The Federal Government, yesterday pleaded with the government of Indonesia to commute the death sentence passed on Nigerians in the country’s prison, to life imprisonment. Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, made the plea in a joint communique issued at the end of bilateral meeting between the minister and Mrs Retno Marsudi his counterpart from Indonesia in Abuja.
2017 Budget Suffers Fresh Setback: Presidency To Sue National Assembly
Information available to Vigil360.com suggests renewed tension between the Presidency and National Assembly over the 2017 budget. The Executive Arm according to the report is poised to seek legal interpretation of Section 80 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, at the Supreme Court.
FG Disappointed Over Us Withdrawal From Paris Agreement
The Federal Government says it is disappointed over the decision of the United States (US) President, Donald Trump to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement.
How The Nigeria Army Escaped Ambush By Biafra Agitators On May 30
The Nigeria Army has explained its role in the successful frustration of the recent sit-at-home order issued to residents in the South East by Biafra agitation groups such as Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB).
Fear Grips Ahmed Makarfi Faction Of The PDP As Supreme Court Appoints Sheriff's Former Aide Registrar
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has approved the appointment of Justice Hadizatu Uwani Mustapha, a former Senior Special Assistant to Ali Modu Sheriff as Registrar of the Supreme Court.
Igbo Group Names Sponsors Of IPOB, Wants Them Probed
An Igbo socio-cultural group, Igbo for Nigeria Movement (INM) has berated some identified Igbo elites and organizations for channeling resources meant for the development of the region to sponsorship of the misguided agitation for secession spearheaded by IPOB.
Senate President Warns Public Office Holders Ahead Of 2019
The Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki has described as insensitive attempt by some government officials to abandon the purpose for which they were elected or appointed in order to preoccupy themselves with the 2019 elections.