Eid-el-Maulud: Matawalle movement urges Zamfara Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Matawalle Political Movement (MPM) has felicitated Muslims in Zamfara State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to emulate the virtues and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The group, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau, on Tuesday, said […]
Enugu farmers petition Chime over fertilizer hoarding
By Tony Edike ENUGU—SOME farmers and fertilizer dealers in Enugu state have petitioned Governor Sullivan Chime over the alleged hoarding of fertilizers procured by the state government for farming in the state for this year’s farming season. They accused some members of the Enugu State Fertilizer Procurement and Distribution Limited of allegedly hijacking fertilizers meant […]
High rate of accident worries FRSC
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Repeated road traffic crash (RTC) along the ever busy Anara-Okohia-Umuelemai federal highway, which has claimed so many lives is giving both the communities and the Imo State Command of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) sleepless nights. Confirming this development in an exclusive interview, the Sector Commander, Mr. Angus Ibezim, and a member […]
Enough tug boats for Eastern port — NPA
Insinuations that the eastern ports may be totally lacking in essential equipment, including tug boats may be actually untrue, as the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said weekend it has eight tug boats in the eastern ports, out of which six were fully operational.
Osun: Tribunal grants Aregbesola’s request on forensic witness
By VANGUARD The efforts mounted by the Governorship candidate of the Action Congress (AC) in Osun State to dethrown the incumbent governor received a boost yesterday as the Justice Alli Garba-led Governorship Election Petition Retrial Tribunal sitting in Osogbo granted his application to include the forensic expert, Mr. Paul Jobbins as an additional witness.
Imo youths fault govt’s N18.5bn bond
By Emmanuel Aziken Abuja—The Imo Youth Forum has expressed concern over the viability of the N18.5 billion bond recently floated by the Imo state government, noting that it could further impoverish the state. The group in a statement by its national chairman, Dr Chris Okeke, noted that government’s decision to use part of the proceeds […]
