Yakowa backs Jonathan  on Moshood Abiola varsity

Yakowa backs Jonathan on Moshood Abiola varsity

KADUNA—Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, yesterday, said he was in support of the re-naming of University of Lagos, UNILAG, to Moshood Abiola University, MAUL, by President Goodluck Jonathan. He described it as a wonderful democracy gift to Nigerians.
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Counsel Corner: Wrongful detention

Counsel Corner: Wrongful detention

I am self-employed. My speciality is aluminum window frame design and fittings. I have been doing this for years and I never had any problem with people I work for. Recently, I introduced a friend to somebody who needed some carpentry work to be done at his building site. After linking the two, I had no idea of what transpired between them.

Rewane: Discharged suspects demand N5bn compensation

Rewane: Discharged suspects demand N5bn compensation

Three suspects discharged by a Lagos High Court over their alleged complicity in the murder of Pa Alfread Rewane in 1995 have approached a Federal High court in Lagos asking for N5 billion compensation.

NCC increases operators’ fines

NCC increases operators’ fines

Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, yesterday, insisted that the four telecommunications operators, Globacom, MTN, Airtel and Etisalat it earlier sanctioned for poor service delivery must not only pay the N1.17 billion fine, but also the additional N2.5 million daily fine, respectively, for not meeting the payment deadline.

Refusal to reinstate Salami is in bad faith – NBA

Refusal to reinstate Salami is in bad faith – NBA

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has said there is no going back on its earlier decision to hold its 2012 Delegates Conference in the ancient city of Kaduna in spite of the criticisms that have trailed the choice of the venue due to the prevailing security situation in the state.

President Jonathan did well – Minister

President Jonathan did well – Minister

Minister of State for Education, Barr Nyesom Wike has commended President Goodluck Jonathan on his decision to immortalise Chief M.K.O. Abiola nine years after he fought for the country’s democracy by renaming the university of Lagos after him.

Senators challenge corporate organisations to fund varsities

Senators challenge corporate organisations to fund varsities

In line with the need for corporate organisations to contribute meaningfully to the well being of this country, the Senate Committee on Education has called on companies operating in Nigeria to as a part of fulfilling their Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, help in the funding of institutions in the country.

Court sacks Ondo Rep over defection

Court sacks Ondo Rep over defection

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, yesterday, sacked a National Assembly member representing Akure South and North in the Federal House of Representatives, Mr. Ifedayo Abegunde for defecting from the Labour Party, LP, for the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN.