Former Minister of Works, Dr Hassan Lawal, who is standing trial before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has prayed the court to admit him to bail. Lawal is standing trial on laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The court will on June 6 and 7 hear […]
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, appointed Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. The announcement which was conveyed in a statement by the Federal Government last night also confirmed the formal dissolution of the federal cabinet and the expiration of the tenure of the National Security Adviser, Lt. Gen. Andrew […]
The inauguration ceremony and Democracy Day celebration in Maiduguri, Borno State capital yesterday was done under heavy security, even as many churches suspended their Sunday services following rumour of planned attacks by the Boko Haram men. The city was gripped with fear at the weekend as rumour made the round that Boko Haram was planning […]
That security around and within the Eagle Square Abuja, venue of the presidential inauguration was tight would be an understatement as all roads leading to the three arms zone were effectively cordoned off by stern looking security officials. Even though, there was an inauguration committee put in place to take care of all aspects of […]
38 heads of state arrive Security operatives keep vigil at Eagle Square Buhari turns down invitation As Dr Goodluck Jonathan takes the oath of office as Nigeria’s fifth civilian president at the Eagle Square today, security agencies have put in place elaborate arrangements to forestall any breach of law and order. Already, 38 heads of […]
Mixed reactions on Saturday trailed President Goodluck Jonathan’s assertion that four-year tenure was not enough for president or governor to make a meaningful impact on governance. Among groups and individuals who spoke on the issue are the northern socio-political group, Arewa Consultative Forum, Congress for Progressive Change, former Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, […]
The Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has justified his decision to travel out of the country before the May 29 handing over date to a new administration, adding that his predecessor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, never attended his swearing-in ceremony. Daniel on Friday night left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard British Airways around […]
Former military head of state and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change in the April elections, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, said he would not attend the inauguration of President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday, (today). Buhari said his presence at the ceremony would amount to conferring legitimacy on an illegitimate enterprise. Buhari is among […]
AS he steps into office today for a fresh four year term, Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to ensure good governance as an obligation he owes Nigerians. This he said would atone for the loss of lives and property in the post-election crisis, which followed his overwhelming victory in the April presidential election. The president made […]
President Goodluck Jonathan at a pre-inauguration thanksgiving service yesterday vowed to provide good governance, stressing it is what he owes Nigerians to atone for the loss of lives and property in the post-election crisis that followed his overwhelming victory in the April presidential election. Jonathan, before the clergy at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, made […]
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