Arms proliferation: NSCDC dismisses 2, exonerates mining commander
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC on Wednesday said it has dismissed two operatives of its Mining Marshal squad for unlawfully providing illegal miners with firearms.
N-Delta needs healing not amnesty, says cleric
PRESIDENT of the North-Western Union Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nigeria, Dr. Joseph Adebisi Ola, has said that the solution to the crisis in the Niger Delta lies in diverting all developments to the area, training the youths and offering employment opportunities to the people.
Gov Shekarau appoints 153 aides
In a move seen as a bid to consolidate his base within the structure of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP), Governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State has appointed 153 political aides ahead 2011 general elections.
We’ll deliver new Constitution before 2011 polls’
The Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Usman Bayero Nafada, has assured Nigerians that the House will deliver an amended constitution to the country before the 2011 general election.
NIMASA, NLNG agrees to develop Nigerian ship registry
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Liquid Natural Gas Company (NLNG) have both agreed to develop the Nigerian ship registry with a view to increasing the country’s earning from maritime trade.
Varsity council directs mgt to resume academic activities
The Governing Council of the University of Jos has directed management of the institution to immediately put necessary machinery in place for resumption of normal academic activities.
