New states coming before 2011 elections, say lawmakers

By Inalegwu Shaibu ABUJA—A group of Senators and members of the House of Representatives under the aegis of Forum of the National Assembly for the actualisation of states creation, yesterday said new states will be created before the 2011 general election. The group added that the proposed amendment of the 1999 Constitution will not be […]
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Megatech partners Helios Towers on 200 sites co-location deal

One of the Nigeria’s leading infrastructure sharing, co_location and managed services provider, Helios Towers has signed 200 sites co_location deal with Megatech Networks, a kano based CDMA operator for a nationwide network roll out.

ICPC convicts 16 in 9 yrs

By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)  has since its inception nine years ago, convicted 16 persons for corrupt practices while 200 criminal cases involving 379 persons are currently pending in various courts across the country. Chairman of the Commission, Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, who disclosed this in Enugu Tuesday, at a seminar for […]

Community pledges support for Agip’s operations

IJAW youths from oil rich Labolouseigha community in Burutu council area of Delta State yesterday gave their nod to Nigeria Agip Oil Company to carry out their operations in the community, promising to ensure peace and safety of company facilities and personnel.

How to select an ideal UPS, by APC

In a country like Nigeria, where power problems are common, companies require specific power protection features to help ensure uninterrupted computer availability.

Ewu group tasks Uduaghan on alleged political imbalance

According to the letter, “we, the PDP members in Ewu political zone have decided that after eighteen years of deprivation in the political arrangement of Ughelli South Local Government Area, being the second populated political bloc in the council, in the spirit of equity and fair play, give us an opportunity to produce the next chairman of the local government council.

Starcomms wins white Hat award for anti-spam fight

One of Nigeria’s frontline telecommunication company, Starcomms Plc, has been honoured with a White Hat award by Spamhaus, the international organization that has the mission to track the Internet’s spam operations. This is in recognition of the Nigerian network’s effort at fighting Internet crimes and its zero tolerance to spam.

Mark, Ekaette path Glo‘s back on green environment

Globacom‘s support for the promotion of a safer and greener environment earned it accolades on Tuesday in Abuja at the formal inauguration of an ambitious initiative to safeguard the Nigerian environment through tree planting.

Police arrest Abia businessman for alleged criminal activities

By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—A prominent Umuahia, Abia state based businessman, Mr. Ugochukwu Ikpo has been arrested by a team of policemen from Abuja for his alleged involvement in criminal activities, including armed robbery and kidnapping. Ikpo’s arrest followed a petition by the traditional ruler of Umudiawa Kingdom, a neihgbouring  community and Chief Smart Ejenonu, a […]

Lawmaker compiles register of illiterates

Dr. Ojo, who fielded questions from journalists at his country home, Umutu, stated that as a part of his electioneering campaign promises, he was presently on tour of public schools in the area and distributing note books and other educational aids to pupils and students, while 20 indigent students have been awarded scholarships.

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