ABUJA-Respite came the way of two governorship candidates of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in Akwa Ibom and Benue states, Senator James Akpanudoedeghe and Professor Steven Ugbah, respectively, as the Supreme Court, Monday, voided the dismissal of their petitions by the tribunals.

BUSINESS leaders and government officials across the continent have identified partnership and investments as critical factors to the development of the continent.

AWKA-TRADERS in the commercial town of Onitsha Monday held a peaceful demonstration at the Chief Magisterate Court in the area to demand the prosecution of some suspected kidnappers who were part of the gang that allegedly kidnapped an Onitsha business mogul, Chief Godwin Okeke, on August 23, 2009, in Onitsha.

ENUGU-A 35-year-old nursing mother, Mrs. Nkechi Ozuku and her five-year old daughter, Nnenna were confirmed dead Monday following severe burns they sustained from a kerosene explosion that rocked their Iva Valley residence in Enugu, Sunday night.

Labour leaders in Edo State, Monday, said their leadership was not unaware of Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s good intentions towards workers in the state, adding “no doubt our leadership is in solidarity with government, especially as the state approach an electioneering year.”