The Presidency, today advised Nigerian opinion leaders to exercise restraint in their choice of words to avoid heating up the polity and causing acrimony across the country. The statement was made even as the Presidency was defending the President’s address to the nation on Monday after his return from medical vacation in the UK, the Presidency said it is a matter of great satisfaction that a majority of the citizens welcomed the broadcast.
NLC Conference Turns Rowdy Over Oshiomole's Comment On Restructuring
On Thursday, the Conference organized by the leadership of the National Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja was disrupted following comments made by the former Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole. It was gathered that Oshiomole during his presentation on the rising call for restructuring, claimed that eminent Nigerians at the forefront of clamour for restructuring of the country were those that lost the 2015 general elections. He stated that the sudden agitation was to distract the current administration, while endearing themselves to the people.
Four Aspirants To Step Down For Uba Ahead Of Anambra APC Primaries
Indications have emerged that four governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress, APC, would step down for Senator Andy Uba before the primaries.
Outcome Of Buhari's Meeting With Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Service Chiefs at his residence. The meeting was held a day after the President charged security agencies in his address to redouble efforts toward ensuring that the unity of the country was protected. The Chief of Defence Staff, Abayomi Olonisakin who briefed State House correspondents after the meeting hinted that the issues of Boko Haram, agitation by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as well as other security challenges confronting the nation were discussed.
Suspension of FEC Meeting: Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent As Fashola, Adeosun, Ngige Out, Oshiomhole, Tallen In
The last is yet to be disclosed about the unexpected suspension of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Police Service Commission Promotes 6,455 Police Officers
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of 6,455 senior police officers contained in a recommendation from the Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim. The commission is saddled with the responsibility of promoting senior officers amongst other functions.
Buhari Media Support Group Hits Back At Fani-Kayode Over Anti-Buhari Vitriolic
The Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has cautioned the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on his unpatriotic call on President Muhammadu Buhari “to resign and go home” as well his other vitriolic attacks on his person.