Governor Samuel Ortom, last week sat down for an interview where he responded to issues bordering on the call for the declaration of state of emergency in the state, the security situation in the state and his relationship with herdsmen. Excerpts:

The General Overseer of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries (a.k.a By Fire, By Fire), Nnewi, Anambra State, Archbishop Abraham Chris Udeh, has warned against impending blood-letting of a high volume across some cities in Nigeria, if the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, is not immediately released from the prison custody unconditionally.

THE Abia State chapter of All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, has commended Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State for what they called his administrative strides in his state and his coordination of the party as the BoT Chairman.

THE cooperative arms of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Apapa, has unveiled its plan to produce 200 millionaire farmers to reduce the burden of unemployment in the country this year.

Former member of the House of Representatives, Engr. Bamidele Faparusi is one of the aspirants for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the forthcoming governorship election.
In this interview he speaks on alleged foibles of the incumbent governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and his readiness for the contest. Excerpts:

The President-General of Amechi Uwani Community Development Union and a former Enugu State Commissioner for Lands, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, has alleged conspiracy and foul play in the demolition of his family property at Onah Lane, off Agbani Road, Enugu.

There was pandemonium, yesterday, in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, following the death of a young man identified as Mohammed Suberu in the swimming pool of one of the most prestigious hotels in the town.

About three persons were convicted while 13 others are so far being tried in court for vandalism and stealing of electricity equipment in the franchise area of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Commission, EEDC, the Head of Communications of the company, Mr Emeka Eze, has said.

A former regent of Ayebode-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Chief Idowu Omolayo, yesterday, urged a Customary Court sitting in Ikole-Ekiti to dissolve her marriage of 39 years to Chief Olusola Omolayo.

THE World Bank has approved a 200 million dollars credit facility to further support Nigeria in its efforts to enhance agricultural productivity of small and medium scale farmers.

Lagos State Police Command has arrested two traders at the popular Ladipo Market in Mushin, who specialised in changing expiry dates on vehicle tyres.

FRESH fish soup is delicious and nutritious. It is very easy to prepare. This type of stew is not fried like stew for rice but is of a more watery consistency than meat/chicken soup. That is why the Yoruba people called it omi obe eja. Fresh fish stew is a special delicacy in ceremonies that everyone look forward to have a taste.

Four persons were burnt beyond recognition yesterday, when a fuel-laden tanker exploded on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway with two others severely injured.

Consumer Protection Council, CPC, Abia State, has seized adulterated olive oil and assorted drinks at the Cemetery market, Aba.

Fake Naira notes are mostly used in markets, a new study by NOIPOlls has revealed.