Obaseki gives out 150 sewing machines, 50 welding machines, 125 computers, others
The Edo State Government in collaboration with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Wednesday, handed starter-packs to 467 people who participated in the second phase of the National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP).
Obiano’s aide resigns, alleges neglect of own community
Onitsha—Governor Willies Obiano’s aide on Legislative and Labour Union Matters, Mr. Pauly Onyeka, has resigned, alleging neglect of his people in Ekwusigo Local Government Area.
Zuma’s statue: … enemies of our people did not see good things – Okorocha
Owerri—Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State said, yesterday, that he does not owe anybody apology over the erection of South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma’s statue in the state.
Court acquits nurse in case of house help burnt to death
An Ikeja High Court, yesterday, discharged and acquitted a 55-year-old nurse, Nkese Iroakasi, charged with the murder of a minor (name withheld).
Deputy gov, SSG, engine room of my administration – Obaseki
GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has attributed the successes recorded by his administration as it clocks one year next month to the cooperation he has enjoyed from his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu and the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, describing the duo as the engine room of his administration.
4 military men, 7 others arrested for robbery
OPERATIVES of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, have arrested three serving soldiers from 9 Brigade Military Headquarters, Ikeja; one dismissed Air Force personnel and their civilian accomplices for allegedly robbery.
