Tuesday, May 28, 2019
(LOCAL) Ortom Sacks Commissioners
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom yesterday dissolved the Benue State Executive Council. Ortom announced the dissolution during the Valedictory Session of the State Executive Council meeting held at the EXCO Hall of the Benue Peoples House Makurdi, the state capital. He used the occasion to appreciate members of the council for their stewardship in the last four years. Ortom appreciated Council members for their commitment to duty and for supporting him during trying period that the state went through.
(LOCAL) 62 Suspected Kidnappers In Police Net In Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested 62 suspected kidnappers within the last one week. Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters on Monday in Lafia, attributed the feat to the efforts of “Operation Puff Adder,” an initiative of the Inspector General of Police tasked with curbing the menace of violent crimes.
(POLITICS) HDP Ask Court To Stop Buhari’s Inauguration
Hope Democratic Party, HDP, one of the parties that participated in the February 23 Presidential election has asked the Supreme Court to stop the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari slated for Wednesday.
The party prayed the apex court to restrain the President-elect from presenting himself for swearing in ceremony pending the final determination of petitions challenging the validity of his election. In a notice of appeal to Supreme Court, the party faulted the striking out of its motion on the notice by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on may 22, on ground of lack of merit.