FG commences disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This is contained in a statement made in Abuja on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs […]
2011: Odje seeks INEC’s clarification on adopted constitution
A constitutional lawyer, Dr Akpo Mudiaga-Odje, has urged the Federal Government to tell Nigerians which constitution it is applying in respect of the 2011 elections.
Omo-Agege vows to defeat Uduaghan in 2011 polls
A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, has vowed to wrestle power from the state Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, in the 2011 polls, reiterating that the Governor had grossly impoverished Deltans beyond any stretch of imagination.
LASIEC trains ad hoc staff for by-election
TO ensure smooth conduct of by-elections into two wards on September 18, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, weekend trained 51 ad-hoc staff to conduct the polls.
Group absolves IBB of blame in his 8-year rule
A Group supporting the presidential aspiration of former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) in 2011, the Campaign Network for Ibrahim Babangida, CNI, weekend in Benin, Edo State, defended the former Head of State in most of the actions he took during his eight years regime.
Nigerian youths plan anti-rigging team for 2011
NIGERIAN youths have resolved to inaugurate a team to monitor and counter identified electoral malpractices at all the polling units in the country in the 2011 general elections.
Jonathan is fulfilling his constitutional right — Mamora
Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Olorunimbe Mamora, AC Lagos East, has asked Nigerians to vote wisely in deciding who becomes the President in the 2011 elections, even as he said that President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration to contest is in fulfillment of his constitutional rights.
Catholic faithful protest kidnapping in S-East
Economic activities and vehicular traffic ground to a halt in parts of Imo State for the greater part of last yesterday as Catholics stormed the streets in a peaceful prayer procession against the ills plaguing the South Eastern States.
Doctor kidnapped in Port Harcourt
Following the kidnap of a medical doctor, Princewill Obele, yesterday, in Port Harcourt his colleagues have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if Obele is not immediately released by his abductors.
Gov. Akpabio orders arrest of NGO officials
Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom has ordered the arrest of officials of Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN), an NGO based in Eket.
1200 days in office, Fashola calls for calm
Governor Fashola, who was represented by his Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sarah Sosan, made this known yesterday during the 1200 days celebration held in the three senatorial districts of the state, where he spoke on the theme: “Inclusive governance for more rapid and sustainable development”
