Dangote Sets Aside N200 Billion To Establish Research And Technology University In Abuja

President and founder of Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has set aside N200 billion to establish a world-class university in Abuja. Mr. Julius Okojie, former Executive Secretary of the NUC who is the chairman of the technical team for the establishment of the university, said the foundation intends to drive technology and research in stimulating economic growth.

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday submitted the report of the Committee that investigated the allegations leveled against Babachir Lawal, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke to President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration.

Former Taraba Acting Governor, Umar, Dumps PDP For APC

Former Acting Governor of Taraba, Alhaji Garba Umar, has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Umar said in Jalingo at a meeting of APC Integrity Group on Tuesday, that he took the decision after consultations with political stakeholders in and outside the state.

Ojukwu’s Son Confirms Buhari’s Meeting With Father

The first son of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mr. Emeka Ojukwu (Jr), has vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari on his reported discussions with his late father on the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria. Ojukwu told journalists on Wednesday in Awka Anambra State, that Buhari’s position that he (Buhari) and his late father’s discussion was right.

Sultan Declares September 1 Sallah Day

The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared September 1, as Eid-el-Kabir day. The declaration is contained in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sokoto Sultanate Council.

Buhari Cancels FEC Meeting After Return

The weekly Federal Executive Council meeting will not be holding again today. It would have been the first FEC meeting to be presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari following his return from medical vacation in London.