Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 committees constituted yesterday emerged today. The Committee on Devolution of Power whose responsibilities comprises fiscal federalism; revenue sharing; resource control; sharing formula and any other related matters has both former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah and former Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Coomasie as co-chairmen.…
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, on Wednesday disclosed plans by his government to support Nigeria in ensuring maritime security and safety. Entwistle said in Lagos at the opening ceremony of “OBANGAME EXPRESS 2014 Exercise” that the US was prepared to support the Federal Government’s effort at increasing security along its maritime borders.…
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has slated Biafra National day celebration for May 30, 2014 at MASSOB Freedom Square, Okwe in Onuimo Council Area of Imo state. The National day celebration according to the MASSOB National Director of Information, Mr. Uchenna Madu, is aimed at showcasing and celebrating…
No fewer than three persons died in a gas explosion that destroyed a section of a vegetable oil and bottled water production company in Orlu, Imo State. Two other persons were reportedly injured. It was gathered that the victims of the early morning explosion were employees of the company, Sea Master Industries Limited at Amaifeke…
Two days after the Nyanya Motor Park bombing by terrorists,
Chief Yemi Okulaja, SAN, in this interview, speaks on the ongoing national confab, corruption on the Bench and the acts of organising seminars for judges by bodies that have cases before the courts. Excerpts: By Abdulwah ab Abdulah Is it right for judges to attend workshop organised by corporate and government bodies, especially those that…
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, has said that it will be difficult for the country to win the war against terrorism without the support of the host communities in the mission area. He said that the Air Force commanders must be diplomatic and display the requisite tact in dealing with the…
There was tension at the Onitsha Main Market yesterday when the Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) invaded the market to arrest a notorious arms dealer, Alphonsus Ngwu. Ngwu’s men tried to prevent his arrest. But he was shot while trying to escape during a commotion. The shots created tension, as traders scampered for safety. The SARS team…
The Corner House, a United Kingdom non-governmental organization, has urged Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister, to resign her appointment if she finds herself unable to carry out her duties without fear or favour. The call is contained in an explosive letter dated April 12, and signed by Nicholas Hildyard, a Co-Director…
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday challenged Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso of Kano State to account for the N225 billion Local Government funds he received from the Federation Account within two years. Jonathan was in Kano to formally welcome the former governor of the state, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, recently. He…