Still on the Chibok girls
IT was relieving to see President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with the 21 Chibok girls alongside their families at the State House, Abuja, recently. The girls were part of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls who were allegedly held captive since April 2014 by members of the notorious Boko Haram terrorists. According to the government, the girls were released after successful negotiations between the sect, the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, as well as the Nigerian and Swiss governments.
Ondo: Sheriff-led PDP seeks disbandment of fresh A-Court panel
Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party in six South West States have asked the President of the Court of Appeal, PCA, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa to disband the fresh panel constituted to hear cases relating to Ondo governorship election.
INEC bows to NASS, fixes Dec. 10 for Rivers rerun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday in Abuja unveiled a time table for the conduct of some rerun elections in the country, fixing December 10 for outstanding National and State Assembly elections in Rivers.
Osinbajo calls on leaders to stand firm against corruption
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has re-emphasized the need for leaders to stand firm against extremism, injustice and corruption in the country, saying it was the only way the anti-corruption war could be won.
Budget delay: Senate set to repeal 58-yr-old Fiscal Responsibility Act
MOVES by the Senate to amend the 58 years old Fiscal Responsibility Act, yesterday, reached its final stage following the submission of the report upon which the amendment would be predicated.
Obanikoro agrees to return N480m – Sources
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, former Minister of State for Defence, as part of the conditions for his release has been reported to have agreed to return N480m out of the N4.7 billion which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC last week said he will be made to account for.
