Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State and his predecessor, Jona Jang yesterday traded words over accusations that he (Jang) left a huge debt of N104 billion in his hand over note to him.

The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria, NUTGTWN, has commended activities of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, in the fight against smuggling.

ONITSHA – It was a moment of joy and ethnic affinity at Obosi, an ancient community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State when the traditional ruler of the community,(Eze Obosi), His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka III conferred chieftaincy titles of Agumba Obosi and Ugodiya Obosi respectively on the immediate former Governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda and his wife.

MOVEMENT for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, yesterday, described the Federal Government’s amnesty programme for ex-militants as a jamboree meant for criminals in need of pardon.

ALL Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, has warned the new governor of the state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, not to start a constitutional crisis in the state by carrying out an alleged plan to suspend inauguration of the legislature next Monday.