Oyedele: Delta must turn oil wealth into prosperity
…Says execution, not resources, creates wealth By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Monday, challenged Delta State to convert its abundant natural resources into sustainable prosperity, stressing that wealth is created through sound execution rather than the mere […]
ERA, Edo women farmers protest Michelin’s activities
It was further gathered that the company acquired the Iguobazuwa forest reserve, covering over 3500 hactares of land, towards the twilight of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion’s administration in 2007.
Imoke blames C-River’s woes on RMAFC
He stressed that he was one of those craving for the amendment of the constitution based on some identifiable lapses while pledging his allegiance to the federal government.
Okah: Clark accuses FG of double standard
Chief Clark warned that the much trumpeted amnesty of the Federal Government, which the people have accepted in principle, would fail if certain things were not done to create conducive atmosphere for the people to accept it voluntarily.
Group petitions INEC, ANSIEC over ward delineation
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—THE Umuleri General Assembly in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (AN SIEC) over ward delineation and creation of polling units in the local council, claiming that the community was marginalized in the exercise. The […]
Abia lawmakers begin 3-day fasting over rising crime wave
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—members of the Abia state House of Assembly have begun a three day fasting and prayer over the rising state of insecurity in the state. Other workers of the State Assembly also joined in the prayer session. The prayer, the House said, was particularly against the rising spate of violent crime, especially […]
