Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has terminated the appointment of all his senior special assistants and special assistants with immediate effect. In a statement made available to journalists in Benin City on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said fresh appointments would be announced within the next 30 days. Mr Ogie… Continue reading EDO STATE SUNAMI: OBASEKI SACKS ALL SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
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I DID NOT RECEIVE $10M FROM IGB-OKOWA
Dame Edith Okowa, wife of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has denied receiving N3.5 billion for her pet project, O’5 Initiative, from the Initiative for Global Development, a U.S based organisation. The governor’s wife made the denial in Asaba on Wednesday at a press briefing while reacting to stories making the round that IGD donated… Continue reading I DID NOT RECEIVE $10M FROM IGB-OKOWA
JAMB BOARD AUDITOR OFFERED N50,000 BRIBE TO STOP FINANCIAL AUDIT_Femi Ehiabhi
Samuel Saleh Umoru, chief accounting officer of the Makurdi Zonal Office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB and Mrs Philomina Chieshe, a clerical officer in the same office, conspired to stop the board’s auditor, Mallam Ibrahim Oba, from carrying out a financial audit of the zonal office with a bribe of N50,000. This… Continue reading JAMB BOARD AUDITOR OFFERED N50,000 BRIBE TO STOP FINANCIAL AUDIT_Femi Ehiabhi
BUHARIS’ TENURE ENDS IN 2023-GARBA SHEHU
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, said that President Buhari would leave office at the end of his second term in 2023. He was reacting to media reports on presidential term limits.“The Presidency wishes to correct internet-based gossip and un-informed media commentary regarding presidential term limits, given credence… Continue reading BUHARIS’ TENURE ENDS IN 2023-GARBA SHEHU
FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH_Ada Nkong
PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 59TH INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY 1st OCTOBER, 2019 Dear Compatriots, 1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It is also a time for us, collectively, to:Remember the sacrifices made by… Continue reading FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH_Ada Nkong
BAYELSA SPEAKER MAKES AWAY WITH MACE AMIDST GUNSHOTS_Ada Nkong
Chaos and gunshots have been reported in Bayelsa House of Assembly on Monday as speaker makes away with mace. Details later
PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDEMNS KADUNA “REHAB CENTER” _ Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Police for their swift response to reported horrific acts at a ‘reform institution’ in Kaduna where about 400 persons were rescued by the them. A statement signed by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Saturday, says that President… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDEMNS KADUNA “REHAB CENTER” _ Ada Nkong
NIGERIA GRANTED LEAVE TO APPEAL P&ID CASE_Ada Nkong
In a new twist to theP&ID case aginst the Federal government of Nigeria, the United Kingdom Commercal and Arbitration Court has granted Nigeria leave to appeal against $9.6 billion award in favour of Process and industrial Development Limited. The legal team is currently arguing case for the stay of the execution of the judgement. The… Continue reading NIGERIA GRANTED LEAVE TO APPEAL P&ID CASE_Ada Nkong
VP OSINBAJO VOWS TO CLEAR NAME_Ada Nkong
Following allegations of a 9 BN fraud peddle in some sections of the Media, against him,, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is ready to waive his constitutional immunity to enable the “most robust adjudication” of several baseless allegations, insinuation and falsehoods against his person and office. In a statement by Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande,in… Continue reading VP OSINBAJO VOWS TO CLEAR NAME_Ada Nkong
