Year: 2015

Ex-Cross River Deputy Gov. Dies In London

A former deputy governor of Cross River State, Mathias Offoboche, is reportedly dead. Offoboche was said to have passed on in a London hospital after a protracted illness. He reportedly breathed his last on Sunday. According to information gathered by our reporter, Offoboche was a deputy governor under the administration of Dr Clement Isong of…

Buhari Leaves For India

President Muhammadu Buhari has left the shores of Nigeria to New Delhi, India for a four-day visit to the country. Buhari left Nigeria on Tuesday morning via the Nnamdi Azikwe International airport in Abuja. During his visit to the Asian country, the Nigerian leader will discuss bi-lateral relations with his host and counterpart. It is…

Wike Loses Suit At Supreme Court

A suit filed by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, challenging the relocation of the Rivers Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to Abuja, has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. Wike had argued that the tribunal sitting in Abuja had no jurisdiction to entertain matters that happened in Rivers State. He challenged the ruling of an appeal…

‘Violent’ Bishop Tom Samson Plans Big For Life At 50

Founder and General Overseer of Christ Royal Family Int’l Church, Bishop (Dr) Tom Samson is leaving no stone unturned as he majestically walks into the cherished ‘golden club’. On Thursday, October 8, 2015, at a well-attended press conference held at his multi-million Naira church in Ikeja, Lagos, the revered man of God, who described himself…

All Set For ‘Ambassador Charity Awards’ In Lagos

The third edition of the Ambassador Charity Awards is set to hold Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, organisers of the event have confirmed. According to the Project Co-ordinator of the event, Ebuka Peters, several dignitaries have indicated interest to grace the occasion, which recognises philanthropists, humanitarians, charity homes and foundations…

Lagos Cocktail Week Holds Again

Organisers of the Lagos Cocktail Week have concluded plans to stage the second edition of the event, which made its debut in 2014. The festival, scheduled to take place from November 9-14, 2015, was first introduced in 2014 by cocktail enthusiasts and Lara Rawa, who doubles as the CEO of Eventi Cocktails. It was created…