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Suswam cautions politicians on security team
AHEAD of the Ekiti State council polls, the Action Congress (AC) in the state at the weekend challenged the composition of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) at an Ado-Ekiti High Court, asking it to declare the electoral body as presently constituted illegal.
Faction seeks Ume-Ezeokes ouster from ANPP over GNU
THE dust generated by the recent appointments of some members of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) as presidential aides appears far from settled as a group within the party has asked the National Chairman of the party, Edwin Ume-Ezeoke and others to relinquish the executive positions in the party. ...Chevron, others to build school, hospital in Ondo
CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its partners in the operations of the deep sea Agbami Project, has offered support for the improvement of education and health sectors of Ondo State with two development projects. ...AC urges court to declare Ekiti electoral body illegal
AHEAD of the Ekiti State council polls, the Action Congress (AC) in the state at the weekend challenged the composition of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) at an Ado-Ekiti High Court, asking it to declare the electoral body as presently constituted illegal. ...Nigeria seeks Namibias nod for refinery, bank
INVITATIONS have been extended to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) by governments of the Republics of Niger and Tanzania to help in establishing similar services in their respective countries. ...Adamawa, U.S. okay independent power pact
WORRIED by the rising cases of drug abuse in the country, the Plateau State Government at the weekend urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to check the ugly trend. ...Abia faults Aba lawyers position on roads, insecurity
THE dust generated by the recent appointments of some members of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) as presidential aides appears far from settled as a group within the party has asked the National Chairman of the party, Edwin Ume-Ezeoke and others to relinquish the executive positions in the party. ...Lesotho varsitys VC seeks moral rebirth in Nigeria
FIVE local council chairmen in Ogun State who have deducted funds meant for their workers pension but failed to remit them into the Contributory Pension Fund are to be sanctioned by the state government. ...Suswam asks politicians not to influence security team
AHEAD of the Ekiti State council polls, the Action Congress (AC) in the state at the weekend challenged the composition of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) at an Ado-Ekiti High Court, asking it to declare the electoral body as presently constituted illegal.Seven years after, Catholic Church forgives killers of 14 worshippers in Enugu
LAWYERS to the 28 soldiers standing trial in the Military Court Martial over the July 5 violent demonstrations against non-remittance of peace-keeping allowances have petitioned the Presidency alleging gruesome oppression and terror by the Army authorities against the detained soldiers. ...UNICEF lauds Benue over rural healthcare
EGBA high chiefs have assured their kinsmen that they are handling the recent face-off between the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and the Ogun State Government in a mature manner hence there should be calm over the issue. ...Commission threatens witnesses over non-appearance
THE world was at their feet when their benefactor was alive. His word was law and anyone with as commonplace as an ambition for a party post at the ward level must reckon with them as the foot soldiers of the strongman of Oyo State politics. ...Why education standard is down, by ex-envoy
A CRISIS seems imminent between men of the Nigeria Police, Zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State and the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the arrest of six NSCDC men for allegedly escorting a tanker laden with adulterated petrol. ...Air traffic controllers task govt on obsolete equipment, others
THE ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition Action Congress (AC) in Osun State returned to the trenches yesterday following the arrest of two chieftains of the AC by the police over the bomb blast which rocked part of the state secretariat last year. ...Bush, European leaders open summit to stem financial crisis
NIGERIA has asked the military authorities in Mauritania to immediately release former President Sidi Mohamed Sheik Abdullahi, who was recently overthrown in a coup and placed in detention. ...Plateau asks NDLEA to check drug abuse
WORRIED by the rising cases of drug abuse in the country, the Plateau State Government at the weekend urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to check the ugly trend. ...Faction seeks Ume-Ezeokes ouster
THE dust generated by the recent appointments of some members of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) as presidential aides appears far from settled as a group within the party has asked the National Chairman of the party, Edwin Ume-Ezeoke and others to relinquish the executive positions in the party. ...Ogun to sanction councils over pensions funds
FIVE local council chairmen in Ogun State who have deducted funds meant for their workers pension but failed to remit them into the Contributory Pension Fund are to be sanctioned by the state government. ...AC asks court to declare Ekiti electoral body illegal
AHEAD of the Ekiti State council polls, the Action Congress (AC) in the state at the weekend challenged the composition of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) at an Ado-Ekiti High Court, asking it to declare the electoral body as presently constituted illegal. ...Lawyers allege torture of 28 detained soldiers
LAWYERS to the 28 soldiers standing trial in the Military Court Martial over the July 5 violent demonstrations against non-remittance of peace-keeping allowances have petitioned the Presidency alleging gruesome oppression and terror by the Army authorities against the detained soldiers. ...Colin Powell backs Obama
A LACK of funds is delaying the proposed N247 million new model sero-prevalence or sentinel surveillance survey on the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). ...How to make Nigeria great, by Mark, Okogie
IF Nigerian banks are yet to feel the heat of the global economic meltdown, the same cannot be said of the countrys oil and gas industry. ...Niger, Tanzania seek FRSCs help
INVITATIONS have been extended to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) by governments of the Republics of Niger and Tanzania to help in establishing similar services in their respective countries. ...Chevron, others to build school, healthcare in Ondo
CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its partners in the operations of the deep sea Agbami Project, has offered support for the improvement of education and health sectors of Ondo State with two development projects. ...Egba leaders to intervene in Alake-Ogun govt face-off
EGBA high chiefs have assured their kinsmen that they are handling the recent face-off between the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and the Ogun State Government in a mature manner hence there should be calm over the issue. ...Adedibus loyalists seek Alao-Akalas help
