The Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar yesterday condemned the perceived absence of internal democracy in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that the development has translated to bullying of party members. The leader of the party made the statement during the second Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Nigeria annual conference held in Abuja. In the paper titled "Internal Party Democracy: A Recipe to a Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria".
President Buhari Has No Confidence In The Police
Facts have emerged on why President Muhammadu Buhari is reluctant to remove the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu following the rejection of his nomination by the Nigerian Senate. A source in the Presidency who craved anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the issue disclosed to Vigil360 that the President, Muhammadu Buhari has no confidence in the Police.
Presidency Laud's CAN'S Goodwill Message To President Buhari
Yesterday the Presidency hailed the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for their touching and thoughtful goodwill message to the President, Muhammdu Buhari who is currently in London receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu who confirmed the receipt of the message by the President on Monday said.
Police Arrest Over 40 Suspected Homosexuals In A Lagos Hotel
More than 42 men have been arrested in Lagos over performing acts of homosexuality, the police in the state say. The state police spokesperson of the state police, Olarinde Famous-Cole, confirmed the arrest to newsmen. They were arrested on Saturday at Vincent Hotel located at Weigh bridge in Owode Onirin area of the state.
UN Establishes Nigeria Humanitarian Fund For The Northeast
The United Nations has set up a new Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) geared towards assisting those affected by the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria caused by the destructive activities of the Boko Haram terrorists.The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, said that the fund would prioritise life-saving assistance to victims of Boko Haram insurgency.
Arewa Youths Set To Withdraw Quit Notice Order To Ndigbo
Members of Arewa Youths Coalition have perfected plans to withdraw an earlier quit notice issued to all Igbos living in the North to vacate the region before October 1st. The spokesman of the group, Abdulaziz made the disclosure on Sunday after a crucial meeting with the Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima in Abuja.
Rescued Lagos Students To Meet Acting President In Abuja
Emerging reports indicate that the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will this week meet with the recently rescued six students of Lagos Model College, Igbonla, Epe Area of Lagos state. A source in the presidency who confirmed the report to Vigil360 stated that the meeting will take place at the State House.