Orubebe to appear before CCT over false declaration of asset

Orubebe

Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe is set to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on November 9, over alleged false declaration of assets and acceptance of about N70million bribe

Nigeria’s economy may collapse in the next 3 months - Fayose

Fayose / Buhari

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, yesterday, asked the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to address the nation about the state of the economy and stop propaganda.

Speaking at the 22nd Convocation of the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, Fayose warned that unless drastic action is taken, the economy might collapse in the next three months.

I have confidence in the judiciary – Governor Wike

Governor Wike

Also, Rivers State Stakeholders on Thursday declared that they are solidly behind Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike who was duly elected on April 11. The stakeholders included elected senators, House of Representatives members, traditional rulers, Elder statesmen and state legislators.

Secret on how I won ‘Miss Olokun’

Onayemi: Miss Olokun

Nineteen year-old Onayemi Ol­ amide Mojisola  who was recently crowned “Miss Olokun”has revealed  the secret behind her victory. Onayemi beat fourteen contestants to win the beauty contest, which held  last Sunday, at R &A Hotel, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.

I won’t lose sleep over criticism - Buhari

President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will not lose sleep over criticism and that he wants to be remembered as a president who fought corruption to a standstill.

Nintendo goes mobile

Nintendo finally shed some light on its mobile ambitions, announcing its first-ever smartphone app called "Mitomo."

Far from including icons of video game history, such as Super Mario or Donkey Kong, Miitomo lets people create their own video game characters and interact with other players' avatars.

Plane catches fire on runway at Fort Lauderdale airport

The engine of a Boeing 767 carrying 101 people caught fire as the plane taxied for departure Thursday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, officials said. It was bound for Caracas, Venezuela.