Medical doctors set for strike
THE fate of many patients in government hospitals across the country hangs in the balance as the National Association of Resident Doctors converge on Ibadan to take a final decision on the impending strike slated for next week.
LG boss warns against dangers of cultism
CALABAR – Chairman of Yala local government area of Cross River State, Mr. Fidel Egoro, has called on all well meaning members of the society to fight cultism wherever it reared its head. He made the declaration in Okpoma, the Council headquarters, weekend, during a workshop on cultism and militancy organised by the State Security […]
Religious extremism worries Emir
By AbdulSalam Muhammad Kano — The emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero has expressed deep concern over upsurge in religious extremism that is trying to find its feet in the country. Bayero, who spoke in Kano against the backdrop of recent Boko Haram uprising that ravaged some states in the north, and the last weekend […]
Anambra 2010: PDP begins final sensitisatio campaign
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA – THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra state, has begun what it called the final sensitization of its members in readiness for the forthcoming primaries of the party, slated for next month for the selection of the party’s candidate for the 2010 governorship election in the state. The local government […]
Ugbo Mefa elders give Intel 7-day ultimatum
By Emma Arubi WARRI—THE Ugbo Mefa Elders Assembly of Warri has givenUgbo Mefa Elders Assembly seven days within which to address issues of alleged insensitivity, neglect, marginalisation and lack of adherence to local content policy of the Federal Government or face a trade dispute. It also demanded from the company a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Eid-el-fitri: Mimiko admonishes Muslims
By Dayo Johnson AKURE-GOVERNOR Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State weekend rejoiced with Moslems in Nigeria and all over the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, urging them not to deviate from the strict adherence to the tenets of the Holy Month of Ramadan. He urged them to imbibe the spirit of selflessness, […]
