Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
Okah Opens Up on Bombing : FG wants to frame me
FORMER leader of the Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, Mr. Henry Okah, yesterday, accused the President Goodluck Jonathan-led government of instigating his arrest and prosecution in South Africa over October 1 twin bomb blasts in Abuja, because he allegedly refused to do the bidding of the government.
SSS arrests 9 over Abuja blasts
STATE Security Service, SSS, said yesterday that nine suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the October 1 twin bomb blasts that almost marred Nigeria’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, which claimed 16 lives and several others were injured.
SSS Drills Dokpesi, IBB Campaign DG
The arrest as gathered may not be unconnected with recent political developments in the country and as at press time, the Chairman, African Independent Television, AIT was still being drilled by them.
Ex-militant leaders visit bomb blast site
FORMER commanders of the Movement for Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, yesterday, said they would visit the site of last Friday’s dastardly bombings in Abuja where they are expected to repudiate the action.
Abuja blast: Police decaler 2 wanted
THE Police have declared that it had made arrest in connection with the bomb blast, while its detectives were currently hunting for two other Nigerians suspected to be the masterminds of the incident.
NASS goes tough on kidnapping
president of the Senate, Senator David Mark has said that the National Assembly would strengthen the laws on terrorism in the country in order to save the country from terrorist activities.
Abuja blast: Police IG leads Investigations team
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, hailed what he called the heroism and unbowed spirit of Nigerians in the face of the explosions with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Alhaji Bala Mohammed offering free medical treatment to victims of the blasts.
2011: Ribadu carpets old generation of politicians
Former EFCC chairman and Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, presidential aspirant, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has carpeted old generation of politicians and wants them to remain in retirement while the new generation of politicians mount the saddle of leadership.
2Face implicates mediocrity…. blazes new concert trail
For the first time inNigeria, there is a consensus in the art on standard. After three hours of live music, everyone who attended 2Face Live in concert last Sunday in Lagos, left awed and pondering on the amazing talent and possibilities that lie in the Nigerian art sphere.
Jonathan Vows to Pay Back
The President said the explosions are a low, dirty and wicked act of desperation by criminals and murderers who do not wish Nigeria well.
