Oshiomhole begged to join PDP; but we refused – Metuh

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole

Nigeria’s ruling party claims the opposition governor begged to join its fold.

The spokesperson of the ruling Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on several occasions begged the leadership of the party to let him decamp to the PDP.

Mr. Metuh said the governor was…

Governor Okorocha flown abroad after sustaining ‘minor injuries’ in auto crash

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha

The Governor’s vehicle was involved in an accident on Friday. Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has been flown abroad for further medical treatment after sustaining ‘minor injuries on his forehead’ in a car accident on Friday.

Mr. Okorocha was on his way to inspect projects in the state when a Mercedes Saloon car ran into his motorcade.

In a statement issued,…

Workers In Ogun Hand Govt. 21 Days Ultimatum

The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) of the trade union side has handed down a 21 day ultimatum to the Ogun State government over the  non-payment of  about #13.6 billion.

In a press statement after the emergency meeting of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, Ogun State council, the union said the action became imperative in view of the alleged nonchalant…

Lagos State NSCDC Commandant Suspended Over “my Oga At The Top”?

According to unconfirmed reports reaching Dailytimes,  the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) has suspended the Lagos commandant of the NSCDC, “My Oga at the top” celebrity Mr. Obafaiye Shem.

His suspension comes on the heels of his now famous “my oga…

Senate recommends removal of NCAA DG, revocation of Dana air certificate – Daily Times Nigeria

The Senate on Tuesday reiterated its position on the sack of the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren. The Senate also directed that the Airlines Operators Certificate (AOC) of Dana Airlines be revoked because it was not issued in full compliance with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2009.

It also ordered the termination of the appointment…

“I will watch United up to four times before we play them” – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he will be at Old Trafford this weekend, to watch Manchester United take on fierce rivals Liverpool, in an English Premier League game.

The former Chelsea manager, says he will watch Sir Alex Ferguson’s side up to four times, before their Champions League Round of 16 matches.

“I have already told Sir Alex Ferguson I am coming,”…

I met only N4,451 in state purse – Bayelsa State Gov.

The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on has claimed that his predecessor, Chief Timipre Sylva, left just N4,451 in the purse of the state on his exit from office. Dickson, who said that a N50 billion Bond Sylva obtained during his tenure was also posing a major challenge to his administration, revealed that he has been able…

Boko Haram Killings Is Sign Of End Times – Jonathan

Jonathan, speaking after 15 Christians had their throats slit last week in the country’s northeast, also suggested Islamist extremist group Boko Haram aimed to take over the Nigerian capital Abuja, but vowed the group would be defeated.

During comments Sunday in which he mentioned attacks on churches in Nigeria, Syria’s war and the situation in the Central African Republic, where rebels have pushed their…

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18 Children Killed in Grade School Shooting in Connecticut

Shannon Hicks/The Newtown Bee

State police led children from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., after a shooting was reported there.

 

Multiple fatalities have been reported at a shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., about 65 miles northeast of New York City. One law enforcement offcial said preliminary reports suggested there could be as many as 20 fatalities.

One state official…