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.
Jonathan appoints Chief of Staff, sacks NNPC boss
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has also announced the appointment of the Principal Secretary to the Vice President, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President, thereby returning to the status quo ante, where the office of the COS had existed until late President Umaru Yar’Adua abolished it
Graft war: Jonathan vows to sanction offenders
President Goodluck Jonathan has said one of his administration’s priorities is to continue the anti-graft war based on the existing policy of zero tolerance to corruption to ensure that all offenders are appropriately sanctioned within the ambit of the law and due process.
VP: Coast clear for Sambo
BARELY 24 hours to the National Assembly’s confirmation of the Kaduna State Governor, Muhammed Namadi Sambo, as the Vice President, Vanguard can reveal that President Goodluck Jonathan was not disturbed by the subtle resistance from some quarters about his choice.
Anyim denies being wooed for PDP chairmanship
FORMER Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has described as untrue, recent publications in the media insinuating that he is being wooed by some governors to step in and occupy the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, being vacated by Prince Vincent Ogbulafor
Tension in Kaduna over VP nominee
The choice of Governor Mohammed Namadi Sambo of Kaduna State by President Goodluck Jonathan as his nominee for the vice presidential slot has sparked tension in Kaduna, prompting the police to deploy troops and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the streets yesterday.
