BARKIN LADI: STF raids Plateau village, destroys propert
JOS — The Special Task Force, STF, in Plateau State, yesterday, reportedly destroyed houses and property at Foron village of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, as part of a search operation.
PDP should get set for louder lamentations — Presidency
“If PDP has begun to cry wolf where there was none on INEC chairman, then they should be set for louder lamentations. The wailing wailers,” Adesina posted on his Twitter handle.
Govs must be prudent to save Nigeria – Ajibola
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola (SAN), has advised that state governors and federal legislators to effect a drastic reduction in their spending to save Nigeria from capitulating under the stress of financial crisis.
Ben Bruce to youths: Your future is greater than APC, PDP
THE lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, has urged Nigerian youths to see the country from a pro-youth outlook and not a pro-PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) or pro-APC (All Progressives Congress) perspective
Oyeyemi orders seizure of unlashed container trucks
Following the death of 11 students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), in Ogun, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC), has ordered that any trucks that failed to “lash’’ its container be impounded.
FG won’t pay salaries of staff schools in tertiary institutions – Official
The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC)on Wednesday declared that the Federal Government would not pay salaries of staff schools in the nation’s tertiary institutions.
UN asks Nigeria to ease abortion restrictions for Boko Haram rape victims
The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday urged Nigeria to show compassion and make it easier for women and girls who became pregnant in Boko Haram captivity to access abortions.
Nigeria’s debts hit $63.5 billion: government
Nigeria’s total debts stood at 12.06 trillion naira ($63.5 billion) at the end of March this year, up from 11.2 trillion naira in December 2014, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Wednesday.
Acquittal: Fani-Kayode, girlfriend, others party
The court held that the EFCC was unable to prove the charges against Fani-Kayode beyond reasonable doubt and consequently acquitted him.
The quest to rebuild NANS: A tribute to Emma Ezeazu
Upon learning about the unfortunate demise of Emma Ezeazu, I wrote on my facebook wall on May 18, 2015 as follows: “The news of the death of Emma Ezeazu, NANS President in 1986 is saddening and shocking. Emma’s presidency witnessed the continuation of mass students’ resistance to education commercialization and violation of students’ rights. He played his part when it mattered. May his soul rest in peace”.
Six school children drown, as boat capsize in Lagos
Tragedy struck on Wednesday in Irawe area of Ojo , Lagos, after a canoe conveying fourteen school children capsized. Six of them reportedly drowned, while eight of them including the driver were rescued.
