November 20, 2019

Buhari

Buhari, Kalu Condole Atiku Over Aide’s Death

November 20, 2019 5:24 am

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Whip of the Senate and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, have expressed sadness over the demise of a close aide of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, Alhaji Umar Pariya.

The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja, yesterday.

Adesina quoted President Buhari as saying: “I received the news of the death of your close aide, Alhaji Pariya, with a heavy heart. It is very touching to lose such a personal aide of many years.

“May Allah grant …

NFF Commends Minister Over Concern In Poor Runs

November 20, 2019 5:22 am

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has hailed the move of the Minister of Sports, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare to request for a report on the performances of the various National Teams in recent weeks, just as the football governing –body submitted the requested report on Monday.

“It was a good move by the Minister to request for the report. As he said, there has to be stock taking and after that, accountability. The NFF is enamoured by the move and we have submitted the requested report.

“For us, there is nothing to hide. We have detailed all the issues and …

Security

Scaling Up Internal Security Operations

November 20, 2019 5:22 am

From Exercise NA ZO along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road, to Exercise BABBAN NAUSHI, which loosely translated means ‘Deep Punch or Big Punch’ along the Minna-Zungeru Road, Niger State, to Exercise STEEL DOME 2 at Makia Kano, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has underscored the need to scale up internal security operations, all targeted towards a safe and secure nation.

Although they mean different things, the goals of the exercises are the same; tackling insecurity on all fronts across the nation.

‘Exercise NA ZO’

As part of its continued efforts geared towards developing the capacity of its personnel to combat terrorism and …

Buhari

Buhari, APC Govs Synergise On Improved Service Delivery

November 20, 2019 5:20 am

President Muhammadu Buhari, 19 governors under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) and other stakeholders are scheduled to attend the third Federal Government-Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) parley on policy synergy in Jos on November 25.

The Forum has as its theme: “Strengthening Public Service Delivery” and would focus on five key areas: internal security, education, transport, health and social investment.

Director-General of PGF, Mr.  Salihu Lukman, said in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, that the event was organised to ensure synergy between the federal and state governments. He also said the target was to reposition local governments for …

Power Crisis: Senate Rejects Ban On Generator Importation

November 20, 2019 5:18 am

Senators shut down a motion seeking to temporary ban generator importation into the country. 

The motion which was an additional prayer moved by Francis Fadahunsi  (Osun East) was aimed at curtailing generator importation as a way of making the government sit up to address the nation’s power problems.

Fadahunsi was making his contribution to a  motion moved by  Chukwuka Utazi (PDP, Enugu North)  titled: “Addressing Nigeria’s Power Problems.”  Utazi had said Nigeria, with a population of 200 million and an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent per annum, was the seventh most populous nation on earth.

According to Utazi, the …

House Passes New Bill For Smooth Transition Of Power

November 20, 2019 3:34 am

The House of Representatives has approved six months jail term and N10 million fine or both for any person who frustrates the smooth transition of power from one civilian government to the other.

The House yesterday passed a bill seeking to make a President-elect resume in the Presidential Villa to understudy the outgoing President ahead of inauguration.

The bill proposes that during the waiting period, the incoming president would be empowered to review the financial records and activities of the incumbent.

Refusal by the incumbent to cooperate with or provide requested documents by the incoming officials shall upon conviction attract …

Nigeria

Tribute To Goodluck Jonathan At 63

November 20, 2019 3:33 am

Dear Brother, on your 60th birthday, I wrote you an open letter titled, To My Brother, A Man Of Courage, Happy Birthday!. Two years have gone by since then and today you are 62 years. Happy birthday brother again! As I was a witness to your Presidency story, I have promised to tell it in instalments, as much as I know it. On your 62nd birthday, I am minded writing you another piece: ‘My Brother And His Civil Society,’ as part-fulfilment of my promise. As it is customary in your nature, you may not again find this palatable, but you …

2019 Budget: House Directs NDDC to Suspend All Payments

November 20, 2019 3:30 am

The House of Representatives has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to suspend all payments with immediate effect, except for personnel cost for allegedly operating the 2019 fiscal year without a budget approved by the National Assembly.

The directive followed the adoption of a motion on the urgent need to investigate the failure and refusal of NDDC to submit its budget estimates for 2019 to the National Assembly for approval brought by Hon. Benjamin Kalu.

The House also summoned the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio to explain to the House why the commission has been spending …

Senate, Reps Face Off Threatens 2020 Budget

November 20, 2019 3:29 am

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bills, yesterday, suffered a major setback following a face off between the Senate and House of Representatives committees on finance.

Committee members from the House of Representatives boycotted the public hearing held by the Senate Committee on Finance.

Daily Sun learnt that the aggrieved lawmakers were alleging that they were sidelined by the Senate Committee on Finance in the run up to the hearing.

They also claimed that funding of the hearing was shrouded in secrecy.

The aggrieved lawmakers said they were not briefed on how much was approved for the exercise.

It was gathered …

Army

Crocodile Smile 4: Quit Or Be Crushed, Army To Criminals

November 20, 2019 3:28 am

The Nigerian Army has commenced Exercise Crocodile Smile 4 in Lagos and Ogun states and has also handed down and immediate quit order to criminals operating in these states to vacate the areas or be crushed.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, who gave the warning said Exercise Crocodile Smile 4 operatives will not hesitate to deal ruthlessly with criminals, including armed robbers and pipeline vandals within the Lagos and Ogun axis.

General Buratai spoke at the commencement of the Exercise, saying that it will be intelligence driven with the aim of smoking out criminals from their …

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