The Steering Committee of Mid-East Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria yesterday condemned the suspension meted out on the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, and eight others, saying the decision was contrary to the norms and proceedings governing operations of the Church of Christ.

Davidson Owumi has declared that the annulment of the election that brought him to office as Nigeria Premier League chairman by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is not binding on him as he is ready to continue as league boss.

Ohafia (Abia)-The Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia Council Area of Abia has placed a total ban on homosexuality warning that those involved will be ostracised, no matter their status.

Enugu State House of Assembly passed a total of 28 bills and 10 resolutions in 2010. It also passed 24 motions in the same period, according to the official gazette of the Assembly.

Trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed Wednesday, after the Christmas holiday on a bullish note, as the value of listed equities represented by the market capitalisation appreciated by N20.81 billion.

Imo State governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has approved the appointment of Prince Victor N.C. Ibenye-Ugbala as the new Secretary to the state government.

Barley few days to the re-run election in Delta State scheduled for January 6, the state chapter of Labour Party has thrown its weight behind the candidature of Dr. Emmanuel Uguaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying that the former governor remains the best material among those contesting for the governorship of the state.

The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, has condemned the Yenagoa twin blasts which it described as failure on the part of the Peoples Democratic Party-led government.

The group, Bayelsa State Founding Fathers, has called for more development in the predominantly riverine state even as Governor Timipre Sylva has assured that the state would convene a stakeholders’ conference to enable it chart a new course.

Akwa-Ibom State Government headed by Governor Godswill Akpabio has lauded the improve level of training that the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria was giving to its students at the college.

MEMBERS of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Governorship Re-run Campaign Committee said that the clamour by the opposition parties for INEC to shift the January 6, re-run date clearly showed that they are not ready for the exercise.

Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke, has revealed that the target market for the annual Calabar carnival for now remains the Nigerian market.

The city of Calabar was literarily on a stand still Monday as the city was coated in multiple colours with revelers as yet another carnival took place under the theme, “Our strength and Resilience; the bedrock of our people.

Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Plc says it has put in place a risk inspection and survey unit that will enable it assess and settle small to medium sized claims with out delay. This is coming on the determination of the new management of the company to ensure it delivers efficient service to customers, ensuring that their claim obligation is attained in the simplest possible time and process.

Anchor insurance company Limited in the financial year ended December 31, 2009 posted grew its total income to N788.5 million as against N495.5 million in 2008, showing a 59 percent growth.