By Aliyu Dangida DUTSE—Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disbursed the sum of N1m to two communities in Jigawa state which were selected for self-help projects aimed at executing the designed community self help projects in their respective domains. Speaking while receiving the cheque from an official of the commission, the executive chairman of the […]

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—AS the 2010 governorship election in Anambra state draws closer, traditional rulers in the state have spoken out in support of the re-election of Governor Peter Obi, saying their reason is to ensure continuity in governance. Anambra state is known to have a history of changing Governors after every tenure, due mainly […]

“We are also taking on new responsibilities such as the provision of medical support and assistance to the people with heart conditions as well as the rehabilitation of female ex-convicts.”

Dr. Farouk Abdulazeez, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the new political pressure group, Yar’Adua for New Nigeria (YFONN) has said that the group is against automatic second term ticket for elected political office holders at all levels as it negates the philosophy and ideology behind the formation of the group. Automatic ticket, according to Dr. […]

Probably due to poor telephone network, the kidnappers were said to have established contact with the family through a letter they allegedly wrote and delivered through an Okada (commercial motor cycle operator), informing the family and the community on on how to reach them (kidnappers) at their hideout.