By  Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—The Federal Government is to spend N350million on waste management in Onitsha and its environs, Commissioner for Environment, Dr Mike Egbobike,  has said. Speaking with Vanguard yesterday, the Commissioner said the project was a tripartite agreement involving the State, Federal Government and LAGA, whose contribution is about N3.5bn, while the state government […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin—The  Vice Chancellor,  University  of Ilorin,  Professor Is-haq   Oloyede,  has canvassed  for  the collaboration of  African Universities, Research institutes as well as the industries for better development of the continent. Professor Oloyede,  who   stated this at the opening ceremony of the African University Day  celebrations held at the University of Ilorin  Conference […]

ABUJA—The Yar’Adua For New Nigeria (YFONN) has dismissed the allegation that it is funded by the Presidency. Secretary of the organisation, Dr Aminu Idris, in a statement yesterday said the group was formed by well-meaning Nigerians who believe in the principles of equity, justice and fair play. He said: “The Group was set up by […]

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Contractors handling various roads and building projects for Imo State Government, have been ordered to go back to site and complete their assignments. The Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Mrs. Comfort Chukwu, handed down the marching order during a meeting with the contractors at her Ministry building in Owerri, yesterday. She […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — NOT moved by criticisms that are trailing the increase of land premium and application charges in the Federal Capital Territory, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Senator Mohammad Adamu Aliero yesterday insisted that this was the only panacea to the problem of housing in the territory. According to […]

By Chinyere Amalu ABUJA—The United State’s President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has increased funding for HIV/AIDS in Africa from $2.3 billion in 2004 to  $6.6 billion in 2009. Speaking yesterday in Abuja at a press conference organised by the United States Embassy ahead of the 2009 World Aids Day billed for December 1, […]

By Dayo Johnson AKURE—THE European Union (EU) is to undertake 1,200 micro projects worth over N9billion in nine Niger Delta States across the country under its Micro Project Programme (MPP9). Speaking at the MPP9 workshop in Akure yesterday, its team leader represented by Tammie Kammonke said the new model was based on experience of both […]

By Dayo Johnson AKURE—THE Adekunle Ajasin Foundation, established ten years ago to immortalize the former civilian governor of Ondo State, yesterday, said it was collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offence Commission (ICPC) to come out with a code of conduct for politicians in the country. Briefing newsmen ahead of the 10th […]

By Kenneth Ehigiator LAGOS — Arik Air said yesterday it had concluded plans to commence direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow with effect from next Thursday. This comes as the airline had earlier finalised plans to fly direct into New York, USA from November 29, 2009. Managing Director of Arik Air, Mr. Jason Holt, […]

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Imo State Government has included youths in this year’s Ahiajoku Lecture, scheduled to be delivered by former Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Barth Nnaji. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Ada Okwuonu, disclosed this in a chat with Vanguard in Owerri, on activities lined up for the programmes,  this year. “The inclusion of […]