Buhari knows the problems of this country, says Rotimi Amaechi
Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Saturday said that President Muhammadu Buhari is aware of the problems bevelling the country and that’s why his administration declared war against poverty.
Land battle: We can’t be intimidated by FUTO – Host communities
Host communities of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, weekend, said that they would not be intimidated by the management of FUTO, over the threat to relocate the institution out of the area.
De Bruyne, Sterling on target in Man City win
Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Lukas Nmecha were all on target as Premier League champions Manchester City wrapped up their Asian tour with a 3-1 win over Japan’s Yokohama Marinos on Saturday.
LG autonomy: ‘9 out of 13 councils in Nasarawa can’t pay salaries’
NASARAWA state governor, Abdullahi Sule has decried the inability of nine out of the 13 local government councils in the state to pay workers salaries despite implementation of LG autonomy in the state.
Police recover 500 animals from bandits in Kastina
The Police Command in Katsina State said on Saturday that it had recovered 500 animals from bandits in Safana Local Government Area of the state.
Air Peace Captain debunks report saying aircraft landed without tyres
Captain Simisola Ajibola who operated the Air Peace flight on July 23, which had nose wheel collapse on landing at Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Saturday debunked reports saying the aircraft landed without tyres.
Gov Ihedioha assures healthy environment for Imolites
The governor of Imo state, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, has assured that the state will regain its status as the cleanest in the country.
Video: Nigeria sues South African Police over assault on BBNaija housemate
The chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said the South African Police is being sued over the assault on a Nigerian resident in the country.
Bahrain executes two Shiites on terror charges
Bahrain executed two Shiite citizens by firing squad Saturday on terror charges, officials said, despite appeals for clemency from international human rights groups.
Abia Assembly’s intervention over border clashes: NEMA visits warring community
Following the intervention of the Abia State House of Assembly, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has visited Isu clan in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, which has been enmeshed in border crises with the people of Utuma in neighbouring Cross River State leaving many in need of relief materials from the Agency.
Minister: Speedy screening is in national interest not compromise, Bamidele clarifies
The Senator representing Ekiti Central, Hon Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the seemingly lenient nature of the Senators in the ongoing screening of the ministerial nominees at the Senate, was not a compromise of the exercise, rather an exercise to fast track development in the country.
