Plateau Assembly rejects Lalong’s request to extend LG Transition C’ttee bosses’ tenure
The Plateau State House of Assembly yesterday rejected the request by the State Governor, Simon Lalong, to extend the tenure of the Management Committee Chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the State by six months.
OYC accuses soldiers of molesting S’East/S’South travellers at Onitsha bridge
OHANAEZE Youth Council has condemned what it called the alleged molestation of Easterners travelling home for Christmas and new year celebrations at Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State allegedly by soldiers from the 302 Battalion of the Nigerian army in Onitsha.
Gov Emmanuel tasks A-Ibom in Diaspora on industrialisation
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, yesterday, called on Akwa Ibom people in the Diaspora to use their international exposure and connections to attract investments and contribute to the industrialisation drive of his administration.
Police rescue two kidnap victims in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command says it has rescued two kidnap victims from their abductors, after a gun battle with the kidnappers.
Education should be given priority -Okowa
DELTA State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has stressed the need for re-evaluation of education in the country.
Speaking in Lagos at the luncheon of Old Boys Association of Ughelli Government College, Lagos branch, the Governor said education should be given priority to uplift its standard.
Ex-militant leader lauds Buhari over payment of salaries
CHAIRMAN of Phase Three of the Presidential Amnesty Program in Delta State, Mr John Abugor, has commended President Muhammudu Buhari and the Coordinator of the programme, Brigadier-General Paul Boro (retd), for the payment of ex-militants’ outstanding salaries.
