Opposition mounts against removal of fuel subsidy
“WE have been treated to this fuel subsidy story since 1999. It has been the same sing song: 'We will use the proceeds to provide amenities, build roads, provide healthcare, etc’. But none of the promises has been fulfilled. Rather, corruption has grown in leaps and bounds. More fuel price increase, more corruption.”
Alleged membership of witchcraft cult:95-yr-old beaten to death, children dehumanised
CALM, indeed normal quiet community life, is yet to return to Ikpe Ikot Nkon, this once peaceful abode of the ancient cradle of the Ibibio. The scene was one of horror. Panic and confusion reigned everywhere and some people were reportedly seen parking their luggage and then waited to see what was to happen next, while those not ready to take chances immediately fled the village to seek refuge with their kinsmen elsewhere.
Top African Commission post for Nigerian
A Nigerian, Mrs. Modupe Atoki, was, yesterday, elected Chairperson of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, ACHPR, at the on-going 50th ordinary session of the African Commission in Banjul, The Gambia.
Sen. Chukwumerije rolls out red carpet for Taekwondo heroes
Senator Uche Chukwumerije will tomorrow in Abuja roll out the red carpet for the victorious Team Nigeria Taekwondo team to the 2011 All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique.
NBA worries over state of court facilities in Abia
Abia State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is worried over the dilapidated conditions of facilities in various courts in the state.
Falcons: Falode frowns over calls for two year break
She praised the huge support and motivation offered the Super Falcons by the Aminu Maigari led board of the NFF, noting that but for hard luck and the poor playing conditions in Yaounde, Nigeria, should have taken out the Lionesses of Cameroon easily.
Nigeria remains top priority – British Airways
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.
Enugu LG poll: Tension over attempt to field kidnap suspect
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.
Abia indigenisation: Affected Ebonyi natives protest sack
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.
Transfer of non-indigenes in Abians’ best interest- Abia govt
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.
CMD laments crisis at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu
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.
