Lukuwa appeals for calm after knife attack
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, has appealed for calm following an alleged knife attack on him shortly after the conclusion of Jumu’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis. Lukuwa, who sustained a minor injury around his neck during the incident on Friday, said […]
Rivers monarch frowns at NASS’ handling of PIB
The Paramount Ruler of Ikwerreland, Rivers State, Eze Gbakagbaka Frank Eke, has frowned at the “unserious manner, with which the National Assembly is handling the petroleum bill” and called on the lawmakers to review the bill to enable it meet the aspirations of oil communities.
Armed soldiers’ occupation of PHCN facilities worries staff
NO fewer than 20 power stations and Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, installations are currently being occupied by armed soldiers across the country since November 10 in the wake of the suspended three-day general strike called by Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, to compel the government to implement the agreed N18,000 minimum wage.
Christian youths pray against kidnapping in Abia
WORRIED by the spate of kidnapping and violent crimes in Nigeria, particularly Abia State, the youth wing of the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, YUCAN, yesterday embarked on one day fasting and prayer to seek the face of God to the problem.
Anambra NULGE crisis deepens
The protracted crisis in the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Anambra State chapter, weekend took a turn for the worse when the union, after its state executive council meeting, suspended 11 of its members for anti- union activities.
WHO calls for implementation of sound health policy
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on governments and stakeholders to implement policies and practices needed to safeguard medicines for future generation.
