JTF kills suspected kidnappers in Abia
THERE are strong indications that scores of suspected kidnappers that have been holding Abia State, particularly Aba hostage in the past two years, may have been arrested while many others were feared to have been gunned down by the joint military task force, which was deployed by the federal government about two weeks ago
ICSL to recapitalise and diversify into energy
Integrated Capital Services Limited, ICSL, is poised to recapitalise its operations and diversify into energy, commodities and currency trading.
CBN governor, other regulators to discuss policies at 16th NES
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CON, will be examining the impact of the Asset Management Act and recent monetary policies of the CBN on at the Regulators Forum of the 16th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES).
Ndanusa, Ogba cheer Team Nigeria
“It is unprecedented to see Nigerian athletes dig for gold in the most disciplined manner. These are heroes and heroines. They have been wonderful with their officials and we are indeed grateful”, the NOC President said as they look and cheer lustfully hoping to topple South Africa from the table among other African countries.
WIPMG warns against inciting fresh crisis in Warri
THE Warri Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group, WIPMG, a socio-cultural group in the Niger Delta, yesterday, said that the persistent allegations against leaders of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, as regards the recent Abuja bomb blasts, was an attempt by the perpetrators of the crime to divert the attention of security agents.
No alternative to honesty and hardwork – Desmat Ventures Ltd. boss
Mr Desmond Emezie, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Emezie Desmat Ventures Limited, a solar energy outfit, has said that for Nigeria to attain her Vision 20-20-20, the electricity problem must be dealt with and for that to happen, the government must explore all sources of energy especially renewable energy. In a chat with Vanguard in Lagos recently, he spoke on the need for more people to go off-grid as everyone cannot depend on the national grid.
Mortality rate reduction: Bayelsa gov’s wife expresses satisfaction
Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Mrs. Alayingi Sylva, weekend, expressed satisfaction with the report submitted to her office by medical experts on the outcome of the workshop for traditional birth attendants and the flag-off of the mass de-worming exercise and malaria awareness programme in the state, saying the report showed a drastic reduction in child and maternal mortality in the state
Police arrest 32 suspected cultists, as kidnappers abduct petrol station owner in Asaba
THIRTY-TWO suspected cultists have been arrested while on their way to an initiation ceremony, even as a 38-year-old petrol station owner was kidnapped near the Central Bank of Nigeria premises in Asaba
Suspected vigilance group beats 32-yr-old man to death
A 32-year–old man, Mr. Monday Erhuen, has been allegedly beaten to death in Orhuwhorun by a suspected vigilance group, Udu Vigilance Group, a security outfit known as Udu Bakassi, operated in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.
Princewill backs Amaechi for 2011
The former leader of Action Congress of Nigeria in Rivers State and governorship candidate of the party in 2007 governorship election, Prince Tonye Princewill, has dropped his governorship ambition for 2011 and vowed to work for the re-election of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
68-yr-old woman, sister kidnapped in Delta
PEACE and security efforts of the Delta State Government, yesterday, suffered a setback as a 68- year-old woman, Mrs Martha Ughwujabor and her younger sister, Madam Lucy Emagolor, were kidnapped in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the State.
