Following the death of some of the raped 12 female students of University of Port Harcourt last week by ex-militants, the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA) in Rivers State, said it was holding the Federal Govern-ment accountable for failure to protect the students from the violation.

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Patrick Obahiagbon, has described as “sad and disappointing”, the current face-off between the leadership of the Senate and House of Representa-tives over the 2010 budget presentation.

The Nigerian Army (NA), Monday stated in Lagos, that it had no intention of meddling with politics or taking over power, pledging commitment to its constitutional responsibilities.

THE Chairman, Board of the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), Alhaji Alade Odunewu, has said that the annual awards to media professionals was aimed at promoting excellence in the media and foster unity in the media and the society at large.

THE Federal Government has been charged not to renege on its commitment to rapidly develop the Niger Delta, especially now that the struggle has shifted from armed violence to ideological agitation.

ANOTHER strike is looming in the nation’s university system as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are contemplating what to do as a result of the insistence of the Federal Government to implement a policy of “no work, no pay rule” on them.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Marvel Akpoyibo, has advised members of the public to be security conscious during this festive season as criminals have adopted new tactics and mode of operations.

The Lagos State Government has pumped the sum of N350 million into its micro credit fund expected to be disbursed by eight micro finance banks registered under the Lagos State Microfinance Institution (LASMI).

THE management of Arik Air Monday in Lagos unveiled a strategy that would make Nigerian airlines compete effectively on Lagos-Johannesburg route.

REGIONAL Manager of Oceanic Bank and the proprietor of a hospitality industry, Leisure Homes, have been kidnapped in Asaba, Delta State.