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Walter Onnoghen Speaks On His Resignation As Nigeria’s Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen has reacted to rumors that he has resigned from his position. The rumor followed a series of court proceedings on the false declaration of assets case against the CJN, Naija News reports.
EFCC Begins Investigation On Sacked Tetfund Boss, Bichi Baffa
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has commenced an investigation on the sacked Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, over allegations of corruption while he led the agency, Naija News has learnt. Recall that following Bichi’s sack, the federal government on Tuesday this week, appointed Suleiman Bogoro in his place as the new secretary.
Monitor The Opposition Parties Very Well – Lai Mohammed Tells International Community
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, has urged the international community to monitor the opposition ahead of the elections starting in February. This he said while responding to the threats of the US and UK to ban those who interfere with the elections.
I Wasn’t Working With Like Minds – Ezekwesili Defends Self Against ACPN
Obiageli Ezekwesili, Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)‘s presidential candidate has said the different views and vision shared between herself and her party led to her withdrawal from the presidential race. Ezekwesili had announced her withdrawal from the race yesterday, Naija News recalls. She said the actions taken by her party after she withdrew has revealed the kind of people she was dealing with to Nigerians, thereby explaining why she ended her membership of the party.
2019 Elections: Olu Falae Reveals Presidential Candidate He Is Supporting
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Olu Falae, has joined camp with those against the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari.
During a visit by Titi Abubakar, the wife of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, he (Falae) called on Nigerians to join hands and ensure that Buhari is voted out during the forthcoming presidential election.
PDP Governor Seeking Second Term, Donates N5m To APC Candidate For Gubernatorial Campaigns
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, who is also seeking a second term in office on the platform of the PDP, yesterday pledged a donation of N5 million to support his rival in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sonni Ogbuoji. According to Umahi, the money is to enable Ogbuoji repair his campaign posters and billboards across the state ahead of the governorship elections.
N27,000 Minimum Wage: NLC Holds Emergency Meeting Today
The Organised Labour will hold an emergency National Executive Council meeting today to decide whether it will accept the N27,000 minimum wage approved by the Council of State on Tuesday.
This is just as the bill passed the first and second readings at the Senate on Thursday just hours after President Muhammadu Buhari transmitted the draft legislation to the lawmakers, Naija News reports.
Hassan Bashir Is The New Chairman Of National Population Commission
The President Muhammadu Buhari administration has approved the appointment of Alhaji Hassan Bashir as the acting Executive Chairman of the National Population Commission.
A statement signed by the Director General of the Commission, Dr. Ghaji Ismaila Bello, today in Abuja, showed that the appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
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