Lagos water concession, prepaid meters’ll deepen hardship — CAPPA
… Demands publication of CHEC-Naston MoU, suspension of prepaid meteringBy Chioma Obinna Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has warned the Lagos State Government against moves to concession parts of the state’s public water infrastructure, saying the policy could deepen hardship for residents and undermine access to affordable and reliable water. CAPPA’s warning followed […]
River govt flags off enumeration exercise
As part of its mandate to facilitate the planning and implementation of policies based on proper data collection and analysis, Rivers State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has commenced a pilot enumeration scheme.
Policeman kills colleague over food
THE current peace effort in the warring communities of Oruku and Umuode in Enugu State has taken a new turn as a mobile policeman in the team of security operatives deployed to restore peace to the area, has reportedly shot dead a police constable, following a minor misunderstanding over food.
Jonathan commissions Yar’Adua Barracks
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, commissioned the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Barracks built in honour of the late Major General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua.
FG admits illegal diversion of public funds
The Federal Government yesterday admitted, afresh, before the Supreme Court, that its operation of the Federation Account between 2004 and 2007 was largely illegal, being not in conformity with the provisions of the 1999 constitution.
Plumber loses 8 teeth to police brutality
A plumber, Mr. Iroroevun Isiakpere, has lost eight of his teeth and a broken jaw to the bargain after he was manhandled by a police constable (names withheld) at a checkpoint at Kokori, in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.
