Osinbajo, who was the Acting President since May 7 when the President left for London, stated this while addressing state House Correspondents shortly after conferring with Buhari at his residence
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CACOL says Buhari’s return will boost anti-graft war
Buhari arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening after several months of medical vacation in the United Kingdom
Buhari’s return, a Nation’s hope fulfilled – Tinubu
In a statement by his Media Office, Asiwaju Tinubu, who is at present abroad, said President Buhari had always been a man of moral fortitude, discipline, strength and dedication
Politics
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CNPP welcomes Buhari, calls for better governance
According to a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the CNPP urged the President to ensure that the expectations of Nigerians on resumption of duty by ensuring that Nigerians get better dividends of democracy
PDP welcomes back President Buhari from London
The welcome message of the party was issued by the Dayo Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary, PDP National Caretaker Committee, on Saturday in Abuja
Business & Economy
Nigeria markets and how it all unfolds.
ADA 2017: NCC, MTN, NigComSat, others for honours
According to a statement signed by the Coordinator of the event, Tayo Adewusi, the institutional nominees to be bestowed with different awards include MTN, Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited, the Nigerian Communications Commission and Galaxy Backbone
N30t revenue loss: Senate gives Dana, Huawei, 11 others ultimatum to appear or face sanction
The Chairman of the committee, Senator Hope Uzodinma, who made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the committee was giving the companies the last opportunity to appear before it
Sport
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Afrobaskets 2017: D’Tigress out dunks DR Congo, faces Egypt test
The Sam Vincent side opened the first quarter with 23-7 points, while the Congolese fought back in the second quarter as they attempted to snatch the lead, but the Nigerian side were resolute to end the quarter by 18-22 points
EPL: Stoke City stun Arsenal
The new signing struck two minutes after the break and the Potters were able to deal with frequent pressure from Arsenal to keep a clean sheet and get their first win on the board this campaign
Crime & Justice
Police arrest five for impersonating as journalists to steal at public events
The statement said that the suspects were arrested in Abuja, Ogun, Edo and Kano States
Illegal refining: Navy intercepts vessel, arrests seven
Briefing journalists on Friday in Lagos, the Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Commodore Maurice Eno, said the vessel, MT WOLOF, and its crew were arrested on June 30 around the Lagos Safe Anchorage Area.
Life & Style
Justice Obaseki buried in Benin amid eulogies
The funeral service for the late Justice was held at St. Peters Anglican Church in Benin City, Edo State
Osun Osogbo festival ends with fanfare
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the grand finale of the festival had a lot of cultural colouration with foreign and local tourists, state government functionaries and political office holders in attendance.
Woman docked for calling ex-husband’s mother ‘witch’
Aliyu alleged that Mohammed called her a witch after demanding that she returned the five-year-old child she had for her former husband to her.
Oshiomhole, Dangote eulogise late Supreme Court Justice Andrews Obaseki
Dangote described the late Obaseki as a great leader and a legal icon, who gave his all to the legal profession and appreciated God for the life he lived.
Kano Beggars flout ban on street begging
A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria who visited some streets in the state capital on Friday, reports that many beggars were seen on the streets, including Sabo Bakin Zuwo Road leading to the Kano State Government House.
Kaduna fixes date to hold annual State Cultural Festival
He said: “The festival would also serve as avenue to select entries for the state to participate effectively in the annual National Festival for Arts and Culture.”
2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year attracts record entries
The Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Kufre Ekanem, who disclosed this last week as the panel of judges met to commence assessment of the entries, said over 300 valid entries were received, compared to 176 received in 2016
Gov. Bello to Gen. Babangida @76: You’re a patriot, precious gift to mankind
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Bello expressed gratitude to the former president for his relentless contributions to the growth and development of the state and country
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