Army: Investigations reveal more lopsided postings – Tribune
February 23, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Contrary to the denials by the military authorities that stories of lopsided postings were unfounded, further investigations have confirmed uneven postings among officers from different parts of the country. Investigations show that the North-West is far more favoured while the North-East equally benefits more than other geopolitical zones in the allocation of command positions in the army.
OBJ, IBB search for Jonathan’s VP •Northern group to present Gusau to Acting President this week – Tribune
February 22, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The search for a vice-presidential material from the North took a different dimension at the weekend, following indications that the camp of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and that of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, have been combing the North-East and the North-West.
EFCC probes Fashola •Investigators move to Lagos •True Face withdraws allegations against House – Tribune
February 17, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the issues raised in the corruption allegations against the Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola.
EFCC’s spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, told the Nigerian Tribune that the petition detailing alleged corrupt practices by the governor in the handling of the state’s finances was receiving the attention of the agency, just like any other petition.
CBN, NDIC begin fresh audit of banks – Tribune
February 15, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Checks by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that 89 NDIC officials and an unspecified number of CBN officials were already conducting offsite and onsite examination of the banks to re-ascertain their financial status with a view to promoting a sound and safe banking industry.
Jonathan set to dissolve cabinet •How new cabinet may emerge •The Obasanjo, Clark connection •Ex-president should leave acting president alone – CNPP – Tribune
February 15, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Contrary to what obtained during the Umaru Yar’Adua-led government where all first class ministries and parastatal agencies were headed by people from the North, particularly Kano and Katsina states, the new cabinet to be formed is expected to have a national outlook.
Ijebu-Ode stands still for Dipo Dina – Tribune
February 12, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Ijebu-Ode one of the commercial nerve centres of Ogun State, on Thursday, temporarily stood still as the body of the slain Action Congress (AC) governorship candidate in the 2007 elections in the state, Chief Adedipupo Dina, arrived the town in a motorcade from Lagos.
Anambra 2010: Ngige heads for court •Ozidinobi, Umeano battle Obi’s victory – Tribune
February 12, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Candidate of the Action Congress (AC) in last Saturday’ governorship election in Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Thursday, said he would go to court to challenge the result of the election declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Alleged corruption: Aondoakaa begs Akunyili •Says I was misquoted •Reps insist on investigating claims – Tribune
February 12, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Redeployed Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has written to the Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, following her threat to sue him for libel.
Pressure on Jonathan to sack ministers •As civil servants compile list of corrupt ministers •There are daunting challenges ahead – Acting President – Tribune
February 12, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Encouraged by the no-nonsense posture of Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, some interest groups from strategic quarters in Nigeria have started mounting pressure on him to purge the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of corrupt members.
Yar’Adua: Zamfara recruits 1,767 prayer warriors •Pays them N10,000 each – Tribune
February 3, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Zamfara State government has recruited 1,767 Islamic clerics to pray for the quick recovery of President Umaru Yar’Adua.
Disclosing this at the 481- week Friday preaching in Gusau, the state governor, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, said the Islamic clerics would lead the special prayers in the 1,767 Friday Juma’at mosques across the state.
