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Rivers @ 50: The vision, the struggle

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Sunday, June 11th, 2017

Rivers first cabinet in 1971 with Gen Gowon. In Nigeria’s political and economic history, Rivers State is revered in the comity of states that constitute the Nigerian Federation. Perhaps, that is why torrents of encomiums and congratulatory messages from individuals and corporate organisations have continued to flood the state to mark the state’s Golden Jubilee […]

Rivers @ 50: Those Who Shaped It

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Sunday, June 11th, 2017

By Victor Tew Major Isaac Adaka Boro Selfless. Bold. Courageous. Powerful. Influential. Athletic. Enigmatic. They were all these and more. The Pathfinders, Great Lives who shaped Rivers State. A time like this is a time to reflect, and in reflecting, the past comes alive, especially when attempting to capture, even if adumbratively, the life (and […]

Press Release: National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Approves Open Distance and Flexible Learning in 25 Polytechnics (pictures)

Posted by admin Education, Headlines, Philip Amiola Saturday, June 10th, 2017

NBTE Approves Open Distance and Flexible Learning in 25 Polytechnics As part of efforts towards improving access to quality education, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) on Wednesday May 24, 2017 approved the implementation of Open Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) for 12 programs including Science and Laboratory Technology, Computer Technology, Statistics, Accountancy and […]

2019 AFCON Qualifier: South Africa Thrash Eagles in Uyo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, June 10th, 2017

By New Nigerian Politics Sports Writer South Africa today in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, achieved the unbelievable, a dream result with a sound defeat of the Super Eagles by a 2-0 margin. Both goals were scored in the second half with a very unmotivated Nigerian team unable to put up any resistance or […]

Zimbabwe: Man loses 22-year-old wife to football ‘bet’

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, June 9th, 2017

A Zimbabwean man lost his wife after wagering her in a football bet. Charles Jambaya, 26, had pledged his 22-year-old wife Caroline Shumba to another man over the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Jambaya made a verbal agreement with 30-year-old Eugene Gumbo that if Juventus lose the encounter he would […]

Igbo quit notice: Police begin manhunt for signatories

Posted by admin Biafra, Headlines, Nigerian Police Friday, June 9th, 2017

Police begin manhunt for signatories Following Governor El-Rufai’s directive, the police in Kaduna said a manhunt has been launched for the signatories to the statement. The manhunt, according to the police, is backed by the order given by Kaduna State government to have them arrested. In his reaction, Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of […]

US honors 5 Nigerian women

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines, Women Politics Friday, June 9th, 2017

By Vera Samuel Anyagafu and Prisca Sam-Duru IN her commitment to building the capacity of Nigerian women who in various fields have remarkably contributed to the Nigerian communities, the US government recently honoured five Nigerian women making waves in the science and technology world. Making reference to some African-American women who also have contributed to […]

Hoodlums invade Lagos church, kill pastor (May God rest his peaceful soul)

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, June 7th, 2017

Samson Folarin Some hoodlums have caused sorrow in the house of God. The gang of four stormed the Christ Apostolic Church, Sanctuary of Blessing, in the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State and stabbed the head of the ministry, Pastor Ibukun Adeyinka. They, however, did not leave with any property of the church as they […]

Picture: Lagos: Residents lynch member of Badoo gang

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, June 7th, 2017

By Evelyn Usman LAGOS- A man, suspected to be a member of the dreaded Badoo gang, was, yesterday, lynched by a mob at Aga area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Meanwhile, three persons were hit by stray bullets from policemen, who attempted to prevent the jungle justice being meted on the victim. Information at Vanguard‘s disposal has […]

Picture: A’Ibom community to immortalise 90-year-old virgin

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Headlines, Sex and Relationship, State News Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

Etim Ekpimah, Uyo ikot Udobia village in the Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is to immortalise a 90-year old virgin, Miss Agnes Udofia. Our correspondent learnt that virgin Udofia lives her life caring for the children of other people. It was observed that over 50 men, women and children gathered around her […]