Tension has pervaded Uzo-Uwani local government area of Enugu state, following the abduction of an Enugu state auditor over the weekend by Fulani herdsmen along Nsukka-Adani express road. The abductors have demanded N5 million as ransom for his release.

After a week long face-off between the Presidency and the National Assembly, indications emerged, last night, that the lawmakers had soft-pedaled on their tough stance by accepting to review the budget

Scores of protesters, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Communications over the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw their appointment and cancel their recruitment by the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA.

GOVERNOR Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has borrowed a total of N24 billion since he assumed office 11 months ago.

The Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki has called on estate surveyors and valuers to evolve strategies that would check corruption in the real estate sector, reiterating National Assembly’s resolve to stimulate urban development in the country through oversight function and effective legislation.