Gabon’s coup leader is sworn in, promises reform
General Brice Oligui Nguema was sworn in as Gabon's interim president on Monday in a ceremony designed to portray the military as liberators of an oppressed society.
100 DAYS IN OFFICE: JADA LG BOSS COMMEND FINTIRI. Philip B.
As His Excellency the Executive Governor of Adamawa State RT. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri celebrates his first hundred days in office as elected Governor of Adamawa State for the second term, The executive Chairman of Jada Local Government Council, Hon. Mohammed Sali Soo, commended the governor for keeping to his campaign promises.The Chairman stated thisContinue reading "100 DAYS IN OFFICE: JADA LG BOSS COMMEND FINTIRI. Philip B."
FG dismisses coup fear, ex-generals warn politicians against poor governance.Tunde Ajaja, Adebayo and Folorunsho-Francis
In the light of the escalating coups in Africa, with the West African subregion having the highest, the Federal Government has dismissed any fears of coup in Nigeria, saying the country has gone past a forceful takeover of government. It stressed that Nigerians had fully embraced democracy and that the country’s democratic institutions were becomingContinue reading "FG dismisses coup fear, ex-generals warn politicians against poor governance.Tunde Ajaja, Adebayo and Folorunsho-Francis"
DSS grills, detains CBN deputy governor
A Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Obiora, has been allegedly detained by personnel of the Department of State Services. According to Peoples Gazette, the CBN deputy governor has spent four nights in the custody of the DSS. The report said the DSS was grilling Obiora in connection with allegations of financialContinue reading "DSS grills, detains CBN deputy governor"
I dare anyone in PDP to suspend me — Wike
MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, bragged that he is yet to see the party chieftain, who will suspend him from the party. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Wike also said governance is not about membership of a political party. Asked whether it was right for him to makeContinue reading "I dare anyone in PDP to suspend me — Wike"
CELEBRATING A MAN OF FAR-REACHING HAND OF PHILANTHROPY. Philip B. Adams
Alh. Sadiq Mohammed, the former deputy chairman of Nigeria Pilgrims Board, chairman of Shamad Concept Nigeria Limited, chairman of Nigeria Airlines (Kabo Air), and chairman of Ashma Investment Nigeria Limited among others, is not only a name in Ganye Chiefdom and beyond, but he is also the force to be reckoned with in Nigeria. WalinContinue reading "CELEBRATING A MAN OF FAR-REACHING HAND OF PHILANTHROPY. Philip B. Adams"
Education Secretary Laud Governors Educational Reforms.Usman Umar
The Education Secretary of Girei Local Government Education Authority, Hon Mohammed B Tela (Dan Amana Girei) has lauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri For making education a front-burner issue and has taken audacious steps to fix the ruins inherited in the education sector through huge investments in infrastructure. Hon. Mohammed B. Tela The transformation evinced byContinue reading "Education Secretary Laud Governors Educational Reforms.Usman Umar"
NNPP crisis: Kwankwaso’s suspension, ‘Nollywood jokes’ – Buba Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has described the suspension of the party’s presidential candidate in the February 25 presidential election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, as ‘Nollywood jokes’ It was reported that the party’s BoT on Tuesday suspended Kwankwaso alongside the National Working Committee members for alleged anti-party activities. Galadima while reactingContinue reading "NNPP crisis: Kwankwaso’s suspension, ‘Nollywood jokes’ – Buba Galadima"
Gabon military officers declare coup after Ali Bongo wins disputed election
A group of senior Gabonese military officers have appeared on national television declaring they have seized power, claiming the recent general election lacks credibility and saying they represent all Gabon’s security and defence forces. They said the election results were cancelled, all borders closed until further notice and state institutions dissolved. Loud sounds of gunfireContinue reading "Gabon military officers declare coup after Ali Bongo wins disputed election"