BGL, CONSCCIMA partner on infrastructural development
In a renewed effort to bring economic development to the Northern part of Nigeria, the Conference of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CONSCCIMA) has entered into a partnership with the nation’s leading investment banking institution, BGL Plc with a view to attracting investments into the area.
Ex-NVRI director commended
By Taye Obateru Jos — Executive Director of the National Veterinary Research Institute, NVRI, Vom, Plateau State, Dr. Lami Lombin, has lauded the contributions of a former director of the institute, the Obelu of Esure Ijebu-Mushin, Ogun State, (Jandu II), Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr.) Kamoru Sansi to its development. In a congratulatory message to Oba […]
FCT residents task LG bosses on corruption
Gwagwalada, FCT — Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, yesterday called on the newly elected area council chairmen to embrace policies that would guarantee clean environment and curb corruption. Some residents decried the poor attention given to environmental issues by past administrations. Mrs Juliet Mordi, a resident of Kuje Area Council, said the level […]
Community petitions Jonathan over monarch’s activities
By Akpokona Omafuaire WARRI — Tension mounts in Egbema Kingdom of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State as a traditional ruler, HRM Gold Oro Eyituoyo Tiemo, the Agadagba of Egbema, has been accused of activities capable of fueling communal crisis in the peaceful oil producing Opuama commu-nity. The accusation is contai-ned in a […]
Jonathan to deliver lecture
Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan will deliver a paper on “Beneath the turbulent water of our political life looms the Nigeria of our dreamâ€, in Abuja on 13 May 2010 to be organised by the National Chronicle newspaper. According to a statement by its acting editor, Peretine Ikenebomeh, “the lecture will centre on Nigeria at […]
Sokoto spends N350m on drugs, N334m on skills’ acquisition
Sokoto — The Sokoto State government has purchased and distributed drugs worth N350 million to its health institutions in the last two years, according to Dr Jabbi Kilgore, Commissioner for Health. He said yesterday in Sokoto that government also spent N50 million quarterly on drugs under its free medical service programme. Kilgore reiterated government’s commitment […]
