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Co-ordinator, Mbek-Oro, Abuja Chapter, Engr. Ben Ukpong, FNSE, (l), Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Newsday Newspaper, Abuja, Chief Edet O. Isong (c) pose with members and senior editors of Newsday Newspapers during a courtesy visit to the paper’s Headquarters, Utako, Abuja

FRAUD: Chairman, Ibiono Ibom LGA Accused Of Embezzling N150 Million …EFCC Wades In

The chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Godwin Ekpo has joined the impressive league of elected government functionaries in the country, that specialize in looting their various treasuries, instead of enthroning good governance.
Unfortunately, he has run out of luck as six councilors under his administration have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), cataloguing the chairman's

Newsday Publisher Appointed Trustee

The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet O. Isong has been appointed into the Board of Trustee of the Akwa Ibom Community, Abuja.

MFBs To Disburse N1bnMicro Credits

As part of efforts at creating employment to our teeming population and alleviating poverty, Association of Micro Finance Banks in Ondo

Solution To Niger Delta Crisis Proffer

Decent environment, functional infrastructures, jobs for the teaming youths as well as compensation for the environmental hazards suffered by the people of the

POLITICS & THE NATION

CNPP Factionalised -Balarabe Musa Admits

Niger Delta: Nigerian Soldiers Caught Executing Civilians

SMEDAN To Partner With Akwanga College Of Education

PDP Chieftain Scores Governor Sullivan High

POLITICS & THE NATION

Ogun State Govt Grants
N74 Million Credit
To Farmers, Traders

Gov. Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State has disbursed N75 million micro-credit loans to farmers and traders in Abeokuta.
Speaking at the presentation

Lagos Lawyer Urges NASS To Unite To Amend Constitution

Alhaji Hassan Fajemite, Chairman of the Muslim Lawyers Association in Lagos, has urged the two chambers of the National Assembly to work together to amend the constitution.

Oyo Govt Takes Over Varsity - Commissioner

The Oyo State Government plans to be the sole owner of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, according to the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja.
He made the announcement recently in Ibadan while briefing newsmen at the

Uduaghan Meets Chiefs, Elders In Gbaramatu Kingdom On Peace

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has held a consultative meeting with the Chiefs and Elders of Gbaramatu Kingdom, to brainstorm on how

Lagosians Laud NAFDAC over Ban On Maloxine

A cross section of Lagosians recently lauded the National Agency for Food Drug and Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for banning the use of Maloxine and other fake anti-malarial drugs.
They told Newsday in Lagos that the agency's decision was commendable because of the danger which fake drugs posed to human health.
Mr Ajayi Adeyemo, a Pharmacist,

No Disagreement Over N7.3b Withheld Funds -Plateau ALGON

The Plateau Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) recently said there was disagreement between it and the state government

Kogi Hands Over Management Of Market To Private Firms

The Kogi State government has handed over the management of its newly built international market in Lokoja to a consortium of firms.

Kaduna Secures Accommodation For Pilgrims

The Kaduna Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said it had secured accommodation and made adequate arrangements for this year's intending pilgrims to Saudi

NEWS INDEX

A/Ibom Approves 3-year Tenure For LG Chairmen, Councillors

Health Centers Have Potential To Realise
MDG On Health -Prof. Oshotimehin

NUJ Cross River State Council May Face Legal Action

Corruption Needs
To Be Defined In
African Context
- Danfulani

FG Resolves Dichotomy Between HND And Degree Holders

Ahoada-West Re-run Election ...Opposition Parties Close Ranks with Hon. Ikiriko

HIV/AIDS: 110 Couples Marry In Bauchi State

Bauchi Govt Expresses
Dismay Over Deforestation

NAPEP: Bayelsa State
Government Renews
Partnership For
Poverty Eradication

Comment

Chief Willy Ezeugwu, the Secretary General of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties [CNPP] does not hide his anger and passion when discussing the state of the nation and what he terms the mess that few people have plunged the country into since independence.
Ezeugwu's anger and |read full story

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