BORNO: Our focus our challenges
EVERY Government defines her own programmes at its inception, just as it may face certain challenges. In Borno state, one cannot say the times are too good given the crisis occasioned by the Boko Haram insurrection. Whereas others can afford the luxury of playing politics with the situation, we are worried that our brothers have taken up arms against their fellow kinsmen. We have been on the edge of our seats, striving hard to succeed in the face of this particular challenge. Governor Kashim Shettima’s determined efforts to succeed in the face of all odds have spurred us into working to rescue Borno from this strange hol
Dokpesi plots deluxe wedding for daughter
High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the chairman of Daars Communication Plc is set to mesmerise society once more as he plots yet another superlative wedding for his daughter, Justina Dokpesi.
Okada robbers on the prowl in Lagos
The spate of armed robbery attacks by men in commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada, has become a source of concern to residents of Lagos State.
Siasia rues Ghana cancellation
Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has said that he was disappointed that last Tuesday’s friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana, failed to hold because of the riots in London.
Gabon can host 2012 Nations Cup, says president
Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba insisted on Thursday that his country will be able to co-host the 2012 African Cup of Nations despite doubts over the readiness of some venues.
NUJ charges Petroleum Minister on products supply
National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Malam Muhammad Garba, yesterday, called on Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to facilitate the supply of petroleum products to consumers, especially media outfits that run on diesel .
Runsewe, NTDC DG suspended
Director-General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has been suspended from office.
MOAN sacks officers over anti-agency activities
THREE national officers of the Mobile Adverts Loading and Offloading Agency of Nigeria, MOAN/LOLAN, have been sacked.
Evolve executable ICT strategies for digital inclusion, NITPPF declares
Without a top down ICT strategies from the Federal to the State and local government levels, with executable implementation plan and projects tied to measurable outcomes; the digital Nigeria agenda would be far fetched, participants at the just concluded National Information Technology Public and Private Forum (NITPPF), held in Edo State, have declared
Uduaghan makes case for Itsekiri communities
DELTA State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has enjoined Chevron Nigeria Limited to increase its funding to Itsekiri Oil and Gas Producing/Impacted Communities Development Committee, IRDC, as to enable it carry out mega projects such as shore protection, canalisation, sand filling and provision of electricity.
Trans-border robbers kill ASP, 3 others in Ogun banks’ raid
TRANS-BORDER robbers Thursday unleashed mayhem in Ilaro and Ifo areas of Yewa South and Ifo local governments of Ogun state, killing an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, identified as Peter, and three others after raiding some banks.
