All embracing dialogue, panacea to N-Delta crisis —Okowa
ASABA—WORRIED by the persistent attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has said that an all-embracing dialogue involving all stakeholders, including foreign interests was the only panacea to the crisis in the region.
Ambode wants FG to legalise Peace Corps to tackle insecurity
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged the Federal Government to give legal backing for the establishment of Peace Corps of Nigeria, PCN, saying such would go a long way in tackling the problems of insurgency, kidnapping and other crimes confronting Nigeria.
Imo community cries out as hoodlums vandalise, burn $36m water scheme
When General Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime flagged off a contract for the construction of a gigantic water scheme at Amuro Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, at the cost of $36 million, under the control of Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority, Naze, Owerri, both indigenes and non-indigenes of the area shed tears of joy.
Mirabel Centre treats 1,812 rape victims in 3yrs
NO fewer than 1,812 rape and other sexual assault victims including minors were treated by Mirabel Sexual Assault Referral Centre in three years, the Managing Partner of the Centre, Mrs. Itoro Eze-Anaba has disclosed.
Lagos Assembly approves N500bn bonds for infrastructural devt
THE Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the sum of N500 billion bonds for the state government spanning between 2016 and 2019.
Current economic challenge’ll increase human trafficking —Onaiyekan
ABUJA: The Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, yesterday, warned the Federal Government that the current economic challenges facing the country could lead to increase in human trafficking in Nigeria.
