Rights group condemns neglect of host communities
An international organisation, Global Rights, has slammed the Federal Government over the Mineral and Mining Act by not protecting and providing basic amenities for host communities.
Gunmen kill expatriate, abduct another in Ogun
Tragedy struck last weekend in Sagamu as gunmen, alleged to be kidnappers, reportedly shot dead a man suspected to be a German construction worker and abducted his colleague, while on their way to Ogbere in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Wife arrested over husband’s killing
IT was a moment of sadness and confusion for the family of late Mr. Onwe Nwogbaga of Ojiegbe at Nkalika in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebony State as news of how their son was allegedly beheaded by his wife, Ijeoma Nwogbaga, with a machete reached them.
Jonathan ‘ll win in Edo State, says aide
SENIOR Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Youth and Student Matters, and former President of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, Mr. Jude Imagwe, yesterday, said the President would win in Edo State, in spite of the fact that it was an All Progressives Congress, APC, state.
Uduaghan swears-in 23 new LG chairmen
THE newly elected 23 Local Government Council Chairmen in the last Saturday Delta State Local Government council polls, were, yesterday, sworn-in by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Idoko wins Chevron Junior Tennis Masters
Junior tennis star Emmanuel Idoko has won the 2014 NNPC/Chevron Junior Tennis Masters.
