Ekiti 2014: Why I’m supporting Fayemi – Oni
What we are saying is that this is more than legal qualifications or satisfying the letters of the constitution, we are saying that the position of governor is a higher ground. And like Caesar’s wife, anybody who comes to it, should be seen to be above board because you cannot just bring anybody and say you must make him governor.
CBN retains MPR at 12%
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced the retention of the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, at 12 percent, and a corridor of +/-200 basis points.
Fayose Challenges Fayemi to street battle
Fayose, who throw the challenge in a statement issued by the Director General, Ayo Fayose Campaign Organisation (AFCO), Chief Dipo Anisulowo, said; “the street-walk will show to the public, who is more acceptable to Ekiti people and who has been rejected by the people.”
Environmental impact of the 2nd River Niger bridge at Onitsha
By AKINTOLA OMIGBODUN The Federal Government of aNigeria, FGN, has recently flagged off the construction of a new bridge across the River Niger at Onitsha. There have been reports that requirements for an Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, study could delay the construction of the project. However, the Federal Ministry of Environment, FMENV, has indicated that […]
FG approves dredging of Nigerian ports
The Federal Government had approved the dredging of ports channels in Lagos, Bonny, Calabar to facilitate calls by bigger vessels.
I won’t surrender state resources to individuals —Oshiomhole
BENIN—Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, said that he will not be intimidated to use the resources of the state to service private individuals who do not have the interest of the people at heart, adding that his government will work for the masses and not godfathers.
Chibok: Don’t embarrass our president in Ado Ekiti, PDP tells APC
The PDP has accused the APC in Ekiti State of planning to disrupt tomorrow’s expected visit of President Goodluck Jonathan through engineering a demonstration against the abduction of the Chibok girls in Ado Ekiti during the president’s visit.
Kaduna to partner retired military officers on security challenges
THE Kaduna State Government, yesterday, said it would collaborate with retired military officers to address the prevailing security challenges in the state.
Midwestern Oil & Gas Championship end with Chibok girls in mind
The inaugural Midwestern Oil & Gas Junior Tennis Championship has ended in Lagos with a song for the Chibok girls by Ghanaian gospel artist Jemimah Amua.
Jigawa NASS members back Lamido’s presidential ambition
National Assembly members from Jigawa State have thrown their weight behind Governor Sule Lamido’s presidential bid on the platform of the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2015 general elections.
NASS approves extension of state of emergency in N’East
ABUJA— THE Senate, yesterday, approved President Goodluck Jonathan’s request for extension of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
