Al-Mustapha’s driver took part in Diya’s coup – Orderly
Sergeant Kyari Jidaie Gadzama, who was Major Hamza Al-Mustapha’s orderly while he was the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, yesterday, shed light on the coup allegedly planned by the former Chief of General Staff, Gen. Oladipo Diya (rtd), disclosing that the coup was real and that al-Mustapha’s driver was also interrogated over the coup.
Ogun reads riot act to Okada riders
THE Ogun State Government has warned the newly approved Accredited Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, AMORAN, not to engage in undue crisis with the sister body, Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, ACOMORAN.
Osun cabinet approves N480m contract at first meeting
Osun State Executive Council, yesterday approved a N480 million contract for the emergency work on Ede Water Works to boost water supply in the state.
Real Issues For NLC, TUC To Tackle
THERE is no gainsaying the fact that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and its twin organisation, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) are very relevant in any equation relating to politics and economy in Nigeria. In fact, many government policies would not have been properly articulated if the reactions of the labour unions on issues are not factored in.
ACN to Jonathan: Don’t scrap states/LGs joint accounts
The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, yesterday advised President Goodluck Jonathan to jettison his proposed constitutional amendment that aims to scrap existing States/Local Government Councils Joint Accounts.
Siasia prays for Mikel father’s release
Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has pleaded with the abductors of John Mikel Obi’s Father to release him immediately.
NCF names squad for Kuala Lumpur
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has announced a list of 14 players expected to fly the country’s banner at the 2011 Pepsi ICC World Cricket League division 6, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 17-24.
FCT accumulates N64b debt in one month
The Federal capital Territory Administration (FCTA) accumulated a debt of N64 billion within one month, the Minister of FCT Senator Bala Mohammed said yesterday in Abuja.
Oyo Assembly divided over commissioner-nominees
THERE was disagreement among the 32-member State House of Assembly yesterday when the two commissioner-nominees said to be candidates of the former Governor of the state, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, were rejected by members of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the House.
The UK riots
The images are not typical of the sorts associated with any part of the ‘civilised’ world. When you saw such pictures you thought of Africa, Asia, the restive parts of the Middle East or such other parts we’ve been told belong in the ‘developing’ or ‘third’ world. If you were told any such image was coming out of any part of the West you’ll call for some form of reality check.
Unity of Nigeria most important to me – IBB
AS we waited to interview General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, the most talked about person to have ever ruled Nigeria, the serenity of the Hilltop Mansion, Minna, was interrupted only by the steady humming of the air-conditioner in the waiting room. The simplicity of the place belies the myths that have been woven round the place. Once before him, the first shocker was from aides who said we had only 15 minutes. The General wanted the ground rules set. “No political questions,” he said.We agreed, provided he decided which questions were political. Again he was reminded there were other engagements, but he asked us to continue. His generosity with his time continued after, as he took us round the office, explaining other sides of the story of his life with pictures (which we copied) he took with friends and family. IBB, as he more popularly known, spoke with a carefulness that reflected his unwillingness to discuss politics beyond a certain depth…
Ondo PHCN decries attacks over power outages
Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, yesterday raised an alarm over incessant attacks on its offices a nd staff by miscreants in Ondo State protesting unsteady power supply to parts of the state.
ESCAPE OF BOKO HARAM SUSPECTS: Army General docked
The Nigerian Army yesterday arraigned one of its generals, Brigadier-General Muraina Raji, former Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi before a Special Court Martial over the escape of two suspected members of Islamic sect, Boko Haram from the Brigade’s detention facilities.
Ebonyi Deputy Speaker wins at tribunal
DEPUTY Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Valentine Okike, of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, weekend, won at the Legislative Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki as the petition challenging his victory at the April polls was struck out.
Nigeria’s highways to Golgotha: Travellers unending tales of despair
Those who see trailer or lorry drivers as agents of death are less informed; the real culprit of the rising accidents is the government who has failed to deliver on road infrastructure and railway system.
CBN probes banks over forex round-tripping
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday commenced move to investigate banks for round-tripping of foreign exchange.
