Judicial panels cannot resolve Jos crisis, says Oyatedor
Mr Tony Oyatedor is the President of Newstime Foundation-a Non Governmental Organisation, NGO, that preaches peace world wide. In this interview with Vanguard, he declared that fasting and prayers as directed by Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang can not solve the recurring crisis in Jos, saying that what is needed is for the diverse people in that city to appreciate the existence of one God. Oyatedor also spoke on other issues . Excerpts:
FG spends N2trn on fuel subsidy in 7 years — Rep
…backs deregulation By Tordue Salem ABUJA—Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Rep. Aro Bamidele (PDP/Yagba/Kogi) has revealed that from 2003 to date, the Federal Government has spent about N2trillion on subsidy for petroleum products. Mr. Bamidele, who threw his weight behind a full deregulation of the energy sector, said the plan of […]
Bini chief, wife arrested over 2 actors’ death
A Benin palace chief and his wife (names withheld) have been arrested by the police in Benin in connection with the recent murder of two movie stars in his house.
N2.5bn scam: EFCC arraigns Bayelsa Accountant-General, 2 others
By Emma Ovuakporie ABUJA—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a six count charge against the Bayelsa State Accountant General, Mr Francis Okokuro, Director of Treasury, Mr Abbot Clinton and Director of Finance, Mr Ikobho Anthony Howells over alleged N2.5billion scam bordering on money laundering and advance fee fraud. It was gathered yesterday […]
Elite, Nigeria’s problem—Bakare
PASTOR Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assemblies has described the elite class as Nigeria’s problems, just as he said they had ensured that corruption continues in the country.
Atiku’s loyalist dumps AC
A chieftain of Action Congress (AC) and loyalist of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Chief Ejiofor Onyia, has decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a short but impressive ceremony held at the party’s state secretariat in Asaba yesterday.
