Odubu faults Edo PDP Chair over comment on state budget
DEPUTY Governor of Edo State, Dr. Pius Odubu, has described as spurious, the figures presented by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, alleging shortfall in the 2016 budgetary allocation to his office.
Senate seeks probe of $40m loan to aviation industry
The Senate has mandated its committees on aviation and anti-corruption to commence investigation into alleged disbursement of 40 million dollars ($40m) loan for rehabilitation and development of infrastructure in the aviation industry.
Nwakali, Chukwueze cost Arsenal £6m
Arsenal have fended off competition from Manchester City to sign Nigerian youngsters Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, according to reports.
In Iheanacho I trust – Pellegrini
Manchester City won’t have to buy a striker this month thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho.
With Sergio Aguero and Wilfried Bony both having struggled with injuries this season, the Nigerian’s breakthrough has been welcome.
Iheanacho has five goals in four games worth of appearances, including last minute winners in the league against Palace and Swansea.
Dickson’s re-election’ll consolidate ongoing devt, prosperity in Bayelsa —Rights group
Wake Up Bayelsa, WUB, a civil society group championing good governance in Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta, has said that re-electing Governor Seriake Dickson for another four years will consolidate the ongoing development, prosperity, peace and security in Bayelsa State. The group, in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Timi John, also condemned the violence which characterised the poll in Southern Ijaw, Nembe, Brass and Ekeremor Local Government Areas.
Obasanjo, govs for Oluwo’s coronation
Prominent Nigerians including former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and governors of South West states are among dignitaries expected at Saturday’s coronation of newly-appointed Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Adewale Akanbi.
