Imo moves to tackle water scarcity
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Irked by the lack of potable water in Orlu and its adjoining communities, Imo State Government says it has taken up the problems associated with the Orlu Regional Water Scheme with the Federal Government. The Commissioner for Public Utilities and Rural Development, Mr. Ralph Nwosu, announced this at Eziali Mgbidi, Oru West […]
A shaky future
ALL through the New Year season, the Nigerian Government was apologetic to the United States (US). It continued to cry that the insane Christmas Day attempt by Nigerian born Umar Farouk Abdulmuttalab to blow up an American airliner over Detriot is unNigerian.
Develop N-Delta to sustain peace, MOSOP tells FG
THE Federal Government had been told to consolidate on the gains of its amnesty to repentant militants in the Niger Delta by coming up with measures that would effectively tackle challenges that gave birth to the crises and conflicts that preceded the amnesty.
Eagles, Chipolopolo battle behind closed doors
Nigeria and Zambia national teams to the Africa Nations Cup are playing their warm-up game behind closed doors to keep away sports journalists and spies who are out to gather information on the teams and tactics.
N’ Assembly gives USA 7-day ultimatum on terror list
THE diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United States appear threatened over the foiled attempt by a Nigerian, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to blow up a Northwest Airlines jet on Christmas Day, even as the Nigerian Senate yesterday gave the United States authorities a seven-day ultimatum to remove Nigerians from their watch list.
Black Stars players fight over bonus
Blacks Stars players caused a stir Tuesday when they refused to travel for a friendly game against Malawi because of a row with Ghana Football Association over bonus.
Ghana unveils players’ squad numbers
The Ghana squad selected for the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola have been given their squad numbers ahead of the tournament.
Bayelsa govt optimistic of boost in state’s economy
pecial Adviser to Bayelsa State governor on Mobilisation and Niger Delta Matters, Mr. Jude Tabai, has expressed optimism that the state economy would pick up this year following the end of militancy in the troubled Niger Delta.
CDHR faults new CJN’s swearing-in
THE Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has faulted the swearing-in of the new Chief Justice of the Federation by the outgoing Chief Justice, insisting that Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was the proper person to have performed the swearing-in.
Obudu Communal clash deepens as Otugwang joins conflict
The people of Otugwang have joined the communal clash in the Obudu local government area of Cross Rivers State which had initially involved the people of Kutia and Okworogwong, resulting in more casualties.
UCF endorses Uduaghan, Utuama for second term
AHEAD of the 2011 general elections,Urhobo Consultative Forum (UCF) has endorsed Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, and his deputy, Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama, for a second term in office.
