Anambra nonagenarian leads protest over communal land dispute
By Vincent Ujumadu A 96-year-old man, Elder Stephen Okoye, on Wednesday led hundreds of residents of Umuenu Quarters in Umuawulu, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, in a protest over what they alleged was an attempt by the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, to intervene in a land dispute they said had […]
London team visits Lander Brothers’ anchorage in Asaba
The team, led by Mr. Steve Dunstone, said they were in Nigeria to re-enact the Anglo-Nigeria relationship that existed in the days of the Lander Brothers as well as verify claims that would act as yardstick for award of excellence to three governors and some individuals in the country, including Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Edo lady delivers baby boy in Libyan prison
According to him, “ I think she was pregnant before we found ourselves in this situation. So she delivered in the prison here and we are appealing to them to take her to the hospital, at least for the sake of the innocent child. But they are still being wicked.
Five burnt to death in Auchi-Benin road mishap
Among the vehicles involved are one Nissan bus with the inscription “ITC†and with registration number IM139A, a 505 Station Wagon with registration number GQ552KJA.
FG unveils 1,800 ghost workers on pension scheme
By Emmanuel Ovuakporie ABUJA—The Federal Government has introduced e-pension payment system that would ease the problems senior citizens encounter while collecting their monthly stipends.
HOS advises DFAs on e-payment headache
By Emmanuel Ovuakporie ABUJA—The new Head of Civil Service to the Federation (HOCSF) Mr Stephen Orosanye yesterday advised Directors of Finance and Administration (DFAs) to properly liaise with their various bankers to reduce the bottlenecks associated with e-payments.
