Condemnation greets Mark’s comment on Soludo’s candidature
By Charles Kumolu AWKA—A group, Step UP Democracy Alliance (SUDA), has condemned media report credited to Senate President David Mark, in which he was alleged to have said that Professor Chukwuma Soludo was imposed on Anambra State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The coalition of Anambra based youth organisation also said that the process that produced […]
Promises of electricity
One of the things that has caused Nigerians some concern in recent times is the phenomenon of low supply of electricity, and I thought that the measures we have taken in recent times would have put things right. I think there is sabotage. I am not saying I am sure.
Senate refuses debate on Yar’Adua’s health
A motion seeking to debate the state of health of President Umaru Yar‘Adua was quashed in the Senate yesterday just as the lawmakers said they would be a busy-bodies to send emissaries to inquire on the President’s health status at the Saudi Arabian hospital.
Amodu ‘ll lead us astray – Ikenya
Senate sports committee member, Joel Danlami Ikenya, said that Nigerians should not put their faith on coach Shaibu Amodu if they want Nigeria to do well at the 2010 Nations Cup and SA 2010 World Cup.
Insecurity: Soldiers take over Asaba streets
FOLLOWING incessant cases of kidnapping and in anticipa-tion of possible increase in crime rate during Christmas, security has been beefed up in Asaba, Delta State capital, with armed soldiers taking over the streets.
Call Burutu chairman to order, Group urges Clark, Orubebe
The group claimed that the chairman stayed more outside the local government area, adding that his absence has affected the local government economically and otherwise, especially in terms of development.
Offshore oil industry has lost momentum, says Shell
THE Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO), a subsidiary of the Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Shell, yesterday disclosed that the offshore oil industry in the country has lost momentum owing to uncertainties governing investment terms.
Kidnappers of aide to Edo First Lady demand N20m ransom
THE kidnappers of the special assistant to the first Lady of Edo State, Mrs Clara Oshiomhole, are demanding N20 million ransom.
Resign now, Falae, Musa, 48 others tell Yar’Adua
MORE than 50 prominent Nigerians across professions and spanning the six geopolitical zones yesterday told ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua to resign his office immediately or unconditionally hand over to the Vice-President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who keeps pledging his loyalty to Yar’Adua.
Kids, elderly to get free health care in Delta
Delta State government would in January 2010 introduce free health care for children between ages 0-5 and the elderly people, aged 65 and above.
Ekiti AC carpets Oni over threat to sack striking doctors
The Action Congress (AC) in Ekiti State has said the threat of sack coming from the state governor, Engr Segun Oni against the striking medical doctors was a calculated attempt to silence them.
