Mr. Femi Falana| credits:
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has faulted the position of the Federal Capital Development Authority on the demolition of 500 housing units in Minanuel Estate, Goza, Lugbe phase 11, Abuja.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Jonathan may back Oteh against N’Assembly
Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms. Arunma Oteh| credits: File copy
2012 budget: FG releases N300bn for capital projects
Coordinating Minister for the economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala| credits:
Taraba State Governor feared dead after plane crash at Yola airport
The governor of Taraba point out, Dambaba Suntai, 51, is lying unconscious, some report say dead, moment after the small chartered aircraft he was piloting crashed at the Yola airport in Adamawa Airpot this evening. Two other passengers inside plane said to be conscious. More info later on..
Another Report From Punch Said that "Taraba State Governor, Danbaba Suntai, on Thursday night died when a small plane he was flying crashed.
The governor was said to be the only casualty of the crash at the Yola Airport while two others survived.
This is the second crash of a civilian plane recorded this year"
Taraba governor dies in plane accident
Taraba State Governor, Suntai Dambaba| credits: liveinnaija.com
Taraba State Governor, Danbaba Suntai, on Thursday night died when a small plane he was flying crashed.
The governor was said to be the only casualty of the crash at the Yola Airport while two others survived.
This is the second crash of a civilian plane recorded this year.
A Dana Air plane on a scheduled flight from Abuja – Lagos crashed a few kilometres to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on June 3, killing all 153 onboard and four persons on the ground.
More details later.
More Stories in News
Source : punchng[dot]com
Tambuwal urges Nigerians to be law-abiding
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to be law-abiding at all times and restore the virtues of good neighbourliness.
Tambuwal said these in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Tambuwal said for Nigeria to make progress, the citizenry at all levels must be their brother’s keeper and be more sensitive to the well-being of one another, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
According to him, all Nigerians must show commitment and readiness to make sacrifices toward the development of the nation.
He said that making sacrifice for the nation had become imperative now more than ever before, considering the numerous challenges confronting the nation.
The speaker added that while every nation on earth had peculiar challenges confronting its people, the determination to tackle those challenges at times sets some of them apart.
“We must face our problems with more commitment, determination, unity of purpose and the best of intentions,” he said.
He enjoined Muslim faithful to use the occasion to reflect on their spiritual lives.
“Let me use this opportunity to urge Nigerians, especially adherents of the Islamic faith, to use the occasion to reflect on our spiritual life as individuals and how we can contribute more meaningfully toward making Nigeria the great nation envisioned by its founding fathers.”
More Stories in News
Source : punchng[dot]com
Tambuwal urges Nigerians to be law-abiding
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to be law-abiding at all times and restore the virtues of good neighbourliness.
Tambuwal said these in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Tambuwal said for Nigeria to make progress, the citizenry at all levels must be their brother’s keeper and be more sensitive to the well-being of one another, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
According to him, all Nigerians must show commitment and readiness to make sacrifices toward the development of the nation.
He said that making sacrifice for the nation had become imperative now more than ever before, considering the numerous challenges confronting the nation.
The speaker added that while every nation on earth had peculiar challenges confronting its people, the determination to tackle those challenges at times sets some of them apart.
“We must face our problems with more commitment, determination, unity of purpose and the best of intentions,” he said.
He enjoined Muslim faithful to use the occasion to reflect on their spiritual lives.
“Let me use this opportunity to urge Nigerians, especially adherents of the Islamic faith, to use the occasion to reflect on our spiritual life as individuals and how we can contribute more meaningfully toward making Nigeria the great nation envisioned by its founding fathers.”
More Stories in Business
Source : punchng[dot]com
Mark urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria
This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja on Thursday.
Mark, in a goodwill message on the occasion, implored religious leaders to teach their followers on the right thing to do so that they would not deviate or depart from the truth, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Sokoto State Governor Flogs PHCN Manager With "Koboko" Horse Whip Until He Became Unconscious
Premium Times, an online news portal reports that the governor flogged the manager and ordered his security officials to assault two other PHCN staff.
The management of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KEDC, a subsidiary of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, accused the Governor of assaulting the workers.
FG releases N300bn for 2012 budget’s capital projects
The Federal Government has released N300 billion for capital projects under the 2012 budget to Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The fund, which was released on Thursday, is for quarter four and raises capital votes released so far under the budget to N1.01 trillion.
The latest release was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant (Communications) to the Finance Minister, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu.
More Stories in News
Source : punchng[dot]com
FRSC issues alert on Abuja-Gwagwalada Road, asks motorists to take Kuje exit
Federal Road Safety Corps on Thursday morning warned travellers on Abuja-Gwagwalada Road to expect some delay as a result of the unruly behaviour of some truck drivers.
In a post on Facebook at 6.35a.m, FRSC said two trailer drivers intentionally blocked the entire expressway with their trucks, causing a traffic jam on the busy road.
