State of Democracy in LGAs: Lamido’s shows the light
Jigawa State is an exception in the country in the sustenance of democratic structures at the local government level with the conduct of regular elections since the advent of the Sule Lamido administration.
Ijaw youths warn against removal of NIMASA DG
Ijaw youths across the Niger Delta have warned against any attempt to use the National Assembly to seek replacement of the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr. Ziakede Akpobulokemi.
Monarch petitions police, alleges threat to life
The traditional ruler of Lejja at Nsukka, Enugu State, has petitioned the police over threat by a politician (names withheld) in the area to assassinate him.
Police probe bomb threat sent to Shoprite owner
The Lagos State Police Command, Thursday, said it had begun investigation into threat by some unknown person to blow up Shoprite offices in the state.
FG to stop abuse of Nigerian workers
THE Federal Government, yesterday, expressed its determination to protect Nigerian workers from abuse in the place of work ,especially employees engaged through private employment agencies, warning employers to stop patronizing unlicensed private agencies. It also threatened legal action against such employers.
Achebe is Nigeria’s hero, says Metuh
ABUJA—NATIONAL Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, Thursday, said that Nigerians have voted the late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe as the Nigerian patriot whose selflessness inspired many since independence.
