He promises that solders on the streets of Aba and Umuahia will be withdrawn from the state by tomorrow morning, but that the pre-existing military will remain at the strategic checkpoints of the state.
Many politicians owe their careers and status to corruption and few of them, if any, will take a stand against it, either for fear of upsetting their own careers or the political status quo generally.
Sadiq Daba is one of Nigeria’s most iconic television stars, having had a long career broadcasting with the Nigerian Televison Authority. He also appeared in many soap operas.
Nigerian politicians are already plotting their moves for the next election year in 2019, with a number of key personalities already sizing up to take a shot at the presidency.
No fewer than 81,000 Nigerian pilgrims performed this year’s hajj which was 10,000 higher than the number of pilgrims that participated in the 2016 Hajj.
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied reports that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, has traveled to the US, saying it is false.
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has embarked on certain activities recently which make it clear he is ready to go back to prison.
Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force (NDPSF), has reiterated that All Progressives Congress (APC) should stop dragging the name of the region in the mud.
Along with two medical vacations he has been on this year and the report of Aso Rock clinic not having the commonest of medications leaves us wondering when Buhari would be out of the country again.
Ayo Fayose is a very vocal man and while many hate him for this, as many Nigerians admire the Ekiti State governor for his constant criticisms of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.