They recalled a recent case in Rivers state when Soboma Jackreece aka Egberipapa came out from hiding to participate in a peace talk in his home town, Buguma some months ago, and ended up being picked up by the Joint Task Force in the state. Adding, also that Asari Dokubo, at a time embraced peace but was arrested, prosecuted and detained for several months. . “These experiences have put a snag and doubt on the peace process.

*Oppose beat associations AWKA—The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has expressed worry over the harsh business environment for journalism practice in the country, leading to staff  rationalization in many media organisations, and urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of national emergency, take proactive steps to bolster the nation’s economy.

By Ise-Oluwa Ige ABUJA—Former Aviation Minister, Professor Babalola Borishade and an Austrian businessman, Mr. George Eder yesterday requested an Abuja high court to reject a list of exhibit containing incriminating evidence linking them to alleged perpetration of fraud in the implementation of a N6.5billion Safe Tower Project.

By Emmanuel Aziken & Inalegwu Shuaibu …expresses concern over 2009 budget ABUJA — The Senate is to fast track the process of constitution review to ensure that a reviewed Electoral Act is available for the 2011 elections, the Senate disclosed yesterday.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA—GOVERNORS and elected public officers who may have been adopted ahead of the 2011 general elections by State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would have had their hopes shattered as the National Chairman, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor yesterday warned all state chairmen of the party against adopting any candidate or face […]