Army storms bandits’ camps in Benue, destroys kingpin’s hideout
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, in synergy with other security agencies have stormed and destroyed identified bandits’ camps linked to a bandit leader in Konyo Gbise around Akwaza in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. A statement by the Army said the operation was in […]
Ijaw in Edo ask 2 lawmakers give account
IJAW in Edo State weekend asked the lawmakers representing them in the House of Representatives, Ehiogie West-Idahosa and his counterpart in Edo State House of Assembly, Clifford Adesotu, to give account of the constituency projects they have delivered in their areas since they assumed office.
Oil Bill divides industry stakeholders
The outrage generated by the debate over provisions contained in the Petroleum Industry Bill appears to have created a deep and widening divide in the nation’s oil and gas industry between the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the multinational oil exploration and production companies.
Group endorses Uduaghan, Utuama, Tebite for 2nd term
AHEAD of the 2011 general election, a political group in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, known as Concerned Group, has endorsed Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, his deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama and the member representing the area in the State House of Assembly, Olorogun Taleb Tebite, for a second term in office.
We’ll resist plan to dislodge us, women vow
Market women at the ultra modern Swali Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, have vowed to resist what they describe as alleged plan by the state government to use soldiers to dislodge them from where they earn their living.
2013: Agagu plots return to Govt House
THE immediate past Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, has begun oiling his machinery to return to the Government House, Akure, in 2013.
Hope rises for Nigeria, oil now $78 per barrel
CRUDE oil prices steadied at a one-year high above $78 a barrel weekend after U.S. industrial production grew in September, boosting optimism for an economic recovery and providing a boost for Nigeria’s 2009 balance of payment position.
‘Carpet crossing politicians hungry, unprincipled’
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin – Former senatorial candidate of the Action Congress in Kwara State, Arc. Lola Ashiru has said that mass defection of politicians to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), both at the national and the state levels, add no credit to the party. He said that those who defected are unprincipled and […]
Fire guts 911 tourist resort at Ugborodo
MIDNIGHT fire, Saturday, gutted the multi-million naira 911tourist resort and beach at Ugborodo, Escravos, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State, wreaking havoc on the cinema section.
Monarch tasks contractor on Imo road
By Chidi Nkwopora OWERRI—The contractor handling the Okigwe-Arondizuogu-Nnewi-Oba federal road project has been charged to expedite action on the job now that the dry season has gradually set in. The traditional ruler of Iheme-Izuogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze K. Kanu, gave the charge while commenting on the level of work […]
NNS Ofiom lifts WEY C.O Cup
NNS Ofiom emerged winners of the First Nigerian Navy Ship 2009 WEY C.O’s Cup after defeating the NNS AMBE 4-2. The competition came to an end last Sunday at the Road 3 Football field Navy Town, Lagos, after weeks of exciting football action.
