By Tony Edike ENUGU – THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner in Enugu State, Mr Austin Okojie, has proposed the First-Past-the Post and  modified proportional representation for 2011 general elections. Under the system, he explained, participants in an election especially those who scored 70 percent and above stand to benefit from the […]

By Henry Umoru Nsukk a- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu has said that there will be no second term for its chairmen in the 17 local government areas of the state. Mr Oliver Ajibo, PDP Chairman in Nsukka council, disclosed this to newsmen after informing the aspirants of the party’s decisions at the […]

THE Lagos State Government has called on the authorities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to check the excesses of tanker drivers operating along NNPC depot in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA – A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, has promised to fight crime with employment if  voted as the Governor of the state in 2010. Obiogbolu, who has formerly launched  his blue print also said that his administration would undertake a policy of […]

By Vincent Ujumadu Abakaliki – The Ebonyi government has said that only companies, who present their tax clearance certificates and PAYE tax receipts will enjoy government patronage. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Ken Uhuo, told newsmen that the State Executive Council took the decision to check tax  evasion and boost  internally-generated revenue. “Some companies, […]