Day: February 10, 2016

YabaTech Students Protest Death Of Colleague

Students of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, on Wednesday, took to streets adjourning their school to protest the death of one of their colleagues. The situation caused tension in the area, especially vehicular gridlock. It was gathered that the demonstrators were angered by the demise of a female HND 2 student of the Department…

PHOTOS: Buhari Lands In Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday night, arrived Nigeria from his 5-day vacation in the United Kingdom. The President had on Friday went on a holiday in the UK, which generated concerns in Nigeria, with some alleging that Buhari had gone for a medical check-up abroad. But his media aides played down on such speculations, saying…

Bello Removed As PDP BoT Chair

Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, Mohammed Bello, has been removed from office. Bello was ejected from the position on Wednesday by the BoT. Secretary of the PDP BOT, Walid Jibril, announced the removal of Bello in Abuja at a meeting with newsmen. Jibril, who will also act as Chairman…

Soyinka, Gbadamosi Head Lagos At 50 Committee

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and Rasheed Gbadamosi have been appointed as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee. Both men were appointed by the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday and unveiled at an event held at the Lagos House in Ikeja, the state capital. Ambode expressed optimism that the celebration will…

Buhari Returns From UK Vacation

President Muhammadu Buhari has completed his 5-day holiday in the United Kingdom and he is on his way to Nigeria, according to reports. Last Friday, the Presidency announced that Buhari was embarking on the vacation and that he was handing over his powers to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. It was reported by SaharaReporters that…