I’ve nothing against Gov Ikpeazu —Otti
Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr. Alex Otti, in Abia State, has said he has nothing against Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, but will continue to fight against the system that produced him in which he was allegedly imposed against all democratic norms and practices.
Reps urge FG to replace 23,000 ghost workers with unemployed youths
THE House of Representatives yesterday told the Federal Government to replace the 23,000 ghost workers discovered recently with unemployed youths.
‘Appointment of Gov Bello’s aides strategic’
Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Kogi State Governor, Kingsley Fanwo, yesterday said the aides appointed by Governor Yaya Bello’ were better placed to drive the government change agenda.
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Imo
Properties conservatively put at over N2 billion were yesterday destroyed by a rainstorm that swept across parts of Imo State.
Delta ESG visits Okowa, plans to drive SMART agenda
Members of Delta Economic Summit Group, a private sector driven economic think-tank and advocacy group, have paid a courtesy call on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of the state.
Gov. Emmanuel sacks Akwa United FC Board
Following the ouster of Federation Cup title holders, Akwa United from the CAF Confederation Cup by Vita Club of the Republic of Congo, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has sacked the board and management of the club.
FG urged to revive moribund industries with recovered loot
A Niger Delta activist, Sherrif Mulade has called on the Federal Government to plough funds recovered from corrupt politicians and public office holders into resuscitating moribund industries across the country.
We’ll resist plot to scrap NSC – Napher SD
THERE was a new twist over the weekend concerning the alleged plan by the Federal Government to scrap the National Sports Commission (NSC). The issue of scraping the commission gained momentum with the merging of the NSC with the Ministry of Youth as efforts by the federal government to reduce its spending.
Ese: Our role in her release, by lawmakers
The member representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State, Solomon Ahwinawhi, yesterday, said his collaboration with his colleague from Kano State, Nasiru Garo, helped in the release of Ese.
A’Ibom community threatens oil firm over alleged breach of MoU
Unyenge community in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has given Universal Energy Resources Limited a 14-day ultimatum to quit its land or risk the wrath of the community.
Court orders EFCC to release Jonathan’s ex-ADC on bail
ABUJA — Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting at Jabi, has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to release the detained former Aide de Camp to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe, on bail.
