Nnaji advocates increased funding for education
By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA — Former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has called for increased funding of education at all levels, saying adequate investment in the sector is critical to building a globally competitive economy in the 21st century. Nnaji made the call on Wednesday in Nsukka while delivering the University of Nigeria, UNN, […]
DESOPADEC commended for peace, devt
MANAGING Director of Freedom Mortgage Finance Limited, Dr Tommy Ighrakpata-Peters, has commended the board of Delta State Oil Producing and Development Commission (DESOPADEC) for ensuring peace and socio-economic development in oil producing areas in the state.
Miss Imo gets automatic varsity admission
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—The winner of Miss Imo 2009 beauty pageant, Miss Onyinyechi Ibeagi, has been given automatic admission into Imo State University, Owerri, to study any course of her choice.
Shekarau wants closer executive, legislature ties
Kano — Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has asked for closer ties between the executives and the legislatures in the country to stabilised the civil rule in the country.
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.
