Following accusation by the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir El-Rufai that Vice President Namadi Sambo left huge debt as governor of Kaduna state; the Vice President has challenged him to present his facts to the public. In a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Umar Sani, the Vice President also debunked the allegation that he abandoned the Zaria water project that he received payment for, saying it was a deliberate attempt to drag his name into the bud. The statement reads, “My attention was drawn to a statement said to have emanated from…
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Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, called for improved economic relations to deepen bilateral ties with Argentina and Sri Lanka. He made the call while receiving letters of credence from the new Ambassador of Argentina to Nigeria, Mr. Gustavo Alejandro Dzugala and the new High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Nigeria, Mr. Panagoda Don Prince Solomon Anura Liyanage, at separate audiences in the State House. The President said while Nigeria had good diplomatic ties with these countries, the economic relations needed to be strengthened. “The economic linkages are weak and we must do everything necessary to boost economic ties,” he…
US President Barrack Obama has strongly condemned the violence in Egypt, and cancelled joint military exercises planned for later this month. He said force was not the way to resolve political differences. Mr Obama’s comments come a day after security forces broke up the protest camps of Muslim Brotherhood supporters, leaving at least 500 people dead. Brotherhood members had been protesting for weeks about the army’s overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi in July. In the latest violence on Thursday, hundreds of Brotherhood members set fire to a government building near Cairo. Local TV footage showed firefighters evacuating employees from the…
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Mali’s President-elect, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on his victory in last Sunday’s run-off Presidential election in the country. According to Presidential Media Adviser, Reuben Abati, “President Jonathan also congratulates and commends the people of Mali for successfully conducting the elections and taking a major step towards the full restoration of democratic governance to their country. “President Jonathan and Nigeria look forward to the conclusion of the process with Mr. Keita’s inauguration as President in keeping with the wish of the Malian people as expressed at the polls on Sunday. “The President believes that having served capably…
The ongoing reconciliation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors notwithstanding, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will never allow Plateau state Governor Jonah Jang to lead the Forum, Governor Muritala Nyako of Adamawa has said. There has been concerted effort of late to reconcile the PDP Governors who have been sharply divided following the controversy that trailed the last NGF election that returned Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the chairman of the Forum, having garnered 19 votes as against Governor Jang’s 16 votes. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, presided over a late night meeting that ended 4.00am on Wednesday with all the…
By Gracious Akujobi Former Special Assistant to the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Abba Yola has lashed out at those who have been expressing disappointment at the 6th place finish by Blessing Okagbare in the final of IAAF world championship 100 meters Yola, who is also the chairman of Nigeria Premier league club, Kano Pillars said Nigerians should be full of praise for Okagbare and not the barrage of disappointment they are expressing. “Okagbare has done well winning a silver in the long jump and finishing 6th in 100metres. It is not easy to be sixth fastest…
By: Gracious Akujobi Super Eagles gaffer, Stephen Keshi has commended his boys for the emphatic win over their South African counterpart to lift the Mandela Challenge cup in Durban Wednesday night Speaking after the match, Keshi expressed delight at the organization and understanding the boys exhibited during the game that Eagles won 2-0, noting that Bafana gave a good account of themselves. He stated that the Eagles performance was a warning signal to the boastful Malawians, saying hey would be roasted on September 7 in Calabar when they clash in a world cup qualifier. “I am proud of my boys and I…
The posturing by the Action Progressives Congress, APC that they will field a Northern candidate for the Presidency in 2015 should hold the opposition party in a good stead. In contrast to this posture, itself consistent with the unwritten tradition of power rotation between the North and South, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP appears unrelenting in making the incumbent President, Dr. Goodluck its sole candidate. In a democracy, there must be ample freedom to choose, reject, discuss and debate. This is what the PDP continues to miss. In line with this principle, the PDP and its powerful ethnic Ijaw…
I still recall how one of my sons behaved before going into kindergarten. He did not know how to share toys or food, threw tantrums whenever he failed to get his way or insulted his siblings or sulked when criticized. With years of parental effort at home, and intervention of handlers in nursery school, our son learnt the virtues of sharing, inclusion and getting along with those that he disagreed with. I guess this is the experience of many parents. I have always wondered what manner of person would resort to abuse, bigotry and division when his or her conduct…
Nigeria has ratified existing bilateral agreements with the United Kingdom and Niger Republic to contain insurgency. The agreements, seek to promote military cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom on one hand, and promoting joint patrol along common borders with Niger Republic on the other hand. Islamist insurgents, Boko Haram, have carried out series of deadly attacks in the last two years and thousands of lives have been lost in the process, mostly in the northern part of the country. To stem the rising wave of insurgency, President Goodluck Jonathan, in May declared a state of emergency in three north-eastern…