Signposts of political and economic progress
LAST week, I wrote on political and economic necessities for ensuring national stability and progress. I touched briefly on the success of the completion of the Ondo gubernatorial contest.
Oshiomhole committed to quality healthcare, education – SSG
SECRETARY to the Edo State Government,SSG, Dr Simon Imuekemhe, yesterday, declared the determination of the state Government in ensuring that the health and educational sectors are effective in service delivery to the people of the state.
Benue needs disease control centre – Expert
Following the recent disclosure by the Benue State Commissioner for Health Dr. Oduen Abunku that over 600,000 persons were currently living with the dreaded HIV/AIDS in the state, the Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Dr Mathias Oyigeya has canvassed the conversion of the present site of the hospital to an infectious disease control centre.
Jonathan condoles with Attah over wife’s death
The President has condoled with the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah over the death of his wife and former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Allison Attah.
2013 budget: Amosun harps on participatory democracy
Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has stated that the participation of the electorate in decision making process was a major ingredient of democracy, even as he regretted the magnitude of problems inherited from the last administration.
Boko Haram names Buhari, 5 others as mediators
Leadership of Jama’atul Ahlis Sunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, also called Boko Haram, has named the former Head of State and presidential candidate of Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), among six prominent northerners, to mediate between the group and the Federal Government.
