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 […]
Jonathan, NASS in crucial talks over budget
FOLLOWING discrepancies noticed by the presidency in 2010 Budget as passed by the National Assembly (NASS), the Acting President last night resumed dialogue with the leadership of the NASS aimed at finding a solution to the looming face-off between the two arms of government.
No report on alleged kidnap of two Germans – Police
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—ABIA State Police Command says that there is no official report yet from any of its divisions on the reported kidnapping of two Germans in Ukwa East Local Government Area of the state, last weekend. It was reported that two Germans were kidnapped in Azumini, a tourist community of Abia State, where […]
Bomb explosion in Maiduguri injures two
A BOMB exploded at the Wulari Police Barracks Mummy Market in Maiduguri, yesterday, while activities at the market were at the peak.
Prisoners go on rampage in Kaduna, 2 die
Inmates of Kaduna Prisons, Tuesday, went on the rampage which claimed the lives of two of them, while two prison officials were injured in the fracas.
Police rescue kidnapped NIFOR boss
BARELY 24 hours after Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udom Ekpoudom, gave a marching order to the police in Edo State to arrest the rising incidence of kidnappings, the police in the state yesterday said that they had rescued the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research, NIFOR, Dr. Dere Okiy, who was kidnapped on Monday.
