Gowon ordered us to spare battle-weary Biafran soldiers – Ogbemudia
Elder statesman and two-time former governor of old Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, celebrated his 83rd birthday penultimate Thursday in Benin-City. The birthday celebration climaxed with a lecture entitled: Towards Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria: What is a Political Party?, delivered by the governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. The elder statesman spoke with Sunday Vanguard ahead of the celebration during which he narrated his experiences during the civil war. He shared his perspectives on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, why former President Goodluck Jonathan failed, his search for Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s successor, relationship with women and other issues.
Boko Haram: Pardon for colonels, majors, others stalled
Against the backdrop of the pardon granted 3, 032 soldiers by the Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, following the recommendations of the review panel set up by the Army High Command, Sunday Vanguard has learnt that colonels, majors and several other commissioned officers, sentenced alongside the soldiers, were left out because only the Army Council, headed by President Muhammadu Buhari, can pardon them.
Insurgency: Why Buhari missed UN session — Presidency
Contrary to the impression that the Nigerian delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly missed a meeting on help for displaced persons, the Presidency, yesterday, said President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration remain fully committed to the rehabilitation and well-being of all persons who have been displaced or adversely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
SAUDI TRAGEDY: Appeal Court loses two justices
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, yesterday, disclosed that two Court of Appeal Justices were among those who died during the stampede that killed over 700 persons at Mina, Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Adamawa playing catch-up game
Until recently, Adamawa State was in the news for the wrong reasons: it is just emerging from the devastating effects of insurgency. Besides, the state seemed ungovernable with an unstable political leadership tussle that saw the impeachment of one governor.
National security: Navy sues for synergy in armed forces
The new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Naval Logistics Command, Oghara, Delta State, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Gomiriwu Ofik, has sued for improved synergy among the armed forces of the country with a view to stamping out insurgency and criminality in the country.
Three dead as boat capsizes in Ikorodu
Three persons were feared dead while three others were hospitalized, yesterday, in Bayeku area of Ikorodu in a boat mishap involving 21 passengers.
Soyinka celebrates HID Awolowo’s ‘ memorable existence’
Barely a week after the demise of Chief (Mrs.) HID Awolowo, Ikenne, her home town, continues to wear gloomy look.
Osinbajo tasks politicians on selfless service
Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerian politicians to be selfless in their service to the nation.
Edo deputy governor loses mum
THE deputy governor of Edo State, Dr Pius Odubu, on Wednesday, lost his mother, Madam Imuegbeyi Odubu.
Fajembola speaks on interior design
Interior designer, Gail Fajembola, has announced the launch,today, of her new showroom,Cynosure, in Victoria Island,Lagos, with the main focus of providing a vast array of one-of-a-kind pieces, along with world class interior design services,to homes,offices and hotels.
