Photos: The state of the arrival lounge of Port Harcourt International airport

Photos: The state of the arrival lounge of Port Harcourt International airport

 

In October 2015, the Port Harcourt International Airport was listed as the worst airport in the world. The Travel Website - Sleeping In Airports, responsible for the list wrote:

"Respondents complained about unpleasant and unhelpful staff, alleged corruption, a severe lack of seating, broken air-conditioning and the fact that the arrivals hall was inside a tent. The good news is that some areas of the terminal have been recently renovated, meaning you can expect actual walls, floors and windows. Though it is a far cry from reasonable, improvements are being made."

 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria immediately rejected the ranking and said the organization that carried out the rating exercise failed to take into consideration the fact that the airport is presently undergoing some re-modelling which will invariably cause passengers and operators in the airport some discomfort.

Well a Twitter User shared these photos today and a lot of people claim the airport is still below standard.

Photo: Two Nigerian children found wandering in Cotonou, Benin Republic

Photo: Two Nigerian children found wandering in Cotonou, Benin Republic

These two children reportedly from Nigeria were found wandering around Cotonou, Benin Republic. They have been taken to the Tokpa market police station. Chuka Udegbuna, a Nigerian businessman resident in Cotonou, shared the photo on Facebook, few hours ago:

"they come from Nigeria and they came to Cotonou in search of their grand mother. This is another clear case of child trafficking and the abductors or transporter obviously sensing danger fled from being captured and told the kids to say they are in search of their grand mother. Any meaningful information that will lead to identifying the children in other to reconcile them with their parents is welcomed"

Builder who renovated his home while naked has been arrested after neighbours reported him to the police

Builder who renovated his home while naked has been arrested after neighbours reported him to the police

Rob Jenner, a 42-year-old soldier turned carpenter from the UK has found himself in trouble with the law after neighbours complained about his ballsy antics. He was giving his home a new suit wearing nothing but boots and a work belt while going about the task.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Former Minister of Finance and Chair of Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on October 4th, at Al Mamoura building in Abu Dhabi.

Why we have not released Dasuki despite ECOWAS Court ruling – FG

Why we have not released Dasuki despite ECOWAS Court ruling – FG

The Federal government has given an explanation as to why it has not obeyed yesterday's judgement by the Court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, ordering it to immediately release the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, who has been in detention since last year over allegations of misappropriation of $2.1 billion arms fund.

Aisha Buhari's Future Assured partners with Medicaid Cancer Foundation in Kebbi State

Aisha Buhari's Future Assured partners with Medicaid Cancer Foundation in Kebbi State

As training for healthcare workers in the state kicks off

Police tear Gas protesting students in South Africa

Police tear Gas protesting students in South Africa

South African students protesting over free education were dispersed with tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades by the Police men in Johannesburg.

The fracas was said to have taken place on Tuesday, October 4, after the protesting students disrupted lectures at one of the country's leading universities, Witwatersrand, after failed implementation by the current Jacob Zuma’s Administration who had promised free education, free housing, and free healthcare.


According to reports, two students were arrested while one staff of the University and several students were injured in the savagery.

'He's incredible, and works very hard'- Chelsea coach Antonio Conte heaps praise on Victor Moses

'He's incredible, and works very hard'- Chelsea coach Antonio Conte heaps praise on Victor Moses

New manager of Chelsea Antonio Conte has heaped praise on Nigerian winger Victor Moses saying the Super Eagles player understands his type of football.

Moses, has had a re-awakening of his Chelsea career this season, featuring in most of the games and played well in a wing back role in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Hull. Conte praised the lad saying:

 ''It was a great performance from Victor Moses. Your name isn't important but you have to play my idea of football' Conte said to journalists.

 'For me, Moses played an incredible  game in a defensive situation and offensive situation It's fantastic!' 

'He's working very hard and that's why he deserved to play. He showed me that my choice was right If Moses and Pedro can play in this way, it's fantastic. To have wingers able to do this role (wing-back) is a great option.''

Pres. Buhari presides over today's Federal Executive Council meeting

Pres. Buhari presides over today's Federal Executive Council meeting

President Buhari presided over today's Federal Executive Council meeting at the state House Abuja. More photos after the cut...

Photos: 23 ex-Niger Delta militants graduate as Electrical Engineering Technicians

Photos: 23 ex-Niger Delta militants graduate as Electrical Engineering Technicians

23 ex Niger Delta agitators graduated as Electrical Engineering Technicians in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Their core modules included:

1) Personal Development & Entrepreneurship,
(2) Introduction to Basic computer and Appreciation,
(3) Computer Aided Technical Drafting and Design (Application with AutoCAD software)

(4) Introduction to occupational safety and health (OSHA)
(5) Practical workshop training on Transformer Repairs and Maintenance

Four of the graduands with Distinction were given automatic employment by the vendor, BRAINBOX MATRIX SERVICES LIMITED.

 More photos below...

Photos: Two siblings from the same mother drown in Lagos lagoon hours after returning home from school

Photos: Two siblings from the same mother drown in Lagos lagoon hours after returning home from school

These to brothers, Marvellous and Godspower Ebubenwachukwu aged 11 and 14, from the same mother, drowned in a Lagoon at the Ibeshe area in Lagos state hours after they returned from school and went out to play on September 29th.

They were declared missing when they didn't return home after going out to play. two days of searching for them, their bodies were found in a Lagoon. Facebook user, Onwuasoanya Fcc Jones, shared the sad story. Read below

Check out Patience Jonathan's cute new hairstyle

Check out Patience Jonathan's cute new hairstyle

Mama Peace looking cute in a pic taken today at the Port Harcourt International Airport,  Rivers state

Face Of Carnival Calabar 2016 Unveiled

The Face Of Carnival Calabar 2016 Pageant was unveiled, Last month Saturday, 24th September at the Calabar Municipal Garden Tent, Calabar.

Present at the unveiling was the Executive Secretary Carnival Commission, Hon. Austin Cobhams, Special Adviser Governor’s Office/Events, Hon. Kenn Aklah, Chief Executive Officer, Hit FM Calabar, Mr Patrick Ugbe, CEO So-Connect Media, Mr. Felix Idowu and a host of other dignitaries.

See mores photos after the cut

56yrs Of Independence: Gov. Ayade Urges Peace, Unity

Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has urged Nigerians to demonstrate utmost gratitude to God as the country marks 56 years of nationhood.

Ayade who made the call in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Ita, said 56 years of Independence as a nation was a precious gift from God. He urge Nigerians to pray for the continuous unity and stability of the country.

Work On Cross River Water Basin, Dualization Of Calabar–Itu Road Have Commenced – Buhari

In a renewed drive to fully commercialise agriculture and to better support crop production, aqua –culture and accelerated rural development, President Buhari announced yesterday that the federal government has already commenced work on all the twelve River Basin Authorities in the country including the Cross River Basin Authority.

The twelves basins include:
I. Anambra – Imo
II. Benin – Owena
III. Chad Basin
IV. Cross River
V. Hadejia – Jama’are
VI. Lower Benue
VII. Lower Niger
VIII. Niger Delta
IX. Ogun – Osun
X. Sokoto – Rima
XI. Upper Benue
XII. Upper Niger