OBJ’S LETTER: SERAP petitions UN over alleged training of snipers
Sequel to a letter from former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan, alleging that the Federal Government is habouring snippers, a nongovernmental organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has petitioned the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary and Arbitrary Executions to pressurise the Nigerian government to halt any alleged training for political purposes.
EFCC regrets court clearance of George, El-Rufai
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, bemoaned the clearance of two former key players in Obasanjo administration over graft-related charges.
Jonathan has right to contest in 2015 — Ogbeh
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said weekend that President Goodluck Jonathan, had the rights to contest elections in 2015.
Ogun LP leaders go into hiding, shun Mimiko’s meeting
The crisis rocking the Labour Party, LP, in Ogun State has taken a new dimension as the executive members of LP in the state have gone into hiding, claiming that their lives are in danger.
Financial inclusion: Hopes and challenges of 34 million Nigerians
It was a representation of all the major actors in the quest to extend financial services to the 34 million adult Nigerians, who has no access to any form of such service.
Tinubu, Daniel clash over Amosun’s performance
Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the immediate past governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, weekend, disagreed over the level of performance by the Ibikunle Amosun-led administration in Ogun State.
Doctors begin nationwide strike December 18
Following expiration of the December 14 ultimatum to the Federal Government by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, doctors in public health institutions across the country are withdrawing their services with effect from 8a.m. on Wednesday, December 18.
Obasanjo’s letter to Jonathan splits Reps
The controversial letter by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, to President Goodluck Jonathan is causing a sharp division in the House of Representatives.
Jonathan should ignore Obasanjo — UMEH
REACTIONS have continued to trail the controversial letter written to President Goodluck Jonathan by his predecessor, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, with the national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, urging former to ignore the latter.
FAAN assures staff of improved welfare
Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. George Uriesi has reassured the staff of the agency that everything was being done to improve on their welfare in order to enhance their productivity.
CAC achieves ISO 9001:2008 recertification for operations standards
Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC yesterday achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON as an evidence of the commission’s commitment to continually improving its operational performance and underscores its ability to meet customer needs.
