I am committed to strengthening Nigeria’s Institutions, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has restated his commitment to building virile institutions in the country to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and make the country a better place for all.
Reps summon Finance minister
HOUSE of Representatives, yesterday, queried the Executive arm of government on the poor implementation of the 2011 budget.
FG removes fuel subsidy next year
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, forwarded to the Senate a 2012-2015 medium-term Fiscal framework, MTFF and 2012 Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, with plans to begin the withdrawal of fuel subsidy from next year.
Inadequate training has negatively impacted power sector – NAPTIN boss
Interview by Oscarline Onwuemenyi with the pioneer Director-General and CEO of the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), Engr. Reuben Okeke.
Disaster looms in Jesse over illegal oil bunkering, crude refineries
The traditional ruler of Jesse Kingdom has raised alarm over the threat posed to the community by oil spills caused by illegal oil bunkering and crude refineries in Jesse and other oil producing communities in Delta State.
CT Ministry, NCS partner on IT policy, others
Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson last week, promised that government will take into account, the input of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) before a new IT Policy is released.
Slain octogenarian’s family petitions Police
Family of the late Stephen Nwose of Umuezianesika Agbo in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, who was allegedly murdered in his house June 26 this year, has petitioned Anambra Sate Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mahktari Ibrahim, over the killing.
Nwosu wants early goals
Former captain of the national team, Henry Nwosu has advised Super Eagles players to go for early goals in this weekend’s crucial 2012 Nations Cup qualifier against Guinea.
Catholic priest kidnapped in Edo
THE Catholic community in Edo State was, Monday, thrown into confusion as Rev. Father Sylvester Chukwura, a priest at St Bernard’s Catholic Church, Eguaholo, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, was abducted by 10 gunmen.
FG procures 4 gun boats for Navy
THE Federal Government has procured four gun boats for the Nigerian Navy, with a charge to the service to live up to its constitutional responsibility of protecting the nation’s territorial waters.
APGA crisis deepens
The crisis in the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Monday, took a dramatic twist as Anambra State branch of the party insisted that the incumbent National Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh, could not be removed from office by any form of restructuring being touted by some members of the party.
