FG suspends BPE D-G
ABUJA—The Federal Government has sent the Director-General, D-G, Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, Dr. Christopher Anyanwu on suspension. Sources said a letter suspending the D-G was issued to him by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,SGF, Alh Yayale Ahmed, yesterday’s evening. He was asked to hand over to the most senior Director in […]
Ajukwu : The Night Mask in Nigerian Politics
In certain parts of my home State, there are great masquerades known for their multi-plex capabilities and potency as ancestral spirits at festival times.
Sentiments and traditions that destroy
CONTRARY to the Senate’s spokesperson, Ayogu Eze’s advice that talking about President Yar’Adua’s health is time-wasting and Nigerians should simply move on and support Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigerians must continue to insist on full disclosure of Yar’Adua’s health and whereabouts even while supporting the Acting President.
Jonathan fires NSA over Jos mayhem
THE Jos crisis which led to the death of about 400 people on Sunday, has led to the sacking of the National Security Adviser, Sarki Mukhtar, by the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.
Fire razes 80 shops at Nsukka main market
Nsukka—No fewer than 80 shops were raised by fire on Saturday night at Nsukka Main Market. Mr Festus Onogwu, Chairman, Nsukka Amalgamated Traders Association, told newsmen that the fire started at about 8.20 p.m from the foodstuff sellers’ line. “We are yet to ascertain the remote cause of the fire. Government should assist the affected […]
Ogun: Appeal court upholds Daniel’s election
GOVERNOR Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State can now heave a sigh of relief as the Court of Appeal tribunal in Ibadan Monday confirmed the declaration of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, which returned him as the winner of the 2007 governorship election.
Yar’Adua: South-South group asks FEC to save Nigeria
A GROUP, under the umbrella of Oil Industry South-South Business Association, OISSBA, has called on the Federal Executive Council, FEC, and other relevant organs of government to save Nigeria from sinking into deeper instability by performing their constitutional role of declaring President Umaru Yar’Adua unfit to continue in office and pave the way for Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to effectively take over as President.
Jos crisis: Jonathan sacks National Security Adviser
THE Jos crisis which led to the death of about 400 people on Sunday, has led to the sacking of the National Security Adviser, Sarki Mukhtar, by the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.
Saving mothers, children is mission possible, says Mimiko
WHEN Aina Tomilola put to bed at 1.55 AM on February 27, 2010, it was a celebration of firsts. The baby girl born to the 31-year-old school teacher was her first child, and she was the first woman to ever give birth at the newly built Maternal and Child Hospital (MCH), Oke Aro, Akure, Ondo State.
Jos crisis capable of truncating nation’s democracy — PDP chieftain
By Peter Duru MAKURDI — National Auditor of the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Samuel Ortom, has warned that the recurrent sectarian crisis in Plateau State is capable of truncating Nigeria’s nascent democracy. Ortom who spoke while fielding questions from newsmen in Makurdi, cautioned that the crisis had become a source of worry for […]
Firm rehabilitates school
As part of its corporate social responsibility and to immortalize the pioneer chairman of the company, Mr. Ikechukwu Obi, Techno Oil has awarded contract worth N10 million for the rehabilitation of the dormitories of Agulu Boys’ High School. The rehabilitation is aimed at repositioning the school as a centre of excellence. According to the Managing […]
