Polls: PDP’s poor outing blamed on in-fighting, wrong choice of candidates
The Disciplinary Committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State to probe allegations of anti-party activities against some political appointees and elected officers in the state, was, yesterday, told that the poor outing of the party during the 2015 polls in some parts of the state was due to in-fighting, mistrust and wrong choice of candidates presented by the party for the elections.
Slot Systems, Matrix begin phone trade-in-program
Nigerian leading phone retailer, Slot Systems Limited in partnership with Matrix Certified Pre-Owned Nigeria Limited, a leading name in pre-owned devices have launched a “trade-in” program to enable customers trade-in their old phones for brand new ones.
May 29: FG orders Bayelsa CJ to swear in Wike as Rivers state Gov
Following the protracted impasse that has left Rivers State without a substantive Chief Judge for long, the Federal Government, yesterday, directed the CJ of Bayelsa State to swear-in the Governor-elect of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, on May 29.
US slams Gambia’s president for threatening to slit throats’ of gay
The United States slammed Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Saturday for “unconscionable” remarks, after the West African leader reportedly threatened to slit the throats of gay men in his country.
Boko Haram: Brig-Gen Ransome Kuti’s trial moved to Abuja to meet May 29 deadline
Indications have emerged that the Court Martial of Brigadier General Ransome Kuti, Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and 30 other officers under him, was moved to Abuja from Lagos for trial in order to meet the deadline set by the Army High Command to conclude all trials on or before May 29, 2015.
NAF say investigation ongoing in alleged FAAN staff brutality
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Logistics Command in Lagos on Tuesday said investigation was ongoing in the alleged brutality of a Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) employee by its officers.
ECOWAS summit bids Jonathan farewell, hails Nigeria’s democratic transition
ECOWAS leaders on Tuesday in Accra paid glowing tribute to President Goodluck Jonathan for his contributions to regional peace, security and overseeing the conduct of successful elections in Nigeria.
Adamawa Assembly directs suspended members to refund Severance Allowance
The Adamawa House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution directing five suspended members of the assembly who were allegedly paid Severance Allowance to refund the money or face arrest.
Information minister dispels rumour on dissolution of Jonathan’s cabinet
The Minister of Information, Mrs Patricia Akwashiki, on Tuesday dispelled some media reports that the Federal Executive Council would be dissolved on Wednesday.
I’m still in PDP, Orubebe
Erstwhile Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe Tuesday dscribed media reports that he was leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to All Progressive Congress, APC, as the handiwork of mischief makers.
Jonathan’s cabinet to be dissolved on Children’s Day
As Nigeria prepares for a change in government, indications emerged on Tuesday that President Goodluck Jonathan would still be working with his cabinet until May 27, when it would be formally dissolved.
