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NIS dispels fears, says passport processing continues nationwide

NIS dispels fears, says passport processing continues nationwide

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has assured Nigerians that the ongoing centralisation of passport booklet production will not disrupt passport processing and issuance at any of its offices across the country or at Nigerian embassies and consulates abroad. The clarification was contained in a statement on Wednesday night by the Service […]
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ERA, Edo women farmers protest Michelin’s activities

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

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

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

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

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 […]