Some residents of Eliozu area of Port Harcourt on Wednesday protested the escape of Mr Ifeanyi Dike, a suspected ritual killer, from police custody. The Rivers Police Command had paraded Dike for allegedly raping and killing Miss Victory Chikamso, an eight- year old girl residing in the same compound with him.
NBA Annual Conference: Lawyers Task Buhari On Electoral Promises
Lawyers at the ongoing 2017 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his campaign promises to the people, following his safe return from a103-day medical leave in UK.
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.
Exercise Restraint On Public Utterances – FG Warns Opinion Leaders
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.
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.