Security Agencies Quell Clash Between Youths In Onitsha
The quick intervention of a combined team of personnel from the Nigerian security forces helped to quell a clash between youths in some parts of Onitsha in Anambra on Friday.
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Okorocha inaugurates 19 local governments Sole Administrators in Imo state
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, Nigeria administered oath of office on 19 newly-appointed local government sole administrators in Imo even as eight nominees have yet to be cleared by the Imo assembly.
Firm Says River Kolmari In Bauchi Can Generate 10MW Of Electricity
The management of NIGAZ company has said that River Kolmari, situated between Bauchi and Gombe States border, is capable of producing 10 Megawatts of electricity for the nation. A representative of the firm, Mr Andrey Maslov, said this on Friday ...
2nd Niger Bridge: FG seeks cooperation of Anambra, Delta states
The Federal Government has solicited the support of the governors of Anambra and Delta states for the acutalisation of the Second Niger Bridge. The Minister of Works, Mr Mike Onolememen, made the appeal on Friday in Awka and Asaba during separate...
Kaduna State Peace, Reconciliation Committee Fails To Submit Report
The 70-man Peace and Reconciliation Committee set up by late Gov. Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State in January 2012 on Friday failed to submit its report due to the inability of some members to sign it.
The Co-chairman of the committee, Rtd. AVM Ishaya Shekari, made the explanation while addressing newsmen after meeting Gov. Ramalan Yero.
Shekari said the failure of some members to sign the final report was not due to a major disagreement but because they did not receive the information in time.
`` We want to make sure that those that did not get chance to travel here today to sign the report should be given enough time to come and sign. We wanted to sign all the copies and there are many copies involved.
`` I am not aware of disagreement, these are speculations. Until we have the last day we cannot say somebody has refused to sign. We expect everybody to sign.
`` Not all members were able to get the message to come here (Government House) today.
And for that reason, it is not fair to present the report without letting everybody know that it was meant to be presented today.’’
On his part, the other Co-chairman, Alhaji Abbas Sambo, said that not all the members of the committee had signed the report, adding that the reasons were best known to them.
"I have signed the report but some members have not signed, they said they are waiting for the members who are yet to sign.
“We have done our work but whoever refuses to sign does not want peace for the state and God would not forgive them."
According to him, the committee has carried out its mandate and has brought the report to the governor.
He said that for some to refuse to sign the report showed that such members did not participate fully in the committee.
`` Anybody that does not sign, he did not participate well enough as a committee member,’’ he said.
When contacted, the Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, declined to make comment on the reason for the failure of the committee to submit its report as scheduled.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that late Gov. Patrick Yakowa inaugurated the committee in January 2012 .
Part of it terms of reference was to identify on issues that have fuelled the recurring ethnic-religious crises in the state and proffer solutions.
The committee is to continue with the process of pursuing full and genuine reconciliation in the state, irrespective of sectional, religious, ethnic or political affiliations.
It is also ``to advise government on issues of peace and unity with the aim of achieving full reconciliation and communal harmony in the state.
``To advise government on any issue that will assist to give lasting peace and enhance the unity and development of the state’’, late Yakowa added.
Members of the committee include the Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu, the Wazirin Birnin Gwari, Alhaji Abdulkadir Jibril, the CAN chairman, Dr. Sam K. Kujiyet, Mr Nuhu Bajoga (now state Deputy Governor), Alhaji Sule Buba, Sen. Babale Maikarfi, Sen. Zego Azeez and rtd. Maj-Gen. Zamani Lekwot.(NAN)
MDGs Fund: EFCC Quizzes Ex-Taraba Deputy Governor
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have quizzed the former Taraba State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Sani Abubakar Danladi.
Nasarawa Assembly Passes N110bn Appropriation Bill For 2013
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the state's 2013 appropriation bill of N110 billion into law.
The Majority Leader of the House, Mr Godiya Akwashiki, moved the motion for speedy passage of the bill to enable the State Government deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
Akwashiki (PDP-Nassarawa Eggon West), urged his colleagues to pass the bill to enable the government execute development projects for the benefit of the people.