It advised road users, especially those travelling home from Abuja for the Sallah holiday, to use Kuje exit to Gwagwalada.
The alert reads: “Sallah travelers -Abuja Exit Traffic Alert! Between Giri junction and towards Gwagwalada is blocked presently due to two trailers who refuse to abide by (the) rules.
“They intentionally used their trailers to cross the road. If you are still in Abuja, you are advised to use Kuje exit to Gwagwalada! FRSC officers and other law enforcers are there to restore traffic flow on the road.”
More Stories in News
Source : punchng[dot]com
We Are At War!!! OBJ Vs Fashola
This is coming as the protest against the Lagos State Road Traffic Law by commercial motorcyclists (popularly called Okada) Tuesday spread to other parts of the metropolis, leaving at least one bus belonging to LAGBUS Asset Management Limited damaged.
Nigerian Student Breaks World Record, Scores 4.0 Over 4.0 In Turkish Varsity
*Tunji receiving diploma from the President, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
Boko-Haram Are Planning Massive Attacks During Sallah Celebration
But i believe their PLANS will FAIL.
Here is the confirmed report:
The Joint Military Task Force claimed on Tuesday it had uncovered plans by Boko Haram to strike in the North during Eid-el-kabir (Thursday and Friday).
The JTF also alleged that the Islamic fundamentalists had been receiving assistance from foreign militants to carry out their deadly attacks.
In a statement, the JTF spokesman, Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa, said the group was planning to attack worship
African American Woman Attacked & Burnt By 3 Men Wearing White Hoods
The attack happened Sunday evening at Civitan Park in Winnsboro, LA while she was walking in the park on a paved trail.
As reported by the Shreveport Times:
Moffitt called 911 about 8 p.m. and told police she was attacked and burned by three men wearing white T-shirt hoodies, authorities said during a news conference today.
Moffitt is believed to be severely burned and is being treated at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, where she’s listed in critical condition.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
FRSC issues alert on Abuja-Gwagwalada Road, asks motorists to take Kuje exit
In a post on Facebook at 6.35a.m, FRSC said two trailer drivers intentionally blocked the entire expressway with their trucks, causing a traffic jam on the busy road.
It advised road users, especially those travelling home from Abuja for the Sallah holiday, to use Kuje exit to Gwagwalada.
The alert reads: “Sallah travelers -Abuja Exit Traffic Alert! Between Giri junction and towards Gwagwalada is blocked presently due to two trailers who refuse to abide by (the) rules.
“They intentionally used their trailers to cross the road. If you are still in Abuja, you are advised to use Kuje exit to Gwagwalada! FRSC officers and other law enforcers are there to restore traffic flow on the road.”
More Stories in Business
Source : punchng[dot]com
Two win Indomie Super millionaire promo
Two residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Blessing Thompson with identification number (IND005702903) and Sunday Onaji (IDN035399518) have emerged millionaires at the ongoing Indomie Super Millionaire Promo in Abuja.
The Area Marketing Manager of Indomie (North Central), Mr. Akintunde Ayemibo, while presenting N1m cheque to each of the winners on Tuesday in Abuja said the promo was meant to reward customers.
He said, “Aside the N1m cheque which is the star price, we also have other consolation prizes which we have given out. We have LCD, generators, washing machines, and a lot of other prizes. My message to the public is that they should rush to grab their own carton of indomie, and start sending the text now.
“Who knows there will be other winners of N1m or other consolation prices?”
One of the winners, Thomson, said the N1m would go a long way to finance her education.
She said, “I didn’t believe in the promo at first. When I was called, I thought it was one of those fraudulent people, but when I was told to check my number and I saw it, the excitement has not diminished.”
More Stories in Metro
Source : punchng[dot]com
Bakassi: Court dismisses move to void GTA
Cross River lawmakers protesting the decision of the FG not to appeal the ICJ ruling on Bakassi| credits:
An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday dismissed a suit in which the indigenes of Bakassi asked for an order to compel the Federal Government to repossess the Bakassi Peninsula and nullify the Green Tree Agreement it entered with Cameroon.
The International Court of Justice, in a judgment on October 10, 2002, ceded the oil rich Peninsula to Cameroon.
However, the Senate President, David Mark, at the ongoing 127th Inter-Parliamentary
Obi supervises demolition of kidnap suspect’s properties
A statement by Obi’s media aide, Valentine Obienyem, said the governor Peter Obi carried out the demolition exercise as part of the war against kidnapping and other crimes in the state.
The demolition followed the arrest of Ezekude and the recovery of arms and ammunition buried in the ground in plastic containers in the premises.
Obi demolishes another suspected kidnappers’ den
A statement by Obi’s media aide, Valentine Obienyem, said the governor Peter Obi carried out the demolition exercise as part of the war against kidnapping and other crimes in the state.
He had recently led the demolition of some houses belonging to another suspected kidnap gang leader, Olisa Ifedike aka Ofeakwu.
The demolition followed
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)