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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for stabilizing the supply and distribution of petroleum products and for crashing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) otherwise known as diesel across the length and breadth of the country. NSE President, Engr. Otis Anyaeji, gave this commendation when he paid a visit to the Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, in Abuja on Tuesday. Engr. Anyeaji said the NSE was proud of the NNPC for its scholarship programme, its various social investments in the promotion of healthcare and for its various interventions to boost the Nigerian economy, urging the Corporation to keep it up. He praised the NNPC for the engagement of indigenous Engineering Construction, Manufacturing, Chemical and Processing Firms in its various operations enjoining other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to emulate the Corporation in the promotion and engagement of local content ...

An Igbo group, Igbo Renaissance Agenda, IRA, has replied the Arewa Youth Assembly, who, on Friday, called on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for what it termed “threat to national security.” However, in a press statement signed by Jude Ndukwe and Amaka Ekwo, protem coordinator and protem secretary of Igbo Renaissance Agenda and made available to the media on Monday, the group chided the Arewa youths for such a “hypocritical and callous” call. IRA stated that “Following the call last week by the Arewa Youth Assembly to the Acting President to arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for what they termed “threats to national security” arising from his movements in parts of his country, we, the Igbo Renaissance Agenda, IRA, wish to state that such calls are not only hypocritical and callous but also prove that the real enemies of Nigeria are the several Arewa groups being used to achieve so...

Presidency has described as “touching and thoughtful,” a message received from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) expressing joy at the news of President Muhammadu Buhari’s recovery from illness. In a statement in Abuja on Monday, Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, confirmed that the President received the goodwill message from CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle. “The CAN President referred to the news of President Buhari’s recovery from sickness as a ‘rejuvenation of hope’, and congratulated Nigerians on the joy of having their President back soon,” he said. Shehu added that such messages of goodwill from respected religious bodies like CAN meant so much at a time when people with ill intentions were struggling to divide the country along religious lines. He also thanked the CAN for its continued prayers for the President’s health. “The Presidency looks forward to further collaborations with CAN to ensure that Ni...

A High Court sitting in Rivers has found three persons guilty of the murder of four students who were lynched in Aluu community in 2012. The court presided over by Justice Nyordee also discharged and acquitted four others, who standing trial for the 2012 murder. According to the Judge, the prosecution failed to prove its case of murder against the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th accused persons beyond every reasonable doubt. He, however, found the 1st to 3rd defendants guilty of murder.

T he Arewa Youths Coalition is set to withdraw the October 1 quit notice handed Igbo in the North to leave. The youths were waving the olive branch after a meeting with Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima in Abuja yesterday. Arewa Youth Coalition spokesman Abdulaziz Suleiman told reporters that consultations were ongoing among members with a view to withdrawing the quit notice. Suleiman ascribed the decision to withdraw the quit notice to what he described as “positive developments” that came out of the meeting with Shettima and persuasions from the Northern Governors Forum. On the actual date for the withdrawal of the notice, Suleiman said: “You will hear from us this week.” He added: “What we can say is that there has been a major development. Now the chairman of the Governors’ Forum has taken the initiative and invited us to start negotiations. This is the first time we are meeting publicly with any leader and we believe that it is a major step forward in our ongoing co...

Nigerians government have warned 30 out of the 36 states of risk flooding at the beginning of July. Already, 16 states, including the commercial hub Lagos, and Parr of the Niger Delta and Ughelli North have been badly affected. Five years ago, the worst flooding in more than 40 years in Nigeria claimed 431 lives and displaced nearly two million people, according to the country's National Emergency Management Agency (Nema). The rainy season usually runs from July to September in Nigeria and every year it poses the threat of devastation and destruction across the country, claiming lives and destroying property. So far this year, several people have been killed across the country and hundreds of residential buildings, cars and other vehicles have been destroyed or submerged under water. The frequency of the flooding differs across the regions, but the height of the rainy season tends to be from July to September, and it is often a time of anxiety for many communities livin...

Reno Omokri, Ex-new media aide to former president Goodluck Jonathan has lamented what he considered an insult to Nigeria which was recently dished out by an international news platform. Omokri tweeted his sadness at a question pasted for viewers of a news programme of the Cable News Network (CNN).

