Bayelsa gov election under threat as 2 candidates head for court
From GODWIN TSA, Abuja
Friday February 10, 2012

Legal hurdles were yesterday erected against the conduct of the governorship election in Bayelsa State fixed for Saturday by the Independent National electoral Commission (INEC) following multiple suits filed before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
In one of the suits, the court had ordered INEC to include the names of Dumbo Hink and his running mate, Adigio Austine on the ballot paper as governorship candidates of African Liberation Party (ALP) for the election. | Read Story

Reps end fuel subsidy probe
From IHENACHO NWOSU, Abuja
Friday February 10, 2012

Fresh revelations on the scam that trailed subsidy payments on fuel and kerosene emerged yesterday, as the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee probing the subsidy regime vowed to ensure the prosecution of individuals and firms found guilty in the scam.
The three-week probe headed by Faruk Lawan came to an end yesterday. .| Read Story

South-West Report
Songs of praise as Mimiko pays retirees N1.4bn
From Tunde Raheem, Akure
Friday February 10, 2012

Ondo State is one of the few states that have made a point of duty to ensure that retirees get their entitlements in good time. So, on January 24, 2012, retirees in the Sunshine state were given New Year gifts by the state government. Their joy knew no bounds when the government paid their gratuities. | Read Story