Author: Wole Oye

President Goodluk Jonathan has inaugurated the committees on dialogue with Boko Haram members and proliferation of small and light weapons

Also, the Senate directed its Committees on Army, Police and National Security to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of over 185 civilians in Baga in Borno State at the weekend and report back in two weeks

A statement on Tuesday by Dr. Reuben Abati said as earlier announced, the inauguration of both committees will take place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja

The blast completely destroyed the embassy’s reception area and parts of neighbouring homes, the BBC’s Rana Jaward reports from the scene

Asked about civilian causalities, the DDI said he was yet to get the proper record

“Currently, our grid remains a weak link with a wheeling capacity of about 4,800 mega watts

Rocket-propelled grenades and heavy gunfire bombarded the remote town of Baga near the border with Chad for hours on Friday evening, government and military officials say.

Several dignitaries were at the event in Ikenne Remo, Ogun State

A statement by presidential media aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, said Jonathan also commiserated with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan, over a earthquake in a joint border town that resulted in loss of lives

“We have to fix sanitation if we want to end extreme poverty by 2030 and boost the incomes of the poorest 40 percent. From my background in health, I know well the magnitude of the problem. This is an absolutely critical intervention. The impact of inadequate sanitation lies at the core of so many barriers to prosperity faced by poor people – health, education, environment, wealth, equity, and dignity. The return on investment is high, especially for the poor,” Jim Yong Kim said

The alleged terrorist, Kabiru Umar claimed not to understand English Language hence, the charge was interpreted to him in Hausa Language

At a Friday night press conference, US President Barack Obama promised to seek answers on what had motivated the bombers and whether they had help

The walkway and drainage is too narrow. We have standards in the state and it has to be two meters for the walk way. The drainage is supposed to be open for easy access for desilting” the governor noted

By constructing this 700,000 metric tones per annum Cold Rolled Steel Mill here in Ibafon, Ogun State, to compliment your existing investments in the country, WEMPCO has demonstrated strong belief and confidence in our economy. I thank you for keeping faith with our country

Emeka Ihedioha, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who chairs the Constitution Review Committee, said the result was the outcome of the People’s Public Session held across the federal constituencies. According to Ihedioha, it was “the voice of the Nigerian people who have expressed their views on what changes they would like to see in any amendment being made to the national legal grundnorm – the Constitution of Nigeria

“I strongly believe that we truly need to create more states to meet the needs of agitators, bring a sense of belonging to the people, promote healthy competition among the federating states, as well as guaranteeing peace and security in the land,” Mark said

Some people are thought still to be trapped in buildings and a number of firefighters are reported missing. Emergency services officials said ammonia may have caused the explosion

Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated outside parliament after the bill was passed, calling it a milestone for equality

Eilat, a popular tourist destination on the Red Sea, has previously been hit by rockets fired by militants in neighbouring Egypt and Jordan

Abati, who was reacting to an earlier statement by a member of the ACN’s National Convention Planning Committee, Alahaji Lai Mohammed, said Jonathan could not have planned such a visit without informing the state governor, who is a member of the ACN