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BY CERUTTI M OSAGIE The Ebonyi State Governor, Eng. David Umahi,  has charged the newly appointed coordinators of  Development Centres in the state to evolve measures to combat kidnapping and other forms of violent crimes in their areas. He told the 64 coodinators, including a physically challenged, at the Akanu Ibiam International Conference Centre in Abakaliki on Monday,   that anyone who failed to do so risked trouble with his administration.  “If  you allow kidnapping to take place in your development centre, either they take somebody from your development centre and go to another development centre, both development centres Coordinators are in trouble. You have to do so because you ought to know the bad people in your areas,” Eng. Umahi  said             The governor advised the Coordinators to eschew violence, but to close ranks with the stakeholders to sustain peace and development in their localities. He warn...

A CERUTTI MEDIA BANKING REPORTS In strengthening the Board of the Foremost Institutional Bank in Nigeria, the Board of Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Haruna Musa as an Executive Director and member of the Board to the Bank. Haruna’s appointment follows a thorough selection process by the Human Resources & Nominations Committee of the Board in line with the Bank’s corporate governance standards and regulatory provisions. He will be responsible for the Bank’s Retail & Commercial banking and Public sector businesses within the North East Division. His appointment to the Board is of significant importance as it would further strengthen the Bank’s targeted growth objectives in the commercial and retail banking sector. With over 17 years wealth of experience in the banking sector, Haruna is set to deliver more to the customer and stakeholders. Having been in the bank for some years,  Haruna Musa has been...

FIRST BANK SUPPORTS GOOD MUSIC All over the world, young prodigy have always taken the world by storm IN psychology research literature, the term child prodigy is defined as person VERY SMALL who produces meaningful output in some domain to the level of an adult expert performer. Child prodigies are rare, and in some domains, there are no child prodigies at all. But recently a great NEW talent was spotted when the duo of Fayehun Kayode Michael .aka Kaydex .and Omoboade Jubril Oladele aka Hollydee : exploded at a recent celebrity event. Speaking to us they said: ''Foreign wise: we listen to Rick Ross a lot , drake, meek mill, Chris brown and we hope to transform their way of music to our own local dialet language and make our fans happy and make it up to everyone and prove a point in the industry ..... ''In the Next five years: well like every other upcoming artist, We want to see ourselves up there, we want to be in same level with Super tale...

The stage is finally set for the maiden summit expected to further unite the Northern part of Nigeria and the entire Country as a whole.  Tagged: "Building a safe, secure and economically inclusive Northern Nigeria", it is expected to take place at the TRANSCORP Hilton hotel Abuja on 13th and 14th September 2015  According to one of the key players and directing facilitator of the event, Arch. Baffa Saleh, incidentally a former House of Representatives contender under APC ticket in JIGAWA and also 2015 APC Presidential Campaign Council member (Directorate of Youth Mobilization) - stressed that "the event is not only aimed to benefit the North alone but will also further bond together the unity and progress of the Country as a whole".  Baffa is the Executive Director of the Initiative for Transparency and Accountability (a non-governmental organization that aims to promote transparency and accountability in government) and Deputy Secretary-General of...

 Vincent Enyeama’s mother has passed away it has emerged, hours after Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh told media that the goalkeeper opted out of the Super Eagles ahead of their trip to Tanzania without an excuse,reports GOAL.COM The 101-capped Enyeama posted a message on his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon apologizing to Nigeria fans but fell short of stating the reason for his absence. However, it has been learnt that the goalkeeper’s parent died and it was the reason for his painfully written apology on Instagram. “So sorry I won't make it out there to wear this shirt,” Enyeama wrote alongside an artist’s impression of him in a Nigeria jersey. “So sorry that I won't be standing there singing the anthem of my sweet NIGERIA. #WEARENIGERIA. “I wish that this darkness didn't come in daylight. I wish that I could turn back the hand of time. I wish,I just wish that I could take away this pain. Let the rain wash away this pain,” the bereaved player co...

* L BY MIKE CERUTTI It was night to behold, and at the end of the day, a young undergraduate of Strategic Communication from the African University College of Communications, Ghana, Toyin Ogunlade was penultimate Sunday, August 23 rd , 2015 crowned the 6 th Miss Global Nigeria Queen in a keenly contested event that had top celebrities and captains of industry in attendance. The interesting show was anchored by award winning gospel vocalist, Segun Obe and UK based top model and actress, Yvonne Hays. Presiding as panel of judges at the colourful event were notable and thoroughbred professionals of sterling qualities such as ex-beauty Queen, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, star actresses,

Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They've got a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law- BARRACK OBAMA SPECIAL MARINE REPORT BY MIKE CERUTTI,IKOYI LAGOS In this part of the world, where honors and accolades are hardly tendered, it was a thing worthy of commendation to see the Nigeria police, Marine/water way unit getting a loud pat on the back. Yes, only just a few days ago. Supritendent of police (SP) Patrick Elah the Officer in charge of the marine, Lagos state police command and his entire team were honored in a most impacting ceremony which saw fast rising City Pride magazine management presenting a