Members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Sunday, July 30 confronted Anambra state governor Willie Obiano while he was in church. According to reports, the incident occurred at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ekwulobia area of Anambra. An eyewitness said the pro-Biafra agitators came to protest the oncoming governorship election in the state and they chanted ‘no election’ as they confronted the governor. The atmosphere was charged with so much tension that it took utmost care from security operatives. “Governor Obiano had gone to the church to worship, only to be embarrassed by IPOB members in their hundreds, if not thousands, who stormed the church in buses. “They were chanting ‘No election in Anambra on November 18’. The Governor had to be smuggled out by his security details,” the eyewitness said. However, a member of the governor’s press crew said the governor was not disturbed in any way, adding that despite the presence of the IPOB youths outside the church, he...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a television interview that the U.S. must cut the size of its diplomatic force in his country by more than half, from about 1,210 to 455. Putin said Sunday that the cut will make the size of the U.S. diplomatic mission in his country equal to that of Russia's diplomatic corps in the U.S. "The personnel of the U.S. diplomatic missions in Russia will be cut by 755 people and will now equal the number of the Russian diplomatic personnel in the United States, 455 people on each side," Putin said in an interview on the Rossiya 1 network. "Because over a thousand employees, diplomats and technical personnel have been working and are still working in Russia, and 755 of them will have to cease their work in the Russian Federation. It’s considerable," Putin said. The U.S. State Department declined to respond to Putin's remarks, saying in a statement, "It is our policy to not comment on the number of individuals s...

The secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council was attacked by political thugs on Sunday, injured journalists, vandalised properties and disrupted a press briefing by some APC chieftains in the state. This is coming after Senators Shehu Sani and Suleima. Hunkuyi kicked again the result of the party's delegate election and some thugs over powered policemen at the entrance to the NUJ secretariat and attack them. The thugs wielding dangerous weapons matcheted a cameraman with Liberty Television, Lawal Muhammed, damaged several cameras and injured two other reporters and also broke doors, windows and damaged chairs and tables at the secretariat. The chieftain's of the All Progressives Congress chased away by the thugs included House of Representatives members Muhamamed Usman and Musa Soba, Alhaji Tijjani Ramalan, Alhaji Yaro Makama, Amb. Sule Buba and a former legislator Alhaji Isa Ashiru. Trouble started when the Gabassawa Divisional Police ...

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said claims by the Federal Government that it has defeated terrorists group, Boko Haram is false. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Fayose said the terrorists group is not defeated. It has neither been degraded as claimed. “The brutal killings by Boko Haram all over the place gives the lie to the APC-led Federal Government’s assertion that it has won the battle against insurgency. “The battle is not over yet. In fact, it is raging fiercer than ever before. The gory killing of the oil workers confirms this. The wanton destruction of lives and property all over the place by Boko Haram also testifies to this fact. “Like the ostrich, this government is trying hard to cover what cannot be covered. Boko Haram ambushes and kills soldiers at will. “Gallant officers and men continue to fall in battle to the superior fire-power and higher morale of the insurgents. ” Boko Haram invades and sacks communities at w...

Nigeria Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the ambush, attack and abduction of soldiers, and civilians who were going to the Lake Chad Basin to open up new areas for oil exploration. In a statement released by Laolu Akande, a senior special assistant on media and publicity in the office of the Acting President, Osinbajo also assured Nigerians that the government was doing all within its powers to ensure that the attacks stop. The statement read: "The objective of this patriotic exercise is to open up new areas for oil exploration for the common good of all Nigerians. The terrorist attack resulted in a number of deaths of hardworking and innocent Nigerians, and the abduction of some. "Prof. Osinbajo commiserates with the families, relatives and associates of those who lost their lives in the despicable onslaught and wishes the injured speedy recovery. "The Acting President after an emergency meeting with the Military chiefs on Thursday issued fresh direc...

Here are blocks of Classrooms constructed by the Ekiti State SDGs in some primary schools in the State.

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has hit back at those criticizing his position on restructuring, saying the United Nation’s planned phase out of petrol and diesel-run cars by 2040 has vindicated him In a statement by his media office in Abuja, Atiku recalled that exactly a week ago at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, he had predicted that the automobile industry will be moving away from diesel and petrol powered cars in favour of electric and alternative energy powered cars. According to him, this is one of the reasons why Nigeria must restructure now or risk being bypassed by the global economy. He said: “Of course the Wazirin Adamawa was criticized and painted as crying wolf by the usual suspects, yet only eight days later his view has been further vindicated by the news from the United Kingdom. This again serves as a warning to Nigeria to heed the warnings of patriots like Atiku Abubakar and others like him, that while we still have a few good years of income from oil...

Senator Dino Melaye,  representative of Kogi West Senatorial District sends his condolences to the families of victims of the Friday petrol tanker accident in Felele area of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi. In the petrol tanker accident which claim the life of 13 has reported by the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC) on Saturday Melaye in a statement commiserated with the people of the area over the accidents, According to him, the accident would have been an avoided if the dualisation and expansion of the Abuja to Lokoja Expressway had been completed on schedule. “Our prayers are with the victims and I pray for the repose of the souls of the departed ones and the fortitude for their families to bear the irreparable loss while I also wish the injured ones quick recovery and return to their normal activities. “I hope concerned authorities will do the needful by putting the bad portions of the busy road in shape and complete the ongoing expansion and dualisation works ...

