Tuesday, May 28, 2019
(LOCAL) “I Rate Saraki And Dogara Low on Patriotism” – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he rates the Senate President Bukola Saraki and The Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, very low.
“I told Saraki and Dogara that by holding the budget for 7 months, you’re not hurting me, you’re hurting Nigerians? In terms of patriotism, I rate them very very low,” Buhari said on Monday night. Speaking in an interview with state TV, Buhari said the national assembly, as led by Saraki and Dogara held Nigeria to ransom for seven months without passing the budget, The Cable reports.
(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.