Eleven Ministers were given portfolio on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan. Their swearing-in ceremony took place in Abuja and was conducted by the President. The new members of Jonathan’s cabinet were also handed their portfolios. This was after the Senate confirmed their nominations few weeks ago after a thorough screening by the lawmakers. They took…
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has fired the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi. The Kwara State-born politician was removed by the President on Wednesday. He was replaced by Dr Tamuno Danagogo. No reason was given for the action.
At least seven persons have died in a Boko Haram attack in Cameroon on Sunday, AFP reports. A security source informed the news agency that the insurgents raided northern Cameroon on Sunday. “Boko Haram killed a (Cameroonian) soldier. Our soldiers killed six of their guys” and “captured” two others near the Nigerian border, the source…
Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Damishi Barau, has finally joined the Peoples’ Democratoc Party, PDP. Barau decamped to the new party from the All Progressives Congress, APC. He withdrew his membership from the APC on Monday. Barau was before the defection under suspension from the party. He tendered his defection letter to the state secretary…
Justice Idris Lebo Kutigi has been appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the controversial National Conference. Justice Kutigi is a former Chief Justice of Nigeria. His appointment was confirmed on Monday via a press statement released by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim. The respected lawyer would be assisted…
Fifty-one persons have been confirmed dead by officials of the Nigerian Red Cross, while about 60 people were said to have suffered various forms of injuries in Saturday’s twin blasts in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Yesterday evening, two explosions were heard near a cinema in Maiduguri, but casualty figures were not yet known then.…
Henceforth, any motorist caught with fake driver’s license would be prosecuted and sent to prison, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has declared. This declaration was made by the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the FRSC, Osita Chidoka, during a pre-annual lecture press cinference held few days ago. Chidoka stated that this move is…
Nigerian humour merchant, Elenu, has been blessed with a baby boy. The former winner of AY Live talent hunt competition welcomed the arrival of the new bundle of joy last Friday. The child was given birth to at San Ramon Regional Medical Centre in California, USA. Meanwhile, the new child has since been christened Jaden…
Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Mutiu Sunmonu, has disclosed that it would be unrealistic to enjoy a stable electricity supply in the country if the rate of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalisation are not looked into. Speaking at the 11th Annual Aret Adams Memorial lecture held in Lagos last Thursday, the…
***Bank Pledges Support For Nigerian Kids An 11-year-old Zuriel Oduwole has been unveiled as a brand ambassador of respected financial institution in Nigeria, Heritage Bank. The teenager was unveiled last Wednesday as Heritage Bank’s Financial Literacy brand ambassador at an event held in Lagos to launch its financial literacy plan, ahead of the 2014 Global…