Kidnappers abduct priest, demand ransom from church
THE pastor in charge of St Paul’s Anglican Parish, Umunachi in Dunukofia local government area, Rev James Achigbu and the wife of the Anambra State chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Emmanuel Ekwesianya have been kidnapped at two different locations in Anambra State.
6 Governors to watch Eagles against Mali
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Sonni Samuel Yusuf walked taller Sunday when the Super Eagles sent Ivory Coast’s Elephants crashing out of the Nations Cup.
Jonathan not incompetent – Presidency
THE Presidency yesterday took a swipe at critics of President Goodluck Jonathan, describing the accusation of incompetence levelled against him by the opposition as mere political propaganda and untrue.
Afcon: Mali can be dangerous – Emenike
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike says they have to be cautious of Mali when they clash in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday.
Kidnappers abduct Edo House member
Edo Sate House of Assembly, yesterday, suspended sitting following the abduction of the member representing Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Mr Victor Edoror, by gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers.
Afcon: 90% of Mali players ‘re my players – Keshi
When the Super Eagles tackle Mali on Wednesday in the semi final of the African Cup of Nations, Stephen Keshi would be going back to a familiar terrain.
Flood: Why we’ve not disbursed N509m relief fund – Anambra SSG
THE N509 million generated by Anambra State for victims of last year’s flood disaster that ravaged 60 communities in the state is still intact, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, has said.
How I escaped death, by Gen Obada
FORMER Federal Commissioner for Works, Major-General Orho Obada (rtd.), yesterday, narrated how he escaped death by the whiskers from kidnappers in Delta State.
Why I stopped N250m monthly pay to militants – Dickson
Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson, yesterday, said he stopped the monthly payment of N250 million to militants on assumption of office to challenge the beneficiaries to work and earn a decent living and create equal opportunities for natives of the state to benefit from its resources.
Constitution, Federalism and Rule of Law
IN the course of this proceeding, the 1st -32nd Defendants were represented by counsel, so also the 37th Defendant. The 34th-36th Defendants neither put up appearance in court, nor were they represented by counsel.
Court rejects 2 directors’ injunction to stop Newswatch daily papers
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, declined an application for interlocutory injunction by two former directors of Newswatch Communications Limited, Nuhu Wada Aruda and Professor Jibril Aminu, seeking to stop further publication of Daily, Saturday and Sunday Newswatch Newspapers.
