The Nigerian Tide Vol. 8 No. 1082, January 14, 1978
Date
1978-01-14
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PortHarcourt,River state (4, Ikwere road, PortHarcourt P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation.
Abstract
• Governor Lekwot's Crime Alarm: The military governor demands strict judicial action against a sharp rise in national crime. • 1979 Election Guidelines: FEDECO announces voter registration rules and strict penalties for electoral fraud. • Aba Market Boycott: Over 20,000 traders strike to protest steep hikes in government stallage fees. • Price Control Convictions: Local merchants and a judge's orderly are jailed for hoarding and impersonation. • Local News & Sports: Reports cover infrastructure delays, regional chieftaincy updates, and local football match results.
Description
January 14, 1978 edition of the Nigerian Tide highlights rising crime rates, prompting military governor Zamani Lekwot to demand immediate judicial vigilance. It details upcoming 1979 election guidelines, price control convictions, an economic boycott by 20,000 Aba market traders, and local sports match results, focusing heavily on regional security and political transitions.
Keywords
Security, Elections, Boycott, Judiciary