Ohanaeze Youths Council Urges NASS Members-Elect To Respect President Tinubu’s Choice

Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Youth Council Worldwide has again urged the members-elect to put national interest above all sectional and personal interests. Ohanaeze youths spoke through a statement by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike on Sunday.

Nigeria Better Than I met It In 2015 – Buhari (Full Text)

President Muhammadu Buhari, in his farewell broadcast to Nigeria ahead of Monday’s inauguration, said he is leaving Nigeria better than in 2015. During the live broadcast at 7 am on Sunday, Buhari stressed that he felt fulfilled that he had placed Nigeria on the path of transformation and development. He appreciated Nigerians’ support for him in the past eight years. Buhari specially thanked Nigerians for their prayers when he was ill during his first term in office.

Obi, Atiku, Tinubu, Shettima, INEC to call 237 Witnesses For Presidential Tribunal

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, will call about 150 witnesses to prove their cases against the conduct and outcome of the February 25 presidential election. The President-elect and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu; his deputy, Kashim Shettima; the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission have proposed 39, 21, 25 and two witnesses, respectively.

Daar Communication Chairman, Dokpesi is Dead

The Chairman, Daar Communication, owner of AIT Television and Raypower FM, High Chief Raymon Dokpesi is dead.
His demise was announced by his family through a statement by his son, Raymon Dokpesi Junior yesterday. Details of what caused his demise were not detailed by the family, however, will make it clear later.

Outgoing Legislators, Aides To Get N30.2b Severance Allowances

Senators and members of the House of Representatives will be sharing a total of N30.2 billion as severance allowance when the 9th National Assembly winds down next month, Also to benefit from the said sum are aides of the federal lawmakers. Severance package or gratuity is money paid to lawmakers and their aides at the end of their four-year tenure. The amount in question is already captured in the 2023 Appropriation Act passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Deliver On Campaign Promises Or Get Removed - Buhari Tells Govs-elect

President Muhammadu Buhari has encouraged the newly-elected and returning governors to deliver on their campaign promises or get ready to be voted out in the next elections. Buhari spoke on Monday during the induction of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) organised ahead of the May 29 inauguration. President Buhari was represented by Ibrahim Gambari, his chief of staff who stressed that Buhari’s government has tackled the nation’s challenges, including infrastructure, agriculture and strengthening the armed forces. “The road has been bumpy due to a challenging fiscal climate, but I am proud to state as we leave office in about two weeks, that we have built a firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria,” Buhari said. “Despite the difficult fiscal conditions, we remained committed to our promises. These key areas were strategically targeted.