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The ongoing war between former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan took a dramatic dimension yesterday during the 90th birthday celebration of ex leader, Shenu Shagari in Sokoto as the Ota farmer outrightly avoided the president. It was gathered that Obasanjo arrived when President Goodluck Jonathan was inside Shehu Shagari’s house but refused to come out of his vehicle …

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the establishment on nine new private universities in the country. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by Vice President Namadi Sambo. President Goodluck Jonathan traveled to Sokoto where he attended the 90th birthday of former President Shehu Shagari. The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Osita Chidoka; the …

The House of Representatives has for the second time on Wednesday asked the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to submit the full version of the forensic audit report on the alleged missing Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation $20bn to it. The House gave the first directive on Thursday last week, following a motion moved by its Minority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila. On …

Suspected Boko Haram foot soldiers have kidnapped the Vice-Chairman of the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa, Bijida Yakubu, the state Police Command has said. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Othman Abubakar, also said, that three vigilante members, that were with Yakubu, lost their lives in the encounter. Abubakar, who did not give details, however, said policemen investigating …

Standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) yesterday condemned the latest bombing incidence in Yobe and Kano States and called on Nigerians to be more involved in the fight against terrorism. The presidential candidate, who spoke through a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Media and Publicity of his campaign organisation, Malam Garba …

The Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has said that the agency will no longer insist on any deadline for the enforcement of the new number plate. Oyeyemi, who stated this on Wednesday in an interview with journalists when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Theodore Orji at the Government House in Umuahia, said …

SOKOTO– President Goodluck Jonathan says former President Shehu Shagari is a role model to Nigerian leaders especially the members of the National Council of state. ”He is a role model, always very calm and always want Nigeria to grow and be united,” Jonathan added. Jonathan spoke in Sokoto today (Wednesday) when he led four other former Heads of state to …

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria in Osun State has said that the union will embark on three-day warning strike if its demands are not met by Thursday. The Chairman of the association, Akinyemi Olatunji, made this known in Osogbo on Wednesday. Olatunji said the warning strike would commence on Friday when the seven-day ultimatum it gave to …

WASHINGTON – United States Defense Department has expedited $17.9 million in equipment and supplies – some which have already been delivered – to the Iraqi government, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters today. Warren provided a general update on equipment and supplies authorized for delivery to the Iraqis. “This was a $17.9 million [Foreign Military Sales Program] case,” …

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Ash Carter telephoned Egyptian Minister of Defense Gen. Sedki Sobhy today and expressed his condolences to Egypt for victims of recent terrorist attacks and his desire to work closely with Sobhy as the U.S. and Egypt cooperate to meet security challenges, Pentagon spokesman Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement. Sobhy thanked Carter for …