President Buhari to address Nigerians on Democracy day

To commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, President Buhari will on Saturday morning, June 12, at 7am address the nation. A statement released by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, states that Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria…

We are recruiting 10,000 police officers – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his government’s plan to recruit 10,000 new police officers to boost national security. The President disclosed this on Thursday June 10, while delivering a speech in Lagos on his one-day visit for the inauguration of various  projects. Buhari said; “We are currently recruiting 10,000 new police officers to reinforce…

Central African Republic Prime Minister resigns

Firmin Ngrebada, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic on Thursday June 10 announced that his government had tendered its resignation. The development also comes amid a turbulent week in Bangui after the French military announced it was suspending military operations with Central African Republic. Ngrebada tweeted; “I have just handed over to…

Buhari takes delivery of first made-in-Nigeria cell phone

President Muhammadu Buhari has taken delivery of the first-ever Nigeria-made cellphone. The phone called ITF Mobilewas presented to him today, June 9, by Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, just before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Introducing the phone to…

Documentary recognizing Abiola as winner of 1993 Presidential election to premiere June 12 – Presidency

The presidency has announced that a documentary which recognizes late Moshood Kasimawo Abiola as winner of the 1993 presidential election will premiere on June 12. The documentary titled ‘Nigeria: Consolidating Democracy and National Unity’, will be aired on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and Channels TV. Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu said the documentary is to commemorate the third…

Gunmen abduct UNIJOS lecturer

A Senior lecturer with the University of Jos, Dr Daniel Ella has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Plateau state. It was gathered that Dr Ella of the Department of Theatre and Film Arts was kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday, June 9, by gunmen numbering about seven who stormed his residence…

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