Defection: PDP tells INEC to declare Dariye’s seat vacant
In a statement by the party’s Deputy Chairman in the state, Mr Amos Gombi, on Friday in Jos, PDP urged INEC to immediately conduct fresh election for Dariye’s Plateau Central Senatorial seat.
17 killed as Boko Haram terrorists attack troops in Borno
The Army on Thursday said it killed Fifteen insurgents and lost two soldiers in a fierce battle between its troops and Boko Haram terrorists in Abadam village, Borno.
N1.04trn fine reduction: We did not give bribe-MTN
MTN Nigeria has no knowledge of this and the allegation is therefore denied.
IPOB sit-at- home protest records total compliance in Onitsha, Nnewi
The worldwide Sit-at- Home protest called by Directorate of State, DOS, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against the continued detention of its leader and Director of Radio Biasfra Mr. Nnamdi Kanu was totally complied with by resident of Onitsh andNewi.
Reconsider sale of national assets, PDP chieftain advises Buhari
Following calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to sale some national assets in order to revive Nigeria’s ailing economy, Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and former member of the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee, Barr. Kabir Usman, Friday, warned against such moves to sell off the nation’s valuable national assets.
Nigeria loses N800bn to auto policy – Jonathan Nicol
The President, Shippers Association, Lagos State, Mr Jonathan Nicol, said the Federal Government had lost about N800 billion to the auto policy on imported vehicles.
Enugu govt releases buses to convey Rangers’ fans to Abeokuta for Sunday’s match
The Enugu State Government on Friday released six long buses to convey the supporters of Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu to Abeokuta to cheer the team on Sunday.
FG unveils “low-key” activities for 56 Independence Anniversary
The Federal government Friday in Abuja unveiled activities lined up for the nation’s 56 independence anniversary on October 1.
Football fixtures of major leagues across Europe this weekend
Football fixtures of major leagues across Europe this weekend
Recession: Buhari’s anti-corruption policy scaring investors – Bruce
Sen. Ben Bruce (PDP Bayelsa East) on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to adjust his approach to the anti-corruption crusade, saying policy was scaring investors.
Stop murmuring for Nigeria’ll rise again, Buhari’s aide
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, Dr Samuel Ankeli, has advised Nigerians to stop murmuring but should rather be optimistic, diligent and confident that Nigeria will rise again.
