Even if they kidnap us all, there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock, says Edo gov
“There is no vacancy in Aso Rock. They can even kidnap all of us—yes, there is no vacancy in Aso Rock. What is happening today is the handiwork of the opposition.
Ondo Workers begin two days warning strike over outstanding salaries
WORKERS in Ondo State yesterday began a two day warning strike accusing government of insincerity in the payment of their two months salary arrears despite collecting N14b bail out from the federal government. But in a swift reaction, the State government described the strike as an embarrassment and an unpatriotic act on the part of the workers since they have started receiving the July salary on Tuesday.
Group backs Bayo Ojo for minister
A political advocacy group, Bayo Ojo Frontiers has thrown its weight behind the nomination of Chief Christopher Adebayo Ojo as ministerial nominee, saying the choice underlines the determination of President Muhammadu Buhari to work with the best hands to fix Nigeria.
Judge handling Saraki’s case bows out over negative reports
Justice Ahmed Mohammed, of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who heard Senate President Bukola Saraki’s ex parte application to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), has withdrawn from the case.
Tribunal upheld Al-Makura
Tribunal Sitting in Lafia has dismissed the petition filed by Labaran Maku challenging the victory of Governor Umaru Al-Makura in April 11 general election for lack of merit.
Nigeria at 55: Buhari to address the nation on Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary.
Nigeria at 55: Umana congratulates Buhari, others
Umana Umana has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary of the country. The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the April elections in Akwa Ibom State, in a statement, noted that Nigerians have a lot to celebrate this year.
FG begs ex-militants over 3 months delayed allowance
Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd.), has urged ex-militants, enrolled under the scheme, not to be agitated over the delay in the payment of their stipends for three months.
CNN International dedicates month-long “Africa Now” programming
CNN International is continuing its commitment to the African continent with an expansive series of special features and programmes about Africa throughout October 2015, coinciding with the 20th CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards in Nairobi, Kenya.
Patriotism, selfless service, true essence of our independence – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday congratulated Nigerians as the nation marks its 55th Independence Anniversary as a sovereign state, saying patriotism and selfless service are two aspects that can truly reflect the essence of the country’s Independence.
Photos: Buhari arrives Abuja from 70th UNGA in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, after spending six days in New York, the United States of America (USA), where he went to attend the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with a 22-man delegation.
