Three arrested over alleged vandalism of Plateau water facilities
By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Three suspects have been arrested by the police over alleged vandalism and theft of critical water infrastructure belonging to the Plateau State Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PLAMWASSA) in Shendam Local Government Area of the state. The agency said the suspects were arrested following an investigation into the theft of […]
Land reform to launch Nigerians into global market – FG
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA — The Federal Government yesterday explained that the ongoing land reform process would launch the majority of Nigerians working and living in rural areas into the mainstream of the global market economy by issuing them with Certificate of Occupancy and land titles. The reform is aimed at removing the hitherto slow, […]
2011: I have not anointed anyone – Shekarau
By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO — Governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State declared yesterday that he has not anointed anyone from the pool of prospective contestants within his All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) as successor. Gov. Shekarau who spoke following speculations that he has anointed his long time friend, Malam Ibrahim Khalil, whose book launch last […]
2010 budget doomed – Experts
By Tordue Salem ACCRA – Lawmakers and top economists yesterday predicted a gloomy fiscal year for Nigeria, against the backdrop of an appalling deficit in the 2009 Appropriation Act, which is yet to score an even 20 per cent performance, a few weeks to the third quarter. The Economists and members of parliament from West […]
Yar’Adua okays 3 new judges
Abuja – President Umaru Yar’Adua yesterday approved the appointment of three new judges for the Federal High Court. They are Judges Aneke Chukwujekwu Joseph, Emmanuel Adema Obile and D.U. Okoronkwo. The approval followed their recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC). They are to be sworn in soon by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice […]
Odili denies owing banks, demands apology
By Omoh Gabriel LAGOS—Chief Victor Odili, former Chairman of Liberty Bank PLC in liquidation, has denied ever owing the bank, claiming that instead it is NDIC that is owing him N153 million as part of his deposit in the bank after deducting the N50 million one of his associate companies owed the bank. As a […]
