Tinubu sends state police bill to Reps for constitutional approval
"This Bill builds on the significant work already done in this regard by the House of Representatives and incorporates additional safeguards to ensure that the creation of a dual policing structure to address our nation's evolving national security challenges can be achieved quickly and effectively to the benefit of all Nigerians," he said.
Arowojobe residents cry out, count losses over blocked canal
The effects of the 15 hours downpour that ravaged Lagos on Sunday July 10, 2011 are still being felt in many parts of the metroplis. Among those still bitterly counting their losses are residents of some communities around Mende area of Maryland in Kosofe Local Government, where several damages were recorded.
Local govt can work for the poor
Of the three tiers of government, the local government is supposed to be the closest to the people due to its proximity which makes it better positioned to understand and address the specific needs of the people.
ZiK Centre now hideout for reptiles, hoodlums
“What would have been my wish and joy is to witness the commissioning of the Centre named after me as I have just witnessed the fund-raising and foundation laying ceremonies.”
Flood sacks Ibeno community •Victims recount ordeal, say govt is insensitive
THE people of Ibeno Local Government in Akwa Ibom State, mostly those of the four Communities recently ravaged by flood, are still recounting their pains and losses more than two weeks after the flood sacked them from their homes.
Tears, wailing, as man, pregnant wife killed by flood are buried
Although July 10, 2011 has come and gone, many Lagosians certainly will not forget the devastating impact of the rain that fell that day, in a hurry. Most woke up that fateful Sunday unsure of what the day had in stock for them.
