Abia govt threatens to sue Kalu, sun over publication

Abia govt threatens to sue Kalu, sun over publication

The City Reporters Abia State government has denied the statement allegedly made by Prince Arthur Eze against the state during its 23rd anniversary published by Sun Newspapers, Monday, saying the Anambra State born billionaire was quoted out of context. Prince Arthur Eze was quoted by Sun newspapers to have said at Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia the […]

Boko Haram: group accuses former military president of weakening Airforce

Boko Haram: group accuses former military president of weakening Airforce

The City Reporters A group under the auspices of The Nigeria Security Watch Forum has accused a former Nigerian military ruler of incapacitating the Air force thereby making it easy for the Boko Haram terrorists to withstand our military in the ongoing battle in the north east.  The Forum made this accusation in a statement […]

PDP capitulates, clears Fintri for Adamawa guber by-election

PDP capitulates, clears Fintri for Adamawa guber by-election

The City Reporters The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescind its decision and has cleared the acting governor‎ of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to participate in its primary ahead of the October 11 governorship by-election. This was made known to newsmen, Sunday, by a 13 member appeal ‎panel setup by PDP to review a […]

Gov Orji pours encomium on late Comm. for agriculture as he is buried

Gov Orji pours encomium on late Comm. for agriculture as he is buried

The City Reporters The remains of the late Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Kenneth Nwosu who was shot dead by unknown assailants has been laid to rest in his country home, Amizi Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area. Speaking during the funeral service at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Amizi Olokoro, Governor Theodore […]

Abia @ 23: Gov Orji honours Ihejirika, Onyema Ugochukwu, Arunma Oteh, others

Abia @ 23: Gov Orji honours Ihejirika, Onyema Ugochukwu, Arunma Oteh, others

The City Reporters Activities marking the 23rd anniversary of the creation of Abia State have come to a close with award presentations to Abia sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in their various vocations thus contributing to the development of the state. Thirteen recipients received the Enyi Abia award including former Chief of Army […]

EPL week 3 review – Chelsea, Liverpool make bold statements

EPL week 3 review – Chelsea, Liverpool make bold statements

By Ariyo Ose Goals galore this weekend in the English Premier League. Here’s our review of the third round of matches. Leceister 1-1 Arsenal Arsenal started quite well even if Laurent Koscielny had to go off to be patched up after a clash of heads with Jeff Schlupp. Arsenal took a 19th minute lead, Santi […]

Lagos pre-DEATH-ian bridge: pedestrian bridge turns death trap

Lagos pre-DEATH-ian bridge: pedestrian bridge turns death trap

Joshua Ubini Lagos state, the commercial hub of Nigeria, is no doubt one of the busiest and fastest growing economy in Africa. The incumbent state governor, Babatunde Fashola, over the years has improved on infrastructures to make the state not only beautiful but also to ensure an economic friendly environment for businesses to thrive. One […]

Ebola: 60 primary, secondary contacts with dead doctor at large – Rivers govt

Ebola: 60 primary, secondary contacts with dead doctor at large – Rivers govt

The City Reporters About 60 people out of 200 who had both primary and secondary contacts with the late Dr. Ikechukwu Sam Enemuo, who died of Ebola virus in Port Harcourt, are yet to be found, the Rivers State Government has said. The Rivers State commissioner for Health, Dr Sampson Parker, while addressing newsmen in […]