Chief of Naval staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas on Friday, described
the bombing of the gas pipeline supplying gas from Escravos-Warri to
Lagos and Abuja, as sabotage saying that Nigerian Navy has consequently
being put on alert to contain any other act of sabotage. Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas
In a telephone chat, the CNS said, “It is sabotage but the Commanders
on ground at our Eastern, Central and Logistics Command are on top of
the situation. Presently, we have arrested some of the perpetrators of
this heinous crime because what they have done is something that affects
the whole nation.
“I want to assure you that the Nigerian Navy will do all within its
powers in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure more
security for oil and gas platforms in the country and those trying to
cause carnage and economic sabotage will be made to face the music.
Continuing the CNS said, irrespective of whom these hoodlums are,
they have to realize that their own families, communities and the nation
at large will bear the brunt of this unpatriotic act. We will spare no
one responsible when caught”
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has condoled with the families of victims of Thursday’s fire incidence at Nnewi. Describing the incidence as “tragic and regrettable”, Obi who said he was downcast, prayed to God to grant repose to the dead and courage to those they left behind to bear the loss with equanimity. While submitting that humans cannot question God in all matters, including birth and death, Obi however advised the people to be vigilant at all times and observe safety guides in order to avoid similar occurrence in future. Obi expressed solidarity with the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, the Igwe mof Nnewi and the entire Nnewi people, especially the Chicason Group over the incidence. “Nnewi is directly affected by the unfortunate incidence, we must show solidarity with them, bearing in mind that, as Donne John said, ‘Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in mankind.’’ Describing 2015 as not so good for A...
All does not seem well with Davido’s family and Dele Mommdu of Ovation magazine over who should care for Davido’s child, Imade. According to reports, trouble started some months ago when the singer was alledged to have lured the mother of the child, Sophia Momodu, into bring the child home where the baby was forcefully taken away from her. Though the case is in court after Davido and his sister had tried to take the child out of the country but their passport was seized by the Nigerian immigration at the airport after Dele Momodu, had contacted them on a child trafficking allegations. Davido who was seen stranded at the airport after his plans to travel out with his daughter failed, affirmed that Sophia is truly the mother of his child but took advantage of him when he was younger. “I met Sophia when I was barely 21 years old. She was many years older than me and was able to manipulate and exploit my youth, naivety and generosity. Sophia is the mother of my daughter ...
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has expressed his support for President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chairman of Silverbird Groups, in a post on Facebook, told those who have continued to condemn the president that they have not done well. According to him, the president should be commended when he does well and criticised when he does not work up to his capacity while in office. Ben Murray Bruce does not want PDP to be a condemning opposition. He also slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying that being in the opposition does not necessarily mean they should always condemn the present administration, even when they have done well. In his piece titled: ‘Opposition Is NOT Condemnation or Sycophancy!’, Senator Bruce wrote: “To those who feel disappointed when I commend President Muhammadu Buhari, I say the only way to be an #effectiveopposition is to be a honest one. “If the President does well, I will commend. If he doesn’t, I will say so. Beyond that, I w...
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