Kaduna set to replace colonial chieftaincy law
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state has disclosed that his administration has drafted a bill to reposition the traditional institution to serve the people better. el-Rufai further disclosed that the contents of the draft bill have been shared with all the graded emirates and chiefdoms who have made comments on the aspects that are of […]
Anti-open grazing laws about people, not govs— Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has said states in the South East zone of the country have laws banning open grazing, insisting also that there is no land for ranching in his state.
PDP reaffirms Bode George’s leadership, inaugurates LAC
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS—THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, yesterday, inaugurated its Leadership Advisory Council, LAC, and affirmed former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Bode George, as its leader. The council, during its inaugural meeting, stated that the time had come for the party to take over Lagos State, going by […]
Relief as TEPNG, Rivers communities renew MoUs after 5yrs setback
By Egufe Yafugborhi TOTAL Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) was Wednesday relieved to witness parties’ signing of renegotiated Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with two of its hosts communities in Rivers State after five years delay. The last TEPNG/Mgbuesilaru Community, Obio Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), and Nvakaohia-Rumuekpe (Emohua LGA) expired December 2016/2017, but renegotiation […]
Fake medical doctor seeking to secure employment as surgeon arrested in Bayelsa hospita
By Samuel Oyadongha The police in Bayelsa State have arrested a 29 year old man, Apkoviri Vincent Jimmy over alleged impersonation of medical practitioner, Dr. Charles Umel, serving in Taraba State. The suspect is an indigene of Irhodo community of Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. Apkoviri, who claimed to be a graduate […]
Abia: We’re under siege, our subjects turned to IDPs, Ohafia monarchs cry out
Last week’s clash between unknown gunmen and soldiers at Ohafia, Abia State, is still causing ripples as the traditional rulers in Ohafia clan and Town Union Executives have raised the alarm that the ancient town is under military siege.
