Zakzaky: Buhari’s APC led govt number one law breaker in the country – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has urged the judiciary to continue to be courageous and see to it that officials of the federal government that are disobeying court orders, especially the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement, ordering the release of the leader of the Shi’ite Muslim sect, Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife Malama Zeenah Ibraheem are jailed and that the APC led federal government was the number one law breaker in the country.
Moroccans welcome ‘victorious return’ to African Union
Moroccans welcomed their country’s “victorious return” to the African Union as their king on Tuesday took a seat at the bloc’s Ethiopian headquarters for the first time in decades.
Alleged theft of IDPs rice : Absence of LG chairman stalls trial
A Maiduguri High Court has adjourned till Feb.9, hearing in the case of Shettima Maina, Chairman of Mafa Local Government Area in Borno, along with two others, charged for allegedly diverting food items meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Farming now criteria for varsity admission – FG
The Federal Government says it has henceforth banned the admission of students who do not have farming interests into its Universities of Agriculture.
Government House not bank – Gov. Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday said the Government House was not a bank where people went to collect money but a place to render service.
Nigeria can produce 3m barrels of crude per day, says Kachikwu
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources , Mr Ibe Kachikwu, said that Nigeria is capable of producing three million barrels of crude oil per day from the Niger Delta region.
FG seeks collaboration with oil producing states.
Usani explained that many organisations and development Partners were working in the region without fully involving the state governors.
NBBF seals $12m sponsorship deal
THE Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) yesterday in Abuja said it has concluded arrangements for the signing of a sponsorship deal worth a staggering sum of $12 million dollars. The deal is to run for five years.
Taye Taiwo gets new club on European transfer deadline day
European transfer briefs on Tuesday, the final day of the January window:
Naira had remained stable, exchanging at N498 – Gwadabe
Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), said on Tuesday that the stability in the Naira exchange rate would eventually lead to its appreciation.
2017 Budget: Ag.President Osinbajo meets NASS leadership
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Tuesday, met with leadership of the National Assembly (NASS) in continuation of consultations between the executive and legislative arms of government over the 2017 Budget.
Lawyer files suit seeking confirmation of Onnoghen as CJN
A lawyer and rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, on Tuesday filed a suit seeking a restraining order on the appointment of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) other than Justice Walter Onnoghen.
President Buhari condoles Dalung on wife’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung on the death of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung.
World Interfaith Week: Muslim woman donates chairs to Church, pastor to decorate Mosques
Ahead of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week starting on Feb. 1, a Muslim woman has donated chairs to Church and a pastor decorated a Mosque both in Kaduna to boost inter-religious tolerance and harmony.
Rooney going nowhere, says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has confirmed Wayne Rooney will remain at Manchester United for the rest of the season despite reports linking him with a move to the Chinese Super League.
FG raises alarm over Boko Haram new media propaganda strategy
The Federal Government on Tuesday said the decimated Boko Haram sect had refocused its resources to media war and propaganda against the nation.
