Southern, Middle Belt leaders reject proposed cattle ranching scheme
…Demand transparency on land acquisition, ownership, beneficiaries …Warn FG against imposing livestock policy on communities By Henry Umoru, Abuja Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have rejected any attempt to compulsorily allocate community lands in the Middle Belt and southern parts of the country for cattle ranching. The leaders, comprising representatives […]
PDP vows to reclaim power in Ondo
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State said Monday that it would reclaim power from the ruling Labour Party, LP, in 2013.
Sacked workers: Court orders Diamond Bank to file defence
AN Ibadan High Court has ordered Diamond Bank Plc to file its statement of defence within 21 days in a suit instituted against it by former members of staff who are challenging their sack.
Gunmen kill 2 Policemen in Rivers
It was a tragic experience for the Police in Rivers State, Sunday night, as two of their men, Sergeant Jonah Okere and PC David Mark, were gunned down by unknown gunmen.
Abia govt declares amnesty for kidnappers, sponsors
ABIA State Government has officially declared amnesty for all kidnappers and perpetrators of other violent crimes in the state. The amnesty, which began yesterday, and also covers hoodlums’ sponsors, will last for two weeks.
Eschew politics of bitterness, Bankole tells politicians
AS campaigns for the 2011 general elections intensifies, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, weekend, admonished politicians against playing politics of bitterness, saying that such acts are capable of endangering the nation’s democracy.
