Gunmen abduct pastor’s wife, three children in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted the wife of a pastor and his three children in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, were reportedly travelling to Damasak on Saturday when the attackers intercepted their vehicle near Kareto village and […]
Water mgt key to devt agenda – NIWRMC
Jos – The effective management of water resources is a key to the attainment of Nigeria’s quest to accelerate its water development goals. The Executive Director of Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management (NIWRMC), Mr Inuwa Musa, made the statement at the opening of a two-day mini-summit of the Nigeria Association of Hydro-geologists (NAH) in Jos, […]
UK based doctor escapes from kidnappers in Imo
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI-Kidnapping of innocent citizens have continued in Imo state despite the spirited efforts of the state government and law enforcement agencies to contain the activities of the hoodlums who perpetrate this crime. The latest victim is a United Kingdom-based medical doctor, Dr. Nathan Ibe, who was in his Umuocham Ntu, Ngor Okpala […]
Lagos counters Gani’s wish, holds lying-in-state
GOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State yesterday revealed how the state government was able to convince the family of the late legal Icon and social crusader, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, to play a role in the burial arrangement despite the instruction of the deceased to his family not to allow any government lavish taxpayers’ money on his burial.
No annointed candidate for Anambra guber election – Ogbulafor
Abuja — The People’s DemocraticParty (PDP) National Chairman, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, says the party has no “anointed candidate†to be imposed on the people of Anambra for the February 6, 2010 governorship election in the state. He made this known while fielding questions from State House Correspondents shortly after emerging from a private audience with […]
Abia gets new CP
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia – A new Police Commissioner has been appointed in Abia state. He is Mr. Jonathan Johnson, who until his new appointment was a Commissioner of Police incharge of Administration in Lagos state. He replaces Mr. Edgar Nanakumo, who has been posted to Force Headquarters, Abuja. Meanwhile five teenagers suspected to be […]
