Driver charged with woman’s death, reckless driving
LAGOS — A driver, Wahab Idiagbon, who allegedly killed a housewife through reckless driving, was yesterday brought before an Apapa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
The 32-year-old driver, who lives in Ajegunle area of Apapa, is facing a two-count offence of manslaughter and dangerous driving.
The accused, however, denied the charges.
IYC faults call for Jonathan’s impeachment
PRESIDENT of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Mr. Elvis Donkemezuo, has described as self-serving calls for the impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan.
CSOs declare support for NFIA Bill
Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Civil Society Coalition against Corruption, CSCC, has given its support for the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency, NFIA, bill to be passed into law. This followed last week’s public hearing on a bill by the Senate.
Isoko youths protest alleged marginalisation by NPDC
THOUSANDS of Isoko youths, under the aegis of Isoko Progressive Youth Centre, last weekend stormed the zonal headquarters of Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, in Benin, Edo State capital, to protest alleged marginalisation by the company.
Ministry discovers haven for illegal gold miners
THE Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, MMSD, had discovered a haven of illegal gold miners in Mailumba- Garin Gabas, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, where they make brisk business form the illicit trade.
Optimal model for privatizing Nigerian national refineries
An announcement has been made by the government regarding the privatization of national refineries whose implementation is slated for 2014. No doubt, the announcement has received mixed reactions from the public, depending on relative perception of the would-be ultimate winners and losers from this exercise.
