Anambra : HDP candidate hopeful of victory
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—Hope Democratic Party, HDP, governorship candidate for the February 6 election in Anambra State, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu says he is sure of emerging victorious in the election, going by his contributions towards the empowerment of the people and development of the state. Ukachukwu, who is on campaign tour of parts of the […]
FUEL CRISIS: FG has failed – Ahmadu Ali, PPPRA boss
THE new board Chairman of the Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, Dr. Ahmadu Ali, yesterday said that the federal government has failed in the entire downstream sector of the petroleum industry and that was why private investors should invest in building new refineries.
Fault is not in our Constitution
By Owei Lakemfa THE constitutional “crisis†in the county today is contrived. The fault is not on our Constitution. The Constitution envisaged that the President or the Vice President can fall sick and be unable to carry out the functions of their office. To that extent, there is nothing wrong with the Constitution. What however […]
Jonathan decries bloodbath in Jos
THE renewed violence in Jos, the Plateau State capital, appeared to have overwhelmed security agencies deployed to quell it when it erupted on Sunday.
SGF briefs Senate on Yar’Adua’s health
The Senate, yesterday, suspended further action on the fate of President Umaru Yar’Adua till tomorrow when it is expected to take a briefing from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,SGF, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, on the President’s health.
Olu of Warri disclaims community
THE Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse II (CON), has disclaimed a letter, allegedly written from Tisun community in Warri North Local Government Area, to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited.
Eagles Vs Mambas: osaze tips Nigeria to win
Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie believes that his side has a psychological edge over Mozambique heading into their final group match at the African Nations Cup today.
NFF:Amodu remains Eagles’ Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation stated on Tuesday that Shaibu Amodu is still the head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Green Eagles.
Eagles distracted, Ogunjobi laments
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee chairman, Taiwo Ogunjobi, said that the speculations surrounding Eagles coach Shaibu Amodu has unsettled the team ahead of their game against Mozambique.
Reps endorse mass sack in banking sector
By Tordue Salem ABUJA—The House of Representatives has rejected a motion seeking a reversal of the decision of bank employers to lay-off some of their workers. The Green Chamber had through a voice vote thrown out a Motion brought to plenary by Rep. Kayode Idowu (PDP/Osun) to investigate the mass sack with a view to […]
Yar’Adua has been discharged from hospital — PDP
FOLLOWING the growing tension over the prolonged absence of President Umaru Yar’Adua who left the country 23 November 2009, for medical attention, the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said yesterday that the President has been discharged from the hospital.
