The statement quoted him as saying that it is high time Nigerians put aside their differences and work with relevant authorities in the New Year to move the country forward
Author: NAN
“But if you look at what he catalogued, you observe that it is rural-based budget because majority of what is being said there (in the budget proposal) focuses on the construction of roads linking the rural areas
Prince Uche Secondus, the acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, has advised Nigerians to remain focused and not be despaired in 2016. The chairman, who made the call in his New Year message on Thursday in Abuja, advised that Nigerians must not lose hope “as we boldly march into 2016. “We must repose our faith in God, the only one that can guide the leadership of this country to take actions that will genuinely correct past mistakes. “The only one who can guide the country’s leadership to take actions that will rebuild our economy, give all Nigerians a sense…
Aregbesola, who was represented by Adekunle Ige, a former Special Adviser on Water Resources, Rural Development and Community Affairs, said the state had developed its Master Plan of Action
But shortages of US Dollar has forced Nigeria’s external reserves into a massive decline hitting a new low of $29.73 billion as at December 11, while the value of the Naira declined in the unofficial foreign exchange market
It said an Ak-47 assault rifle, one locally made pistol, 20 rounds of ammunition and a Nissan Jeep were recovered, while three suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded during the operation
Buhari, who expressed the view in presidential media chat in Abuja on Wednesday, said devaluation benefitted developed countries of Europe and America because they were productive economies
The commissioner also disclosed that the state’s newspaper, Triumph Publishing Company Limited, would begin full time digital operation by March 2016
Lafarge and WAPCO followed, depreciating by N4.30 to close at N92.50, while Unilever shed N2.25 to close at N43.25 per share
NAN reports that Tsav, a former Commissioner of Police, had in the Authority Daily Newspaper of December 28 condemned the governor for “lavish Christmas celebration” at his country home, while the Tor Tiv was yet be buried
The Deputy Commissioner of Police of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Abiodun Odude, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos
Ahmed said while filling stations owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will sell at N86, others would at N86.50k per litre
The Delta State leader of the party, Olorogun Otega Emerhor, in a condolence message signed by the Director of Media, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, said it is always painful to lose one’s mother no matter the age because of the strong bond of love between a good mother and her loved children
Frank told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yenagoa on Tuesday that the abductors had contacted the family and demanded the ransom to free their victim
He said: “All efforts to prevail on state government to pay this money through our letter dated December 2, 2015, which was acknowledged on December 4, proved abortive
Attacking astride bicycles, the jihadists invaded Kimba village in flashpoint Borno State around 10 pm on Friday, opening fire on residents and torching their homes
The spokesperson for the community, Idris Baba, told a news conference in Kaduna on Saturday that Shiites had held people in Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas of the state hostage with impunity and running a parallel government
Some of the charges included criminal conspiracy, conspiracy to commit mutiny, mutiny, and attempt to commit an offence (murder), disobedience to particular orders, insubordinate behaviour and false accusation
Receiving the cash on behalf of the parents of the patient, Pastor Telumun Vaatia thanked the governor for the gesture and prayed God to reward him abundantly
Dan-Ali said: “While your welfare needs is being addressed, I urge you to continue to adhere to all the rules of engagement in your operations