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.
Crack in militants’ camp widens
PORT HARCOURT —THE crack in the rank of militants further deepened, yesterday, with a statement from the Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC), an umbrella body of militants in the region which distanced the body from the recent action and pronouncements of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND).
Royal fathers lead polio eradication campaign
TRADITIONAL rulers in Delta State have been enlisted in the campaign to eradicate wide polio virus from the state.
Amnesty Pull-Out Threat : How govs, Yar’Adua saved the situation
On the report that the governors were to meet with the Petroleum minister, Dr. Rilwanu Lukuman, he said, “No, no, no, we didn’t, we did not hold such meeting, and I mean (laughs), why should we need to discuss with the Petroleum minister when we have the president there
War in the Creeks: It’s not over until… *Repentant militant tasks Yar’Adua
*Development can’t be achieved overnight – President * Logistic problem hampers return of militants’ arms By Daniel Idonor and Jimitota Onoyume Repentant militant, Victor Ebikabowei alias General Boyloaf declared on Friday that his faction of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) would not hesitate to return to the creeks to resume hostilities […]
Gen. Boyloaf, 31 militant leaders meet Yar’Adua
He spoke as President Yar’Adua declared that those expecting the development of the region to be carried overnight should have a rethink saying that “development in the region will be rapid but it will not be over night because it takes time.
