Herdsmen, Anambra communities in cat and mouse relationship
AWKA — HERDSMEN who have set up what looks like a permanent abode at the border town of Ugwuoba close to Awka, the Anambra State capital, have become a pain in the neck for the surrounding communities of Amansea, Utoko, Nibo and even the Awka Capital Territory as a result of the menace of their cattle on the farms in the area. Unfortunately, the affected communities appear to be scared of confronting the herdsmen who are often wielding sophisticated weapons while grazing on the people’s farmlands.
Access Bank-UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tournament gallops off May 21
The 2015 edition of the Access Bank-UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tournament is scheduled to hold in Kangimi Resort, Kaduna, from May 20 to May 31, 2015.
Bayelsa election tribunal hears petition against PDP, APGA
The Bayelsa State Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Ononoeze Madu, yesterday, sat amidst tight security over the petitions against the outcome of the April 11 and 18 House of Assembly elections won by candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the state.
Dike relishes USA W/Cup match-up
Super Falcons forward, Courtney Dike has said she will be personally fulfilled to face her home country, USA at the upcoming 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Canada.
PDP National Rebirth group insists on party restructuring, Mu’azu’s resignation
Worried by the defeat of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the March 28, presidential election, a reform group, the PDP National Rebirth Group, is championing the restructuring and reorganisation of the party ahead of the 2019 elections.
Taraba tackles students’ phobia for maths, train teachers
The Taraba government yesterday commenced training of its staff with a view to tackling the phobia for mathematics and science- based subjects.
