Oshiomhole to lead protest on plight of Nigerians in Libya
The governor who expressed dismay over the seeming disregard for these persons, majority of them Edo State natives, by the Federal Government, regretted that he had not taken action on the matter since he became governor because it was purely a federal matter, but asserted that it was time for the Federal Government to show concern for its citizens.
Labour opposes consumption tax law
By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — The orgainsed labour yesterday kicked against the new Consumption Tax law of the Lagos State Government, saying government has taken advantage of the popularity assessment of the general public to cheat on Lagosians. At a press conference in Lagos, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and one of its affiliates, the National […]
Land reform to launch Nigerians into global market – FG
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA — The Federal Government yesterday explained that the ongoing land reform process would launch the majority of Nigerians working and living in rural areas into the mainstream of the global market economy by issuing them with Certificate of Occupancy and land titles. The reform is aimed at removing the hitherto slow, […]
2011: I have not anointed anyone – Shekarau
By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO — Governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State declared yesterday that he has not anointed anyone from the pool of prospective contestants within his All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) as successor. Gov. Shekarau who spoke following speculations that he has anointed his long time friend, Malam Ibrahim Khalil, whose book launch last […]
2010 budget doomed – Experts
By Tordue Salem ACCRA – Lawmakers and top economists yesterday predicted a gloomy fiscal year for Nigeria, against the backdrop of an appalling deficit in the 2009 Appropriation Act, which is yet to score an even 20 per cent performance, a few weeks to the third quarter. The Economists and members of parliament from West […]
Yar’Adua okays 3 new judges
Abuja – President Umaru Yar’Adua yesterday approved the appointment of three new judges for the Federal High Court. They are Judges Aneke Chukwujekwu Joseph, Emmanuel Adema Obile and D.U. Okoronkwo. The approval followed their recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC). They are to be sworn in soon by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice […]