THE world was at their feet when their benefactor was alive. His word was law and anyone with as commonplace as an ambition for a party post at the ward level must reckon with them as the foot soldiers of the strongman of Oyo State politics. ...FAAN shuts Maiduguri airport for repairs
BARELY two weeks after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) shut the Kaduna airport, the authority yesterday said it will from tomorrow close the Maiduguri airport for emergency repair of the failed portion of its runway. ...Police, civil defence corps differ over arrest of NSCDC personnel
A CRISIS seems imminent between men of the Nigeria Police, Zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State and the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the arrest of six NSCDC men for allegedly escorting a tanker laden with adulterated petrol. ...Police arrest two AC chieftains in Osun
THE ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition Action Congress (AC) in Osun State returned to the trenches yesterday following the arrest of two chieftains of the AC by the police over the bomb blast which rocked part of the state secretariat last year. ...Minister okays customer care for water board
CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its partners in the operations of the deep sea Agbami Project, has offered support for the improvement of education and health sectors of Ondo State with two development projects. ...Release ousted president, Nigeria tells Mauritanias junta
NIGERIA has asked the military authorities in Mauritania to immediately release former President Sidi Mohamed Sheik Abdullahi, who was recently overthrown in a coup and placed in detention. ...Funds paucity delays AIDS survey
A LACK of funds is delaying the proposed N247 million new model sero-prevalence or sentinel surveillance survey on the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). ...Global Crunch may stall Nigerias gas projects
IF Nigerian banks are yet to feel the heat of the global economic meltdown, the same cannot be said of the countrys oil and gas industry. ...Lagos woos blood donors
BARELY two weeks after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) shut the Kaduna airport, the authority yesterday said it will from tomorrow close the Maiduguri airport for emergency repair of the failed portion of its runway. ...ACF Urges Govt To Reconsider Stand On Fertiliser
THE Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) has concluded plans to host the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Chambers Of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) where Vice President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to be guest of honour. ...Ebonyi PDP Raises N450m For Secretariat, Support Ogbulafor
A recent outbreak of cholera has claimed the lives of 52 children in Buduwa village at Jakusko Local Government Area of Yobe State. ...Why Lagos Cant Leave Security To Police Alone, By Fashola
There were indications during the week that the long boundary dispute between Abia and Cross River States may soon be over, as the National Boundary Commission has convened a joint meeting of officials of both states on the issue. ...Benue CNPP Warns Against Release of Constituency Project Allowance Balance to Lawmakers
THE Senate President, Senator David Mark at the weekend re-echoed the importance of good governance to nation building stating that Nigeria has not attained true development and has remained a poor nation despite the abundant resources the country is blessed with due to lack of good leadership. ...Ijegun Fire: Firm Objects To Victims N97b Suit, Lagos Denies Negligence
An official delegation from Namibias Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sports and Culture, are presently in Nigeria for a working visit to the Nigerian Youth Ministry. ...1 Killed In Ijebu-Ode Riot
Following youths restiveness in the Niger Delta area, the Imo State government has announced plans to hold a peace and conflict resolution summit, tagged 1st Interactive Forum on October 22, at Oguta Motel, Oguta, Imo State. ...Teachers Embark On Strike Over New Package
THE Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) branch has called on the university authorities to reverse its earlier decision to withdraw the award it gave to a Lagos-based lawyer and social justice activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), or lose its support. ...Akwa Ibom Raises Task Force On Kidnappers
THE Presidency yesterday explained the rationale behind the restriction in the frequency of visits by Ministers to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ...Egba Chiefs Demand Apology From Daniel Over Comment On Alake
THE Pro National Conference Organisation (PRONACO) has faulted President YarAduas position that the resolution of the Niger Delta crisis does not require constitutional reform. ...VP Due In Aba As ACCIMA Hosts NACCIMA
THE Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) has concluded plans to host the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Chambers Of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) where Vice President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to be guest of honour. ...Cholera Kills 52 Kids In Yobe
A recent outbreak of cholera has claimed the lives of 52 children in Buduwa village at Jakusko Local Government Area of Yobe State. ...Commission Intervenes In Abia/Cross River Boundary Dispute
There were indications during the week that the long boundary dispute between Abia and Cross River States may soon be over, as the National Boundary Commission has convened a joint meeting of officials of both states on the issue. ...Mark Blames Nations Poverty On Lack Of Leadership
THE Senate President, Senator David Mark at the weekend re-echoed the importance of good governance to nation building stating that Nigeria has not attained true development and has remained a poor nation despite the abundant resources the country is blessed with due to lack of good leadership. ...Namibian Youth Ministry Officials Visit Nigeria
An official delegation from Namibias Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sports and Culture, are presently in Nigeria for a working visit to the Nigerian Youth Ministry. ...Govt Holds Peace Summit, As Anyim Canvasses Purposeful Leadership
Following youths restiveness in the Niger Delta area, the Imo State government has announced plans to hold a peace and conflict resolution summit, tagged 1st Interactive Forum on October 22, at Oguta Motel, Oguta, Imo State. ...ASUU Reads Riot Act To Varsity Over Fawehinmi
THE Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) branch has called on the university authorities to reverse its earlier decision to withdraw the award it gave to a Lagos-based lawyer and social justice activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), or lose its support. ...Most Commented
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15 October, 2008 06:48:47
The advice was contained in the communique issued at the end of the conference made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi.
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