Ekiti Assembly’s Crisis: Monarchs Read Riot Act to Fayose, Omirin

As the crisis rocking the Ekiti State House of Assembly continues unabated, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has warned Governor Ayodele Fayose and the embattled Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Omirin to stop heating up the polity over the leadership crisis rocking the Assembly.

Maiduguri Bambing: 24 killed, 54 injured in Bomb Scare

Twenty four people have been confirmed dead and at least 54 injured in a twin bomb attack that occurred in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital early Tuesday, health officials said.
The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Salisu Kwayabura, told the state governor, Kashim Shettima, that the 54 injured people were admitted at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital, Maiduguri.
“Out of this number, 14 of them who were critically injured have been referred to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for proper treatment while 20 have been discharged,” Dr. Kwayabura said.

2015: 9ice rides horse to submit nomination form

Gongo Aso crooner and House of Representative hopeful on the platform of All Progressive Congress, Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, reportedly rode on a horse to submit his nomination form at the party secretariat.

How I survived cancer- Wole Soyinka

The Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday disclosed that he is a cancer survivor.
He disclosed that he battled with cancer and survived only after receiving vigorous medications.
Mr. Soyinka spoke at a press conference at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He said the disease was first diagnosed in December 2013 and thanks to the early detection and compliance with medications, which he completed on October 28, he became free of the ailment last month.

Anambra: Obiano Bans Selling of Alcoholic Drinks in Motor Parks

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

In a bid to reduce road traffic crashes on the highways the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has put a final ban on the selling of alcoholic drinks in all the motor parks across the State.

Gov Obiano who was represented by Commissioner for Transport, Barr. Chuma Mbonu, stated this while declaring open 2014  Ember Months Awareness Campaign Flag-Off said the state had put necessary measures in place to ensure accident- free Christmas season noting that anyone who violates the order would be severely dealt with.

He  said that his administration was paying huge attention road infrastructure in the state as to ease traffic within the state.

Tribute To Prominent Broadaster, CHAZ B

A prominent Nigerian radio broadcaster, Charles Bruce Chukwuma, also known as “Chaz B” is dead. Mr. Chukwuma was a popular presenter of a radio show “Sharing Life Issues” which aired on Inspiration FM Radio before moving to Rhythm FM.

Mr. Chukwuma abruptly signed off on air during his last presentation late Friday, telling listeners his colleague will finish the show. Friends and family said he died of complications arising from kidney failure.

Nigerian Man Sentenced To Death For Drug Trafficking In Malaysia

A Nigerian man, Abuchi Ngwoke, 35, was sentenced to death today November 25th, by a Malaysian Hight Court on a drug trafficking conviction .

Ngwoke was arrested at a Malaysian airport in 2012 after being found with 251.66 grams of Methamphetamine. According to reports, he swallowed gemstones in Nigeria before boarding a flight to Malaysia.

A date has not yet been set for his execution.

Extension of emergency rule, Tambuwal and President Jonathan

If history is any guide, it almost always starts this way. Like a sick joke or high drama without an apparent plot, full of tension that nevertheless ends in tragedy.

I am here talking of the violent attempt by the police to prevent Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of Representatives, from entering the House last Thursday.

The House had reconvened for an emergency session to consider the request by President Goodluck Jonathan for further six months extension of emergency rule in three North Eastern states at the epicentre of insurgent unrest.

PDP has higher chance of winning in Oyo State in 2015 – Funke Adesiyan

Funke Adesiyan, a Yoruba  actress who has done her own good share of blockbuster movies is as active as anyone vying for elective office in the coming elections. She ‘s contesting for a seat in Oyo State House of Assembly to represent Ibadan South East Constituency II and I as a PDP candidate.

“Politics has always been in me and I have been involved underground, but I decided to come out now to represent my people” she told newsmen at her formal declaration ceremony.

Cultists kidnap, murder Kogi varsity professor, student

Professor Otitolaye.

A lecturer with Kogi State University, KSU, Anyigba, Associate Professor Justice Olurotimi Otitolaye, has been reported killed by cult members in the institution.
lecturer
Vanguard gathered that Professor Otitolaye, who had been championing war against examination malpractice in the institution, was abducted around Stadium Road, near the campus on Friday night, on his way to a supermarket.
His bullet-riddled body was found in the early of hours of Sunday at Ejule, which is about 8 kilometres away from the school.