105/06/2015
Lagos - The 20 Nigerian pilgrims whose religious voyage to
Jerusalem a local mobile network operator recently sponsored have
returned to the country.
The pilgrims, arrived through the Murtala
Muhammed International Airport, from the Holy Land where they visited
Mount of Olives, River Jordan, Nazareth, St. Peter’s Church, Mount
Tabor, Mount Nebo, Jericho Mount of Calvary, the Tomb of Jesus, the
Wailing Wall, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Sea of Galilee among
other places..
Welcoming the pilgrims back, the Chief Marketing
Officer of MTN Nigeria, Bayo Adekanmbi, while welcoming the sponsored
customers back home, explained that the strategic focus for this
initiative is to show support to MTN Christian subscribers.
“We
are committed to the total wellbeing of our customers as we drive to
make their lives brighter through our propositions, products and
value-added services. This is one of such initiatives aimed at uplifting
and encouraging our subscribers to get closer to God,” said Adekanmbi.
He
said the company would continue to go the extra mile in providing
exciting innovative initiatives geared at enhancing its customers’ whole
new digital experience, while encouraging them to be better in their
various fields of human endeavour.
“Through our bold new digital
Value Added Services like the daily devotionals, Bible quotes, sermons,
songs, prayers, hymns, callertunez, and other spiritually uplifting and
faith enriching contents, we keep them connected to their maker on a
daily basis.”
Friday, 5 June 2015
NAN reporter kidnapped in Owerri
15:17 05/06/2015
Owerri - The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in Imo State, Chidi Opara, has been kidnapped.
Opara was kidnapped on Wednesday at her MCC Road residence, Urata in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.
She was said to have been abducted at about 8pm as she was about entering the gate to her residence by two armed men.
Meanwhile, her abductors according to her family members, have demanded a N5m to free the journalist.
So far, the police in the state said they have yet to establish her whereabouts.
Owerri - The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in Imo State, Chidi Opara, has been kidnapped.
Opara was kidnapped on Wednesday at her MCC Road residence, Urata in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.
She was said to have been abducted at about 8pm as she was about entering the gate to her residence by two armed men.
Meanwhile, her abductors according to her family members, have demanded a N5m to free the journalist.
So far, the police in the state said they have yet to establish her whereabouts.
Yola blast: Hospital urges public to donate blood
15:17 05/06/2015
Yola - The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yola, has called on members of the Public to donate blood to victims of Thursday’s bomb blast that occurred at Yola Market.
The Public Relations Officer of the centre, Mohammed Dodo, made the call Friday in Yola in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Dodo said the hospital blood bank and other facilities such as drugs had been overstretched as a result of the incident.
" As I am speaking to you, we have 31 dead and 22 people seriously injured, " Dodo said.
Also speaking, the Chief Medical Director of Yola Specialist Hospital, Dr Bala Saidu, said 44 people were admitted to the hospital with various degrees of injury, out of which 25 had been treated and discharged.
" We only have 19 people now on admission," Saidu said.
He said all the dead bodies from the incident had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre.
Meanwhile, the Lamido of Adamawa, Barkindo Mustapha and Adamawa Deputy Governor, Martins Babale, have visited the scene and victims of the incident.
They condemned the blast and urged the public to be more vigilant.
The Thursday night blast which is the first in Yola town according to the Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa Police Command, DSP Othman Abubakar, was carried out by two suicide bombers who are among the dead.
Yola - The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yola, has called on members of the Public to donate blood to victims of Thursday’s bomb blast that occurred at Yola Market.
The Public Relations Officer of the centre, Mohammed Dodo, made the call Friday in Yola in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Dodo said the hospital blood bank and other facilities such as drugs had been overstretched as a result of the incident.
" As I am speaking to you, we have 31 dead and 22 people seriously injured, " Dodo said.
Also speaking, the Chief Medical Director of Yola Specialist Hospital, Dr Bala Saidu, said 44 people were admitted to the hospital with various degrees of injury, out of which 25 had been treated and discharged.
" We only have 19 people now on admission," Saidu said.
He said all the dead bodies from the incident had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre.
Meanwhile, the Lamido of Adamawa, Barkindo Mustapha and Adamawa Deputy Governor, Martins Babale, have visited the scene and victims of the incident.
They condemned the blast and urged the public to be more vigilant.
The Thursday night blast which is the first in Yola town according to the Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa Police Command, DSP Othman Abubakar, was carried out by two suicide bombers who are among the dead.
PPA fires four state excos over election loss
The states are Niger, Ekiti, Sokoto and Plateau states.
The excos were dissolved following their failure to present candidates, promote and sell the party's manifesto in the recently-concluded general elections.
They were also accused of incompetence and misconduct.
PPA National Chairman, Peter Ameh, who announced the dissolution, said a 12-man caretaker committee has been appointed to take charge of the affected chapters pending the conduct of fresh congresses.
