If the February 14, 2015 presidential elections come to fruition, it will be exactly 16 years of unbroken democracy and the fourth time the nation will witness a successful transition from one democratically elected government to another. With less than eight months to go, the nation’s political landscape has been witnessing cross-carpeting, mudslinging, name-calling and all forms of political intrigues.

Adamawa State House of Assembly has directed the state Acting Chief Judge, Justice Ambrose Mamadi to constitute a seven-man impeachment panel within seven days to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against Governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy, James Bala Ngillari.

“OUR union will lose approximately 15,616 direct workers in the cement sector and over a million workers involved in indirect activities related to cement usage.” These were the words of labour leaders and workers in the nation’s Chemical and Non-Metallic Products sector, during a protest at the Lagos State Governor’s Office, over the new cement policy of the Federal Government.

Operatives of the Delta State Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in Asaba have arrested two notorious robbery suspects who specialise in snatching exotic cars in Delta, Anambra, Imo States and environs.

An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, yesterday, discharged and acquitted a 32-year-old suspected robber, Fatai Adeniji, after spending three years in prison for lack of evidence.

The Nigerian military has denied allegations of rights abuse by soldiers in the course of fighting terrorism in parts of the Northeast.

Lagos State Government, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to evolve a strategy to compel employers’ compliance to the new Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS.

Less than two weeks after Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State’s celebration of hundred days in office, more encomiums have continued to pour in recognition of his performance, with the State Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Chief Nnaemeka Olisah, describing the governor’s performance as remarkable and eventful.

THE Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, at the Lagos State Police Command has smashed a syndicate of four women who specialise in selling children in the state.

A delegate from the South South geo- political zone, Mr Chris Agbonmwanegbe yesterday faulted the census figure being showcased by states in the northern part of the country.