UNEP Report on Ogoni: Buhari’s deal for the N-Delta
Commendations have continued to trail the decision of the federal government to fast track implementation of the report of the United Nations Environment Program, UNEP on Ogoni communities in Rivers State.
Oil spill: Total shuts production from Obagi field
Another oil spill has occurred in oil rich Niger Delta, as Total E&P Nigeria Ltd, TEPNG, said it has stopped expedition of crude on its Obagi-Rumuekpe 12 Oil Export Pipeline in Rivers State.
NASS: Renewed controversy over Confab report
The report of the 2014 National Conference was presented by former President Goodluck Jonathan as the most important document among the handing over documents presented to his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
A culture of making do: The saints amongst the sinners
A LOT has been said about petitions by civil society groups asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate alleged “questionable expenditures” by the former governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola, including a much commented upon N78 million website upgrade which the firm contracted to do the job subsequently denied receiving such an amount for.
Oliseh decries clubs’ reluctance to release players
Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh yesterday explained why he snubbed the in-form Watford of England forward, Odion Ighalo from his list of invitees for the September 6 Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania, insisting that the player will have no role to play in the away game.
Respect Oliseh’s choice of players – Chukwu
Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu has charged all football loving Nigerians to respect Sunday Oliseh’s choice of invitees for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania in Dar es Salam.
Illegal arrest, detention: Court awards N12m cost against EFCC
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday, awarded N12 million against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the illegal arrest and detention of the Administrative Manager of a firm, Rana Prestige Nigeria Industries Limited, Mr Adewale Adeniyi.
Adeniyi had sued EFCC, claiming N30 million as general, exemplary and aggravated damages for the violation of his rights, as well as N10 million as cost of the suit.
Group tackles Emmanuel over request to covert debts to bond
The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD) has flayed Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over his request to convert debts owed by the state to federal government bonds. The group said such conversion amounts to failure of governance in the state.
FRSC prosecutes 813 truck drivers in one month
The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, yesterday, said that it had arrested and prosecuted 813 truck drivers in Lagos State over traffic offences.The offences include reckless driving and unsecured containers.
I’ve a small injury – Moses
Victor Moses was a shock exclusion from Chelsea’s 18 – man squad for their big clash against Manchester City last weekend.
Kwara Poly denies cult war, students’ death
Authorities of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, yesterday denied death of any student and clash of cult groups on campus.
This came as Kwara State Police Command said it had arrested additional 12 persons in connection with the cult clash.
