Saraki makes case for agricultural devt
In a welcome address, Governor Saraki, who was represenred by the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Prof. Mohammed Gana Yisa, listed preponderance of illiterate population, lack of management of harvest of proceeds, over reliance on rudimentary technology of hoes and overdependence on rains, untapped underground water for agriculture, the banking sector’s lack of understanding of the peculiarities of agriculture banking processes as challenges facing agriculture in Nigeria.
Oil bill, threat to $95bn investment plans – Stakeholders
Outpouring of disaffection against the omnibus Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), continued at the Senate public hearing yesterday even as the major oil producers warned that their plans to invest $95 billion in the sector over the next five years could be derailed by the provisions of the proposed law.
Groups endorse Ise-Idehen for NDDC job
They faulted insinuations about the authenticity of Mr. Idehen’s educational qualifications and asked critics of Idehen to go back to thorough investigations and jettison sentiments.
PDP reinstates Ogun Elders’ council
APPARENTLY in a last ditch effort to end the political crisis rocking Ogun State, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday reinstated the Alhaji Sule Onabiyi-led State Elders Council which was suspended on September 15 last year.
Oyo re-run: INEC threatens to withdraw officials if…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State has threatened to withdraw its officials, if any violence erupts during the re-run elections into the two vacant seats in the State House of Assembly.
EFCC: London court asks judge to sign undertaking before Udoamaka’s extradiction
He told the court that the extradition process had become impossible because of the request by the London Crown Court that Justice Awokolehim should enter an undertaking on behalf of the accused person, Ms Udoamaka Okoronkwo.
10 houses razed in Ogun ethnic clash
THE animosity between the Aworis and Owu, two ethnic comunities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, was yesterday renewed as no fewer that 10 houses were razed down by fire following another clash.
Shaun Bartlett expects Eagles in South Africa
Former Bafana Bafana striker, Shaun Bartlett, has said that he would be shocked to his bones should the Super Eagles miss out on a place at the 2010 World Cup holding in South Africa.|
Committee indicts Agagu over award of contracts
THE Contract Review Committee set up by the Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko to look into contracts awarded by his predecessor, Dr Olusegun Agagu’s administration yesterday submitted its report that contracts awarded between 2003 and 2009 failed to follow due process.
Court fixes October 20 for Mudiaga-Odje, RMAFC suit
He stated that for the amnesty to succeed, the Federal Government should make the states of the region set up their respective State Oil Commissions (SOC) with 50% of their 13% oil derivation allocated to them for their funding and advised that these State Oil Commissions which funding should be paid directly from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation .
NAMA warns against illegal training of ATCs
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has warned against illegal training of Air Traffic Controllers and other technical personnel by some state governments, saying the trend was a threat to Nigeria’s aviation security.
