Probe of my tenure, witch-hunt – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has described the proposed probe of his tenure by his successor, Governor Nyesom Wike, as a deliberate witch-hunt.

Amaechi said that Wike has gone ahead with his plan of threatening, coercing and blackmailing officials of his administration, especially civil servants, into making false and bogus statements that would make legitimate government transactions appear as corrupt practices.

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria maul Korea 4-0

Nigeria put behind its defeat in the opening match of the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup when it defeated Korea DPR 4-0 today at the Stadium Taranaki, New Plymount, New Zealand.

After weathering a tight first-half, An Ye Gun’s side went to pieces after the break as a quick-fire brace from Saviour Godwin undid all that good work. A fine final two goals secured al three points for Nigeria and put them back in the mix for qualification from Group E.

Ekiti Reps members-elect berate APC lawmakers

Elected House of Representatives members from Ekiti State have described as shameful and despicable, the failed plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the state House of Assembly to impeach the governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose.

The six Reps members-elect, who also admonished the members of the Fifth Assembly that will be inaugurated on Friday, added that only loyalty to the state and the Fayose-led government will ensure peace, progress and development of the state.

Senators hurriedly said ‘ayes’ to the 46 bills in 10 minutes

Wednesday’s session at the Senate became rowdy as senators hurriedly said ‘ayes’ to the 46 bills which will be transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang, who introduced the bills said they had all been recently passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

President says he'll take action on Amnesty International report on torture

President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged receipt of the Amnesty International report on Nigeria titled "Nigeria: Stories of horror in their own words."

The Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, to the President, Garba Shehu, said in a news release in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday, June 3, that the President has received the report which he observes contained many disturbing allegations.