Three arrested over alleged vandalism of Plateau water facilities
By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Three suspects have been arrested by the police over alleged vandalism and theft of critical water infrastructure belonging to the Plateau State Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PLAMWASSA) in Shendam Local Government Area of the state. The agency said the suspects were arrested following an investigation into the theft of […]
PDP members ‘ll decide my fate, says Kwankwaso
By AbdulSalam Muhhamad KANO — Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, yesterday, declared that his political future will be determined by the teeming members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Kwankwaso, who was reacting to speculations over his bid to stage a come back to Kano Government House in 2011, a […]
Turai declares NAFEST open in Minna
By Wole Mosadomi MINNA — The 23rd edition of National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) has been declared open by First Lady, Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua just as she said the festival would go a long way in checking youth restiveness, stimulate national consciousness and promote unity among Nigerians. Addressing the participants, at the Bako […]
EFCC boss tasks NASS on passage of FOI bill
CHAIRMAN of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida Waziri, yesterday in Benin appealed to the National Assembly to immediately consider the passage of the Freedom of Information Bill currently y before it to enable Nigerians demand for accountability and purposeful governance from their leaders.
Aturu sues FG over planned deregulation
By IseOluwa Ige ABUJA — Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu, yesterday commenced an action before the Abuja Federal High court sitting in Maitama, seeking its order to stop the Federal Government from going ahead with its plan to deregulate the downstream sector of the petroleum industry from November 1, this year. He […]
Amnesty Int’l condemns use of force by security operatives in Bundu waterfront
Amnesty International has condemned what it described as excessive use of force by some members of the security forces in Bundu waterfront community, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
