The National Chairman and Presidential aspirant under the platform of the National Action Council (NAC), Olapade Agoro on Friday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is the main political problem of Nigeria, contrary to other opinions being spread on the media. He stated this while addressing a press conference at his Apata, lbadan residence.
Ex-Governor Jonah Jang Declared Wanted On Corruption Allegations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it may declare former Governor of Plateau, Sen. Jonah Jang, wanted for refusing to honour its invitations. Indication to this was given by Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Reps Reintroduce Bill Seeking Reordering Of 2019 Election Sequence
Following President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to withhold assent to the Amended Electoral Bill that sought to reorder the sequence of the 2019 general elections, the House of Representatives on Wednesday reintroduced the controversial Bill for first reading. The move was in accordance to its earlier resolve to delete some sections of the Bill, debate, pass and then return it to the President for eventual assent.
Embattled Presidential Aide Speaks On The Recovery Of $9million From His Apartment
Former Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme, Brig. Gen. Paul Boroh who was recently relieved of position has debunked media reports that $9million was recovered from his apartment by officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the EFCC.
SAN Reveals How FG Secured Release Of Dapchi Girls
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mba Ekpezu Ukweni has said contrary to reports issued by the Federal Government that Dapchi Schoolgirls were released unconditionally by Boko Haram, the Buhari administration paid heavy ransom before the abducted girls were released. Ukweni in a phone conversation with Dailypost on Thursday regretted that the federal government was very economical with the truth over the release of the abducted girls.
MDAs Making Procurement Without Transparency, FG Laments
The Federal Government on Wednesday lamented that most Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) are carrying out procurement without transparency and accountability. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation stated this in a circular dated March 19 and made available to newsmen in Abuja.
Saraki Reacts To The Release Of Dapchi Schoolgirls
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has reacted to the release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls, saying the development represents answer to the prayers of millions of Nigerians. The Senate President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki commended President Muhammadu Buhari,