I regret inability to pay salaries — Aregbesola

I regret inability to pay salaries — Aregbesola

Governor  Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has expressed regret over his inability to pay salaries for months now.

Court refuses NDLEA’s plea to stay Kashamu’s suit

Court refuses NDLEA’s plea to stay Kashamu’s suit

Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, refused an application for stay of proceedings in the committal application by the Senator representing Ogun East, Ogun State in the Senate, Prince Buruji Kashamu, against the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and the Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade.

Buhari orders military checkpoints’ removal, B’Haram kills 13

Buhari orders military checkpoints’ removal, B’Haram kills 13

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered the removal of military checkpoints set up in the wake of Boko Haram activities in parts of the country.

Osinbajo enjoins Nigerians to prepare for “Permanent Change”

Osinbajo enjoins Nigerians to prepare for “Permanent Change”

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday called on Nigerians to be patient and keep faith with the Federal Government to enable it bring about the desired permanent change in the country.

Senators’ allowances nine times higher than basic pay

Senators’ allowances nine times higher than basic pay

NIGERIANS that have expressed surprise that each senator receives N506,600 per annum as wardrobe allowance may be in for a shocker as the lawmakers receive far more allowances under different other categories.

11 states to seek N300.5bn refund from FG…as Buhari meets govs today

11 states to seek N300.5bn refund from FG…as Buhari meets govs today

Many state governors will at their meeting on Tuesday(today) with President Muhammadu Buhari demand the refund of billions of naira they spent on Federal Government projects in their respective states during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

I inherited empty treasury, huge debts, says Buhari

I inherited empty treasury, huge debts, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he inherited a country with virtually an empty treasury from   former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Buhari, who met with State House correspondents on Monday to mark his first day in the Aso Rock office, said his administration was being weighed down by debts running into millions of dollars.

Declare your assets, Lagos PDP tells Ambode

Declare your assets, Lagos PDP tells Ambode

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a 14 days ultimatum to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to publicly declare his assets upon assuming office.

Court bars Sudanese President from leaving S’Africa

Court bars Sudanese President from leaving S’Africa

A South African High Court in Pretoria on Sunday issued an interim order preventing Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, from leaving the country over alleged war crime-related charges.

I’ll pay Osun workers before June 30 – Aregbesola

I’ll pay Osun workers before June 30 – Aregbesola

The Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has promised to pay workers in the state their salaries before the end of this month.

The governor made the promise in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday by his media aide, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon.

Buhari orders release of N4bn to fight B’Haram

Buhari orders release of N4bn to fight B’Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said he had directed that $21m out of the pledge of $100m which Nigeria made to the Multinational Joint Task Force be released within the next one week.

Saraki holds peace talks with aggrieved Senators

Saraki holds peace talks with aggrieved Senators

Senate President Bukola Saraki has started reaching out to the All Peoples Congress leadership and colleagues opposed to his emergence as the head of the National Assembly.

Ige’s murder case can be reopened –IG

Ige’s murder case can be reopened –IG

Fourteen years after the gruesome murder of a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige (SAN), the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, on Monday, said the case could be reopened.

Police uncover underground cell, shrine in Ibadan

Police uncover underground cell, shrine in Ibadan

A shrine, suspected to be a hideout for kidnappers has been discovered by Oyo State Police Command at Isase, Ojoku, in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state.

Fake dollar notes and posh cars were discovered at the shrine, which is located in a very remote place, by a team of policemen led by the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Muhammed Katsina.

How our father slept with us — daughters

How our father slept with us — daughters

Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly defiled his two under-aged biological daughters and two of his nieces, all between 14 and 17 years.

Impeachment: Fayose appeals to Buhari, CJN

Impeachment: Fayose appeals to Buhari, CJN

AGAINST perceived moves to impeach Governor Ayo Fayose, the hierarchy of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, stepped up pressure on President Muhammudu Buhari to prevail on his party faithful and security agencies to check the disruption of the peace in the state.

Buhari meets Service Chiefs today over Boko Haram

Buhari meets Service Chiefs today over Boko Haram

The fate of all the Service Chiefs will be determined today as indications emerged, yesterday, that President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces will meet with them.