Echoes of another barrack revolt
Any intervention by the military now would be seen as a ploy of the north to hold on to power in the absence of Buhari
May 29: How Abakaliki Stadium became a tourist centre in Ebonyi
NOT minding the meagre federal allocation that comes into the state on monthly bases, Governor David Umahi decided to give a face-lift to the State capital, Abakaliki, to the satisfaction of both citizens and foreigners in the state.
Anambra Red Cross seeks medical equipment for disaster victims
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, NRCS, Anambra state chapter has solicited the assistance of both the state government, individuals and voluntary organizations for the procurement of necessary equipment and materials for easy evacuation of injured disaster victims across the state, whenever a disaster occurs.
Owoseni wants to make tennis a household name
Former Vice President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Yemi Owoseni has stressed the need for Nigeria to encourage senior players in order to strike a balance in the development of the game in the country.
Senate probes Calabar football viewing centre tragedy
THE Senate has begun investigation into the recent tragedy that befell premier league football fans at a viewing centre in Atibo area of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State caused by a fallen high tension wire.
Appointment of SAN: Limitation of number-effect on merit
“I am of the view that all persons who merit the rank in any given year should be conferred with it. The sole test, as is now the position in England should be excellence in advocacy. This way there will be no backlog of applicants”.
Lagos agog for 2nd Rabiu Adeola Under-12 Scrabble Championships
Kids numbering over 120 from twenty schools in Lagos and Ogun states will converge on the prestigious Lagos Country Club, Ikeja today for the second edition of the Rabiu Adeola Under-12 Scrabble Championships.
Ibeku crisis lingers, as Ukaegbu faction rejects peace settlement
THE crisis rocking the leadership of Ibeku Community has deepened with the Princewill Ukaegbu faction of the Ibeku Egwu Asaa Development Association rejecting the peace settlement held last week by the Emeka Enyeazu group, saying that it was a farce.
Stop interfering in Anambra Central matters, lawmaker tells colleagues
AN Anambra State lawmaker, Mr. Charles Ezeani has called on his colleagues to stop further interference on the controversial Anambra Central senatorial election, reminding them that only the courts could take the final decision on the matter.
C-River boundary clash: Community bemoans youths’ arrest by soldiers
No fewer than 400 residents of Ikot-Offiong community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, yesterday, embarked on a peaceful protest to the state Government House to appeal for the release of 17 of their colleagus arrested by soldiers.
Adeleke: Family cries foul over autopsy, body samples
The family of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke who died on April 23, has raised the alarm that after one month that the body of the late politician was taken for autopsy at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, LAUTECTH, Osogbo, the management of the hospital has not availed them of the result. They also claimed that the varsity has not returned the remaining samples of tissues taken from the body of late Adeleke.
