GOVERNORSHIP aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra state, Mr. Emeka Etiaba, has debunked insinuations that he may step down and pick the Deputy Governor slot. He said this yesterday when his campaign organisation, Emeka Etiaba Campaign Organisation held an interactive session with Freight Forwarders of Anambra origin. He said he is […]

By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—A Federal High Court sitting in  Awka, Anambra state,  yesterday adjourned till  October 5, 2009  for hearing in the contempt proceeding initiated against the Access Bank Plc Managing Director, Mr Aigboje Imoukhuede and his Deputy, Mr Herbert Wigwe by an Onitsha based industrialist and transporter, Chief Sebastine Udemba. Udemba, the second plaintiff […]

By Luka Binniyat ABUJA –  Minister of Environment, Mr. John Odey, said Nigeria loses about $750 million annually as 350,000 hectares of its forest land is annually depleted by direct human activities and climate change. Odey also said the Sahara Desert in Nigeria was moving southwards at a rate of 600 metres per year with […]

By Evelyn Usman LAGOS — A road accident involving five vehicles occurred yesterday along the Apapa/Oshodi expressway, with the fate of those injured yet-to-be ascertained. The incident, attributed to a failed section along the major expressway, occurred at about 4pm. Eye witnesses said two 20 footer containers which were on a truck that was moving […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Monsur Olowopejo LAGOS — Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, received the report on criminal code reform with a vow to frontally combat crime effectively in the state. Fashola, while receiving the reports at the State House, expressed optimism that the report would further aid the government in tackling crime […]