December 20, 2019

22 Former Nigerian Govs, 11 Serving Senators Under Probe

December 20, 2019 4:54 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has claimed that 22 former governors are currently under investigation for corruption.

Malami stated this on Thursday, while addressing journalists in Abuja.

He pointed out that at least three ex-Governors – Joshua Dariye (Plateau), Jolly Nyame (Taraba) and Orji Kalu (Abia) – have been convicted under President Muhammadu Buhari.

“It might interest you to note that former state governors and even serving senators are not spared.

“Currently, high profile personalities including judicial officers and former governors indicted for corruption have been prosecuted and many sentenced to jail.

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Enugu Airport Closure: Govt Releases Free Shuttle To Owerri

December 20, 2019 4:49 am

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State in furtherance of his administration’s efforts to assist indigenes and residents of the state to return home safely for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, will between December 21 and January 4, 2020, offer free Enugu-Owerri airport shuttle for air passengers travelling out or returning to the state, through the Sam Mbakwe Cargo International Airport, Owerri, Imo State, during the festive season.

In a schedule released by the Enugu State government, six (6) coaster buses, three (3) mini-luxury buses and six (6) security vehicles loaded with armed personnel have been deployed for the exercise, …

Details Of Osinbajo, Govs’ NEC Meeting On Thursday

December 20, 2019 4:49 am

The National Economic Council (NEC) says there is need for states to pool resources together and set up a security trust fund in view of the huge cost of maintaining security.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State briefed State House correspondents after the 100th NEC meeting presided over Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, NAN reports.

He said that NEC’s Committee on Security and Policing headed by Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti with some governors, Inspector-General of Police (IG-P), National Security Adviser (NSA) and Chief of Defence Staff as members presented a report to …

Kano: Ganduje Makes New Appointments

December 20, 2019 4:46 am

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has approved the appointment of substantive Head of Service, in person of Hajiya Binta Lawan Ahmed.

Ahmed, until her appointment was the Permanent Secretary State Ministry of Commerce.

She replaces Dr Kabiru Shehu, who was in acting capacity, after the completion of his service years, with the state civil service, few weeks back.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Anwar.

The statement said that governor commended Dr. Shehu for the good and patriotic service to the state, during his tenure as …

Ogunlewe, Other PDP Chieftains Join APC

December 20, 2019 4:45 am

Tunde Balogun, Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the defection of bigwigs from opposition parties to the ruling party in the state is a measure of the growing confidence in APC.

Balagun made the statement on Thursday in Ikeja while formally receiving defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties in the state into APC.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works, who had earlier in the year announced his exit from PDP, and his son, Moyosore, were among defectors formally received …

Nigerians Don’t Value Democracy – Sen. Abdullahi

December 20, 2019 4:44 am

Senator Sabi Abdullahi, the Niger state lawmaker behind the controversial hate speech bill, has stated that renovation of the National Assembly complex which was built in 1999 is long overdue.

Abdullahi, reacting to the outcry from Nigerians, said that the N37bn project is not on the high side as the NASS complex was bigger inside than what it looks like on the outside.

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The senator stressed that the renovation of the building has been delayed for 20 years, adding that Nigerians do not value democracy in the country.…

Sotitobire: 10 In Police Net For Setting Ondo Church Ablaze

December 20, 2019 4:44 am

Ten persons have been arrested by men of the Ondo State Police Command for their alleged involvement in the razing of the church where Gold Kolawole, a one-year-old boy went missing.

The Commissioner for Police, Undie Adie, confirmed the arrest of the suspects on Thursday as he stressed that effort is on towards nabbing others found culpable in the arson.

Recall that on Wednesday, some youths had attacked Sotitobire Miracle Centre over the rumour that the corpse of the missing child was exhumed from the church’s altar following allegations that Gold had been used for rituals by Prophet Babatunde …

NJC Approves Appointment Of 33 Judges In 11 States

December 20, 2019 4:42 am

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the appointments of 33 heads of courts in 11 states.

This was contained in a statement on Thursday by NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye.

He explained that the Council considered the list of candidates presented by its Interview Committee during its meeting which held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

It read: “NJC recommends appointment of (6) Heads of Court, and (26) Twenty-six Judicial Officers for State High Courts and one (1) Kadi, Sharia Court of Appeal;

“The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Dr. Justice I. …

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