Army Colonel Petitions President Buhari, Asks For Help

Lieutenant Colonel Silas Jock Santoi of training and doctrine command of Nigerian Army forwarded a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Leadership reports that Colonel Santoi provided a strong evidence of his alleged ill-treatment by the Nigerian Army and requested the president’s consideration and intervention.

The army officer has a running legal battle with the Army for allegedly retiring him prematurely on return from a study leave.

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BREAKING NEWS!! Gowon Blasts Amnesty International

Former military president, General Yakubu Gowon, has denounced claims by Amnesty International that the Nigerian security forces committed crimes against humanity in their fight against insurgents.

Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, yesterday, June 30, the former military head of state said the reports from Amnesty International is misleading.

Gowon, rather, lauded the military, stressing that support for them in the counter-terrorism fight will ensure the military restores safety and peace in Nigeria.

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Misappropriation Of NNPC Funds: Oshiomhole Fires Back At Okonjo-Iweala

Unremitted $2.1B: Oshiomhole Fires Back At Okonjo-Iweala...

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state, has fired back at immediate past minister of finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over claims that she did not spend N2.1 billion from the Excess Crude Account without authorisation.

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Ebola returns to Liberia four months after clearance

The corpse of a 17-year-old boy has tested positive for Ebola in Liberia, the country’s deputy Health Minister said late Monday. He added that no other case had been reported.

Tolbert Nyenswah, who is also head of the country’s Ebola response, told newsmen that the teenager died June 24 in Nedowein, a town situated close to the country’s international airport, about 48 kilometres south of the capital, and was given a safe burial the next day.

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One month in office: APC rates Buhari high

The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday x-rayed President Muhammadu Buhari’s one month in office and concluded that he had hit the ground running with what he achieved.

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Why CBN extended BVN registration deadline to Oct 31

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN), yesterday extended the deadline for customers to enrol for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) by four months till October 31, 2015.

Director, Banking and Payments System Department, CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, announced the extension in a circular to the public.

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