Aisha Buhari: A shift from imperial First Ladies
Nigeria has had its fair share of first lady drama. Ordinarily the position is more of a ceremonial one that has no constitutional recognition but ever since the late Maryam Babagida stepped in as first lady, there was not going to be a dim in the spotlight on the ‘office of the first lady” as we call it in Nigeria.
FG plans relocation of MDAs into seized buildings
THE Federal Government said it would consider the relocation of some of its agencies that are occupying rented properties into some seized buildings from treasury looters. It said the step was part of its moves aimed at reducing the high expenditure on rent and office buildings by agencies and parastatals of government.
Ex-militant leaders ask Avengers to cease attacks
FORMER leaders of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, have asked the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, and other militant groups to stop attacks on oil pipelines in the region and dialogue with the Federal Government.
Day 6: Ramadan, too valuable to waste
Those who are not Muslims cannot possibly imagine the joy that Muslims feel in Ramadan. The rich, the poor, the environment including all strata of the society are inundated in the spirit of Ramadan.
N91m fraud suspect, Desmond Nunugwo, dies in EFCC detention
A suspect under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission died yesterday, a few hours after he was taken into custody, the commission has said.
Alleged N400m fraud: Court adjourns Metuh’s trial to July 7
THE Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned trial of the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, till July 7.
