Unconstitutional appointments
The inclusion of a provision in the Nigerian Constitution with regard to a fair and even distribution of senior official positions all over the Federal Republic was, without a doubt, intended to be taken seriously. Although it does not appear to have been made justifiable, a commission was actually established to pursue that purpose. The intention was to hold in check by legal means, if necessary, any tendency on the part of any one, or group of persons in power, to influence or effect the appointment of a host of people from any particular area—usually theirs—to strategic or important positions in the country.
We’ve no plans to enrol more militants into Amnesty programme – Presidency
The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Brig.- Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd), has said that the Federal Government has no plans to enrol more militants into the Amnesty Programme. Boroh, who is also the Coordinato,r Presidential Amnesty Programme, made this known when stakeholders of the programme visited him on Friday in Abuja.
Naira appreciates against dollar in all segments of Forex market
The Naira on Friday appreciated against the dollar in all the segments of the Forex market.
Nigerians’ll soon appreciate the need for proposed communication tax – Minister
Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communication, said that Nigerians will, in the fullness of time, appreciate the proposed 10 per cent communication tax especially because it would help to enhance telecommunication services in the country.
Obaseki reaffirms commitment to welfare of Edo people
APC governorship candidate in Edo Godwin Obaseki has restated his commitment to the welfare of Edo people if voted into office.
Independence ‘F-art-shion’ show returns to Ibadan
Fashion lovers and enthusiastes in Ibadan, Oyo State, are in for a gig as Independence F-art-shion Show returns to the state.
