WATER CRISIS: As borehole becomes ticking timebomb?
WITH a population of well over 140 million people, less than 30 percent of Nigerians have access to potable water. While it falls under the purview of governments at all levels to provide this essential of life, through the Ministry of Water resources, the reverse is the case, as citizens have over the years resorted to providing for their domestic use through the construction of boreholes. But this alternative source of water for domestic, agricultural and industrial purposes, appears to constitute a looming danger for Nigerians. CHARLES KUMOLU writes
Ayakoromo community lauds Uduaghan over reconstruction
WARRI – THE Ayakoromo Rehabilitation Council in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has commended Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, for fulfilling his promise of reconstructing the community after its invasion by the joint Task Force, JTF, in its operation to fish out militant leader, John Togo, last year.
Oyerinde for burial tomorrow
The remains of former Principal Private Secretary to Edo State Governor and notable labour activist, Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, will be buried in his home town, Ede, Osun State, tomorrow.
My office not threatened – Ekiti Speaker
THE Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adewale Omirin, yesterday dismissed insinuations that there were plans to impeach him, and said he was not threatened with resignation nor impeachment by his colleagues.
Uba denies guber declaration
The Senator representing Anambra South senatorial district, Dr Andy Uba, has denied that he had formally declared interest to run for Anambra State governorship election in 2014.
Obama challenges Republicans with ‘to do list’
US President Barack Obama opened a new line of attack Tuesday against his Republican foes, unveiling a “to do list” that he said Congress should pass to bolster the US economy.
