By Taye Obateru Jos – Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sonni Tyoden has again expressed hope for a quick end to the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), saying the institution might lose another academic session if it persists. He told journalists, yesterday, that unless the strike is called-off by […]

By Peter Duru MAKURDI – Former Lagos State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has condemned calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Benue State, saying the agitation is ill motivated and unacceptable. The critic who noted that the security situation in Benue State had not degenerated to the level warranting the calls, […]

By Emeka Mamah Kaduna – The Federal Government’s directive which caused 140 directors in the Federal Civil Service (FCS) to lose their jobs for serving eight years and above in their respective positions, has now spread to the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The party may have directed that any of its officials who have […]

By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Enugu State Government has taken a bold step towards tackling malaria scourge with the flagging-off of the distribution of over 250,000 insecticide treated nets and drugs to the people of the state. Performing the ceremony yesterday, Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Clara Chime, said healthcare delivery occupies premium position in […]

By Chris Ochayi Abuja – All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) aspirants wishing to contest the Anambra  governorship election in February 2010 are expected to pay a non- refundable nomination  fee of N5 million. APGA’s national secretary, Mr Bello Umar announced this in a statement in Abuja, yesterday.He  said female aspirants were exempted from paying the […]