President Muhammadu Buhari says African leaders must speak with one voice, independent of foreign influence, to achieve economic integration, development, peace, and security on the continent. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with President Alpha Conde of Guinea in Istanbul, Turkey, President Buhari said: “leaders should learn from history to effectively tackle conflicts, violent extremism, and proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

Strong indications emerged early on Friday that workers of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), may have finally reached an agreement with the Minister of Labour, Mr Chris Ngige following an industrial action it earlier embarked upon.

The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors by President Muhammadu Buhari were approved. The Senate’s decision followed a point of order raised by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (PDP- Imo) during plenary, who afterwards, sought the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the matter during the next legislative day.

President Muhammadu Buhari says the international media must be commended for their ‘constructive coverage’ of the July 15, 2016 failed coup attempt in Turkey. Speaking at a meeting with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Ismail Kahraman, President Buhari hailed the courage of the people of Turkey for defending democracy in the aftermath of the unfortunate incident of July 15.

The Federal Government has promised to disclose the identities of those who enriched themselves at the expense of the country. According to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, gave the assurance during a meeting in Abuja.

Former governor of Ogun, Chief Gbenga Daniel, on Wednesday said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had been losing elections because it deviated from its guiding principles.

Daniel stated this while declaring his intention to contest for the national chairmanship of the party in Abuja.