The Nigerian Tide Vol. 8 no. 1905, January 30, 1978
Date
1978-01-30
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PortHarcourt,River state (4, Ikwere road, P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation.
Abstract
• Soldiers Penalised: All military personnel in Enugu face a mandatory ₦15,000 surcharge via multi-month pay deductions to cover property damages caused during a violent rampage in Abakpa Nike. • Smuggler Hospitalised: A suspected smuggler suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized after jumping from a two-story building in Port Harcourt while trying to escape police arrest. • University Forgery: The Chief Accountant of Ahmadu Bello University’s Institute of Health in Zaria was formally arraigned in court over allegations of major criminal financial fraud.
Description
The January 30, 1978 edition of the Nigerian Tide highlights the aftermath of the Enugu military rampage, where soldiers were surcharged ₦15,000 for damages. Other major stories detail Imo State's new austerity measures in hospitals and schools, a mysterious undelivered ₦100,000 boat gift in Rivers State, and a swearing-in drama involving a councilor at Bonny Council.
Keywords
Surcharge, Rampage, Smuggler, Arraignment