Ajibola panel: Lar harps on peaceful co-existence
By Taye Obateru &Â Â Doyin Ojosipe Jos -Â Former National Chairman of the PDP and first civilian governor of Plateau State, Chief Solomon Lar, took his turn yesterday at the Prince Bola Ajibola Commission of Inquiry into the recent Jos crisis, stressing the need for an end to the recurring disturbances in the state. He […]
Tension in Ibadan over alleged plot to kill politicians
FRESH tension has pervaded the political atmosphere in Oyo State following a confession by one Hammed Yusuf that the state government listed five prominent Ibadan politicians for elimination.
Mini Health Mission aimed at revitalising PHC – Fashola
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has said the decision of the state government to put together the Mini Health Mission was informed by the need to revitalise the primary health care delivery system as well as alleviate poverty among the people at the grassroots level.
Sports Festival: Lobbyists take over Rivers
AS Nigerian athletes look forward to yet another eventful year for the 17th National Sports Festival following the glorious ending in Kaduna, there are fears that pressure from high places to give contracts to green horns may lower the standard of facilities set by Kaduna.
Attempted murder case: Court summons Tafa Balogun’s wife
Wife of the former Inspector-General of Police, Tafa Balogun, Mrs Funke Balogun, has been summoned by a Lagos Chief Magistrate Court to personally appear and serve a letter withdrawing her earlier petition and to also state the reason behind her withdrawal of the case.
Lagos LGs: NLC warns against withholding council funds
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday advised the Federal Government led by President Umaru Yar’Adua against withholding the local government allocation to Lagos State or any act that could hinder the payment of salaries to workers in the state.
