The tanker, police sources said, was loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol and was coming from Yaba axis apparently heading towards the Maryland area when the accident occurred.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—A human rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law, has urged the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to avoid playing unhealthy politics with the 2010 governorship election in Anambra State, which is near the corner,  saying that the party should call its South […]

By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—Immediate past chairman of the Anambra state Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Chief Cornel Umeh yesterday, called for financial autonomy for both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and State Independent Electoral Commissions(SIECs) for true democracy to thrive in the country.

Mr. Oradajire, while speaking with newsmen at his office in Warri said, “there had been some protest from constituency two of the local government than constituency one which is made up of Ughievwen kingdom is monopolizing the position of the council chairman.

“We must not allow people with narrow views of Law and Order over a great vision of progress to undermine the chance of a comprehensive deal that will provide impetus for progress.

By Umar Yusuf YOLA — Rising from its extraordinary Executive Committee meeting held in conjunction with Forum of Local Government Chairmen, the Adamawa State Chapter of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) has announced the removal of its Chairman, Abdulrahman Bobboi and his Deputy, Yunusa Dantakada for what the party called  gross party misconduct and […]

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—A Medical expert, Dr. Edward. Sowho said yesterday,  in Awka that Nigeria has the worst maternal health indicators in the world, urging healthcare providers to do more possible to check the development.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—THE Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) has denied that its leader, Chief Ralf Uwazurike signed an agreement with the Federal Government to drop his agitation for  the actualization of Republic of Biafra.

He also advised political representatives and leaders to get themselves involved in grassroots politics, adding that both the electorate and political representatives have a key role to play in the development of the country.

In the originating summons made available to Vanguard in Benin City yesterday, IPMAN is challenging the legality and constitutionality of setting up the task force, which was saddled with the responsibility of monitoring the selling, quality and movement of petroleum products in the state.