Police seek power to shoot electoral violators
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ogbonna Onovo, has requested for more powers to handle election violence at polling booths in the country.
Ramadan begins August 22
THE League of Imams and Alfas of South Western Nigeria has confirmed that this year’s Ramadan fasting will begin on August 22, based on astronomical calculations that the crescent of the holy month will become visible on Friday, August 21.
Don’t be used as thugs, Afenmai youths tell Akoko-Edo natives
YOUTHS of various communities across Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State have been urged by the Afenmai Youth Council (AYC) not to allow themselves to be used as thugs in the Assembly re-run election slated for 22nd of this month by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Mimiko tasks political appointees
AGAINST the backdrop of grumblings by some political appointees in Ondo State that their expectations are not met in the various portfolios given to them, the governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko yesterday asked those not satisfied to resign forthwith.
Agagu faults Mimiko, denies N117bn debt
FORMER Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, has denied the allegations of profligacy levelled against him by Mimiko. The former governor, who ruled the state for six years, said all the allegation levelled against him and the Peoples Democratic Party in the state were a calculated attempt aimed at discrediting his administration.
Business Council moves to empower entrepreneurs through training
Nigeria – Malaysia Business Council has floated an Enterprise Empowerment and Training Unit, saying the move is to assist local entrepreneurs to grow their businesses profitably using the experience and expertise of Malaysia companies’s model.
