NIGERIAN-BORN PROFESSOR RESIGNS AFTER SPENDING $243K RESEARCH GRANT ON STRIP CLUBS, ITUNES IN US

Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, a professor of Nigerian origin, has resigned after it was discovered that he spent $242,390 research funds in strip clubs and iTunes purchases.

According to a statement released by the eastern district of Pennsylvania attorney’s office, Nwankpa repaid $53,328 and resigned in place of termination after he was discovered.

The professor was also said to have paid for goods and services offered by Cheerleaders, Club Risque, and Tacony Club.

ANAMBRA LAUNCHES 2ND PHASE OF OPERATION KPOCHAPU

Ejike Anyaduba

That Anambra state is safe today is not in doubt. That she wants to remain so and avoid complacency that encourages relapse is understandable.

But it is well to remember that she once copped an image of a gangland, feared by everybody and avoided by visitors. And it wasn't until Operation Kpochapu, the 2nd phase of which is to be launched on Friday 11 October, 2019, to strengthen some loose ends, that she exited the crime zone.

Senate Afrirns Nomination of Adeleke Adewolu As NCC Commissioner.

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the Nomination of Adeleke Adewolu as Executive Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission

This followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Chairman of the Senate committee on Communications, Oluremi Tinubu.

House of Reps. Speaker Gbajabiama Threatens Employers on Employees Scheme

The Speaker of Nigeria's  House of Representatives has threatened to drag employers of labour who default in remitting the statutory contribution into the Employee Compensation Scheme to court.

Femi  Gbajabiamila issued the threat in Abuja, while declaring open an investigative hearing into alleged non-remittance of contributions into the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund by the Federal, State and Local Governments parastatals, public corporations and companies from 2010 to date.

FG warns travellers against Bobrisky

The Federal Government has asked travellers and tourists to be careful wherever they notice the presence of Bobrisky, mostly as it affects sharing of public facilities, including toilets.

The report followed a report received by the Federal Government on how Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, caused a stir at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja when he used a female toilet.

Breaking News Fire Guts Catholic Bishop office in Awka.

Office of the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor on Saturday night has been gutted by fire.
It was gathered that  there was an electric spark when power was restored in the area which led to the fire outbreak.

Book Haram Insurgents Attack Babangida Community in Yobe

Suspected Boko haram fighters have attacked babangida community in Yobe state.
Eye witnesses say the insurgents invaded Babangida market and start shooting sporadically on air.
The number of casualties cannot be ascertain for now.

Ace Broadcaster Uncle Kunle Adesope Dies At 82

A titan has joined the saints...Uncle Kunle Olasope passed on today at 82! His was the first male face and voice on TV in Africa that eternally memorable day on October 31st, 1959 when WNTV was birthed by the western regional government of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap 6 Persons In Adamawa

At least six persons have been kidnapped by heavily armed bandits in Gurim village, Fufure Local Government Area of Adamawa state.

REPRESENTATION THROUGH SUPPORT OUTSIDE GOVERNMENT CHANNELS

Ejike Anyaduba

From the time he assumed office as the member representing the good people of Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi  has shown uncommon commitment to his job.