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.
I was never sacked, still in active service, says Maina as Malami, Eyo-Ita differ
Sacked Chairman of Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, yesterday, stunned the House of Representatives adhoc committee investigating his reinstatement into the public service that he was never sacked.
The worst is over — Buhari
AGAINST the backdrop of a gale of second term endorsements for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 Presidential race, especially by governors, National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday, ruled out an automatic ticket for the President.
Adamawa: 105 killed in Mubi, Numan attacks
No fewer than 105 persons have been confirmed dead in two deadly attacks in Adamawa State in the last 48 hours, with several scores of others sustaining serious injuries.
How Ekwueme died — Igwe Laz, brother
NIGERIANS across political divides, yesterday, paid glowing tributes to the late Second Republic Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who died in a London clinic, Sunday night after battling with what the family said was a chest infection.
Anambra election: Obaze rejects results as INEC declares Obiano winner
Governor Willie Obiano, yesterday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for guaranteeing a level playing ground that allowed him to emerge winner of the Anambra State governorship election.
Igbo leaders to Buhari: We won’t be deceived with 2023 Igbo Presidency
The promise of supporting the prospects of a President of Igbo extraction in 2023 by the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been widely dismissed as deceptive by Igbo leaders.
Don’t axe 95% of Intels because of Atiku’s 5% FG told
Thedust raised by the Federal Government’s clampdown on Intels, a company in which former vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has interests is yet to set
Ikoyi Whistle-blower’s cash: Lawyers, different men fight for N850m reward
CLAIMS for the estimated N850 million reward for the discovery of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency, NIA, cash haul deepened yesterday after the whistle-blower who unearthed the cash alleged a plot to dilute the money he was entitled to.
My visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria’s unity —Buhari
ABAKALIKI—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said his decision to visit Ebonyi State in the South-East geopolitical zone was an indication that he believed in the unity of the country.
Buhari backs plan to fire 21,780 teachers, says it’s tragic they failed pry school test
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, gave his backing to plans by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to sack 21,780 teachers, who failed the competency test conducted by the state government.
