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- General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) has urged Nigerians to embrace peace - IBB's charge comes as Nigeria marks another armed forces day - About 8000 soldiers who fought in the Biafran war have cried out, seeking that the Federal Government gives them due attention Elder statesman and military president, General Ibrahim BaBabangida, has called for national unity, noting that  “in our collective and individual resolves, we should keep Nigeria’s unity, irrespective of sectional, religious and cultural leanings” . Speaking on the occasion of the 2017  Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations , Babangida expressed joy that this year’s celebration is coming at a time our armed forces are gaining more ground in the fight against insurgency. Biafra Agitation: IBB charges Nigerians, as 8000 soldiers cry for attention In a statement by his media office, IBB said:  “As we celebrate the Armed forces remembrance day, we should take a stock of our uniqueness and ...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, November 27, reacted to news regarding the victory of Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN),  in Ondo state. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President Muhammadu Buhari charges Aketi to deliver for the Ondo people. Buhari described the governor-elect’s victory as “ a well-deserved victory”. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also congratulated the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun; the Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state, and all party faithful who he said put in their best and braved the odds to ensure a successful outing for the party’s candidate. READ ALSO:  Ondo Election: Akeredolu sends message to Buhari, Oyegun, as Okorocha reacts He rejoiced with the people of the state who he said aligned with his own belief that Akeredolu, with his pedigree, possesses the qualiti...

The 2016 gubernatorial elections in Ondo state have come and gone, with Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of APC emerging as the winner. Here are 5 things you need to know about the woman who will become the first lady of the state, Mrs Betty Akeredolu: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mrs Betty Akeredolu 1. She is from the eastern part of Nigeria: Mrs Betty Chioma Akeredolu (nee Anyanwu), hails from Emeabiam in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo state. She was born on the 20th of July, 1953 to the family of Chief and Mrs. B. Anyanwu. ADVERTISING inRead  invented by Teads Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mrs Betty rocking her Igbo attire 2. She is a breast cancer survivor: After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 1997, she underwent treatment and eventually survived the deadly disease. Her ordeal became her driving force and she went ahead to start a Nonprofit Organisation in 1997, known as Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria ...

President Buhari has approved the appointment of Shettima Bukar-Abba as the acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, (FCC). This appointment comes after the sudden demise of the former Chairman of the agency, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Alkali last week Friday January 8th. Until his appointment, Bukar-Abba was the federal commissioner representing Borno State in the commission.

  Former  National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of defense, Dr. Haliru Mohammed Bello, and his son,Abbah Mohammed,  have both been formally charged by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for collecting N600 million from the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki. According to reports, father and son are likely to be docked on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.  Mohammed Bello's son,  Abbah Mohammed, allegedly received N600m from the Office of the NSA (ONSA) in the name of Bam Properties, however, the reason for the transfer of the money to the company was not disclosed. Vanguard

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, with Mother of the Vice President, Mrs. Olubisi Osinbajo; Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and her husband, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, during a Christmas party at his mother’s residence, Adebambo Street, Obanikoro, Lagos, on Friday, December 25, 2015.

Read the press statement after the cut... The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns in its entirety, the arrest of media mogul, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi and other opposition elements by the APC-led Federal Government. The party also alerted that it has been made aware that more notable PDP leaders have similarly been listed for arrest over unproven allegations pursuant to the plot by the APC to cow and silence opposition in the country. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh in a statement on Tuesday said the military style of pronouncement of guilt on Chief Dokpesi before any fair hearing, betrays the fact that he is a victim of political persecution and mob trial by the APC government because of his association with the PDP. “While the PDP is not against the war against corruption, we insist that the crusade must be carried out within the limits of the law and not as a guise to persecute and torture opposition elements in the country. “Our fear is that w...

President Buhari will soon name his 14 special advisers according to new reports. A source at the presidency revealed this to Daily Trust "You know the ministers have just been inaugurated. The key appointments which Mr. President is set to announce any moment from now are those of his special advisers. Mr President is no longer in the process of searching for those advisers. That has been done. He will announce their names any time soon,” the source said The only Special Adviser Pres. Buhari has so far appointed since assuming office is Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja has extended till Monday, November 23rd the summons he issued against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami (SAN) to appear before him to explain the continued siege being laid on the Abuja residence of the Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Dasuki (rtd). Justice Ademola gave the extension after the new Solicitor General of the Federation, Taiwo Abidogun, who was in court for the first time over Dasuki’s matter, told the court that the AGF and Minister of Justice had not resumed office. Abidogun said Malami will be resuming office on Wednesday November 18th and will be briefed on the matter by Thursday or Friday. He assured the court that the AGF will appear before it unfailingly on Monday.

African Union honours one of Africa's longest serving woman Diplomat, Amb. Konjit Sene Giorgis of Ethiopia. She has served for 52 years and 10 months doing dedicated Diplomatic work. See more photos after the cut...

Aliko Dangote and three other directors have resigned from the board of Dangote Flour Mills after majority shareholder of Flour Mill, Tiger Brands, cut funding support to its struggling Nigerian division today November 16th. According to Reuters, South Africa's Tiger Brands said it was 'currently exploring various alternatives with regard to its investment in Dangote Flour Mills". Aliko Dangote holds 10 percent of the company's equity through Dangote Industries. The other directors who resigned along with Dangote are Olakunle Alake, Asue Ighodalo and Arnold Ekpe.

President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the Emblem appeal launch for the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration at the State House Abuja today November 16th.  More photos after the cut...