The booby traps before Buhari – Olisa Agbakoba
Ahead of the inauguration of the president-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and human rights activist, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, looks at issues in the polity which, according to him, border on national order, constitutional reform, devolution of powers, anti-corruption, diversification of the economy, driving new public revenue, maritime, space and aviation. Agbakoba, however, says the litmus test for the president-elect concerns the political will to deal with salaries paid to federal lawmakers as well as the huge budgetary allocation to the Presidential Villa. Excerpts:
Buhari would heal wound of the N’Delta people – Ex-militants
MEMBERS of the All Progressive Congress, APC Security Committee in the Niger Delta States have stated that they are optimistic that the President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd) would implement developmental strides aimed at healing the wounds of the Niger Delta people.
Gunmen in military gears kill scores in Plateau villages
Tarok communities in Wase local government area of Plateau State were on Saturday attacked by gunmen in Military gears with yet to be specified number of persons mostly women and children killed.
Military hands over 275 Children,and Women to NEMA
The Nigerian Military on Saturday formally handed over 275 women and children rescued from the terrorists’ stronghold– Sambisa forest– to officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for rehabilitation.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Reactions to ‘Fight of the Century’
Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday in their long-awaited welterweight world title showdown
Key moments in Mayweather triumph
“He had moments in the fight but I kept him on the outside. I was a smart fighter, I outboxed him,” said Mayweather as his opponent made his lonely way back to the dressing room.
