Rivers assembly set to recall three suspended Pro-Fubara lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly has reversed its earlier decision to declare the seats of three lawmakers supporting the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, vacant.
Boko Haram: C-River debunks invasion rumour
By John Ighodaro CALABAR-The Cross River State government has debunked stories making the round in the state of a purported plan by the Boko Haram sect to cause mayhem and destruction in the state. In a press statement signed by Mr. Patrick Ugbe, Chief Press Secretary/ Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, the governor […]
Robbers arrested in Bauchi Mosque
By Patience Ogbodo BAUCHI – THE Bauchi State Police Command has arrested men that specialise in stealing handsets and motorcycles in mosque. Parading the suspects before newsmen, Bauchi State Commissioner for Police, Atiku Yusuf Kafur said that the three suspects, Nuru Shuaibu, Nuhu Isa and Sambo Wudil, were arrested while committing the offence at a […]
No devt without spiritual, cultural foundation — Williams
By Laja Thomas & Oboh Agbonkhese LAGOS – Development is not possible without a solid religious and cultural foundation. This was revealed by General Ishola Williams (rtd), President, Transparency International (PI) at a seminar organised by the Rosicrucian Order (AMORC) with the theme, Duty Performed, the Key to World Peace and Stability, weekend in Lagos. […]
Emir tasks police on proactive measures against kidnapping
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin — Worried by the rising cases of kidnapping across the country, Chairman of Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari has tasked the state police command to take proactive measures to check invasion of kidnappers in the state. In a related development, the state Governor, […]
Elechi assures on water for all by 2010
ABAKALIKI-Governor Martin Elechi has promised to connect all parts of Ebonyi state with good drinking water, latest by December 2010, when the on-going two greater water schemes at Ofurekpe and Ukawa would be connected with Ezillo regional water scheme to supply water to both the towns and hinterlands. The state Commissioner for Public utilities, Mr. […]
