Kwara begins census of jobless youths
The Kwara State Government will today begin a census of unemployed youths in the state as a prelude to creating 2,000 jobs within the first 100 days of the administration under Governor Abdufatah Ahmed’s flagship Kwara Bridge Empowerment Scheme (KWABES).
Why I haven’t signed Anti-kidnapping Bill into law – Uduaghan
DELTA State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, said weekend that the Anti-kidnapping Bill passed by the state House of Assembly was yet to be signed into law because he didn’t believe in death sentence.
Ignore political jobbers, S/East group urges Jonathan
AS ministerial lists submitted by state chapters of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, continue to generate controversies, a socio-political group, the South-East Revival Group, SERG, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore political jobbers and go for technocrats who could help drive his administration’s transformation agenda.
Foundation donates N1bn worth of books, to schools
THE Emeka Offor Foundation, established by Chief Emeka Offor, weekend, donated books and equipment worth about N1 billion to 30 tertiary institutions, 80 secondary schools and 80 primary schools selected from the six geo-political zones in the country.
Civil society tasks Fashola on procurement, tenancy bills, others
Lagos State Civil Society Partnership, LACSOP, has called on Governor Babatunde Fashola to urgently assent to Lagos State Procurement Bill, Lagos State Tenancy Bill, Lagos State Public Finance Management Bill, the Criminal Law of Lagos State Bill and others passed by the State House of Assembly between 2009 and 2011, saying when assented to, they will impact positively on the lives of millions of Lagosians.
Oil firm sues Lebanese outfit over N13.5m debt
A marine and oil servicing company, Globa Bod Nigeria limited has filed a suit against a Lebanese firm, Oceanland Carriers limited in an Ibadan High Court over N13.5million debt.
Alleged land fraud: Doctor remanded in prison
AN Ikeja High Court has remanded a medical doctor, Dr. Wilfred Fajemisin, in prison custody till July 1, when his bail application will be heard, over alleged sale of a plot of land worth N11.5 million, to three unsuspecting victims.
Ondo workers call off strike, take N14,000 minimum wage
WORKERS in Ondo State have agreed to call off their strike action following an agreement with the state government to pay N14, 000 as minimum wage.
Saraki reconciles with son, returns to PDP
The head of Saraki political dynasty and Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, the Waziri of Ilorin, yesterday, openly declared an end to the disagreement with his son, Dr Bukola Saraki, who publicly handed over Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to him.
Bombings: Be vigilant, Naval officers told
THE Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogbo, weekend, in Lagos, charged men and officers of the Command to be vigilant in order to checkmate activities of unscrupulous elements in the society.
Ex-militants express worry over kidnappings in Ondo
LEADERS of the disarmed militant groups in Ondo State weekend expressed worries over the incessant kidnappings and other criminal acts in the riverine area of the state and resolved to confront perpetrators of the evil deeds.
