Katsina governor approves appointment of 13 Special Advisers
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the appointment of 13 Special Advisers. This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, on Thursday in Katsina. The statement said that the appointees included, Alhaji Muntari Lawal, as Permanent Secretary/Special Adviser Government House, Kabir Shuaibu, […]
Why FG closed Nigeria’s borders — CG Customs
The closure of Nigeria’s borders by Federal Government was undertaken to strengthen the nation’s security and protect its economic interests, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, has said Speaking during a meeting with border stakeholders, comprising freight forwarders and security agencies on Thursday at Seme, Ali said that the closure […]
Insult president Buhari and be sacked, Umahi to his aides
By Peter Okutu Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday said he would sack any of his aides who insult President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress. Umahi also warned that any of his appointees, who hitherto derived pleasure in talking down on his fellow governors across the country and their achievements, should henceforth, […]
Insecurity: Akwa Ibom outlaws motorcycle operation in Eket
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Akwa Ibom state has outlawed the operation of commercial motorcycles within Eket metropolis following reports of rape cases and other heinous crimes being perpetrated by hoodlums disguised as commercial motorcyclists. The state Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel who pronounced the ban in his remarks at the 4th-anniversary celebration of his wife’s Pet […]
P&ID $9.6bn liability: UK court grants FG leave to appeal judgment
Emmanuel Elebeke A United Kingdom Commercial Court on Thursday granted the Federal Government’s request to appeal a lower court’s judgment which granted the Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID ) the right to seize the nation’s assets worth $9.6 billion. A statement issued by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alh.aji Lai Mohammed said […]
Iran says accusers should show ‘evidence’ it attacked Saudi oil facility
Iran President Hassan Rouhani challenged countries who accused Iran of carrying out this month’s attack on a Saudia Arabian oil facility to provide evidence. “Those who make the allegations must provide the needed proof. What is your evidence?” he told reporters in New York, a day after addressing the UN General Assembly, according to Aljazeera […]