He said: ``The total amount approved is N110 billion comprising recurrent expenditure of N42.3 billion, representing 38.4 per cent, and capital expenditure of N67.7 billion, representing 61.6 per cent, for the 2013 fiscal year.”
The Minority Leader of the House, Alhaji Adamu Maikatako (CPC-Lafia Central), seconded the motion for speedy passage of the bill.
Maitakato said the passage of the bill would also enable the government to complete various ongoing projects and embark on new projects for the development of the state.
After listening to various contributions, the Speaker, Alhaji Musa Ahmed, directed the clerk to produce a clean copy of the bill for the governor's assent.
Ahmed (PDP-Nasarawa Central), urged the executive to ensure proper implementation of the budget and prompt release of funds to various ministries and agencies.
The speaker commended his colleagues for passing the budget into law, urging them to closely monitor the implementation of the fiscal policy for effective result.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Umaru Al-Makura had on Dec, 12, last year, submitted a budget estimate of N107 billion for the 2013 services for approval by the assembly.
NAN also reports that there was an increase of three billion naira from the initial budget, submitted to the house to enable the executive complete some abandoned projects across the state.
A breakdown of the allocation shows that works got the lion share of N15.7 billion, housing N6.6 billion, education N4.2 billion, commerce N3.9 billion, health N3.7 billion as well as land and survey N3.1 billion.
Other sectorial allocations are: water resources N2.9 billion, sports N1.7 billion, information N1.6 billion, agriculture N1.4 billion and judiciary one billion naira.
Meanwhile, the house has also passed into law a bill for a law to establish the College of Selectors of Chun-Mada and a bill for a law to amend the Nasarawa State Local Government Laws 2003, to create additional chiefdoms in the state.
Eko Free Health Mission beneficiaries laud Governor Fashola
Some beneficiaries of Eko Free Health Mission- sponsored by the Lagos State Government - on Thursday commended Gov. Babatunde Fashola for the initiative.
Afam Power, Kaduna Disco: BPE Tasks Bidders Over Guidelines
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has advised the 49 applicants that expressed interest in Afam Power Plc and Kaduna Distribution Company to comply with the terms of Request for Proposals.
Kogi Sacks Council Bosses Ahead Of Polls
Ahead of the May 5 Local Government elections in Kogi State , Governor Idris Wada has dissolved the interim management team for the 21 councils in the state . The dissolution followed the public outcry over their continued stay in office with election ...
President Jonathan to visit Borno, Yobe states on Thursday
Barring any last minute change of plans by the Presidency, Nigeria President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is set to visit Borno and Yobe States on Thursday.
NAFDAC Engages Local Volunteers In Jigawa
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said it had engaged 27 volunteers to enhance surveillance and check the menace of drug hawking in Jigawa. The state Director of the agency, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, to...
Katsina Govt. Contributes N300m To World Bank-assisted Projects
Katsina State Government has contributed over N300 million to Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP), a World Bank- assisted programme, from 2009 to 2013. Gov. Ibrahim Shema said this while disbursing funds to some communities participa...
Adamawa Poly Confirms Accreditation Of 7 New Courses By NBTE
The Management of Adamawa Polytechnic,Yola, on Thursday confirmed the accreditation and approval of seven new courses in the institute by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Rector of the Institution Prof. Bobboi Umar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola that the development was first of its kind in the history of the institution.
Umar said, " the institution is able to record a remarkable achievement where about seven new courses were accredited by the NBTE."
He explained that, the accredited programmes include mass communication, social development, business administration and four engineering courses.
According to him, the management of the institution is making arrangement to establish a radio station where students will receive training, following the approval of the mass communication course.
Umar, however, said that the institution was making effort to ensure that the accreditation of other relevant courses was successful during the next visit of the board.
He said that the state government had spent a lot on upgrading and expansion of the institution where nine departments and administrative buildings were constructed.
"Government has also supplied the institution with modern and sophisticated teaching equipment that can compete with any polytechnic in the country," he added.(NAN)
86 Ships Expected In Lagos Ports From Feb. 12 To March 2
Eighty six ships are expected to arrive the Lagos ports between Feb. 12 and March 2, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said. NPA in its daily publication, `Shipping Position,’ made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos, indicated th...