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Boko Haram: Ex Gov. Sheriff quizzed

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Latest Politics, State News Monday, July 11th, 2011

Former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, was yesterday quizzed by the State Security Services (SSS) operatives in Abuja over the Boko Haram menace. He has since been released. Besides, the Islamic fundamentalists lived up to its threat as it bombed a popular joint in Kaduna on Sunday night. Scores were injured but no life […]

Lagos floods: 19 drown, 10 recovered

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, July 11th, 2011

For over 14 hours on Sunday, Lagos metropolis witnessed a massive downpour and the result: Unprecedented floods that wreaked havoc in the Centre of Execellence. No fewer thatn19 residents were swept away by the menacing flood. By yesterday, the state government ordered the closure of public schools to save pupils from possible tragedy. Their premises […]

Ajimobi explains non-payment of Akala’s salary

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Oyo, State News Sunday, July 10th, 2011

The May and June salaries of all political office holders in Oyo State, including former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, his aides, current governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and his aides, are yet to be paid because, after payment of the May minimum wage of N18, 000, in conformity with agitation by workers in the […]

I was once a prisoner, Zamfara Governor tells inmates

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, State News, Zamfara Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has advised prison inmates in the state to be patient and faithful to God, saying their stay in prison was a test of faith even as he disclosed that he once found himself in their situation. “I was once a prisoner. Ironically, what happened was that I was to be […]

Flood sacks Lagos, Oyo, Taraba •Fashola orders workers, school children to stay at home today

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Oyo, State News, Taraba Sunday, July 10th, 2011

IT was like a replay of the Great Flood during the time of the biblical Noah in some states in the country, especially Lagos, Ogun and Oyo, on Sunday, as long hours of ceaseless rain caused havoc and resulted in casualties, as well as huge material losses. As early as 7.00a.m, the downpour forced residents […]

Bomb rocks Bauchi – Police Station, bank attacked

Posted by admin Bauchi, Boko Haram, State News Friday, July 8th, 2011

Bauchi State yesterday had its dose of destruction, as bomb explosions rocked a police station in Ankaleri area of the state. One policeman was killed. This is coming two days after similar explosions jolted Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. It was gathered that the explosion occurred at about 4.30pm when gunmen stormed the community in […]

Indian staff protest at DSC over salary arrears

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, State News Thursday, July 7th, 2011

WARRI-THE crisis in the Delta Steel Company, DSC, Plc, Aladja, Delta State, worsened, yesterday, as the Indian workers in the company, who were protesting alleged non-payment of salaries for upwards one year, stormed the Steel Melting Shop, SMS, section of the company to halt production. A source told Vanguard that when their bid to halt […]

Edo plans return of schools to missions

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said the state government is considering the possibility of returning schools to missions to ensure that the government’s investment in the schools are not left to rot. Speaking on Wednesday at the foundation-laying of a new model college at the old Pilgrims Baptist College, Ewohinmi, Edo Central, the […]

Airport: Jigawa govt collaborates with German firm

Posted by admin Headlines, Jigawa, State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

THE Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has met with a German construction firm that constructed the Wiesbaden Airport, a move seen as an effort to actualise its quest to make the state an investment haven, going by its plan to establish an airport that will boost economic activities. This was disclosed by the chief […]

You’re safe in Bauchi, NYSC coordinator assures corps members

Posted by admin Bauchi, Headlines, NYSC (National Youth Service Corp), State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

MEMBERS of the Batch “B” of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to Bauchi State have been assured of their safety during their orientation pro-gramme, which started on Monday and their welfare in the state during the service year. The state coordinator of the NYSC, Mr Abraham Tizhe, gave the assurance while speaking with […]