Kwankwaso to Atiku: Go home, focus on your chieftaincy duties, we ‘ll take care of you
ABUJA — Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to return to his hometown in Adamawa State and devote more attention to his traditional responsibilities. Kwankwaso made the remarks at his residence in Abuja during a meeting with members of the Fulani Farmers Association. A […]
Owerri North LG boss escapes suspected kidnappers
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—The Transition Committee Chairman of Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Augustine Achilike, narrowly escaped death, when he jumped out from his car, on top speed, after he was abducted by kidnappers.
Niger Assembly impeaches Speaker
By Wole Mosadomi MINNA — Barely a year after surviving impeachment moves, Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed Mohammed Alkali, was yesterday impeached and replaced by Sheidu Ndako Idris.
Popoola, Kwara Commissioner, dies at 43
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin — Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State, on Monday, lost one of his commissioners, Mrs Helen Popoola, who was in charge of the Ministry of Social Development, Culture and Tourism before her death.
Senate blasts state legislators over community projects
By Emmanuel Aziken & Inalegwu Shaibu ABUJA — The Senate yesterday went on the moral high ground condemning in the disbursement of funds for constituency projects to members of some state Houses of Assembly.
Enugu Assembly clears two commissioner designate
Enugu—The Enugu State House of Assembly yesterday cleared two Commissioners designate, describing them as fit to be appointed into the state’s executive council.
