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Minister tasks Orji on protection for women, children

Minister tasks Orji on protection for women, children

By Anayo Okoli Umuahia -THE Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman yesterday appealed to the Abia state Governor, Chief Theodore Orji to enact a law that will give pregnant women and children under five years of age complete free medical treatment. According to Mrs. Suleiman, the action will reduce the high […]

Igbo community crisis in Kano threatens security

Igbo community crisis in Kano threatens security

By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO -  The Kano Police Command has declared that the festering crisis among the various factions of Igbos residents in Kano posed serious security challenges to the peace and stability of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Baba Muhammad told newsmen in Kano, against the backdrop of accusation of partisanship […]

Okpe women, youths protest acquisition of community’s farmland

Okpe women, youths protest acquisition of community’s farmland

HUNDREDS of Okpe women and youths from Ughoton village in Okpe council area of Delta State yesterday protested the acquisition of over 150 acres of their community farmland without adequate compensation by the state government even as they accused the community leadership of collecting gratification of N10million.

Benin monarch urges Works ministry to erect road signs

Benin monarch urges Works ministry to erect road signs

WORRIED by the incessant road accidents in the nation’s high ways, the Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa, has urged the Federal Ministry of Works, to erect road signs which usually serve as a guard to motorists on highways.

Youths in Bayelsa poised for showdown with oil firm

Youths in Bayelsa poised for showdown with oil firm

Youths in Sangana in the Brass local government area of Bayelsa State may be heading for a showdown with the Continental Oil and Gas Limited (Conoil) over what they described as non consultation of their traditional ruler and the chiefs’ council by the company in relating with the community.