Tension in Gbaramatu
THERE is fresh tension in Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta state, as the paramount ruler of the Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Pere Godwin Bebenimibo and the chairman of the sub-committee on security, in the Delta Water Ways committee, High Chief Denis Otuaro, raised an alarm over threat to their lives and alleged plans to disrupt the prevailing peace in the Kingdom by some militants who refused to accept the amnesty programme of the Federal Government in the community
*the year before the elections
It’s going to be a long ,long year. I can see it coming. From this point to election time next year, we shall surely have exciting times. The handwriting is on the wall, and on the ground, and even in the sky. A merry time is sure to be had by all.
I’ll not interfere with anti-graft agencies, says Jonathan
ACTING President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday inaugurated the eight-man board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), headed by Mr Sam Saba, with a declaration that he will not interfere with the operations and activities of any of the anti-graft agencies in the country.
Customs arrest couple for bringing in $1.4 million without declaration
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of Nigerian Customs Service yesterday arrested a couple for bringing $1.4 million into the country without declaration.
Umeadi assumes office as Inec Acting Chairman
After moments of anxiety following the refusal of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Maurice Iwu to handover to the most senior commissioner as directed by the Acting President, one of the only two remaining commissioners in the commission, Barrister Philip Umeadi yesterday assumed office as the acting chairman of INEC.
We’re not opposition group, say Nnamani, Masari, others
Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani- led Peoples Democratic Part ( PDP) Reform Forum yesterday said that it was not an opposition group within the party.
Nigerian unity, 2011 elections rest on judiciary, Says Mimiko
Ondo state governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has said that the success of 2011 elections and the unity of Nigeria largely depend on judiciary.
