UN security seat: There is hope for Nigeria- Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations, UN, Mr Ban Ki-moon, has expressed confidence that the chances of Africa’s representation in the UN Security Council are bright, saying Nigeria remains a dependable ally of the UN as it is the fourth largest contributor to global peace through peacekeeping operations even as he commended the government for conducting a free and fair elections in April
Senators, Reps scramble for principal offices
With Senator David Mark a near shoo-in next month’s Senate President contest, Senators-elect have shifted ground to the contest for other leadership positions with the office of Senate Leader emerging as the hottest attraction.
Delta DPP alleges plans to bomb INEC office
THE Concerned Democratic Peoples Party, DPP, Elders and Stakeholders Forum in Delta State has raised alarm over an alleged plot by a political party in the state to bomb the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office in Asaba, to destroy evidence to frustrate the party’s case before the tribunal.
Oyo nurses down tools over welfare
NURSES in Oyo State yesterday threatened to down tools from today over alleged demotion of some of them and outright cancellation of some their allowances without making recourse to them.
Police take over NFF
Following the inauguration of Jaret Tenebe-led Nigeria Football Association weekend to rival the FIFA recognised Nigeria Football Federation that is headed by Alhaji Aminu Maigari, a lorry load of armed policemen have been drafted to the NFF secretariat.
ABS to retrench 200 workers
ANAMBRA State Broadcasting Service, ABS, may have concluded plans to retrench 200 of its staff. Besides, 40 guest artistes were also sacked by the state government on the grounds that their services were no longer needed.