Sarz launches music academy
17:15 05/06/2015
Lagos - Popular music producer, Sarz has launched ‘The Sarz Academy’ (TSA) a music academy to cater for young people.The organization is aimed at using Art to foster Creativity, innovation, advocacy, legacy and leadership among Nigerian Youths.
According to a release on the website the academy shall focus on production, music business, humanitarian service, advocacy, leadership and Legal class.
Applicants after the session shall be involved in a world class music project where all skills acquired shall be put to use.
APC demands answers from Wike over missing millions
17:15 05/06/2015
Rivers - The differences between the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and Governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a new twist after the party demanded a probe into his tenure as Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Education.
APC asserted that such an exercise would strengthen the anti-corruption fight in the country much as it will expose the alleged rot perpetuated under the guise of the Almajiri school scheme and the Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
“That Wike has left office as Minister of State (Education), does not cancel the fact and effect of the alleged fraud,” said Chris Finebone, APC Rivers spokesperson.
He cited the case of Kashim Buruji as a reference of an accused facing justice years after.
Also read: APC accuses Wike of planning to dump PDP
“If Mr. Kashim Buruji today faces extradition to the United States to face drug-related charges years after the alleged crime was committed, Nigeria’s Federal Government can as well call Wike to account for his actions or inactions when he served as Minister for State(Education)|.”
Finebone claimed under Wike, as a junior minister in the Ministry of Education, “corruption was elevated to a culture.” It is alleged about N87billion was yet to be accounted for under Wike.
“It took Ibrahim Shekarau as Minister of Education to unearth the shady deals Wike knew but invariably participated in, to be exposed. But since Wike was then under the cover of a President who condoned corruption, the deals never received serious attention. Wike needs to be called to account for the N87billion and where necessary face justice,”
Finebone stated.
APC has also accused Wike of further heating the fragile political atmosphere in Rivers State through alleged utterances and actions since last Friday when he was inaugurated.
APC is challenging Wike’s victory over its candidate, Dakuku Peterside, in the governorship poll.
The party thus does not recognize him as a duly-elected governor.
“Wike is indebted to Nigeria’s government, having dipped his hands into its treasury questionably, corruptly enriching himself. His actions have further impoverished Nigerians and his questionable lifestyle and source of income should be investigated. The best time to do so is now,” Finebone said.
Rivers - The differences between the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and Governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a new twist after the party demanded a probe into his tenure as Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Education.
APC asserted that such an exercise would strengthen the anti-corruption fight in the country much as it will expose the alleged rot perpetuated under the guise of the Almajiri school scheme and the Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
“That Wike has left office as Minister of State (Education), does not cancel the fact and effect of the alleged fraud,” said Chris Finebone, APC Rivers spokesperson.
He cited the case of Kashim Buruji as a reference of an accused facing justice years after.
Also read: APC accuses Wike of planning to dump PDP
“If Mr. Kashim Buruji today faces extradition to the United States to face drug-related charges years after the alleged crime was committed, Nigeria’s Federal Government can as well call Wike to account for his actions or inactions when he served as Minister for State(Education)|.”
Finebone claimed under Wike, as a junior minister in the Ministry of Education, “corruption was elevated to a culture.” It is alleged about N87billion was yet to be accounted for under Wike.
“It took Ibrahim Shekarau as Minister of Education to unearth the shady deals Wike knew but invariably participated in, to be exposed. But since Wike was then under the cover of a President who condoned corruption, the deals never received serious attention. Wike needs to be called to account for the N87billion and where necessary face justice,”
Finebone stated.
APC has also accused Wike of further heating the fragile political atmosphere in Rivers State through alleged utterances and actions since last Friday when he was inaugurated.
APC is challenging Wike’s victory over its candidate, Dakuku Peterside, in the governorship poll.
The party thus does not recognize him as a duly-elected governor.
“Wike is indebted to Nigeria’s government, having dipped his hands into its treasury questionably, corruptly enriching himself. His actions have further impoverished Nigerians and his questionable lifestyle and source of income should be investigated. The best time to do so is now,” Finebone said.
Tonto Dikeh offers $1000 cash prize for Sugar Rush contest
16:13 05/06/2015
Lagos - Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is offering $1000 cash prize to the winner of the Sugar rush Contest.
The contest is to help create the buzz and attention for her new music video, ‘Sugar Rush’.
The contestants are expected to post a creative Video of themselves dancing to the Sugar rush song on Instagram, and it runs from June 5 to July 9.
The winner will be the person with the most liked and reposted Post on @TONTOLET ‘s Page.
Lagos - Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is offering $1000 cash prize to the winner of the Sugar rush Contest.
The contest is to help create the buzz and attention for her new music video, ‘Sugar Rush’.
The contestants are expected to post a creative Video of themselves dancing to the Sugar rush song on Instagram, and it runs from June 5 to July 9.
The winner will be the person with the most liked and reposted Post on @TONTOLET ‘s Page.
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