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N27BN SCAM: EFCC rearrests jailed police pension boss, slams fresh criminal charges on him •As NLC demands retrial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested a former deputy director of the Police Pension Office, Mr John Yakubu Yusuf, who was jailed by an Abuja High Court on Monday. Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed his arrest. It was gathered that Yusuf was picked up by the operatives of the commission from his […]
Govs meet today on security challenges, others
ABUJA — GOVERNORS of the 36 states under the aegis, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, will today meet ahead of tomorrow’s National Economic Council, NEC, meeting. Vanguard gathered that President Goodluck Jonathan will attend the NEC meeting where he is expected to brainstorm with the governors especially on the 2013 budget NEC is always chaired by […]
Okonjo-Iweala donates book proceeds to flood victims
ABUJA—The Coordinating Minister of Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has pledged to donate some part of the proceeds from the public presentation of her book, Reforming the Unreformable: Lessons from Nigeria, to flood victims across the country. The minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and communication, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu in a statement […]
… My survival is a miracle, says parish priest •Recuperates on hospital bed
Contrary to claims that the parish priest, Reverend Father Mike Bonni Bazah of the bombed St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Ungwan Yero area of Kaduna metropolis was dead, he is very much alive, recovering fast on his hospital bed. Speaking to Daily Sun yesterday, Father Bazah said he emphasized on the gospel message last Sunday which […]
Group calls for caution following reprisals YADI has asked Nigerians to be wary of criminals using the bombing as an excuse to wreak havoc
Following the bomb explosion that rocked a Catholic church in Kaduna, on Sunday morning, the Youth Against Disaster Initiative (YADI), has called on Nigerians to be wary of criminals, who could capitalise on the insecurity in the country to attack innocent citizens. YADI, a non-governmental organisation for youth advocates on disaster risk reduction, made the […]
Panels canvass review of school structures
The visitation panels set up by the Kwara state government on the state-owned Colleges of Education in Ilorin, Lafiagi, and Oro, have canvassed for the revision and review of the schools’ structure. The panel also called for the review of the management, principle and practice of teacher education for the promotion of qualitative education in […]
Solarin left legacy of service to humanity – Osun govt
Osun state government has said that the late Mrs Sheila Solarin, wife of the late social critic, Dr Tai Solarin, had left a legacy of service to humanity. In a statement issued by Mr Semiu Okanlawon, Director, Bureau of Communications and Strategy, Gov. Rauf Aregbesola said the late Sheila was an educationist of note. “The […]
Desert encroachment killing North
As the effects of the worsening global warming continue to ravage the nation, ALIYU ASKIRA and HAMIDU SABO write on its devastating effects on northern Nigeria Desert encroachment is a natural phenomenon which can also be caused by man through massive felling of trees. Most states from northern Nigeria in swampy savannah and Sahel areas […]
Hajj begins, tomorrow is Arafat Day
All is now set for the commencement of the ritual of standing on the plains of Arafat tomorrow in continuation of the 2012 Muslim pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Arrangements by the Saudi authorities indicated that female pilgrims were to leave Makkah for Mina by 12 midnight on Tuesday while their male counterparts were expected to […]
Under a palliative Legislature
By Josef Omorotionmwan WE are going to impeach the President”. This is one of the most abused phrases in the Nigerian legislative arena. It has been taken to mean that the President is being removed. Essentially, impeachment means the bringing of formal charges of wrongdoing against an official. It is only when the impeachment succeeds […]
Youths Against Disasters 