FG considers legislation on birth control
A legislation that would check indiscriminate procreation may be in the offing as President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, gave indication that government was considering the option of checking population explosion.
Obi, 7 others sued over non-conduct of LG poll in Anambra
AWKA—A member of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State, Chief Emeka Onuorah, yesterday dragged Governor Peter Obi and seven others to court over the non-conduct of the controversial local government election in the state bringing to two court cases against the governor over same issue.
PDP, ACN in war of words over Jonathan’s asset declaration
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, yesterday, joined issues on the propriety of President Goodluck Jonathan making a public declaration of his assets.
Cashless policy takes centre stage at NCS forum
THE Nigeria Computer Society, NCS, will hold its 24th National conference next month in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with the theme, “Towards a Cashless Nigeria: Tools and Strategies.” It is expected to address benefits, opportunities and challenges of cashless society, especially as they relate to technology.
Prosecuting Election Offenders: Too many rivers to cross
A bold attempt by INEC to prosecute election offenders in Cross River State is swallowed in a web of judicial intrigues in the state. Former Governor Donald Duke was the one who gave the shocking revelation on how governors rig elections to a stunned audience of civil society activists at a gathering at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja in July 2010.
FG sacks NNPC GMD, board
THE gale of change unleashed by President Goodluck Jonathan last week to rev up his administration which saw the removal of his erstwhile National Security Adviser, Gen. Andrew Azazi, hit top gear, yesterday, sweeping theNigerian National Petroleum Corporation. In one fell swoop he retired the entire management team led by Mr Austen Oniwon.
