FG warns 915 communities across 19 states, FCT of critical flood risk
Another 429 communities in seven states were classified as high risk, while 656 communities across 13 states were placed on moderate-risk watch.
FG denies plan to sack 50,000 workers
THE Federal Government, yesterday, in Abuja, dismissed recent reports that it planned to retrench no fewer than 50,000 civil servants as part of reforms in the federal public service.
Jonathan didn’t betray Yar’Adua, says PDP
THE National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, came out yesterday to defend President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that he never betrayed his predecessor, late President Umaru Yar’Adu
Abuja court dismisses el-Rufai’s suit seeking to stop his arrest
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday dismissed a suit maintained by former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mallam Nasir el- Rufai against the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ogbona Onovo, seeking to stop him from arresting, detaining or prosecuting him based on Joint Senate Committee on FCT and Housing recommendation that indicted him.
FG shifts emphasis to better life for Nigerians
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday, reviewed the administration’s seven-point agenda and declared that it is very much on course and will continue to guide the ministers on how they will achieve their mandates.
Senate confirms Orkura Auditor-General
The Senate, yesterday, confirmed the appointment of Mr. Samuel Orkura as the Auditor-General of the Federation after an attempt by some senators to scuttle the approval were brushed aside by the Senate President, Senator David Mark.
