Tag Archives: Enugu State

Nigeria: FG to concession Lagos, Abuja stadia

The Federal Government today said it has decided to concession the Abuja and Lagos National stadias to private companies that can manage it. This was disclosed by the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi while briefing journalists after the weekly Federal … read more »

Posted in Nigeria, Pan African News, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria: Shameless Policemen Desecrates Winners Chapel Sunday Service; Arrests Officials

The Nigerian Police officers have exhibited the usual shameless tendencies by desecrating, disrupting and distracting worshippers during the church service of Sunday 17th February, at the State Headquarters of Winners Chapel , Enugu ,arresting a deacon and an official with … read more »

Posted in Article, Columnist, Nigeria, Obinna Akukwe, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria: President should stop to appoint INEC’s Chairman – Group

Kwali – Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu, the Chairman of Partners for Electoral Reform, an NGO, has called for the removal of the authority vested in the President to appoint INEC’s Chairman and Commissioners. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … read more »

Posted in Election, Nigeria | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria: State Governors, Thuggery and Boko Haram

By Akukwe Obinna There is no doubt that political thuggery is the root cause of escalation of Boko Haram terrorism. Recently the terrorist group gave conditions for ceasefire and talks with the Nigerian Government . Part of the conditions, according … read more »

Posted in Akukwe Obinna, Article, Nigeria | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria Gubernatorial Races Hold Key to Presidential Power

Next Tuesday, Nigeria holds elections for state governors. The outcome could determine how effective President Goodluck Jonathan will be over the next four years. Governors are key to presidential power. In a sense, they are as powerful as the president … read more »

Posted in Election, News, Nigeria, Politics, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Nigerian leader makes plea for violence free polls

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday met presidential candidates and senior officials of political parties and expressed his concern over escalating violence ahead of April polls. “I’m very concerned that violence continue to form a part of our pre-election process,” … read more »

Posted in Election, News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Nigeria: Blood And Ballots

In the Niger Delta, part of the peace deal with the tribal rebels was jobs. One of the largest job programs is 5,000 positions as oil pipeline watchmen. Several problems have developed. First, there are disputes between Ijaw and Itsekiri … read more »

Posted in Analysis, Indepth Africa Magazine, News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Nigeria political Parties warm-up for INEC showdown

The various political parties are preparing for a showdown with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over possible rejection or disqualification of candidates nominated by them for the April elections. The commission is currently looking at the list of candidates … read more »

Posted in News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Nigeria: Footballer arrested with N42m heroine at Lagos airport

A Few days after officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered 110 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos, a footballer, Nwobodo Ikechukwu, has been nabbed in connection with unlawful importation of 8,400 kilogrammes … read more »

Posted in News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Nigeria: Mr. Ibu’s wife, son released after 10 days in captivity

I paid ransom, says traumatized Nollywood actor MRS. Stellamaris, wife of Nollywood actor, John Okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu who was kidnapped with her one-year-old son regained her freedom Thursday night, after spending ten days in captivity. Briefing reporters in Enugu … read more »

Posted in News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Oluwaremi Oyekunle wins 2010 Gulder Ultimate Search

After spending 21 days in Omo Forest Reserve in Area J4, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, in search of the Golden Goblet, Twenty Three year old Oluwaremi Oyekunle has emerged winner of the 2010 edition of Gulder … read more »

Posted in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment