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BARELY 48 hours after the Edo state Government launched its security out fit code named, "Operation thunderstorm", three policemen were shot dead yesterday, in a bank robbery at Ibillo, Akoko Edo Local Government Council of the state.
The Abia Government has denied allegations that the wife of the state Governor, Mrs Odochi Orji and some of its officials were involved in a N3.3 billion financial fraud being investigated by the EFCC.
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole yesterday in Benin said that the people look up to the judiciary in the resolution of conflicts between the three arms of government, saying that only the judiciary has the power to pronounce judgement on constitutional and other legal issues.
After every operational tour of combat zones or theatres of operation, be it internal security or foreign peace support, by service chiefs of the military to their officers and soldiers on ground, there are usually traditional regimental ways of saluting the top generals to show appreciation for the way and manner they had discharged their share of responsibility for the welfare and readiness of ...
Olu Jacobs, the Ogun state-born international veteran actor, has made his mark in Nigeria's movie industry. With over 40 years acting experience, Jacobs is seen as a bridge between the old and new breed of stars, a motivator to the upcoming acts. His charisma and manner of delivery of lines are legendary, drawing admiration from fans.
The law Chambers of the late Gani Fawehinmi, yesterday condemned the alleged sponsorship of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor's Golf tournament by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing the gesture as "regrettable and show of rascallism."
The remains of the victims of the ill-fated Wings Aviation Beechcraft 1900D, which crashed into the hills of Busi Village on 15 March, 2008 while flying from Lagos to the Bebi Air Strip have been returned by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).
Erstwhile Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih has appealed to Senate President David Mark and Speaker Dimeji Bankole to sheathe their swords to enable the President table the 2010 budget of the Federal Government.
Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr Tahir Mohammed, yesterday attributed the decline in legal education in Nigeria to the progressive decline in university education, decline in the number of lecturers in faculties and the technical quality of legal education fostered on the country by early generation of law teachers.
Police Affairs minister, Dr. Ibrahim Yakubu Lame has assured that his administration would place high premium on welfare of the men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force saying that his ministry has received N5.5 billion to the effect.
Is it still possible to look a Nigerian in the face and not think of corruption? Apart from the criminal suspicion with which Nigerians are perceived in most parts of the world, we appear to have added another ugly face of corruption to our putrid image abroad.
THE Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ishaya Ibrahim has restated that the Navy is committed to policing the Nigerian waterways more effectively for maximum security of all marine operations.
Mr Johnson Shadrach Donkoh, Director of Lutheran Media Ministry (LMM), on Friday called on religious leaders to fashion out activities that would train children to become good leaders in future.
Dr. Daniel Kertesz, Representative of the World Health Organisation in Ghana, on Thursday attributed the high rate of diabetes in the country to the poor lifestyles of Ghanaians.
The Assistant Director of Immigration in-charge of Operations Unit, Mr Laud Affrifa, has appealed to officers of the Ghana Immigration Service to give exact and reliable information as frontline officers on the exit, entry and movement of foreigners across the borders to ensure that intelligence report from the Service to other security agencies is accurate.
DANGOTE group of companies disclosed yesterday that it spends a total of N20 million annually to sponsor Durbar to the annual Abuja Carnival.
Southern Borno councilors' forum has warned the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to halt the proposed swearing in of the 27 local government chairmen imposed on party members in the state by the nation leadership.
THE National Woman leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hajia Maryam Inna Ciroma said yesterday that if the party must be repositioned in Borno State, there was the urgent need for all stakeholders in the PDP to suppress their ego centric nature.
The number of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Ebonyi State dropped significantly from 4 percent in 2007 down to 2.8 percent in 2008, the National Action Committee on Aids (NACA) has revealed.
Already, 2,045 Christian pilgrims from Lagos and Rivers States are in Jerusalem for this year's Holy Pilgrimage, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr John Kennedy Okpara has said.
PRESIDENT Umaru Yar'Adua weekend announced that his administration has commenced a structured process of refocusing and repositioning the education institutions to meet challenges of nations development objectives global economy.
Determined to maintain and sustain the sanctity of the Osun Osogbo Groove, the National Commission for Museums and Monuments has put in place long lasting measures aimed at preserving the groove.
The son of a first class traditional ruler, Omogha I, the Odio-Ologbo of Oleh Kingdom in Isoko South local government area of Delta State has been apprehended by the State Police Command, Asaba over the alleged murder of a political chieftain in the area.
RUMOURS were rife yesterday that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2007 governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. Andy Uba, may be joining another political party after his quest to take over from the incumbent Governor Peter Obi hit the brick wall following the Appeal Court's ruling last week.
The Senate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State will today confer an honourary doctorate degree on Chief (Dr) Chidi Anyaegbu, chairman, Chisco Group of Companies.
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