Landlords in these cases are often women who have either themselves built houses or inherited real estate. Here, we are not speaking about violence against women in their various and uncolourful ramifications.

“We want to assure you CP that this is a state that does not tolerate security outfits that are not officially recognized in the Nigerian Constitution. If those groups are bringing up their heads, we shall assist you to ensure that they are wiped out. We do not tolerate it , we do not have the Bakassi or whatever name they are called, we will not allow them to spring up in this state”, he added.

Okpokpong, who spoke at the fifth graduation ceremony of 200 unemployed youths trained in the skills aquisition training programme of Total Exploration and Production, Nigeria at Uyo, said the oil firm’s valued tradition of corporate social responsibility was positively impacting on the troubled lives of unemployed youths.

By Albert Akpor WHEN the heavy bombardment began all within hearing radius cowered in fear or scampered to safety. The deafening, earth-shaking sound immediately conjured in their mind the image of a place suddenly being invaded by an enemy force armed with the most advanced weapons of mass destruction.

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Imo State government has warned that it would deal decisively with any of its staff who sells any drug or insecticide treated mosquito nets donated to the state by non-governmental organisations, companies and international donor agencies.

By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, has blamed the evacuation of corps members from states in the Niger Delta region on the activities of militants.

By Ahmed Mustapha THE new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was reported to have told the Senate that there was an urgent need for government to address “critical infrastructure” if we must effectively address the problem of economic development in Nigeria.

Then, upon my further inquiry, all the truth came out: To drink water they had to bribe someone; to have electricity in their home, they had to bribe someone; to buy fuel for their car, they had to bribe someone; to repair a phone in their home, they had to bribe someone; to dispose of their trash, they had to bribe someone. And to make matters worse, their home was burglarized twice throughout the duration of their stay. How worse can it get?

The Director-General of the National Mathematical Centre, Prof. Sam Ale said the research effort speaks volume of the scientific approach being employed by NERDC in solving the nation’s education problems.

By Peter Duru MAKURDI —  AS part of the renewed efforts to re-brand the battered image of the Police, the Force Headquarters has subjected 60 men of its Mobile Force to Orderly Room Trial, an equivalent of a court martial in the army, for alleged brutality.

… demand N10bn exemplary damage By Patience Ogbodo BAUCHI — CUSTOMERS of all the commercial banks that have branches in Bauchi State have gone to a Bauchi High Court to claim the sum of N10bn as exemplary damages for a breach of contract following the closure of the banks from 28th May to 1st June […]

By Dennis Agbo ABAKALIKI—Ebonyi State House of Assembly has suspended one of its member, Mr Iheanocha Nwugo, whose elder brother, Mr Chimere Nwugo is a strong member of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and a labour leader.

Tompolo, before his current situation, was a major figure in ensuring a relatively calm environment for Uduaghan to operate his highly visionary agenda. But since the JTF moved against the Ijaw warlord, Delta State has not only lost a N5 billion soccer stadium investment but also the right to be one of the hosts of the impending FIFA youth soccer championship.

By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—ABIA State House of Assembly yesterday screened 15 of the 18 Commissioner nominees sent to them by Governor Theodore Orji. Those screened included Mr. John Nwokocha, an  Assistant Editor with Vanguard Newspapers.

The government has also agreed to fully liberalise the country’s Railway transport sub-sector by allowing private business concerns to build operate and own (BOO) their own railway system on designated routes, especially the Lagos-Benin-Calabar axis where railway transport does not exist.