1.5million he bought for the family.
It is reported that the former Arsenal man split with his relatives because they were doing rituals against him.

Factors that define my kind of music– Mike Aremu

Nigeria’s most recognized and celebrated Jazz artiste, Mike   Aremu who has performed alongside top jazz artistes across the world is set to take the centre stage of the music world with his ‘Sax Appeal’ concert holding on Sunday.
Speaking about his concert (the fourth edition), the renowned saxophonist took the time out to speak about music and bemoan the inability of most musicians of today to play musical instruments. Hear him:

EPZ: It’s not in Jonathan’s interest to delay groundbreaking —IJAW

The Ijaw, yesterday, said it was not in the political interest of President Goodluck Jonathan for the groundbreaking of the $16 billion Delta Gas City to be delayed.

This came as ethnic nationalities in Delta South senatorial district, comprising Ijaw, Isoko and Iteskiri, alongside Urhobo (Delta Central), have agreed to set up a mediation committee on inter-ethnic conflicts/crises among ethnic groups in the state.

120 lawmaker sign Jonathan’s impeachment notice

MORE than 120 lawmakers have  appended their signatures for the impeachment of President Goodluck,immediately House reconvenes in December.
Mohammed Zakari, chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, while reacting on it said “the notice of impeachment was not on the order paper today but I’m not foreclosing that some other things took place.”

Feast of Christ the King : Jesus is Our King Says Bishop Ezeokafor

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

As the Nigerian Catholics join their counterpart all over the world to celebrate the feast of Christ the King otherwise known as Corpus Christi the Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has reminded Christians of the supremacy of Jesus Christ over every other king saying that no matter what happens Jesus Christ remains the redeemer of the world.

We can do without crashes if we do what is right - Anambra FRSC Boss... as FRSC commemorates safety week.

STANLEY OKECHUKWU-EZE

Arising from the A U and UNO prescriptions, a day has been set aside by the Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corp every year to commemorate those who have died on the road. This programme is called Commemoration of African Road Safety Week/Remembrance day of Road Traffic Crash Victims. Addressing the press during a press briefing which marked the kick off of this year's event on November 13, 2014 at the FRSC headquarters in Awka, the FRSC Sector Commandant,Mr Sunday Ajayi, explained that basically, this period has been set aside just to bring to the fore the number of people that die every year in road accidents and as such to identify with the families of the victims. The second reason, according to him, is to equally bring to our knowledge that the road we use everyday is very dangerous and we have to take caution while we use the road. This year's theme is 'Speed kills, design out speed.'

PVC: Pick Your Cards, Bishop Ezeokafor Begs Ndi-Anambra

By Abuchi Onwumelu 

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship Most Rev Dr Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor has urged Ndi - Anambra to endeavour to collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) at specific relevant designated centres of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) across the State.

Bishop Ezeokafor  who made the appeal during the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers Awka Diocese held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Awka, exhorted the people to adhere strictly to the directive of government.

Obafemi Awolowo Stadium tennis court wears new look

As part of its determination to put the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium back on track, the National Sport Commission, has embarked on the reconstruction of the dilapidated tennis court inside the arena.

A visit to the stadium Tuesday saw construction work going on at the three main tennis court .

When contacted in his office, the stadium manager, Mallam Ahmed Jumare disclosed that renovation work on the tennis courts resulted from the visit of the Director General, Gbenga Elegbeleye to the venue early this year when he said he was poised to make the oldest stadium in Nigeria a beehive of activities and return it to its past glory.

Flying Eagles to begin camping for 2015 AYC finals on Monday

The camp of the national under-20 male football team, the Flying Eagles, will be opened on Monday ahead of the 19th African Youth Championship (AYC) taking place in Senegal.
This is contained in a statement by the Assistant Director (Communications), Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Ademola Olajire, on Thursday in Abuja.
“The national under-20 team will resume camping for a screening exercise, ahead of the 19th AYC taking place in Senegal.