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Peter Obi, Leah Sharibu’s mother meet in London
President Buhari appoints Prof. Pondei Ag. MD NDDC, boots out Nunieh
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the enlargement of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from three to five. The five members of the committee, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) are now: Professor Kemebradikumo Daniel …
Read More »Why Supreme Court adjourned ruling on Imo guber poll; Apex Court was misled – Agabi (SAN) (Read Ihedioha’s Counsel’s final written address)
A request by Counsel to Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Kanu Agabi (SAN), for adjournment of ruling on the application filed by Ihedioha asking the Supreme Court to reverse its earlier decision that removed him from office as Governor of Imo State and got Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress, …
Read More »Insecurity: War in Aso Villa as NSA, Monguno, battles COS, Abba Kyari over National Security Coordination • Buhari backs Kyari
There is an established cold war and ongoing battle for supremacy in the coordination of Nigeria’s security between the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) and the Chief of Staff (COS) to the President, Mr. Abba Kyari. In what seems to indicate that Kyari has the upper hand, …
Read More »“Operation Do the Math”: Recuse yourselves from review of Ihedioha’s mandate matter, US Group tells 7 Supreme Court judges
New York, NY A United States of America, US, based Group, Imo Diaspora Coalition for Justice and Democracy (IDCJD) has called on the seven Judges in the January 14, 2020 Supreme Court Judgment of the Imo State governorship case between Hon. Emeka Ihedioha and Senator Hope Uzodinma to recuse themselves …
Read More »Obasanjo, Jonathan, Osinbajo, Lawan, Saraki, others in Uyo for burial of Gov. Emmanuel’s father
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Uyo, Feb. 15, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan alongside his wife, Patience, on Saturday attended the funeral service of Elder Emmanuel Nkanang, father of Gov. Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom Ibom State. The service was conducted by the United …
Read More »Supreme Court judgments are clearly reversible By Chuks Iloegbunam
Nigerians must with one voice put this critical question to the seven-member Supreme Court panel of judges that sacked Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State and planted Senator Hope Uzodinma as his replacement: Distinguished as you all are, would you have dared to pronounce this same perversity if any party …
Read More »Peter Obi: An exemplar of public service By Dan Onwukwe
You needed to have been at THISDAY newspaper’s Silver Jubilee celebration which took place at Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, January 20. Beyond the pomp and ceremony, the glitz, the beautiful ambience of the set tables, the star-studded artistes who entertained the guests, the golden bubbles that …
Read More »Window opens for Dickson as PDP’s Diri is sworn in as Bayelsa governor
By Reporters Yenagoa, Feb. 14, 2020 The swearing in of Senator Douye Diri of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP), on Friday, February 14, 2020, as Governor of Bayelsa State has opened a new window of opportunity for immediate past Governor of the state, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson. Chief Judge of …
Read More »Supreme Court ruling on Bayelsa guber polls: Flood of congratulatory messages for PDP’s Diri, Atiku leads; We’ll do the needful – INEC; Speaker should be sworn-in – APC
An avalanche of congratulatory messages have been coming the way of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the last governorship election in Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri following the sacking of the candidate of the All Progressives Candidate, APC, David Lyons by the Supreme Court of Nigeria one day …
Read More »Zulum to Buhari: Let’s change our strategies against Boko Haram
Borno Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has said there was need for change of strategies in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram. The Governor who, however, acknowledged successes recorded by the same military in the state, spoke in the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Shehu of Borno’s palace …
Read More »Security: S’East Governors endorse NPF community policing model
Governors of the South East Geo-political zone, on Wednesday, endorsed the new community policing model of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), for effective security in the zone. Rising from the South East geo-political zone’s Security Summit, initiated by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu Abubakar, the governors …
Read More »South East Governors meet with Inspector General of Police ahead of zonal Security Summit
South East Governors and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu Abubakar in a closed-door meeting at the Government House, Enugu, ahead of Wednesday’s South East Geo-political Zone Security Summit, holding at The Base Event Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu. Theme of the summit is “Strategic Partnership for Effective …
Read More »Nigeria, Ethiopia sign visa waiver agreement; Buhari assures of defeat of terrorism; Ends state visit
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, declared that his administration is fully determined to combat and defeat all acts of criminality, banditry and terrorism in the country. Speaking at a meeting with the Executive Committee members of the Nigerian Community in Ethiopia (NICE), the President appealed to all …
Read More »Boko Haram: 1,115 children died from acute malnutrition in Borno in 2019 – UNICEF
By: Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Feb, 11, 2020 The United Nation Children Fund(UNICEF) on Tuesday said 1,115 children have died from acute malnutrition in Borno between January and December 2019. UNICEF Nutrition Sector Coordinator, Mr Simon Karanja, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Borno Steering Committee on Food and Nutrition …
Read More »‘Nigeria is like a ship stranded on the high seas, rudderless, with broken navigational aids’ – Bishop Kukah at burial of murdered Seminarian
Homily of His Lordship Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah at the Funeral Mass of Seminarian Michael Nnadi at Good Shepherd Seminary Kaduna (11th February 2020). 1. We have gathered around the remains of Michael in supplication but also as solemn witnesses to the penetrating darkness that hovers over our country. I …
Read More »Boko Haram: President Buhari condemns ‘cowardly, murderous’ attacks in Maiduguri
President Buhari has commiserated with families of victims of attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, assuring them that his administration will continually frustrate the devilish operations of Boko Haram, and bring it to an end. President Buhari, in a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), condemned the …
Read More »S/East govs ready with security outfit; to provide details to FG soon
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 9, 2020 The South East Governors Forum (SEGF) has promised to provide the Federal Government details of its joint security programme at the appropriate time. Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, the Chairman of the forum, disclosed this on Sunday in Enugu while briefing newsmen after …
Read More »ECOWAS mobilising own resources to combat terrorism – Buhari; Meets Canada’s Prime Minister, Trudeau
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, commended the renewed vigour by ECOWAS member countries to mobilize their own resources to combat terrorism. The President, according to a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), spoke at the High Level meeting of the …
Read More »African Union Summit: Leaders gather, focus on security; Buhari attends meetings
Addis Ababa, Feb. 9, 2020 African leaders are gathering in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for the 33rd African Union (AU) summit focusing on security which is expected to discuss the Libyan crisis. The summit will see South Africa taking over the group’s presidency from Egypt. The two-day …
Read More »President Buhari at African Union Summit meetings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
President Buhari arrives Ethiopia ahead of 33rd Ordinary Session of AU Summit
President Buhari departs Abuja for Addis-Ababa Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja Friday to attend the 33rd Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Buhari is joining leaders from the 55-member countries of the African Union to participate in the Summit with the theme, “Silencing …
Read More »RCCG holds February Holy Ghost Service; Theme: Let There Be Light (2)
The second Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for the year holds Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Theme of the program is “Let There Be Light” Part 2 and ministering will be the General Overseer, G.O, of the RCCG, Pastor …
Read More »President Buhari inducts combat Helicopters, assures on end of terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the military will be re-professionalized and re-equipped to meet the growing exigencies of security in the country, assuring Nigerians that the promise of ending terrorism would be realised. “We promise to re-professionalise and re-equip the Armed Forces and security agencies to effectively discharge …
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