DESPITE last minute moves by some governors to frustrate the constitution and consequent inauguration of the Presidential Advisory Council, Acting President Goodluck Jonathan would go ahead to inaugurate the panel, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, today.

THE leadership of the National of Assembly last night met with Acting President Goodluck Jonathan at his official residence, Aguda House, pledging the lawmakers loyalty to his presidency; even as they urged him to remain focus and not be carried away by the sudden arrival of ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua.

By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—NATIONAL Population Commission, NPC,  has assured that the compendium of localities, going on in the country would not lead to any alteration to the result of the 2006 census. The Commission said the exercise was purely for national development. Consequently, the Commission has appealed to council chairmen, traditional rulers and other stakeholders […]

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Peace has finally returned to Imo State Council of Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, following the unconditional acceptance of the peace moves by one of the principal actors and State Correspondent of Business Day, Mr. Christian Nwokocha. Addressing journalists Tuesday evening at the NUJ Press Centre, Owerri, Nwokocha said that it was […]

Umuahia—ABIA State Police Commissioner, Mr. Jonathan Johnson, has warned officers and men of the command against supplying arms and ammunition to criminals, saying that anyone caught will be dealt with decisively. Johnson gave the warning during a familiarization visit to police formations in Aba. Speaking at the Uratta-Eziukwu Police Division headquarters behind new Timber and […]