The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has narrowly approved Rex Tillerson as US secretary of state, despite concerns about his business ties to Russia.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Delta South Political Leaders Meet On Peace, Development
Niger-Delta leaders under the
auspices of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, have inaugurated a committee to hold
talks with the six governors of the South-South region, persuade them to settle
their political differences without delay and act as a team, henceforth, in the
interest of the region.
Federal Government, NLC Partner To Tackle Corruption
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption is to partner with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on the fight against corruption in the country.
Lagos State public primary schools to partake in a de-worming exercise
At least sixty thousand pupils in Lagos State public primary schools are to partake in a de-worming exercise to assist in the healthy development and welfare of children in the state.
Adama Barrow Appoints Jammeh’s Former Minister As Vice President
Gambian President Adama Barrow has chosen a former minister of President Yahya Jammeh turned architect of his own coalition government as vice-president, a spokesman said Monday.