An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday turned down a bail application filed by a university lecturer, Dr Nazeef Yunus, of the Department of Islamic Studies, Kogi State University, who is facing trial for allegedly being a member of the Boko Haram sect. The court equally refused bail to a businessman Alhaji Salami Abdullahi, and Umar Musa, who are being ... Read More »
he Federal Government has released the list of delegates to the national conference. A statement on Thursday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, named Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), Chief Olu Falae, Erelu Olusola Obada, and Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), as some of the 37 elder statesmen to attend ... Read More »
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday barred the delegation of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from his residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The delegation was led by the National Auditor of the party, Mr. Adewole Adeyanju, along side with the state executives of the party including the Chairman, Mr. Bayo Dayo, Pegba Otewolu, Waliu ... Read More »
Commencement Talking Points “A Commitment to Change” His Excellency, Mr. BabatundeRajiFashola, SAN Governor of Lagos State APC National Summit, Abuja March 6, 2014 It is my privilege to welcome all of you to the inaugural All Progressives Congress National Summit. This is a historic day not only for the APC but also for our nation. The work ... Read More »
The factional Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, who is also the Governor of Plateau State, Mr. Jonah Jang, has given reasons for the inability of Nigeria governors to unite. He said the activities of some of the governors, particularly the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, was part of the issues causing ripples among the governors. Jang was ... Read More »
The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, will be attending a British Deputy High Commission-organized symposium in London on Friday, March 7, 2014. This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo. Tagged Investing in Nigeria – Diaspora Investment Symposium, it will take place at the Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton, London. According ... Read More »
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State Thursday announced the former Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) Chief Adewale Omojuwa as its flag bearer for the April 5 by-election for the vacant seat of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency. A Statement by the Secretary, Interim Committee of the Party in the State, Prince Olu Adegboro said Omojuwa polled ... Read More »
Women of Ekiti State have joined the rest of the country to call for prayers, improved security network and eternal vigilance to end the incessant killings by the Boko Haram sect members in the Northern part of the country. With dirges, they expressed outrage particularly at the massacre of over 40 students of the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi, Yobe ... Read More »
Benue State Commissioner for Water Resources, Conrad Wergba is dead. He died Wednesday in an Indian Hospital. Secretary to the State Government, Dr David Salisu confirmed the death of Wergba who first served as Special Adviser to Governor Gabriel Suswam and was later appointed Information and Orientation Commissioner. He was moved to the Water Resources Ministry in the last minor ... Read More »
The former Governor’s Forumn has choosen Chief Segun Osoba to lead their delegates to the National confab which starts in a matter of days,Here is the press release of the group as signed by Chief Nwobodo Read More »
Hottestgistnaija.com
