Kwara Transport Unions threaten mass action over collapsed Oko-Olowo, Ohan Bridges
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Transport unions in Kwara State have threatened mass action against the federal and state governments over the deteriorating condition of the Oko-Olowo and Ohan bridges, which they say have severely disrupted economic activities in parts of Kwara and neighbouring Oyo State. The unions, comprising the National Union of Road Transport Workers […]
Group urges FG to revisit Ogoni Bill of Right
By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO — The Movement Against Corruption in Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to adopt the principle of Ogoni Bill of Right and the Kaiama Declaration to resolve the Niger Delta question. Chairman of the Anti Corruption Movement, Imam Abdur Rahman Ahmad, said at an interactive session with newsmen in Kano that […]
Rate of brain drain worries ECOWAS parliament
By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Parliament) has expressed concern over the increasing rate of brain drain, diseases and poverty among African countries, saying these worrisome development require urgent intervention by its leaders to reverse the trend. The body also identified lack of financial resources, inadequate structures, […]
Meinbutu Kingdom lauds Koinyan’s appointment
The group, in a release on behalf of the entire Meinbutu Kingdom, noted that it was a welcome development.
According to them, Larry Koinyan is a very eminent, responsible man competent to deliver the Niger-Delta from its present travails and fast-track genuine empowerment and development.
Abia Police parade 18 suspected criminals
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—Abia State Police Command yesterday paraded 18 suspected criminals, including people believed to be cult members. Among those paraded were seven persons alleged to be cult members from Abia State University, Uturu. They were said to have been arrested from parts of the state at different operation by the police. The other […]
Ndokwa commends Yar’Adua, Uduaghan over Ogidi’s job
They said Ogidi has the requisite experience and administrative acumen to properly represent the state.
on the NDDC Board.Speaking through the National President of Ndokwa Federated Oil Producing Communities of Nigeria, Comrade Ozegbe Adoh two others, the people pledged their continued loyalty to President Yar’’ Adua’s seven-point agenda and Dr. Uduaghan’s three-point agenda, saying that the appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, the immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state was not a misplaced choice
