Gombe Govt rejects N133bn–N138bn water spending claim
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has rejected claims that it spent between N133 billion and N138 billion on water supply projects, describing the figures as inaccurate and misleading. The government said the figures in circulation appeared to lump together recurrent expenditure, capital allocations, inherited contractual obligations, development-partner interventions and budgetary provisions without […]
Kalu pays nomination fees for Ebonyi PPA council election candidates
FORMER Governor of Abia state and National leader of People’s Progressive Alliance (PPA) Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has paid to Ebonyi state Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) screening fees for all the chairmanship and councillorship candidates contesting the council election under the platform of the party slated for July10 next month.
Deji: Governor appoints regency
GOVERNOR Olusegun Mimiko yesterday appointed a Civil Servant, Mr. Dele Ajayi, as the Chairman of the five-member Akure Regency Council pending the selection of another Oba for the town.
2011: Gov Sheriff’s hope to impose brother dashed
THE Much talked about rumours that governor Ali Modu Sheriff of Borno state has concluded plan to impose his brother Alhaji Mala Sheriff as his successor in 2011 hits a brick wall after the ANPP Stakeholders in Borno met at the government House Maiduguri yesterday.
Lagerback battles low team morale
“Team morale is a bit down after the loss to Greece, but the coaches are working on them not to drop their heads because they still believe we have a lifetime chance of qualifying for the next round, if we beat South Korea,†said Ademola Olajire Nigeria football federation spokesman.
England 0-0 Algeria
England Friday played a goalless draw with Algeria in their 2nd Group C match at the 2010 World Cup in Cape Town.
