PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, ON WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN. 2018 We have read the press statement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the State of the Nation. For the record, Chief Obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. We appreciate what
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained the immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, for alleged fraud to the tune of N223m, The PUNCH can confirm. It was learnt that Lawal arrived at the Abuja office of the EFCC around 11am on Wednesday after which he was detained.
Obasanjo’s Letter To Buhari On Sale In Abuja (Pictures)
Nigerians are definitely of different specie and genre by all standards and judgement. One would argue if they’re actually from the planet, Earth, or from another. Of course you already know they could make lemonade out of lemon and make fun out of anything. It’s barely 24hrs since the emergence of Obasanjo’s second epistle
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2018 Budget: FG Votes N5.30bn For Grazing Reserve Development
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Obasanjo’s Full Open Letter To Buhari
Just back from Liberia, former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday threw another bombshell and asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. In a special press statement entitled, “The Way Out: A Clarion Call for Coalition for Nigeria Movement”, Obasanjo claimed Buhari has performed far below expectation and should honourably “dismount from
UNILORIN Bans Hair Attachment, Sagging, Tight Trousers, Skimpy Dress
The management of University of Ilorin yesterday made an announcement that uncovered hairs, fixing of hair attachments are now unlawful in the school. The notice which emanated from the dress code committee have sparked outrage on social media by students of the school who feels the new rule is extreme and a violation of
Aisha Lists Ways Buhari’s Administration Promotes Corruption
Aisha Yesufu, Bring Back Our Girls co-convener has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of corruption in running the affairs of the country. Aisha on Tuesday faulted Buhari over the appointment of the Director-General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, whom she claimed failed promotion exams The BBOG convener in a series of
Container Laden With Military Uniforms, Weapons Disappears From Apapa Port
A 14-foot container loaded with military camouflage uniforms and other suspected dangerous weapons has reportedly disappeared from Apapa Port, Lagos. Already, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos Ports Command, Celestine Okoye, yesterday, directed his detectives to trace the location of the missing container and arrest both the importer and others connected with the importation within