Abuja—The Monitoring Board for the Anambra gubernatorial election has demanded the temporary re-deployment of all INEC staff in the state, till the conclusion of the February 6 poll. Mr Ikeazor Akaraiwe, Chairman of the board, who made the call at a news briefing in Abuja, yesterday, stressed that such  movement would raise the credibility of […]

By Emeka Mamah KADUNA — Outspoken Anglican Bishop of the Kaduna Diocese, Most Rev. Josiah Idowu Fearon, has advised President Umaru Yar’Adua against seeking a second term in office in view of his poor health even as he predicted that the 2011 election will be chaotic. Fearon spoke against the back-drop of reports that some […]

A 25-year Ondo State Medium Term Development Plan is to be flagged off by the state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko next week. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akin Adaramola said while briefing newsmen in Akure that the public presentation is fixed for next Tuesday.

*Voting materials to be in place by Jan 30 By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA—The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said yesterday that all voting materials and logistics needed to ensure that the 6 February 2010 Anambra State governorship elections goes ahead without hitch, will be put in place by  30 January, promising to deliver a free […]

By Kenneth Ehigiator & Tordue Salem ABUJA—The House of Representatives yesterday summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Ojo Maduekwe to brief it on the circumstances around the conviction of terror suspect on the United States, Faruk  Mutallab. Besides, the Green Chamber has set up a joint-committee of Foreign Affairs, Diaspora Affairs, Justice and Internal […]