PDP CRISIS: Confusion trails Tukur’s exit
CONFUSION reigned in the polity yesterday, over whether or not Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was still the National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). One account said he had given his resignation letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, which the President was expected to read to members of the National Caucus, that reconvened at 6 pm at the Presidential Villa. The National Caucus meeting was planned to dovetail into the Board of Trustees, BoT, meeting last night.
New insurance scheme for soldiers coming – COAS
Serving soldiers who lose their lives in the line of battle during internal security operations like the war against terror or foreign missions are now to enjoy a new insurance scheme for servicemen which would increase the monetary benefits to their families.
WHO declares Nigeria Guinea worm free
President Goodluck Jonathan was yesterday presented with what could be described as a centenary gift, as the World Health Organisation declared Nigeria Guinea worm free.
How ASUU members destroyed Nigerian universities (3)
Before writing the first two parts of this series, I knew what to expect. Teachers in Nigeria’s Ivory Towers, as universities are called abroad, have always had a field day criticizing top government officials – President, Governors, Ministers, National Assembly members, the Nigeria Police, Customs; in short the ‘usual suspects’ – for corruption.
2015: We’re willing to provide electoral observer mission —EU
Ahead of the 2015 general election, the European Union yesterday said it was willing to provide electoral observation mission to guarantee transparency of the poll, noting this will create confidence in the body polity.
EU Managing Director for Africa, Dr. Nicholas Westcott, who addressed reporters in Abuja, argued that 2015 general elections would be very important to the evolution of the country’s democracy.
APC faction faults Amosun’s second term endorsement
A faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State, loyal to a former Governor Olusegun Osoba has kicked against the recent endorsement of the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun for second term.
