Lukuwa appeals for calm after knife attack
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, has appealed for calm following an alleged knife attack on him shortly after the conclusion of Jumu’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis. Lukuwa, who sustained a minor injury around his neck during the incident on Friday, said […]
Okiro bows out, thanks Nigerians
In a letter he personally signed dated Tuesday, July 21, Mr Okiro said: “I wish to cease this opportunity to convey my sincere appreciation to you for your support, assistance and encouragement to me during my two year tenure as the thirteenth indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am indeed very grateful.
S’Court orders retrial of Ife Rep’s seat
The Supreme Court has ordered the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division to hear on merit and without further delay the two-year-old legal tussle on the seat of Ife Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives.
Anambra farmers to get N1bn loan
Awka – As part of its efforts to boost food production, the Anambra Government is to provide a N1 billion loan to farmers in the state. Mr Leo Imoka, Programme Manager, Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in the state, announced this in Awka, yesterday, at a forum of the National Programme for Food Security. He said […]
Arik Air produces first Nigerian Airbus A340-500 pilots
THE management of Arik Air, yesterday in Lagos, said it had produced the first Nigerian pilots to fly an Airbus A340-500 aircraft.
Nigeria may not achieve MDG targets – House C’ttee on MDGs
By Emeka Mamah Kaduna – The House of Representatives Committee on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) says Nigeria may not be able to achieve the MDG targets as earlier believed. According to the committee’s chairman, Saudatu Sani, apart from lack of political will on the part of governments at all levels in the country, the current […]
