What President Buhari said after he received the list: insists some won’t have portfolios

Speaking when he received the list of confirmed ministerial nominees from Senator Saraki at a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa yesterday,  President Buhari said:

IN ABUJA—Anxiety among the 36 ministers-designate heightened, reiterated that the nation’s economy can not support 36 ministers with portfolios.

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Surprise Move... Saraki personally submits names of ministers to Buhari

Surprise Move... Saraki personally submits names of ministers to Buhari - The two men later shook hands and posed for photographs.

In an unusual step, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday personally delivered to President Muhammadu Buhari, a list of nominees cleared by the Senate for appointment as ministers, breaking with past protocol that required presidential aides to transmit the letter.

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Gbajabiamila blast Dogara, accuses him of undermining principal officers

Cold War - Gbajabiamila accuses Dogara of undermining principal officers

The cold war and mutual suspicion between the camps of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and the House Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, may soon spiral into yet another clash, this time, over the composition and appointment of chairpersons of House committees.

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Fabregas denies leading Chelsea revolt against Mourinho

Fabregas denies leading Chelsea revolt against Mourinho

Cesc Fabregas has denied he is at the centre of a player revolt against under-fire Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

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Breaking News: Court Orders Release Of Ex-NSA Dasuki’s Passport

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the immediate release of the international passport belonging to former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Mr. Dasuki is standing trial for alleged possession of firearms and money laundering. He denies the charges.

His passport was taken away as part of his bail conditions.

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Job Vacancy At African Development Bank (AfDB)... Process Your Application Now!

Employer: African Development Bank (AfDB)

The Company
African Development Bank (AfDB) established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Operation Assistant, OSHD.3

Reference: ADB/15/160
Location: Nigeria

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Reps Urge FG To Offset Entitlements Of Fallen Soldiers

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 3, asked the Nigerian armed forces to pay fallen heroes and military personnel involved in the fight against insurgents their entitlements and benefits.

The House made the resolution to relieve the families of the deceased personnel, following a motion standing in the name of Johnson Agbonayinma (PDP-Edo State).

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Vacancy - Office Of The Registrar Needed At Benson Idahosa University

Employer: Benson Idahosa University

Our Client
The Benson Idahosa University is a private, Christian university in Benin City, Nigeria. Benson Idahosa University is named after Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin.

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APC Disclose Plans To Take Over Rivers, Akwa Ibom

In preparation for the Rivers and Akwa Ibom states rerun governorship elections, the Imo state governor and chairman of the All Progressives Congress governors’ forum, Rochas Okorocha, has disclosed that plans are on to unseat the Peoples Democratic Party in both states.

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Pro-Biafra: Ohaneze Ndigbo Warns President Buhari

Following recent protests stirred up by pro-Biafra supporters, the Ohaneze Ndigbo has advised President Muhammadu Buhari on how to avert an impending crisis brewing in the southeast.

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9 Things You Should Know About New LASTMA Boss

Chris Olakpe has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

He was appointed on Monday, November 2, by the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to replace Young Arabamen.

According to Ambode, Olakpe’s appointment was in response to the consistent complaints by the public on the situation of traffic on the streets of Lagos.

Below are things you should know about the new LASTMA boss.

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Jobs Vacancy At International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Employer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The Company
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

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Bayelsa Election: APC Governors Abandon Timipre Sylva

Ahead of the December 5 Bayelsa state gubernatorial election, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chief Timipre Sylva may have been abandoned by the party.

According to a Vanguard newspaper report, 6 APC governors billed to attend the inauguration of Sylva’s campaign failed to grace the ceremony.

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Vacancy - Accounts/Logistics Assistant Needed At Forte Oil Plc

Employer: Forte Oil Plc

Job Title: Accounts/Logistics Assistant

Ref No: FO/FUS/ALA/1115
Location: Port Harcourt

The Company
Forte Oil Plc - We are a foremost indigenous major marketer of refined petroleum products with a strong presence in the thirty-six states of Nigeria and Abuja.

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Anti-Corruption War: EFCC Cracks Down On Diezani’s Mafia

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has conducted a massive crackdown on five prominent Nigerians who are suspected of being involved in the money laundering allegations against Diezani Alison-Madueke leading to the confiscation of bullet-proof vehicles, a huge amount of cash and jewellery.

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SEE What Aisha Buhari Tasks State Governors

Mrs Buhari Calls For Establishment Of Children’s Parliament

 

The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari, has called on governors of all states to establish children’s parliament that would prepare them as future leaders.

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Shell Accused Of “Blatantly False” Claims Over Oil Spill Clean-Ups

Shell was on Tuesday accused of making false claims about the extent of its oil spill clean-up operations in Nigeria and urged to take more action to help worst-hit communities.

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Job Recruitment - Submit Your CV's @ Forte Oil Plc

Vacancy - Warehouse Assistant Needed At Forte Oil Plc

Our Client
Forte Oil Plc - We are a foremost indigenous major marketer of refined petroleum products with a strong presence in the thirty-six states of Nigeria and Abuja.

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Breaking News: Tension, As Saraki Names c’ttee Heads, Deputies

Ahead of the unveiling of names of chairmen and vice-chairmen of standing committees by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, tension has gripped the lawmakers over who heads the juicy committees.

According to a source, ranking senators across party lines have vowed to resist any move to give them committees that are seen not to be powerful.

At press time last night, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senators were said to be meeting at the residence of former Senate President, Senator David Mark, over the issue.

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Customs Denies Sacking 400 Officers, Appoints 6 DCGs, 8 ACGs

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. (Rtd) has appointed of Six acting Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs in the on-going re-organisation in the Service.

A statement by the spokesman, Mr. Wale Adeniyi, gave the names as: Idris Suleiman (Finance Administration and Technical Service); Iya Umar (Tariff and Trade); and Dan Ugo (Enforcement Investigation and Inspection).

The rest are: Grace Adeyemo (Excise, FTZ & Industrial Incentive) ;Austin Warikoru (Human Resource Development) ; and Paul Ukaigwe (Strategic Research and Policy)

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N2bn Pension Scam: EFCC Declares Maina Wanted

N2bn Pension Scam: EFCC Declares Maina Wanted

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, declared Mr. Abdulrsheed Maina, former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, wanted.

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