Senate to Probe NAFDAC’s Denial of Access to Kano Airport – Thisday
January 29, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Senate Committee on Health yesterday said it would investigate the alleged refusal by the authorities of the Kano International Airport to allow the National Agency for Food Drug and Administration Control (NAFDAC) to perform its statutory functions.
AbdulMutallab: Malaysia Nabs Two Nigerian Accomplices – Thisday
January 29, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Ten terror suspects including two Nigerians said to be accomplices of Christmas Day United States jetliner failed bomber, Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, have been arrested in Malaysia, the country has announced.
Yar’Adua: National and Global Pressure Mounts – Thisday
January 29, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Elder statesmen, over 200 members of the House of Representatives and world powers yesterday made strong statements on the continued absence of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua from the country which has left a power vacuum in Nigeria.
Oil Wells: Court Strikes Out Rivers Suit – Thisday
January 27, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday declined jurisdiction in the suit by Rivers State to settle a controversy arising from the oil block between the state and Akwa Ibom.
Justice Adamu Bello in a judgment that lasted for over an hour said only the Supreme Court could adjudicate on the dispute between two states particularly on the claims brought by the plaintiff. Defendants in the suit are the Attorney-General of the Federation, Accountant-General of the Federation, Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State, National Boundary Commission (NBC) and Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
Four Naval Officers Killed in Helicopter Crash – Thisday
January 27, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
A Nigerian Navy Agusta reconnaissance helicopter marked 06 with three naval officers and one rating on board crashed in the swamps of Mmiri Ochiochi in Obodo Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday, killing all the people on board.
Governors Storm Abuja for Yar’Adua – Thisday
January 27, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
As senators failed to arrive at a decision yesterday on the controversy trailing President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s absence from the country, some governors have arrived Abuja to persuade members of the Upper Chamber “not to rock the boat”.
EFCC Seeks Additional Conviction for George, Others – Thisday
January 26, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Lagos, seeking further conviction of former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, and other convicted persons.
40,000 Displaced By Jos Riots – Thisday
January 26, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The human catastrophe arising from the eruption of sectarian crisis in Jos, Plateau State, two weeks ago has left at least 40,000 displaced.
Also, former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Lar, have condemned in strong terms the destruction of lives and property, saying it is unacceptable.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it had moved in relief materials to different camps in the city to help the 40,000 displaced victims of the conflict.
House Endorses Mass Sack in Banks – Thisday
January 20, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The House of Representatives yesterday endorsed the current mass purge in the banking sector in which several commercial banks have sacked thousands of their workers allegedly to shed excess weight and keep afloat.
Jos: Jonathan Deploys Troops Across the North – Thisday
January 20, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Federal Government has moved to prevent total breakdown of law and order following renewed fighting in Jos, Plateau State.
Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday ordered the deployment of troops in the troubled areas, while states in Northern Nigeria have been placed on red alert.
