Etisalat opens CSR centre
The recent launch of Etisalat CSR Centre at the Pan_Africa University , Ajah, has been described as an unprecedented initiative worthy of emulation by other corporate organizations in furtherance of corporate social responsibility in the country.
Imo to establish industries in oil-producing areas
Owerri—The Imo State Government plans to establish medium-scale industries in oil producing areas to provide employment for the youths.  Mr Tony Okere, Special Adviser to the Imo Governor on Bureau for Niger Delta Affairs, made the announcement at the weekend in Owerri, in an interview with newsmen. He said government had concluded arrangements with some […]
Abia PDP readmits old members
Umuahia—AHEAD of 2011 general elections, Abia State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has set out to increase its membership by readmitting those who left the party and re-register old members. To this end, the leadership of the party in the state has set up committees in the 17 local government areas of the state to monitor […]
Imo ANPP flays sale of LG polls’ forms
By Chidi Nkwopara  OWERRI—Imo State chapter of All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, has condemned the direct sale of nomination forms to local government chairmanship and councillorship aspirants by the State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC. The position of ANPP was communicated to ISIEC Chairman, Mr. Emma Nwaonye, in a letter, captioned “ANPP’s observations on your recent […]
2011: Benue politicians back Suswam for 2nd term
By Peter Duru  MAKURDI — As the date for 2011 general elections in the country draws closer, over 764 local and international political groups and associations have drummed up support for Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State, promising to mobilise support for his candidature at the next gubernatorial election in the state. This hint was […]
MASSOB: Igbo traders, artisans seek Uwazurike’s releaese
By Vincent Ujumadu  AWKA—SOME Igbo traders and artisans from various parts of the country have demanded the immediate release of the leader of the Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazurike unconditionally, arguing that the MASSOB leader has not committed any offence.  In a statement by the national chairman of the […]
