Almost a week to the day it was rejected at a rowdy session in the House of Representatives, the bill for the establishment of the South East Development Commission Wednesday, passed the second reading in the Senate.
Atiku Weighs In On Divisive Rhetorics
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has described the ultimatum issued by a Northern youth coalition to the Igbos to quit the region as “provocative, and a grave threat to national security.”
He also took a swipe at the counter response by a South-east group, noting that both actions were “reckless and thoughtless.”
Group Demands Probe Of Dino Melaye Bribery Tape
A Human rights group, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to urgently probe Senator Dino Melaye’s alleged involvement in bribery of a high court judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme.
Federal Road Safety Cautions Motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corp has charged motorists to drive cautiously as the rainy season sets in. The FCT Sector Commander of the Corp, Sunday Oghenekaro who gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the warning became necessary to avoid preventable crashes with attendant loses.
Those Opposed To Break-Up Of Nigeria Should Be Ready For War - FFK
Former minister for Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has declared that those against the actualization of Biafra and Oduduwa as separate countries are calling for war.
Jama’atu Nasril Islam Condemns Ongoing NYSC Orientation Camp, Army Recruitment Screening
The Kaduna-based umbrella body of the Muslim community in Nigeria, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, has condemned in strongest terms, the decision of both the NYSC and the Nigerian Army to proceed with their respective orientation and recruitment exercises during Ramadan.
Obasanjo, Disconnected From Reality - Donald Duke
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as having been disconnected from reality during his presidency, as a result of old age.
Donald Duke spoke Tuesday, at a symposium for young and emerging leaders organised by The Future Project in Lagos.