January 2012

Yakowa Urged to Emulate ACN State Governors

Daily Trust (Abuja)-The chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Kaduna State chapter yesterday urged Kaduna State Governor, Mr Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, to learn from the developmental strides of the ACN governors.

Al-Makura's Chief of Staff Resigns a Second Time

Daily Trust (Abuja)-Dr. Umar Shehu Usman, the Chief of Staff to Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has resigned for the second time.

Why Ringim Was Sacked - Intrigues That Nailed Former IGP

Vanguard (Lagos)-For the Nigerian Police Force, an era has ended just as another begins. The sack of Mr. Hafiz Ringim, the former Inspector General of Police, IGP, last Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan marked the end of a journey that began in September 2010.

Omotola Rocks the World of Widows

Vanguard (Lagos)-The adage that says who feels it knows it, was aptly put to test when screen queen and musician Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde brought succour to some widows in Lagos.

Olympic Qualifier - Weightlifting Coach Assures of Slot

Vanguard (Lagos)-Chief Coach of the Nigerian Weightlifting Federation, Patrick Bassey has stated that his athletes are sure of grabbing slots for the London Olympics at the forthcoming African Weightlifting Championship billed for March 28 - April 2 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Adamawa State Gets New Governor

Leadership (Abuja)-Adamawa state was yesterday thrown into confusion sequel to the Supreme Court ruling, which removed Governor Murtala Nyako and four others. Subsequently, the embattled Speaker of the state Assembly, Honorable Ahmadu Umar Fintiri was sworn in as the Acting Governor by the Acting Chief Judge of the state, Honourable Justice B. P. Lawi.

Bayelsa Speaker Sworn in As Acting Governor Amidst Jubilation

Leadership (Abuja)-Following the removal of Governor Sylva from office by the Supreme Court on Friday over tenure elongation, the Speaker of the Bayelsa state House of Assembly, Hon. Nestor Binabor has been sworn-in as the Acting Governor of the state.

Football Fan Kills Player, Injures Others in Ondo State

Leadership (Abuja)-What was supposed to be a friendly match and show of brotherhood between two streets in Ile-Oluji, Ondo state turned out to be the greatest undoing of the youths of the community, as it claimed the life of a promising young boy and left others injured.

Cross River Speaker Sworn in As Acting Governor

Leadership (Abuja)-The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Right Hon. Larry Odey has been sworn-in as the acting governor of Cross River State.

Boko Haram Says Kabiru Sokoto Hails From Sokoto, Not Biu

Daily Trust (Abuja)-The suspected mastermind of the Christmas Day bombing at Madalla, Niger State, Kabiru Umar (a.k.a. Kabiru Sokoto), who is now at large, hailed from Sokoto State not Biu in Borno State as claimed by the police, Abul-Qaqa, the spokesman for Boko Haram said.