The Nigeria Army on Tuesday elevated of 6,199 soldiers serving in Operation Lafiya Dole, to various ranks. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, who made the announcement in a statement, said that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved special promotion on Tuesday.
Buhari Holds Meeting With APC Leaders, Governors In London
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, met with a delegation of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors, ministers and party officials in London.
#NotTooYoungToRun Bill Still Part Of Constitution Review Process - Senate
The Nigerian Senate on Saturday, gave reassurance that the Bill to amend the age requirements to run for office (#NotTooYoungToRun Bill) is still a part of the Constitution Review process.
OPC Attacks Nnamdi Kanu, Describes Him As A Nonentity
The Reformed Oodua People's Congress (OPC) has warned the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to desist from launching scathing media attacks on Yoruba leaders or face the wrath of the group.
Six ECOWAS Countries To Use Nigeria’s Aviation Safety Laboratory Equipment
The International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, has said that Nigeria and six other ECOWAS countries will use the $5.8 million Safety Laboratory Equipment belonging to the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, in Abuja.
IGP Makes U-Turn, Opposes Plan By State Governors To Create State Police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has condemned ongoing efforts by state governors to establish state police to assist in effective policing of the country. The IGP's latest position it at variance with earlier reports that he was in attendance at last Governors Forum meeting where the decision was reached by the governor to set up a Committee that would work out modalities that will facilitate the establishment of state police.
Osinbajo Writes Reps, Requests Virement Of N135.6 Billion
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has written to the House of Representatives in a letter dated July 18, 2017, demanding approval for “virement’’ of N135.6 billion to fund some critical projects in the 2017 budget.