Lawmakers Drop Impeachment Against Nyako
From OWOLABI ADENUSI Yola

Adamawa state governor, Murtala Nyako had cause to breathe a sigh of relief Tuesday afternoon when hither to, angry lawmakers of the state assembly agreed to drop the move to sack him from office.   More

June 12 Annulment: Why Shagaya Is Bitter — Col Craig

The dust raised by Professor Humphrey Nwosu's book may not die down too soon. Another strong voice has blamed a cabal within the military for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.   More

Agbaje Tasks Yar’Adua On N/Delta Crisis
By AYO FALODUN

As Yar'Adua administration is set to convene a Niger Delta Summit, to be chaired by Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, Mr Jimi Agbaje, governorship candidate of the Democratic Peoples Alliance (DPA) in the 2007 election has spoken on how the restiveness in the oil-rich region can be reduced.   More

Robbers Cart Away N8m LG Staff Salary
From BEN NGWAKWE, Gombe,

Men of the underworld armed with sophisticated weapons stormed Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe State and carted away the sum of N8 million meant for the payment of the local government staff for the month of June.   More

Lagos Shuns S/West Legislators Conference
From AYODEJI MORADEYO, Akure

Lawmakers from Lagos State Monday shunned conference of Southwest legislators, which kicked off in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The conference was however attended by lawmakers from Osun, Ekiti, Oyo, Ogun and host Ondo states.   More

I Was Never In Bondage — Akala

Governor Adebayo Alao Akala of Oyo state has reacted sharply to insinuation that his decision to send the former chief judge of the state on compulsory leave has finally freed him from bondage.   More

Teachers' Strike Continues — NUT
By Our Reporters

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Tuesday, ruled out any compromise as the strick it ordered enters the third day today, saying there would be no going back until government acceded to their demand.   More

Rivers Truth Commission: Eso Prevents DVD Exhibit Televised
From DAVID AMUSA Port Harcourt

Concerned about the adverse effect it would have on the country's image, Retired Justice Kayode Eso, the chairman of the Rivers State Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Monday, prevented the DVD tape tendered by Mr. Inye Harry, the son of slained Dr. Marshal Harry from being televised to the public.   More

Imoke Shuts Down Obudu Cable Car, Water Parks
From MIKE ABANG, Calabar

Ahead of the proposed Tinapa Soccer Fiesta featuring two English Premiership champions,, Machester United and F.A Cup winner, Portmout in Calabar begining from July 23rd to 28th, Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has ordered the immediate closure of the cable car and water facilities.   More

Tribunal Sacks Third Term Senator, Gbenga Ogunniya
From AYODEJI MORADEYO, Akure

The second Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital has nullified the election of Senator Gbenga Ogunniya representing Ondo central senatorial district in the National Assembly for non-compliance with Electoral Act.   More

Agunloye Suggests Ways Of Attaining Vision 2020

Executive Vice Chairman, National eGovernment Strategies (NeGSt), Dr. Olu Agunloye, has disclosed that the Vision 2020 could be realised if electricity generation increased to 50,000 MW by 2015.   More

N/Delta Struggle Not To Spite Igbos — Clark
From JULIUS OSAHON, Warri.

Foremost elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark on Sunday stated that the Niger- Delta struggle is not meant to spite the Igbos or any other ethnic group but to create equity as an oil producing area.   More