Falana knocks FG over proposed electricity tariff hike
Falana said the government must first fulfil its promise of providing stable and uninterrupted electricity before contemplating any further increase in tariffs.
Orji boasts of victory in 2011
By Anayo Okoli UMUAHIA—AHEAD of 2011 elections, the Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has said that he was prepared to die rather lose the governorship election in the state. The governor who was addressing party stalwarts at the party secretariat in Umuahia, said he would not leave his party, the Progressive Peoples’Alliance, PPA, but […]
Rimi: Family cancels Fidau prayer
Tens of thousands of sympathisers that trooped to attend the three days prayer (Fidau) of the late former civilian Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, went home disappointed, yesterday as it was cancelled by his family.
We ‘ll fast track project implementation – Orubebe
Newly appointed Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe had said the ministry will open offices in the nine states which comprise the region and make the existing ones functional with a view to fast-tracking implementations of development projects.
Atiku’s return to PDP sealed
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is on his way back to the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, as his associates have endorsed the move.
Akunyili vows not to relent fight against corruption
THE Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, Wednesday, said she will intensify the fight against corruption in the country.
