Minister forecasts 2013 self sufficiency in cement production
By Franklin Alli The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Chief Achike Udenwa has forecasted that the country will become self sufficient in cement production by the year 2013. The Minister made the disclosure when he received in audience the country Manager, Lafarge Cement Nigeria, Mr. Jean Christophe Barbant when he paid him a courtesy visit. […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Bankole enjoins Muslims to be selfless
ABUJA—The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Dimeji Sabur Bankole has called on all Nigerian Muslims to be selfless and committed to the teachings of Islam. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, the Speaker said the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, does not only signify joy but also a symbol of the deep […]
Saraki’ll decide his successor, says gov’s dad
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin—The Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, said yesterday in Ilorin that Governor Bukola Saraki will decide who succeeds him in 2011. To this end, the former Senate Leader said he is still waiting for his son, Dr Bukola Saraki, the incumbent governor of Kwara State, to tell him who […]
Imo offers citizens free transport from Lagos at Xmas
By Fintan Ibegwam LAGOS—The Governor of Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim has assured Imo State citizens living in Lagos State of Free Transport back to the state during the forthcoming Christmas celebrations. Governor Ohakim who made this known at the Cultural Day Celebration of Imo Citizens resident in Lagos, asked that those who cannot afford […]
S-South, S-East Muslims protest hijack of Hajj list
MUSLIMS from the South-East and South-South geo-political zones have protested alleged marginalization against them and hijacking of the list of government-sponsored Muslims for Hajj by their northern counterparts.
Benin Catholic Diocese, top priest on war path
CRISIS is brewing in the Catholic Diocese of Benin as some Reverend Fathers are set for a show down with a top priest (names withheld) in the Diocese, who is acting on behalf of the Bishop of the diocese, Bishop Richard Burk, currently being investigated by the Vatican.
FG approves N93bn contracts
…to rehabilitate 20 federal roads with N71bn By Daniel Idonor ABUJA—THE Federal Government yesterday announced its approval of the sum of over N93 billion for various contracts, including the rehabilitation of 20 Federal roads across the six geo-political zones at the cost of over N71 billion. This was announced by the Minister of Information and […]
Oshiomhole tasks NYSC members on community service
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, charged members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the state to focus on community-based development projects in their national assignment.
Okebukola: Back to the dark days if we drop Post-UME test
The nation has been warned against scrapping of post-UME test which a segment of the society including Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are pressing for, as it will bring us back to the dark days of poor quality entrants into university system.
Nigeria not in Hiddink’s plans
Nigeria’s dream of wooing Russia manager Guus Hiddink to tinker the Eagles to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, yesterday suffered a glitch after the Dutch tactician hinted at a possible move back to Chelsea, this time as a technical director of the club.
Ebonyi gov hails contractors
By Dennis Agbo ABAKALIKI—Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State has commended contractors in his state, who have lived up to expectations and are working to beat the deadline for projects they are handling. The Governor has, however, given till December this year as deadline to the contractors, whose performances have been below expectation. Prominent on […]
