The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali has suggested the establishment of a National Commission on the control of small arms and light weapons to check the rising cases of crisis in some parts of the country. In a statement he issued soon after Tuesday’s Security Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister said action must be hastened on the establishment of such Commission to check the proliferation of such weapons.
Vice President Osinbajo Unveils Website For New Niger Delta Vision
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has unveiled a website, www.ndnewvision.gov.ng , for effective communication of President Muhammadu Buhari’s new vision for the Niger Delta. The official unveiling of the website was part of activities marking the 2018 World Environment Day at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Ekiti Poll: Work For Fayemi; Oni Begs Supporters Amidst Mass Defection
A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, Chief Olusegun Oni on Tuesday appealed to his supporters to work for the party's Governorship aspirant, Kayode Fayemi in the interest of the party. His call came following reports of mass defection of his supporters from the APC. The move is coming after Oni lost the governorship ticket of the party to Fayemi in a hotly contested primary.
How President Buhari Contained Niger Delta Militants - Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Edobor Iyamu on Tuesday explained how President Muhammadu Buhari restored peace to the Niger Delta region by containing the activities of militants. Edobor who spoke to State House correspondents after the unveiling of the Niger Delta Vision website, www.ndnewvision.gov.ng, by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja, said the President restored peace to the area through the implimentation of people-oriented programmes.
Ekiti Guber Poll: Governor Akeredolu Fires Back At Fayose
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has taken a swipe at his Ekiti state counterpart, Ayodele Fayose for warning him to steer clear of the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election. The Governor in a statement issued by the Ondo state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Yemi Olowolabi, stated that Akeredolu cannot be intimidated.
Governor Umahi Reshuffles Cabinet
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi on Tuesday effected minor changes in his cabinet. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Hyginus Nwokwu made this known in a statement in Abakaliki yesterday. According to him, the move saw three Commissioners in the State Executive Council swapping positions.
Supporters Of Minister Of Communication Dump APC; Set To Announce New Party
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, led by the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu on Monday announced its decision to dump the party following its inability to take over the leadership of the party in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the faction, Wasiu Olawale Sadare made the announcement via his Facebook page. His post reads