Tuggar Campaign Organisation denies defections, condemns alleged misinformation
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed claims that supporters of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, have defected to another governorship aspirant, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisation said the claims, made during a recent press conference by supporters […]
Yobe asked to assist NYSC
By Bala Ajiya DAMATURU — The Yobe State government has been called upon to assist the NYSC in the state for effective and efficient performance. Speaking to Vanguard in his office in Damaturu, Yobe State Director of the NYSC, Mr. Nuhu Kwaghe, said: “The NYSC in the state has only one functional vehicle which is […]
Amnesty:Bayelsa farmer/militant surrender arms, 192 ammo
Barely twelve days to the end of the federal government amnesty to Niger Delta militants, a man in is late thirties who claimed to be a militant human right activist Tuesday surrendered eight rustic arms and one hundred and ninety two mix ammo to the Bayelsa State chapter of the Presidential Amnesty Implementation Committee.
Kaduna SSG kidnapped
The Secretary to the Kaduna state government, Mr.Waje Yayok, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown persons who are now demanding a ransom of N40 million for his release.
Benue moves to curb fraud in land administration
By Peter Duru MAKURDI – In a bid to check incidents of fraud and sharp practices in land administration in Benue State, the Governor Gabriel Suswam-led administration has commenced the automation of land administration with a N500 million Benue Land Information Management System (BenLIMS). According to the Benue State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Mr […]
2011 poll: Gov Gaidam may reshuffle cabinet
By Bala Ajiya DAMATURU – There are indications that the Yobe State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam will drop some members of his cabinet and major aides in a major cabinet shake-up to strategise for the 2011 election. Vanguard investigation revealed that the governor is not comfortable with some members of his cabinet that he inherited […]
