FCT BUDGET: Residents bemoan non-implementation, two weeks after assent
"While we learned that they need money to 'print the budget', we have discovered that some people are afraid of being pressured to perform or to deliver on their mandates, hence they do not want this made public", said a top civil servant who pleaded anonymity.
Police confirm abduction of Obasanjo’s workers in Ogun
Police in Ogun State say they are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue three workers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo abducted by kidnappers. The three employees of Obasanjo Holdings were abducted by gunmen on Wednesday at a community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Police spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, told the News […]
Again, Lagos holds parallel LG congress
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State chapter, on Saturday, held a parallel Local Govrnment Congress to elect new officers. Recall that the state chapter of APC, also held a parallel ward congress which has been a subject of controversy in the state. In a reaction to the the exercise on Saturday, […]
Projects not built around community interest breed banditry, kidnapping — Bisi Akande
Ex-Osun state Governor, Chief Bisi Akande on Thursday disclosed that any government projects not centred around people’s interest are dubious and breeds insecurity.
Afenifere hails PH court ruling on VAT, says ‘It enhances true federalism’
. •Urges FG to stop impeding true federalism By Sola Isola, Ibadan A pan Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has called on the hailed the ruling of a high court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Value Added Tax (VAT) saying that it will enhance true federalism in the country. The group also called the […]
Military pensioners want Wages Commission to investigate ‘illegal’ deductions from allowances
Military pensioners have urged the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to launch a full scale investigation into the alleged illegal deduction from their monthly allowances by the Military Pension Board.
BREAKING: Olu of Warri disrobes chief in ongoing title revalidation exercise
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has disrobed one of the chiefs ( name withheld) in the ongoing Chieftaincy title revalidation exercise in his Warri kingdom.
Igbo leaders storm Owerri for Buhari
..As President commends Uzodinma for quality projects The cream of Igbo leadership Thursday converged In Owerri to join Governor Hope Uzodinma to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who was in Imo state for a one day official visit. Two governors of the South East were physically present while the others were represented as Buhari commissioned four […]
UNDP, FG select Enugu as SDGs accelerator/innovation hub for South East states
The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed gratitude to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Federal Government for selecting Enugu State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office to serve as the accelerator/innovation hub for the South East states.
SERAP to ICC: Declare Zamfara, other students abduction a crime against humanity
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has petitioned the International Criminal Court, ICC, of the need to investigate the growing cases of abduction of students in several parts of Northern Nigeria, particularly the recent abduction in Zamfara State. SERAP also urged it to investigate the closure of schools, and the persistent failure […]
A Rev Sister and Onitsha commercial sex workers’ journey to redemption
Prostitution by young girls and ladies has become a thriving business in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, and its environs. The hot spots are Nsugbe, Obosi, Nkpor, Ogidi, all in Idemili North Local Government Area; Nkwelle-Ezunaka and Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government; Umueri and Aguleri in Anambra East; Oba, Umuoji and Akwaukwu, in Idemili South, and Okpoko, Odoekpe and Atani in Ogbaru Local Government, all in Anambra State.
