THE Lagos State government resumed the implementation of its demolition policy on Tuesday, as it knocked down about 100 structures in some areas around the metropolis, with thousands of occupants displaced. According to the state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tunji Bello, the exercise became necessary to solve the problem of perennial flooding in the state. Areas […]
By Kenneth Uwadi, Imo State, Nigeria – Sept 6, 2011 – Some Nigerian politicians play the ostrich game; hard to hear, hard to see and hard to smell trouble brewing in the air. Days ago, Invitation started spreading round for a 50,000 man march In Owerri in solidarity for the 10,000 disengaged Imo State graduate […]
Political tension is mounting in Gombe State as members and followers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of sidelining them in his planned appointment of commissioners and other public officers. One of the leaders of the party in the state, Alhaji Garba Abdullahi Gombe, stated this in a press statement […]
NIGER State governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has explained that transparent, free, fair and credible elections are the only antidote for democracy and good governance. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, at the opening ceremony of a one-week training workshop for commissioners and electoral officers of the state Independent Electoral Commission […]
Senator Hope Uzodinma fought a long drawn battle, stretching to the Supreme Court, before emerging as Senator representing Orlu Zone in Imo state. But he has put the political battle, which he describes as ‘survival of the fittest’, behind him to face the duty of legislation and pursuit of better things for his people. His […]
AS the security agencies are battling to restore normalcy to the city of Jos following the orgy of violence that gripped some parts of the state capital on Monday leading to the death of many people, secret killings still pervaded the nooks and crannies of the city while more corpses were being uncovered. In the […]
KADUNA – There is tension in Kaduna State following reports that two shops belonging to Christians which were among those rebuilt after they were razed in the last April election violence in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area, were burnt again. By yesterday morning, the situation had become tensed in Kaduna, as text messages either […]
Yola – A major tragedy was averted during Eld-el-Fitri celebration in Yola yesterday as the military intercepted about eight heavily armed terrorists heading towards the main Eid praying ground ostensibly to attack Muslim faithfuls observing the prayers. The men and officers of the 23 Armoured Brigade, which intercepted the people said to be on a […]
Sallah celebration by the Izala Muslim group on Monday turned soured as clash between the group and some youths led to the death of no fewer than 10 people while many were injured. The Izala members, who had gathered at the Rukuba Road praying ground for the end of Ramadan fast, were held hostage for hours by […]
No fewer than 20 people were feared killed and more than 20 wounded in renewed violence in Jos Plateau on Monday. The victims were allegedly shot by soldiers who escorted some Muslims to pray at the prayer ground. At least, 50 vehicles were also reportedly burnt in the clashes between some rival Muslim and […]
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