Gombe Govt rejects N133bn–N138bn water spending claim
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has rejected claims that it spent between N133 billion and N138 billion on water supply projects, describing the figures as inaccurate and misleading. The government said the figures in circulation appeared to lump together recurrent expenditure, capital allocations, inherited contractual obligations, development-partner interventions and budgetary provisions without […]
Anti graft war: A-Ibom ‘ll not use illegal means —CJ
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Mr. Ntekum, who spoke while addressing newsmen in Uyo, said: “As an administration led by a lawyer and anchored on the rule of law, Akpabio desires to achieve zero tolerance for corruption by prosecuting the law on corruption within the ambit of the law. We can fight every crime and enforce every law without going outside the constitution.â€
PTI: N-Delta Women Forum hails S-South govs
The Niger Delta Women Forum (NDWF) has charged the National Assembly to put aside the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) in its present form until the inputs of stakeholders from the oil producing region of the country were built in.
NDDC: Group warns Senate over candidates screening
Addressing newsmen in Lagos after a meeting of the group, the President of the group, Mr. Okharedia Ihimekpen, alleged that Mr. Idehen was not qualified to be confirmed by the Senate, based on the investigations on his educational qualifications, birth certificate and tax clearance.
Oshiomhole committed to Edo devt – Anenih
THE Chairman of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) and former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, weekend described Governor Adams Oshiomhole as “my sonâ€, who is committed to the development of Edo State.
S-South govs to float $100m sovereign wealth fund
Indication to this emerged when the South-South Governors’ Forum accepted a report to this effect submitted to it by Prof. Pat. Utomi-led economic committee at its last meeting in Asaba, Delta State.
