Rivers govt to support security, fish out killers of corps member
RIVERS State Government has offered to provide needed support to security agencies to fish out killers of Mr Samuel Okonta in the last re-run elections in the state.
Court puts NASS on notice in anti-social media bill
lagos—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, directed that the National Assembly to be “put on notice” in the suit seeking to restrain both the Senate and House of Representatives from passing the Frivolous Petitions (Prohibition, Etc) Bill, otherwise known as the Anti-Social Media Bill.
Evangel College old students give back to society
At a time when most Nigerian youths are angry with society for failing them, old students of the mission school, Evangel College, Okokomaiko (2005 set) recently returned with gratitude, donating books worth hundreds of thousands of naira to the school library. It was an occasion that availed seasoned educationists the opportunity to diagnose the problems afflicting education in the country.
Clean up of N-Delta oil spills to begin in three weeks —FG
The Federal Government, yesterday, said that it would commence the clean up of oil spills in the Niger Delta region starting from Ogoni land within the next three weeks.
Tompolo not arraigned in absentia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, separated the charges filed against former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi and eight others from that of Government Ekpemupolo (also known as Tompolo).
EFCC, military release Dasuki’s ex-aide
Abuja— The Federal Government finally released Colonel Nicholas Ashinze, former Military Assistant to former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), by 2pm yesterday.
Wike sets up panel to probe re-run polls violence
Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the violence and killings that occurred during the March 19, re-run legislative elections in the state
N2.6bn theft: Court adjourns ex-NIMASA boss, others trial
lagos—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, adjourned till April 18 for continuation of trial of former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA boss, Patrick Akpobolokemi and five others, charged with N2.6 billion theft.
Online application for mining licences on the way – FG
THE Federal Government has promised investors in the solid minerals sector of online application for mining licences as the sector receives attention for economic diversification.
Amoo hails players as Brazilian kids celebrate Dream Team
Coach Fatai Amoo has praised the new players invited to the Nigeria U-23 camp for their sense of professionalism and dedication as the Dream Team go up against their Brazilian counterparts in a much–awaited international friendly in Vitoria today
Traffic to prison : Insurance experts fault Lagos magistrate’s action
Insurance experts have faulted the action of a magistrate, Funke Sule-Hamzat, who allegedly instigated the remand of a mother of three, Mrs Yetunde Osijo, in Kirikiri Prisons, after their cars were involved in a minor traffic crash.
