Osun Election: CSOs demand thorough investigation of Senator Fadahunsi
…hail Osun voters’ resilience, election outcome By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought have called for a thorough investigation into allegations of inciting violence against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, following statements reportedly made during the build-up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisations […]
New states coming before 2011 elections, say lawmakers
By Inalegwu Shaibu ABUJA—A group of Senators and members of the House of Representatives under the aegis of Forum of the National Assembly for the actualisation of states creation, yesterday said new states will be created before the 2011 general election. The group added that the proposed amendment of the 1999 Constitution will not be […]
Orji flags off medical mission by doctors from abroad
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—GOVERNOR Theodore Orji of Abia state, has flagged off a medical mission embarked upon by a group of Nigerian Doctors based in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. The group, it was learnt returned home to impart the experience they had acquired in their chosen profession. Addressing the ceremony, […]
Okereke tasks FG on completion of Enugu Trade Fair complex
By Tony Edike ENUGU—DIRECTOR General, Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), Dr Emeka Okereke, has called on the Federal Government to as matter of urgency, release sufficient fund to develop the permanent site of the Enugu Trade Fair Complex. Okereke told reporters in Enugu, that unless substantial funds were made available to […]
Controversy trails utilization of malaria fund
By Chinyere Amalu ABUJA—Controversies trailed on the distribution of Malaria funds at the state level, as Nigerian government received yet another $100million from World Bank to fund the countries rid malaria initiative. With the WHO 2015 target to rid the country of Managers of malaria from some states have expressed concern over non- accessibility and […]
N-Delta: FG hails oil companies
By Daniel Idonor ABUJA—VICE President Goodluck Jonathan has applauded the oil multi-national operating in Nigeria for their steadfastness and confidence in government’s initiatives aimed at restoring peace and guaranteeing normal business environment for oil exploration and production in the Nigeria. The Vice President stated this when he received the Vice Chairman of the Board of […]
