2 die in police, Okada operators’ clash
By Eric Ugbor Aba—Two Persons, a policeman and a civilian were killed yesterday, when securitymen said to be from the Ndiegoro police station in Aba, Abia State clashed with a group of people in an attempt to arrest motorcycle operators, popularly called Okada, operating along the deplorable Aba-Obohia Road, traversing the three councils of Aba […]
NNPC’s New Challenges
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, last week launched the final phases of a transformation that would make it more transparent, more accountable, and ultimately a provider of better services to the public. On paper the transformation plans are sound, what remains is their implementation.
Jos: Row over fresh killings
THERE was pandemonium at the Police Staff College, yesterday, as members of the joint task force maintaining security in the state capital shot two persons who were trying to arrest some fleeing attackers said to have run into the college.
Deputy gov seeks end to debate on Yar’Adua
DEPUTY Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Patrick Ekpotu, has urged Nigerians to end the national debate on President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for the nation to move forward.
NDLEA nabs woman for alleged drug trafficking
THE Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 52-year old mother of seven, for trafficking 1.166 kilogrammes of heroin, who allegedly ingested and concealed some of the drugs in her private part.
Activists, women tasked on domestic violence
Nigerian women and the rights groups have been called upon to rise and confront rising cases of domestic violence in the country.
