ABUJA—Following alleged corrupt practices, misapplication of funds and outright disappearance hundreds of millions of naira at the Nigeria Army Post Housing scheme, the Nigeria Army command has directed that a Brigadier-General and a Colonel be put under house arrest.

ABUJA—The Federal Government has reiterated its determination and commitment to ensure adequate gas supply to power plants in the country in order to achieve its target of reliable and steady electricity for industrial and domestic purposes.

*Govt approves seven private varsities By Daniel Idonor & Chris Ochayi ABUJA — THE Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday signed the re-negotiated 2006 agreement, ending the protracted strike, which has crippled academic activities in the nation’s universities in the last four months. Meantime, the Federal Government, yesterday, gave provisional […]

LONDON—Peace is being restored in the Niger Delta oil producing region where attacks by militants have led to a sharp fall in exports, Nigeria’s oil Minister, Dr Rilwan Lukman said yesterday.

ABUJA—The Diaspora Committee of the House of Representatives yesterday pledged to intensify efforts to discourage the mass exodus of Nigerians to other countries as deportees from the Republic of Libya called on their fellow citizens set to flee through illegal routes to rethink their plans.

WARRI—STUDENTS of Niger Delta origin throughout the federation yesterday, in Warri, staged a peaceful rally to praise ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, for keying into the Federal Government’s amnesty programme.

By Emmanuel Aziken & Inalegwu Shaibu Abuja — The Senate, yesterday, appraised the conduct of the political class and declared that corruption among politicians could not in any way be compared with the spread of vice among bankers.

Ahead of the commencement of the FIFA under-17 football tournament this weekend in Nigeria, the Police high command in Abuja said yesterday that it has put up a water tight security network nationwide to ensure a smooth and safe hosting of the global sports fiesta.

BENIN—THE Samuel Ogbemudia-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State yesterday urged its members to shun the weekend unity rally proposed by the Chief Anenih-led faction.

UGHELLI—A 500 KVA Transformer donated to Effurun-Otor community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has been commissioned.

Babatunde Raji Fashola (BRF) Youth Soccer Academy has called for the support of Nigerians in their quest to churn out talents for the future use of the country.

THE Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has been commended for appointing Mr. Azuka Osakwe, as Delta State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry.

Port Harcourt— Over 5,000 people have been displaced, as 200 houses were submerged in flood at Ohia-Era community in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State, following the heavy rains which enveloped the state last week.

LAGOS—The Maritime Industry Advocacy Initiative (MAIN), has kicked against the proposed creation of another security agency supposedly to enforce peace and reduce violence in Niger Delta.

UYO—Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State thrice apologised to his predecessor, Obong Victor, yesterday in the latter’s country home and sought his blessings before the reconciliatory committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that visited the state to resolve the face-off between both personalities.