Thursday, 23 July 2015
Obama visit to Kenya will focus on secuirity-Kenyatta
President Uhuru Kenyatta said on wednesday (July 22) that improving security cooperation and trade links between Kenya and the United States would top the agenda when U.S. President Barack Obama visits the east African nation later this week .A key Western ally in the battle against the spread of militant Islam out of Somalia, Kenya's security agencies receive training and equipment from US & Israel
Thirteen killed in Cameroon twin bomb Blast
No fewer than thirteen people have been killed in twin suicide bombings that hit the capital of Cameroon's far northern region of Maroua on Wednesday.
The first explosion went off at a market, while the second blast was at a densely populated neighbourhood, according to a senior military source.
Buhari's Appointment:Ndigbo urged to be patient
As mixed reactions continued to trail the recent appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, people of the South East region, have been urged to exercise restraint in making quick conclusions that they will be marginalised under the Buhari’s administration.
The Special Assistant to the Imo State Governor and Liaison Officer, Lagos, Alfred Ononugbo, made this plea yesterday.
Oliseh Declares "I am too big to be bribed by players"
Sunday Oliseh has said that he would run an honest administration in the Super Eagles and would not fall prey to monetary inducement from players and players’ agents.
Many national team coaches have often been accused of fielding players in exchange for cash and other gifts but the former midfielder has dared to avoid the lure of easy reward as he looks to build a fortified squad in his three-year contract.
EFCC invites Saraki's wife,Yar'Adua daughter
Wife of the Senate President, Toyin Saraki,daughter of former president,Alh Umaru Yar’Adua and wife of former governor of Kebbi State, Zainab Dakingari, have been invited to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning.
They are expected to report at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on July 28, where a crack team of investigators have already been assembled.
Lagos State Government renames Finance Department
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has scrapped the Finance and Administration Department in the state’s civil service, renaming it the Administration and Human Resource Department.
A circular by the Head of Service, Mrs. Shade Jaji, explained that the decision was made to ensure an organised public service.
Another Explosion Rocks NNPC Pipeline in Arepo
Another explosion on Wednesday rocked one of the pipelines of NNPC at Arepo area of Ogun and reportedly killed several pipeline vandals. The incident,which is one in a series of pipeline vandalism at the Arepo area,occurred after some vandals exchanged gunfire. The vandals,who were said to be from opposing camps,had engaged in a gun duel in a show of supremacy over who should control the pipeline.
Nobody is above the Law,says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo said on Wednesday the Buhari administration would not spare anyone who went against the law as it would propagate the Rule of Law in all its programmes.
He said this when the officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) paid him a solidarity visit at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
Majek Fashek visits the Dentist
Troubled Nigerian music legend Majek Fashek recently visited a dentist to fix his bad teeth as part of his efforts to get his life back together. His friend Black Rise shared photos from Majek’s visit to the dentist on his Facebook page and wrote “Thanking you all for your contributions and donations. You can see your goodwill is showing and working”
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