An alleged attempt to field a suspected kidnapper as a chairmanship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in one of the local governments during the forthcoming council elections in Enugu State has heightened tension in Nsukka area of the state.

Over 80 Ebonyi indigenes recently sacked by Abia State Government, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest at Government House, Abakaliki, to press home the need for them to be re-absorbed into their home state’s civil service.

Abia State Government insisted Monday that it transferred non-indigenes in its public service to their home states in the best interest of people of the state.

THE newly appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Dr Jojo Onwukwe, weekend, lamented the internal bickering that bedeviled the progress of the hospital in the past few years, and urged the stakeholders to give peace a chance to enable the administration reposition the hospital.

As part of contributions to the ongoing efforts to create an enduring environment for the growth of the Nigerian oil and gas sector, Tricontinental Technologies Limited, a division of the Tricontinental Group has recorded a giant stride through its technological initiatives to eliminate downtime in the industry.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika, has disclosed that the war against terrorism, Boko Haram bombings and other deadly attacks will only be successfully tackled and defeated if genuine cooperation existed among all security agencies in the country.

Irked by the current state of Nigerian roads and the need to improve the welfare of the populace, the National Assembly has lashed out at states that did not channel their allocation towards improving infrastructure for the well-being of their people.

WITH a longer body and wheel base, wider tracks than the previous model, the all new BMW 1 Series has began a new era in the Nigerian premium compact car segment.

As part of the celebrations marking its 75 years of flying to Nigeria, British Airways last weekend hosted its trade partners from around the country to show appreciation for their support over the years.

THE 57 Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN chairmanship candidates in last Saturday, October 22, 2011 Local Government election in Lagos State were, yesterday, declared to have won all the seats in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs barely 48 hours after the conclusion of the exercise.

An indigenous developer, Gioni Company Limited, has introduced a promotional offer of discount houses and special payment options to reduce the challenges of home ownership in Nigeria.

Organisers of the annual Obudu international mountain race has re-affirmed their determination to host another successful event come Monday 28th of November when the 7th edition of the championship holds at the Obudu Ranch Resort in Obudu,Cross River State.

LACK of adequate opportunities for ultrasound scan training as well as the infiltration of obsolete ultrasound equipment are major factors contributing to the non-utilisation of the full benefits of ultrasound scanning procedures in Nigeria.

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has restated the need to introduce Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, in the judicial system.

PORT HARCOURT- The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Monday, nullified the election of Senator George Sekibo, representing Rivers East Senatorial District and ordered a re-run election to be conducted within 90 days.