Gloomy future for Nigeria’s oil exploration – Bayelsa dep gov
Bayelsa State deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Jonah (rtd), yesterday, painted a bleak picture of the future of oil exploration in the country, saying that the era of oil exploration and the nation's dependence on oil will soon come to an end.
NFF plans big for Africa Nations Championship
THE Nigeria Football Federation is determined to see the Super Eagles qualify for next year’s African Nations Championship, according to the General Secretary, Barrister Musa Amadu.
Robbers attack local government cashier, carts away N6m
There was stampede recently at the popular Katsina/Ala street , Makurdi town, when two armed men on a motorbike waylaid a man later discovered to be the cashier of Makurdi local government council (name withheld), carting away over N6million.
NITDA bids to raise internet access through RITCs
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the major reason behind setting up over 228 Rural Information Technology Centres, RITCs across the nation was to boost internet penetration, particularly in rural areas. NITDA also said that the effort would not only spur Internet usage but make Nigerians digital citizens.
Still on Mrs. Jonathan’s resurrection
Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus were obviously not in the mould of the aides of Mrs. Patience Jonathan, the nation’s first lady who by fate or fortune also happens to be a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State civil service.
A-Ibom royal fathers reject proposed Oil Rivers State
TRADITIONAL Rulers of Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State, have urged the National Assembly to drop any intentions to include the land and wealth of the people of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Mkpatenin, Ikot Abasi and Nsit Ubium local government areas of the State in the proposed Oil Rivers State.
