NGF: Govs narrow choice to Oyinlola, Goje
AHEAD of the next meeting of Governors of the 36 states of the federation in Abuja to deliberate and choose the new Chairman of the Governors Forum, Vanguard can report authoritatively that two governors, Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State and Danjuma Goje of Gombe State, have been shortlisted for the position.
Saraki and the 2011 challenge
ON the eve of an election that many have said will define the next 50 years of Nigeria as a country, there is palpable angst that 50 years after, this greatly endowed country is but an economic Lilliputian.
Manhunt for kidnappers: …Six hours with GOC in Abia jungle
ON Wednesday, October 27, when this reporter hinted a Rivers State based military officer of his intention to travel to Abia State through the Port-Harcourt Aba Expressway, precisely the next day, Thursday, October 28, to find out how the Nigerian Army operations to flush out kidnappers from “God’s Own State” is progressing, he warned that any trip on the infamous expressway without military escort could be precarious.
National Council of State assures on security
RISING from a marathon session which lasted for over seven hours and dominated by the state of security in country, National Council of State, the highest decision making body in Nigeria, yesterday, gave assurances that Nigeria is safe and secured.
Bayelsa guber aspirants allege threat to lives
AHEAD of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primaries for the 2011 general elections, some governorship aspirants on the platform of the party in Bayelsa State, have alleged threats to their lives.
My report, by Ekweremadu
The compendium of the achievements of Senator Ike Ekweremadu on behalf of his constituency distributed at the recreation centre in Udi last Saturday was aptly labeled “An Epitome of Quality Representation.”
Ex-Heads of State Pension: Senate warns coup plotters
The Senate yesterday warned that the life bumper pay approved by the National Assembly for former Military Heads of State and members of their families was not an invitation for military take over of government.
Sylva blasts critics
Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said that those criticising his administration’s performance would have a change of heart after the concept of repositioning the state power, water, health, agriculture and education sectors becomes integrated.
Abia uncovers plot to smuggle 50 youths to South Africa
Abia State government has uncovered plans by some people to smuggle 50 persons to South Africa in its name
Taraba begins polio immunisation
Taraba Mobilisation Committee on the eradication of wild polio virus and other child-killer diseases has begun a routine immunisation exercise in the state.
Siasia to earn N5m monthly
ABUJA – Samson Siasia has been appointed as the Super Eagles’ new chief Coach, and he would pocket the sum of N5 million as monthly salary just as he is free to pick two of his assistants. The Nigeria Football Federation would be responsible for their salary.
