Politics
3 LGs get N2 bn projects for voting Wamakko
February 22, 2012 16:08
NAN-H-117 Projects Sokoto, Feb. 22 , 2012 ( NAN) Gov. Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, says the government would undertake projects worth N2 billion in the three local government areas where he scored the highest votes in the Feb. 18 governorship election. The local government areas are Gada, Tambuwal and Wamakko, which came first, second and third respectively. The governor,... please sign in to read the full story
Wamakko takes oath of office, pledges to serve the people
February 22, 2012 15:32
NAN-H-85 Wamako Sokoto, Feb. 22 , 2012 (NAN) Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko, on Wednesday took the oath of office for a second four-year tenure as Governor of Sokoto State, with a pledge to remain steadfast in the service of the people. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the state's Chief Judge, Justice Ai’shatu Dahiru administered the oath on the governor and his Deputy,... please sign in to read the full story
Cross River Guber Poll: PAC explains not fielding candidate
February 22, 2012 12:46
NAN -H-45 Candidate Abuja , Feb. 22, 2012 ( NAN ) The Progressive Action Congress (PAC) says it is not fielding a candidate for Saturday’s governorship election in Cross River because it is in an alliance with Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). The National Secretary of the Party, Mr Bala Muhammed, made the clarification in a telephone interview with the News Agency of... please sign in to read the full story
Electoral offences: INEC insists on special tribunal
February 22, 2012 12:41
NAN-H-36 Tribunal Abuja, Feb. 22, 2012 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) insists that a special tribunal be established for speedy trial of suspected electoral offenders, Mr Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, said. Idowu said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that the commission acknowledged its... please sign in to read the full story
National Identification will curb security challenges- ADC Chairman
February 22, 2012 11:35
(Audio attached) National Identification will curb security challenges- ADC Chairman NAN-H-19 Identification Abuja, Feb. 22, 2012 (NAN) Chief Ralph Nwosu, the Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), says effective national identification process will help in tackling Nigeria's security challenges. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in... please sign in to read the full story
