Why I resigned as Edo Speaker – Agbebaku
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday resigned his position amid reports that 18 of his colleagues had backed moves for his removal. Agbebaku announced his resignation during plenary shortly before the House elected Hon. Yekini Idaiye, member representing Akoko-Edo I Constituency, […]
Poor funding’ll mar amnesty, PPA boss warns
The Federal Government has been warned against inadequate funding of the amnesty programme for repentant Niger Delta militants.
FCT teachers protest non-payment of salary
ABUJA — Taking the advantage of the visit of the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Chief Chuka Odom, to the Bwari Area Council, teachers in the area yesterday took to the street, protesting non-payment of salary and monetisation benefits to teachers at the Local Education Authorities (LEAs).
FG signs N33bn Ajaokuta-Warri rail line contract
ABUJA — THE Federal Government yesterday awarded a N33 billion contracts for the design and completion of the remaining 22 kilometre Ajaokuta-Warri rail line. The contracts were awarded to Team Nigeria and Julius Berger PLC, respectively.
Aviation managers tasked on women training
THE Aviation Minister, Mr. Babatunde Omotoba, has charged managers of the nation’s aviation industry to focus their attention on training of more women for consistency and sustainability of the sector.
Enugu begins deworming
ENUGU—A mass de-worming programme, which will involve administering over 10,000 children with Zolat anti-worm drug free of charge, was yesterday launched by Enugu State Government, as part of efforts to tackle worm-related ailments among children.
