Insecurity: Only Buhari can decide if service chiefs should resign – FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday said only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide if the service chiefs should resign or not as a result of insecurity.
Senate meets Service Chiefs over insecurity
The leadership of the Senate is meeting with Service Chiefs, Inspector General of Police, Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Director General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and other heads of security agencies.
APC won’t be satisfied with only 25% of South East votes – Adamu
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has told its leaders in the South-East that it will not be satisfied with 25 percent votes from the region.
FEC approves $2.59b Badagry Deep Seaport development for concession
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the development of the $2.59 billion Badagry Deep Seaport project through a public/private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
‘Academic activities in full swing in AUU despite ASUU strike’
Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyin, Vice Chancellor (V-C) of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, said academic activities in the institution are in full swing despite the ongoing national strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
NBC slams N5m fine on Trust TV for reporting banditry
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has slammed a fine of N5 million on Trust Television Network (Trust TV) over its documentary titled “Nigeria’s Banditry: The Inside Story”.
Terrorism: Falana asks Buhari to approve usage of drones for states
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN has accused the government of President Muhammadu Buhari of “failing to satisfactorily address the crisis of insecurity in the country, and doing nothing to end the mismanagement of the economy under his watch.”
Nigeria has highest numbers of out-of-school children in the world – UNICEF
The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund has lamented that Nigeria has the highest number out of school children in the world.
FG confirms N1.14bn donation to Niger Republic to procure vehicles
Amidst speculations of a N1.14 billion donation to the Republic of Niger to aid in the acquisition of some operational vehicles, the Federal government on Wednesday justified the approval.
More woes as Naira plummets to Dollar again
The Naira on Tuesday depreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N430.67.