New York is planning to loosen its marijuana laws to allow limited use of the drug by people suffering serious illness, the New York Times reported Saturday, citing state officials. The newspaper reported on its website that Democratic Governor Andrew…
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Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State yesterday denied a report claiming he absolved Fulanis of killings in disputes with Tiv farmers in the state. A statement by his spokesperson Mr. Cletus Akwaya yesterday quoted the governor as saying that the report, which was first carried by the Federal Government-owned News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), had generated tension in the state. The NAN report quoted Gov. Suswam as having absolved the Fulani herdsmen of a recent deadly attack at Guma, when he spoke to journalists after a security meeting in Makurdi, the state capital on Saturday. The NAN report which was…
Many residents of the Lagos metropolis celebrated this year’s Christmas in darkness, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Visits to Mile 12, Ketu, Ojota, Maryland, Palmgrove, Onikpanu, Bariga, Lagos Island, Oshodi/Isolo, Apapa, Munshi, Iyana Oworo neighbourhoods of Lagos revealed the areas had been experiencing a blackout since December 25. Some of the residents expressed displeasure at the failure of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to supply stable electricity under the existing arrangements. Ayo Adeyinka, a resident of Mushin, said that the privatisation of the power sector had not been beneficial to the citizens in spite of the government’s…
Some residents in Lagos have called on government to set up a task force to enforce the official N50 per litre pump price of kerosene. The resident told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Lagos on Friday many dealers were selling kerosene as high as N150 per litre. Mr Felix Balogun, an official of First Bank, told NAN that many marketers were not selling kerosene at the official price of N50 and this had made cooking difficult in some homes. Balogun urged the regulatory agencies to sanction marketers selling above the official pump price. He also…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday rejoiced with President Goodluck Jonathan as he clocked the age of 56. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the brief ceremony, which took place before the commencement of its weekly meeting, was presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. NAN also reports that the ceremony was held in the absence of the President, who had left for London to preside over a three-day meeting of Honourary International Investors’ Council (HIIC). In a brief remark, Sambo described Jonathan as “a gift to the nation” and hailed his leadership style and commitments to transforming Nigeria. “We are privileged Nigerians sharing from the grace…
Five gunmen, suspected to be ritualists on Sunday invaded the government hospital in Ado-Ekiti, demanding for new born babies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gunmen who were said to be numbering about five, arrived at the hospital at about 1:00 a.m. demanding for a day old babies, and beating up staff who could not give satisfactory answer. A senior health officer, who pleaded anonymity, said that the armed men invaded the hospital located along Irona area at about 1:00 a.m. and suddenly began molesting medical officials on night duty. According to the officer, the invaders, who were fully armed, are rhetorically…
No fewer than 20 election officials in the Anambra governorship poll were attacked in the early hours of Sunday by armed robbery suspects along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway. One of the officials, who preferred anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka that they were attacked at about 3 a.m. while returning from Ihiala after the election. The electoral officer said they were rescued by soldiers who were covering them from behind. According to him, the suspects stopped them, but on sighting the security vehicle trailing behind, they took to their heels. “Some of us had already jumped out of the vehicle, and the…
Bishop Mathew Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has called on the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to ensure the forum’s unity. Kukah, who was a guest speaker at the 2nd NGF retreat holding in Sokoto, made the call on Saturday, saying it was imperative for the forum to remain united. “I would be failing in my responsibilities as a Priest if I do not say this. “Your duties and responsibilities as governors is to give us the confidence that we need. “To me, you are 36 governors in this country and you must find a way to making sure that all of you…
A French man, Mr Francis Collon, abducted in Rimi, Katsina State, has been abandoned by his captors eleven months after his abduction. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Collon, an engineer, was working with the firm handling the Katsina Wind Mill Power project, when he was abducted at his residence in October 2012. Two people, a security guard and his friend, were shot dead in the process of his abduction, while the Divisional Police Office in Rimi was set ablaze by the kidnappers. Briefing newsmen on Sunday, Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olufemi Adenaike, said the 63-year-old French man was released by…
FILE PHOTO The joy of Mrs. Ifeoma Odo of Ebo Umuabor in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, could turn to tears after her husband absconded on hearing that she was in labour for triplets. Odo told the News Agency of Nigeria in Nsukka on Friday that her husband, Mr. John-Patrick Odo, disappeared when he realised she would give birth to triplets. “It’s been seven days since I put to bed, yet I have not seen my husband. Several attempts to reach him through his telephone have failed as he switched off his mobile phone. “I know he has no…