LAGOS State governor, Babatunde  Fashola (SAN), has declared that the commitment which his government has applied to governance since inception will not diminish. Fashola, who spoke during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Lagos State government with Clinton Global Initiative and the Konsadem Consortium to develop the first modern integrated solid waste, […]

By Prisca Ekokuje FORMER Bayelsa  State governor, Chief D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha, has asked Nigerians to rally round President Umaru Yar’Adua and pray for his quick recovery. “It is a fact that the president of our dear country is being treated in Saudi Arabia for heart and kidney related ailment. We owe our nation a patriotic duty […]

THE general manager of the Rapid Response Agency, Edo State, Isaac Osahon, and the special assistant to the governor’s wife, Mrs. Omeme, who were reported to have been kidnapped last week have been rescued by officers and men of the state police command. In line with the stance of the state government, no ransom was […]

By Emmanuel Aziken Abuja-THE National Assembly may suspend consideration of the N158 billion budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory for 2010 because of alleged acts of defiance by the minister, Senator Adamu Aliero. Aliero, a former senator, has recently had a number of spats with the National Assembly culminating in the deputy president of […]

By Vincent Ujumadu Awka-THE Soludo Campaign Organization has reacted to the annulment of the nomination of its principal, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the February 6, 2010 election in Anambra State by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, saying that far as it is concerned, […]

By Kate Obodo Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu is confident that the Eagles will surmount their contenders in the World Cup billed for South Africa next year.

LAGOS State Security Council has held its last meeting for 2009, promising to re-enact the zero crime rate recorded in the state during last Yuletide. Addressing newsmen after the meeting which took place at the State House, Marina, commissioner of police, Marvel Akpoyibo, said the council has put several measures in place to ensure safety […]

THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says an apex association for microfinance banks in Nigeria will not only strengthen and boost rural economy but is capable of strengthening the national economy, generally. Speaking at the recent harmonization of two strong microfinance banking associations in the country into the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) from […]

By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE GOMBE State governor, Alhaji Danjuma Goje, declared yesterday at Okada, near Benin that those asking President Umaru Yar’Adua to resign from office on grounds of ill-health were doing so with a view to gaining  power through the back  door. His Edo State counterpart, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, joined the call, appealing to Nigerians […]

By UDO IBUOT FOLLOWING the suggestion by the speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, that  Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) be “rearranged” as a means of moving the party forward, a member of the House of Representatives has described the opinion  as ill-timed and unnecessary. Mr Kayode Amusan, a member representing Obafemi […]