Former Governor of Adamawa state, Mr. James Bala Ngilari was on Thursday granted bail by Justice Nathan Musa of the Adamawa State High Court, Yola in the sum of one million naira and a surety with landed property in Yola who must provide a court affidavit of means to that effect.
Day: September 22, 2016
Ekiti House passes N7.5b supplementary budget 2016 law
*grills BEDC team over epileptic power supply The Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed the revised 2016 Appropriation Bill into law, just as its members listened to submissions of a management team of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) which was invited to plenary to explain the current epileptic supply of electricity… Continue reading Ekiti House passes N7.5b supplementary budget 2016 law
Enugu State Governor backs Rangers to win the league
*get double allowances, promised double match bonuses The team of the moment, Rangers International players and officials will travel by air on Friday to honour a must-win match against relegation bound Ikorodu United, courtesy of the State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
APC chieftain seeks transfer of N36m land fraud case
By AUSTIN OWOICHO, Abuja In an apparent move to thwart the warrant of arrest issued against him by a Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia state, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state, Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja to transfer… Continue reading APC chieftain seeks transfer of N36m land fraud case
Sunny Ade a gift of God to the world – Saraki
*urges FG to support entertainment industry By AUSTIN OWOICHO, Abuja Senate President/Chairman of the National Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has extolled the virtues of Nigeria’s mega music star, King Sunny Ade as he clocks 70 years, describing him as God’s gift to the world.
Ondo: A series of disputed primaries, making the thin line thinner
By CHRIS SULEIMAN The cold war presently brewing in the various camps of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) occasioned by many worrying developments including the disputed Ondo Gubernatorial primaries conducted on the 3rd of September under the watchful eyes of Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Abubakar Badaru is eating deep into the tiny rope… Continue reading Ondo: A series of disputed primaries, making the thin line thinner
National Youth Games: Official tasks Kaduna athletes on medals
The Special adviser to the Commissioner of Sports, Muktar Mohammed has urged Kaduna State athletes billed to participate at the National Youth Games in Ilorin to win only gold medals. He made the call during an interview on Thursday in Kaduna. He said the athletes should work hard during the competition to win only gold… Continue reading National Youth Games: Official tasks Kaduna athletes on medals
Ondo APC: Buhari backs Tinubu, ‘orders’ party to allow his candidate emerge flag-bearer
By CHRIS SULEIMAN, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been caught in a web of confusion over the lingering crisis emanating from the Ondo gubernatorial primaries and have rushed to the presidency on Thursday to seek for advice over decision to take concerning the report of appeals… Continue reading Ondo APC: Buhari backs Tinubu, ‘orders’ party to allow his candidate emerge flag-bearer
Why we are fighting corruption headlong – Buhari
By AUSTIN OWOICHO, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that his administration is fighting the scourge of corruption headlong because it contributes to the denial of the resources required for development.
Pack out of Benue NOW! Buratai orders criminal elements among herdsmen
By IKANA ADAKOLE, Otukpo Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, has ordered criminal elements parading themselves as herdsmen to leave Benue before the army launches another attack against them.