Abuse of Presidential pension list
THE National Assembly’s passage of the law awarding more perks for Nigeria’s former leaders cannot stand. It proposes glaring abuses.
Armed thugs attack Nwodo’s supporters at Agbani
SOME members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu East Senatorial zone, sustained injuries weekend when some youths suspected to be political thugs invaded the venue of a political meeting holding at the residence of a party chieftain, Chief Sam Ejiofor, and unleashed terror on the participants.
Arrogant people’ve no business in politics – Onaiyekan
Arrogant people and evil-doers have no business in politics and they should be kicked out from participating in governance, Most Rev. John Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, has said.
FG to build multi-billion naira GSM tracking device for police
THE Feder-al Government has contracted an Israeli firm to build a multi-billion naira Global System for Mobile, GSM, tracking device for the Nigeria Police Force to aid in tackling kidnapping and armed robbery cases in the country.
Falcons’ target is World Cup – Bio
The girls have proved that they are the best in Africa. The next is the world stage. They were focused and the entire country is proud of their achievements.
France committed to Nigeria’s economic devt – Hochet
President of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Marcel Hochet, has said that France was committed to further boost the business partnership between her and Nigeria in bringing greater development to the country.
Jonathan has proved himself, says aide
Senior Special Assistant on Research, Documentation and Strategy to President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Oronto Douglas, has said that the president had proven that he had the capacity to make positive changes in the nation, despite his short stay in office.
Colleges of Education warn FG against scrapping
SENIOR Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria, SSUCOEN, has cautioned the Federal Government of the dangers inherent in its intention to scrap all Colleges of Education in the country.
BNC laments FG’s absence in Bini Kingdom
THE Benin National Congress, BNC, a Bini socio-cultural organization, weekend lamented what it described as the lack of Federal Government’s presence in Bini Kingdom.
Why NASS members should be in parties’ excos, by Braimah
SENATOR Yisa Braimah, representing Edo North Senatorial District in the Senate, weekend, in Benin, explained that the move by the National Assembly to include in the amended Electoral Act a provision that would make all elected members of the National Assembly automatic executive members of their respective political parties was borne out of the need to deepen the democratic process in the country.
Delta South urged to ensure Uduaghan’s return
The People of Delta South senatorial district of the state have been urged to queue up behind Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan in the re-run election coming up within 90 days as ordered by the Appeal Court to enable him complete his second term in office as was the case of Delta Central district.
