PDP chieftain lauds Uduaghan’s court victory
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Mr. Andrew Aganbi, has described Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan’s victory over his opponent in the 2007 polls, Chief Eloka Okocha, as one of the best news item he had read this year.
Al-Hikmah University expels 6 students for alleged misconduct
The authorities of Al-HikmahUniversity, Ilorin, Kwara State have expelled eight students from the institution for various acts of misconduct ranging from stealing of laptops, handsets and other valuables in the halls of residence.
Bill against expulsion of non-indigene coming
By Tordue Salem ABUJA — A Bill seeking to ban the expulsion of any Nigerian from any state, on the excuse that they are settlers on that land awaits second reading in the House of Representatives. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Samaila Muhammed (ANPP/Jos North/Bassa/Plateau State) seeks to compel state governments to consider persons or […]
Orji blames slow pace of devt on kidnapping
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—GOVERNOR Theodore Orji of Abia State has said that his government was not able to quicken the pace of rural development in the state due to the activities of kidnappers, which he said scared away contractors who were given projects in the rural areas to execute. Governor Orji said this weekend when […]
Jonathan gives Lukman gas supply target
ACTING President Goodluck Jonathan has set a daily target of one billion quantity of gas production and supply for the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, headed by Dr Rilwanu Lukman or be made to face the wrath of government.
Jos crisis: Jonathan okays another 7 advisory committee members
By Taye Obateru Jos — Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the appointment of seven additional members into the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Jos Crisis to cover other stakeholders in the state. In apparent response to outcry from some groups over their non-representation on the committee, representatives of Berom, Anaguta, Yoruba, Igbo and […]
