Saudi Arabia has apologized to the Nigerian Government over an alleged maltreatment of two pilgrims by its security agents in Medina. The Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammad Albijawi, gave the apology on behalf of the Royal leaders of the Kingdom when he visited the victims at Wefada Al Zahra Hotel on Al Salam Street Markazziya, in Medina.
National Assembly Acknowledges Receipt Of Buhari’s Letter Of Resumption
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted a letter to the National Assembly notifying the Senate of his resumption after spending 104 days in the United Kingdom for a medical vacation. The Senate President is presently on vacation in the UK as of Monday, acknowledged receipt of the letter on his Facebook wall some hours ago.
Ahiara Diocese: Kaigama Sues For Peace
The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has appealed to priests and lay faithful of Ahiara Diocese to shelve their swords and accept Most Rev. Peter Okpalaeke as their consecrated Bishop. Kaigama, who is also the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos.
Insurgency: Government Establishes Schools For Orphans
Borno state government has constructed two model boarding primary schools to enroll children orphaned by the Boko Haram insurgency. State Commissioner of Education, Mr. Musa Kubo, told newsmen in Maiduguri that the school projects are located at Ngomeri-Barwee and 303 Housing estates in Maiduguri.
IPOB: Ojukwu Agreed That Nigeria Must Remain One – Buhari
In a subtle rebuke to IPOB agitators, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday morning reminded them that even the late Biafra secessionist warlord, Emeka Ojukwu, was convinced that Nigeria must remain one.
PDP, FCT Residents Welcome Buhari
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has joined Abuja residents to salute and welcome President Muhammadu Buhari from his over three months medical vacation to London. A message of the party issued by the Mr Dayo Adeyeye, National Publicity Secretary, PDP National Caretaker Committee on Saturday in Abuja, said the party believed that Buhari is healthier now to assume his responsibility at the helm of the Country’s affairs.
Worst Global City: We Won’t Lose Sleep Over The Economist’s Ranking — LASG
The Lagos State government yesterday said it won’t lose sleep over the ranking by The Economist of London, which says the state is the worst global city to live in after Damascus in war-torn Syria.