Chief Ume-Ezeoke Dies at the Age 76

    An astute politician and a member of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Mr. Alloy Ezejiegu has said that the News of the death of former National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke came as a shock to him.
    Speaking to AriNews at Abagana awhile ago, Mr. Ezejiegu described Ume-Ezeoke as a dedicated politician who contributed meaningfully to the growth and survival of democracy in Nigeria.

OPEC and Independent Africa Business Panel in The Netherlands Rank Nigeria High

    Just as Nigeria leaps from its seventh position to its current second position in OPEC’s ranking of the largest oil exporters in the world, the Independent Africa Business Panel in The Netherlands has declared Nigeria as the number two of the top three investment destinations of choice in Africa.

President Jonathan Enjoins Muslims to Pray for Peace

President Goodluck Jonathan

  President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on all Muslims to “pray for peace, stability and rapid socio-economic development in the country” in this holy month of Ramadan.

            The president made the call in a message posted on the wall of his facebook account.

“ In this holy month of Ramadan, I solidarize with my Muslim brothers and sisters and urge that as we fast together we should all pray for peace, stability and rapid socio-economic development in the nation,” read the message in part.

Gov Shettima Having Sleepless Nights

His Excellency, Kashim Shettima
Executive Governor of Borno State

            A keen observer of the violent conflict in Borno State will have no iota of doubt that the State’s number one citizen, Governor Kashim Shettima is having sleepless nights.

            Shettima assumed office as the Governor of Borno State at a point in time when the State is facing the highest challenge of its existence.

            Having inherited the hot seat from his predecessor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, the journey that eventually led Shettima to his present position was obviously rough.