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Soludo, Ifeanyi Ubah, 10 others vie for APC gov ticket
More than ten aspirants have indicated interest to contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in the forthcoming Anambra governorship election. NAN reports that among the aspirants are Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, a former CBN Governor, business mogul, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah and Senator Andy Ubah Other contestants are Chief…
Read More »Nigeria Customs dismisses senior officers
The Nigeria Customs Service has terminated the appointment of about 48 senior officers in the service in its ongoing reorganization, according to a Daily Trust report. Quoting a circular dated January 19, 2017 and signed by Ag. Comptroller in charge of Discipline, Ganiyu I.A the paper said about 45 officers…
Read More »EFCC: Buhari insist on Magu
There are reports that President Muhammadu Buhari may have resubmitted the name of Ibrahim Magu to the Senate for confirmation as Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to Thisday, the letter containing the president’s request was delivered to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday night, five…
Read More »Trump disagrees with media over inauguration crowd photos
President Donald Trump has accused the media of dishonesty over the number of people attending his inauguration. Trump was speaking after photographs were published appearing to show more people attended the inauguration of his predecessor Barack Obama in 2009. Mr Trump’s press secretary said it had been “the largest audience…
Read More »Mauritius PM, Jugnauth to hand over to son
After holding on to power for more than three decades, Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth says he is stepping down to hand power to his son, Pravind. Jugnauth, 86, first became prime minister in 1982, beginning a third spell as leader in 2014. In a televised address Mr Jugnauth said…
Read More »Jammeh begins life in exile
Alhaji Yahya  Jammeh, former president of Gambia left Banjul, the capital  to begin an indefinite term in exile. According to the BBC, he boarded a plane to Guinea, and will from there, travel on to exile in Equatorial Guinea, regional group ECOWAS says. Jammeh was given a full ceremonial honour…
Read More »Court fixes Feb. 20 to hear budget padding case
A Federal High Court in Kano on Wednesday fixed Feb. 20, for hearing in the case against the Clerk and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara over the suspension of Abdulmumini Jibril. Some constituents of Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency sued the Clerk and Speaker Yakubu Dogara, challenging the legality…
Read More »Chief priest of Benin Kingdom suspended for alleged intransigence
Nosakhare Isekhure has been suspended indefinitely as the Isekhure (Chief Priest) of Benin Kingdom. A NAN report states that the suspension of the Isekhure was recommended by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) for alleged intransigence. Acting on the authority of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo, Ewuare…
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