Reps fire OBJ, say you’re the grandfather of corruption in Nigeria
BARELY 24 hours after former President Olusegun Obasanjo lampooned the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, the National Assembly and the spokesman of the House of Representatives yesterday took a swipe at the former President, describing him as the grandfather of corruption in Nigeria.
DSS sting operation: Reps threaten arrest warrant against AGF
—THE House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the arrest of judicial officers, yesterday, threatened to issue a warrant of arrest against the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, if he failed to appear before the committee on November 29, 2016.
The Garba Datti-led committee has also frowned on alleged continuous non-appearance of the AGF to answer or clarify issues whenever invited by committees of the House, saying such action was disturbing.
Mabogunje @ 85: Only federalism’ll hold Nigeria together — Obasanjo
FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, examined the issue of underdevelopment in Nigeria and declared that only federalism would ensure development and hold the country together.
We’ll not interfere in council polls — Abia govt
ABIA State Government yesterday, said it would not to interfere with the State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, in the conduct of the December 17, 2016 council polls.
4 remanded in prison over possession of arms, ammunition
Four men facing trial for alleged possession of firearms and ammunition were, yesterday, remanded in prison custody by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Lagos Federal High Court, pending the perfection of their bail conditions.
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Tension in APC: Amosun, Akande, Ajimobi, Aregbesola in closed door meeting
Three All Progressives Congress, APC, governors in the South West and former Interim Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande held a closed door meeting at government house, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Northern political Christians as odious favours seekers
Suddenly, an assemblage of old and haggard politicians, by the nomenclature of Northern Nigeria Christian Politicians Forum (NNCPF) has invaded Nigeria’s polity and from the wrong angle.
Navy sets up surveillance unit in Niger Delta
The Nigeria Navy said it has set up a surveillance unit to checkmate unwarranted delay in marine transits of goods and wares in the Niger Delta waterways, as one of its major feats in recent items.
Troops bombard militants camp in Delta
SOME militants were reportedly killed when troops of the Operation Delta Safe bombed a militant camp at Okosugbene Creek, along Burutu-Warri River, near Burutu, Delta State, with two fighter jets and about seven gunboats for nearly an hour yesterday.
Ugwuanyi wants 2nd runway for Enugu airport
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has urged the Federal government to commence construction of a second runway at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
