Saraki Has Been Vindicated Over Missing $49bn – Aide

An aide to the President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that the Senate’s President has long been vindicated for calling out non-remittances in the oil sector. Special Assistant to Saraki on New Media, Bamikole Omishore in a statement said that he (Saraki) pointed out the non-remittance of $49 billion to the Federation Account by the former minister of Petroleum.

Doctors Withdraw Strike Notice

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its plan to embark on a nationwide strike slated to begin on September 4. The resident doctors had earlier threatened to down tools by September 4th, 2017 unless the Federal Government meets their demand of immediate enrollment in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

Anambra Election: Pro-Buhari, Civil Society Groups Reject APC Candidate

The Anambra State Chapter of Buhari-Support Group, BSG, and the Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSG) have both disowned Tony Nwoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 18 governorship election in the State.

Government Is Committed to Protecting the Rights of All Nigerians - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians have the constitutional right to live, work and raise their families in any part of the country without restrictions. The President restated the constitutional position on Saturday when Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state paid a courtesy call at his country home Daura, Katsina state.

Turkey President Congratulates Buhari On His Recovery

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has called President Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate him on his recovery, a State House press release said on Saturday. The Turkish leader also exchanged Eid greetings with President Buhari as both leaders wished each other success in their endeavors.

Niger Delta Militants Withdraw Quit Notice to Northerners and Yorubas

A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Friday, withdrew the October 1 quit notice issued to Northerners and Yorubas to vacate the region, Vigil360 correspondent in the region reports. The Pan Niger Delta People’s Congress (PNDPC), a new group that claimed to have the mandate to negotiate for the Niger Delta with the Federal Government and other interested stakeholders, said the issuers of the quit notice gave them the mandate to withdraw it.