Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
Waiting for Jonathan’s declaration
Recently, it was also reported that President Jonathan appointed Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Dalhatu Tafida, as the Director of his campaign organisation . Dr. Dalhatu Tafida is expected to coordinated the president’s campaign in the country’s six geo-political zones just as Dr Raymond Dopkesi will coordinate for the former military dictator, General Ibrahim Babangida.
NSA, Aliyu Gusau dumps Jonathan, joins presidential race
TUESDAY’S release of time table for the 2011 general elections by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has widened the political space as National Security Adviser, NSA, Lt-Gen Aliyu Gusau, is set to formally declare his presidential ambition soon.
Jonathan okays new Service Chiefs, Police IG
Niboro said: “The appointments which take immediate effect are, however, subject to the confirmation of the National Assembly, in line with provisions of the Armed Forces Act section 18, cap A20, laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Jonathan Sacks Service Chiefs, Petirin now CDS
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has approved sweeping changes in the nation’s Armed Forces, with the sacking of all service chiefs, Inspector General of Police, IGP, and Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS.
Elections begin January 15
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, fixed January 22, 2011 for the presidential elections, according to the time table of activities for the 2011 general elections.
