Nigeria news today headlines : Wednesday 26th February 2020
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Presidency Recalls Sacked Osinbajo’s Aides
LAGOS – Some aides of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who were unceremoniously relieved of their duties late last year, have been recalled, Daily Independent has gathered. However, instead of returning to their previous posts in the Presidential Villa, our correspondent gathered that they have been redeployed to various ministries where they were assigned new roles
Metuh, Ex-PDP Spokesman, Vows To Appeal ‘Bad Judgment’
ABUJA – Abel Ozioko, counsel to Chief Olisa Metuh, a former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday said he is ready to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which sentenced his client to seven years in prison. Describing the ruling as “a bad judgment”, Ozioko said the judge used
AMCON Takes Over Buba Galadima’s Residence, Coy Over N900m Debt
TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; BAMIDELE OGUNWUSI LAGOS – A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in suit no. FHC/ABJ/CS/1136/2019 has ordered Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to take over the business and assets of Bedko Nigeria Limited and Alhaji Buba Galadima. Bedko Nigeria Limited and Alhaji Buba Galadima owe AMCON nearly
SERAP Faults Bill Seeking To Give Legislators Immunity From Prosecution
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and state legislatures immunity from prosecution for corruption.” Responding to the development, SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare said: “Providing immunity for presiding officers against crimes of corruption is tantamount to ripping up the constitution. It’s a
Police Dismiss SARS Officer Linked To Footballer’s Death
SULAIMAN FASASI ; AHMED MUSA ABEOKUTA / ABUJA – Olaniyi Ogunsoro, an officer with the Abeokuta Zonal Intervention Squad of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has been dismissed from the service following the death of Remo Football Star, Tiamiyu Kazeem, on Saturday. Ogunsoro was dismissed following the approval by the Assistant Inspector General of Police
APC Positioning Vested Interests In Anambra For Governorship Election – Obaze
Mr. Oseloka Obaze is diplomat, politician, writer and policy analyst. He contested for the Anambra State governorship in 2017, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). The former Secretary to the Anambra State Government under Governor Peter Obi and Governor Willie Obiano I n this interview with CHUKWUJEKWU ILOZUE, examines the increasing political tempo
Buhari Must Ensure Nigerians Are More United – Olokoba
Comrade Razaq Olokoba, a public commentator, political analyst and pro-democracy dogged fighter is the Convener of a rights group, Campaign for Dignity in Governance (CDG), a coalition of over 70 other pro-democracy organizations. In this interview with newsmen in Lagos, the youth leader took a critical look at the political scenario in the country towards
APC Government Works On Fire Brigade Approach – Doherty
Engr. Adedeji Doherty, Lagos State chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in this interview with JOY ANIGBOGU spoke on how the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu has performed so far, he lamented the APC-led government had continue to put the state in serious debt. Excerpts: What is your assessment of Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration? It is difficult
Abuja DisCo Needs N43bn For Improved Power Supply – Mupwaya
ABUJA – Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said it needed at least N43billion of investment to provide highly level reliability in electricity supply within its franchise area. Speaking at an Interactive session between the Company’s management team and the media on the proposed tariff review, Ernest Mupwaya, the Chief Executive Officer of AEDC, also stated
NNF Calls For Commitment To Curbing Crude Oil Theft
LAGOS – After proper investigation and research on the impact of crude oil theft on the Nigerian economy, the New Nigerian Foundation (NNF) has called for a total commitment from stakeholders to curbing the menace. The Foundation made the request during the recently held one-day dissemination workshop on Advocacy Against Crude Oil Theft where they
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