US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader’s family
A woman accused of spying for China on Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's son and his family was arrested Sunday in the United States, US and Taiwanese officials said.
Arik Air gets US govt’s recognition
UNITED STATES Government has granted its recognition of Arik Airlines as one of Africa’s leading carriers, crowning it with an invitation to the Chairman, Sir Joseph Arumemi Ikhide, to make a presentation at the just concluded eighth African Growth and Opportunities Act, AGOA, Forum in Washington DC.
PDP candidacy, ticket to serve — Party chair
As politicians and the electorate prepare for the August 28, local government area elections in Cross River State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, state chairman, Ntufan Ekpo Okon, has called on the party’s candidates not to see their candidacy as a meal ticket but as a ticket for service.
Health workers suspend strike in A-Ibom
Striking health workers in Akwa Ibom State have been directed to suspend the strike and go back to work.
Ijaw students back Mutu for N’ Assembly
The 4th term ambition of Mr. Nicholas Mutu, representing Bomadi/Patani Federal constituency in the National Assembly, has received a boost with the National Union of Niger Delta Ijaw Students, NUNDIS, canvassing support for the legislator in the 2011 elections.
Lawmaker lauds govt on location of LCCD Institute
Deputy Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Fini Angaye, has lauded the state government for siting the Local Content Capacity Development Institute at Sabageria in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, saying it would help improve indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry.
