PPA slams Imo Assembly over arrest order on Kalu
The arrest order placed on Chief Orji Kalu by the Imo House of Assembly on the grounds that he failed to personally appear before it to defend allegations he made against Governor Ikedi Ohakim has been described as an act of cowardice, orchestrated by Ohakim and ill- motivated.
EU boosts Enugu water supply with N203m
By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE European Commission is to provide N203 million to the Enugu State Government for the execution of rural water projects in the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Chuks Ugwoke, who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen at the end of the State Executive Council meeting in Enugu, […]
Chime leads PDP campaign for Enugu LGs’ election
By Tony Edike ENUGU—BARELY 11 days to the local government election in Enugu State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign train has moved to Nkanu West, Enugu South and Nkanu East Local Government Areas to solicit the votes the people of the area during the election. The State Governor and leader of the party in […]
Benue govt, Agric Ministry to end Fulani herdsmen, Tiv farmers’ conflict
By Peter Duru MAKURDI—Bothered by the incessant conflicts between Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers, the Benue State government and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources have set in motion a process to put an end to the perennial conflict that has claimed several lives in the past. The new measure which will take […]
NEMA trains 65 to combat disaster
ABUJA—As part of the initiative of the Federal Government to effectively combat disasters in the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained 65 officers from the six geo-political zones of the federation in specialized search and rescue. This is in line with the agency’s shift in disaster management, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), which […]
Cleric tasks politicians on value re-orientation
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—A Catholic Archbishop, Most Reverend John Onaiyekan has underscored value re-orientation among politicians in the country as the key to achieving good governance and sustainable development in Nigeria. The Metropolitan of Abuja Archdiocese who stated during the enthronement of Most Reverend Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo as the new Bishop of Oyo diocese, blamed […]
Customs sets up fraud detection team
By Godfrey Bivbere Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Alhaji Abdulhahi Dikko has set up a committee to check all forms of bribery and corruption in the service. The committee known as the Monitoring and Quick Response Team, is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the Service is eradicated of all vices which […]
Women make case for climate change
THE Niger Delta Women’s Movement for Peace and Development, a non-governmental organisation, has suggested that global climate change could be addressed through human security lens and said it requires immediate global action to mitigate and adapt to the climate changes.
Four new aircraft not for Yar’Adua, Jonathan …. Muktar
By Daniel Idonor ABUJA—THE Federal Government has clarified that the proposed four new aircraft being procured for the Presidential Air Fleet are not meant for President Umaru Yar’Adua and Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, but that they are to be used by the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chief Justice of the […]
Ohakim hails Muslims on peaceful co-existence
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—The Governor of Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim has commended Muslims in the state for their peaceful disposition and industry, which he said has enhanced the development of the state. In his Eld-El-Kabir goodwill message, Governor Ohakim urged Muslims in Imo State and Nigeria in general, to use this period to reflect […]
NIMASA update Judges knowledge on admiralty laws
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) yesterday commenced the South West version of first admiralty seminar for judges with a view to updating the knowledge of the Nigerian judges on admiralty matters. NIMASA’s Director General Mr Temi Omatseye said that capacity building is one key strategy for stakeholders to have a good understanding […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Bankole enjoins Muslims to be selfless
ABUJA—The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Dimeji Sabur Bankole has called on all Nigerian Muslims to be selfless and committed to the teachings of Islam. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, the Speaker said the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, does not only signify joy but also a symbol of the deep […]
Saraki’ll decide his successor, says gov’s dad
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin—The Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, said yesterday in Ilorin that Governor Bukola Saraki will decide who succeeds him in 2011. To this end, the former Senate Leader said he is still waiting for his son, Dr Bukola Saraki, the incumbent governor of Kwara State, to tell him who […]
Imo offers citizens free transport from Lagos at Xmas
By Fintan Ibegwam LAGOS—The Governor of Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim has assured Imo State citizens living in Lagos State of Free Transport back to the state during the forthcoming Christmas celebrations. Governor Ohakim who made this known at the Cultural Day Celebration of Imo Citizens resident in Lagos, asked that those who cannot afford […]
S-South, S-East Muslims protest hijack of Hajj list
MUSLIMS from the South-East and South-South geo-political zones have protested alleged marginalization against them and hijacking of the list of government-sponsored Muslims for Hajj by their northern counterparts.
Benin Catholic Diocese, top priest on war path
CRISIS is brewing in the Catholic Diocese of Benin as some Reverend Fathers are set for a show down with a top priest (names withheld) in the Diocese, who is acting on behalf of the Bishop of the diocese, Bishop Richard Burk, currently being investigated by the Vatican.
