Yar’Adua’s absence, threat to peace in N’Delta – PENGASSAN
WORKERS in the nation’s petroleum industry have warned that the prolonged absence of President Umaru Yar’ Adua from office is not only inimical to the relative peace in the oil-producing areas, but also a threat to the industry.
Senate renames Women Centre after Maryam Babangida
The Senate, yesterday, resolved that the National Centre for Women Development, NCWD, Abuja, be named after the late former First Lady, Mrs. Maryam Babangida, in memory of her contributions to womanhood.
The resolution was sequel to the consideration of a motion on her death, moved by Senator Zaynab Kure (PDP, Niger South) and 29 others.
Gunmen kidnap Federal Assistant Director in Abuja
AN Assistant Director with the Federal Ministry of National Planning, Chief Oluwole Adelana, was on Sunday night abducted by gunmen in the Garki Area 1 of Abuja.
Anambra guber candidates pledge free, fair polls
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—SOME of the governorship candidates for the February 6 election in Anambra State have promised to ensure free and fair election, saying that they were prepared to support any of them that emerges in a transparent poll. In their speeches in Awka, yesterday during a debate titled “Anambra Decides†organised by The […]
MASSOB demands Uwazuruike’s release
THE Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, yesterday called for the unconditional release of its leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, just as it vowed not to allow any body use its name to perpetrate evil.
Even best strikers in the world ‘ll struggle in Amodu’s team, Yakubu
Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has lashed out at critics who have questioned his place in the Nigerian team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
