Banks frustrate N200b agric Fund , Ex-Gov Adamu
The President of the Nigeria Farmers Association and ex-governor of Nassarawa State, Alh. Abdullahi Adamu, has accused Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria of frustrating the federal government N200 billion loans scheme meant to rejuvenate agriculture in the country.
Nigeria yet to eradicate poverty – Kpakol
Senior Special Assistant to the President and National Coordinator of National Poverty Eradication Programme,NAPEP, Dr. Magnus Kpakol, has said that the country was yet to come up with a good and adequate policy to eradicate poverty in Nigeria
‘Kidnappings in A-Ibom politically motivated’
The Coordinator, the New Face of Akwa Ibom, Pius Essien, has said that kidnappings in Akwa Ibom State, were being organised by the political detractors with the aim of rubbishing the image of the state Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio.
UN hails C-River’s forestry programme
The United Nations REDD Mission to Nigeria, has described the Cross River State Forestry Programme as an ambitious opposition to global warming.
Ekiti: Cleric tasks Fayemi
The Bishop of Catholic Church, Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev Felix Ajakaiye, has urged the new governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, not to depart from his 8-point agenda, saying an attempt to deviate from his programme of action may make him lose respect from the people of the state.
Provision of good roads, necessary for economic growth – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has said the provision of good access roads was a necessary coefficient for the economic growth of every nation.
Why opposition against Elechi will fail, by Agbo
THE gang-up against the re-election bid of Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State will fail as the motives of the opposition members are twisted, lack ideological perspective and propelled by selfish interests against the common interest of the state, Senator Anthony Agbo has said.
No registration, no primaries, Ikimi warns Edo ACN
FOLLOWING the violence that had engulfed the Edo State chapter of the Acton Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the on-going registration of party members, which had led to the killing of no fewer than two persons, a national leader of the party and former Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Tom Ikimi, weekend, warned that there would be no party primaries in the state unless all party members were duly registered.
Oni’s sack lesson for Jega, says PPP
Peoples Progressive Party, PPP, has described the recent court judgement, which sacked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, government of Segun Oni in Ekiti State, as a lesson for the new Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, headed by Prof Attahiru Jega.
JTF intensifies effort to flush out kidnappers in Abia
AS LIFE returns to normal in Aba, the commercial capital of Abia State, the military joint task force which had launched war against criminal elements in the state, especially kidnappers who held the city hostage for a long time, paralyzing all commercial and social activities, is moving deep into the kidnapping-infested areas of Obingwa, Osisisioma and Ukwa West.
Tears, tributes as Dayo Aminu takes final bow
It was indeed a sobering moment, one that evoked tears from those present. In fact, many could not hold back their feeling as evidenced by the wet handkerchiefs with which they intermittently dabbed at their teary eyes. The casket which contained the remains of the late Vanguard Chief Sub-Editor, Adedayo Aminu, was just about then being lowered into the cemented grave.
