Ondo Assembly rejects N27bn extra budget
By Dayo Johnson AKURE—LAWMAKERS in Ondo State yesterday rejected the N27billion supplementary appropriation bill forwarded to them by the state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, citing irreconcilable figures in the bill. Dr Mimiko last month presented the bill to the Assembly for ratification after making use of the budget inherited from the former Governor, Dr Olusegun […]
Senate approves variation of N31bn in 2009 budget
…approves Oteh as SEC DG By Emmanuel Aziken $ Inalegwu Shaibu Abuja—The Senate yesterday approved the variation of N31.038 billion in the 2009 budget out of the approved provisions for eight federal ministries. Also yesterday, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Ms Arunma Oteh as the new Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
N127bn budget for National Assembly too small — Senate
By Emmanuel Aziken $ Inalegwu Shaibu Abuja—The Senate yesterday rebuffed criticisms of bloated budgetary proposals for the National Assembly in 2010 saying the N127 billion proposal for the federal legislature is meagre and insufficient. The Senate assertion that the National Assembly was well under-funded came in the wake of recent criticisms by some prominent individuals […]
Police arrest businessman over woman’s death
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—A middle-aged international businessman, identified as “Ubanese,†has been arrested by Imo State Police Command for his alleged involvement in the death of a young lady. Vanguard investigations revealed that the deceased lady, whose identity could not be ascertained at press time, was allegedly pushed out of the suspect’s fast moving Mercedes […]
Four states battle FG over N118bn derivation underpayment
By Omoh Gabriel, Business Editor Four of the nine oil producing states of the federation are at longerheads with the Federal Government over underpayment of N118 billion between 2006 and 2008 as derivation revenue. The four states are thus demanding that the Revenue, Fiscal Mobilisation Commission directs the Accountant General of the Federation to pay […]
Nigerian Legionnaires lament N7m debt
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — THE Nigerian Legionnaires, comprising mainly retired military and para-military personnel, are owed over N7 million from pledges and emblem sales by governments and the private sector as a result of the launching of Armed Forces Remembrance Day in the past three years. Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Col. Micah Gaiya, […]
Waziri cautions Senate over plan to monitor EFCC, ICPC staff
By Emmanuel Aziken Abuja — Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida Waziri, yesterday expressed strong reservations to ongoing plans by the Senate to set up a monitoring board to verify allegations of corruption against her and her staff. Plans for the monitoring body which will jointly monitor the EFCC and […]
Imo, Abia fight over ex-governor’s burial
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—A big face-off is brewing between Abia and Imo states over the burial of the late former Governor of Old Imo State, Commodore Amadi Ikwechegh (rtd), who will be laid to rest on Friday, 17 December 2009 at his native home, Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Already, Abia State […]
FG acquires maritime surveillance aircraft
The aircraft would be deployed by the Nigerian Air Force in conjunction with the Nigerian Navy for the the country’s maritime and coastal surveillance, search and rescue, pollution control, anti-piracy and smuggling patrols, as well as illegal bunkering, among others.
Road mishaps claim 147,813 says FRSC
NO fewer than 147,813 deaths arising from road traffic accidents were recorded in the country between 1988 and September, 2009, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said.
Maku urges industrialists, Delta govt’s partnership
CHAIRMAN of Abigborodo Community Trust, Delta State, Mr. Francis Eyituoyor-Maku, has called on entrepreneurs and industrialists to partner with Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, in order to realise the idea of Warri Industrial Park Masterplan.