Chairman, National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Friday escaped death when his vehicle collided with others along the busy Abuja/ Kaduna Highway. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the PDP said neither Makarfi nor other occupants of the vehicle sustained any form of injury in the course of the collision. “Earlier today, July 28, 2017, a vehicle conveying the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, CON, was involved in a multiple collision with other vehicles along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. “However, we are happy to report that fortunately, the Distinguished Senator and all other passengers in his vehicle came out unhurt. This is to allay the fears of our party members, teeming supporters as well as wishers who heard of the accident and have been making frantic calls; as well as those who may stumble on half-baked information,” the statement reads. S...

Former minister of aviation Femi Fani Kayode has said on Facebook post on Thursday July 27 when speaking on the backdrop of the Senate vote to reject a proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution to devolve more powers to the states. Femi stated that those agitating for restructuring may need to take it by force because Nigeria will never be restructured through constitutional means or the National Assembly. Kayode said the northern region which exercises control of the National Assembly will always block any move to restructure the country. He said: “From henceforth let it be clearly understood by all, including those that desire restructuring but who gave never participated in Nigerian politics, that we can never achieve it through the existing constitutional structure or the National Assembly. “This is because the system is rigged and designed to protect and preserve itself and because the core north effectively has a power of veto in the National Assembly which it will always e...

In keeping with its promise to fast-track the passage of all relevant laws that will reposition the nation’s oil industry in line with global best practices, the Senate on Thursday, passed to second reading stage three Petroleum Industry Bills (PIB) related Bills. The three Bills are aimed at providing legal frameworks and other critical aspects of the petroleum industry not captured in the recently passed Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB). The Bills which were considered and passed for second reading include the Petroleum Host Community Bill 2017, Petroleum Industry Fiscal Bill 2017 and the Petroleum Industry Administration Bill, 2017. In his lead debate, the Chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Gas), Senator Kabir Marafa, noted that the Petroleum Host Community Bill seeks to provide a legal framework for the host communities in Nigeria. Marafa said: “This Bill is unique because it recognizes the pitfalls of past efforts and is structured to bring direct f...

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, 27, passed a bill to break down Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the power to Won't con the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The bill was sponsored by Chukwuka Utazi, the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, was passed by the Senate after the committee on anti-corruption and financial crimes in its report recommended that the bill be considered. After the consideration of the bill, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency (Est, etc.) Bill, 2017 (SB. 535), the Senate further dissolved into the committee of the whole for clause by clause consideration of the report. The bill, the sponsor said, is closer to making the financial intelligence unit of the EFCC independent. It was gathered that the sponsorship of the bill was sequel to the EFCC's move to re-position the NFIU and make it autonomous under the commission.

The Nigerian Army lost nine of his soldiers and a civilian were also killed after Boko Haram members kidnapped Nigerian oil workers who were on an oil exploration mission in the Lake Chad basin. The Nigerian Army, in a statement by its spokesperson, brigadier general Sani Usman, confirmed the casualty. He said the kidnapped oil workers, who were recruited by the state oil firm, NNPC, had been rescued. “So far, they (troops) have rescued all the NNPC staff and recovered the corpses of the officer, 8 soldiers and a civilian who have been deposited at the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.” Mr. Usman said without giving the total number of rescued NNPC officials. PREMIUM TIMES have stated that the officers that lost their lives include a lieutenant, two corporals, a lieutenant corporal, and five privates. Mr. Usman added that the soldiers recovered 4 vehicles, one of which includes a gun truck mounted with an anti-aircraft gun, two white Hilux vans, and a blue one belo...

The Kano State Governor,  Mr Umar Ganduje has expressed great joy over President Muhammadu Buhari’s health condition. He said this shortly after he and six other governors visited him in the Abuja house in London. The governors who were selected to represent the six geo-political zones were led by Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara who is the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum. They met with the president on Wednesday, July 26 in London and have great discussion with them. Governor Ganduje said after the meeting with the President that “From what we are hearing, we see that Mr President is in a much better condition. We were very happy to see him. He came out personally to shake hands with us and went back and sat down. The chairman of the Governors’ forum made a brief speech and he (President Buhari) also responded and cracked jokes. “So I believe Mr President will soon recover fully and come back to Nigeria.”

The Nigerian Senate have concluded plans to change the name of the Nigerians Police Force to the Nigerian Police. This will make the police more friendly to the citizens because you can't apply force in dealing with a friend. This is coming as part of the recommendations in the 29 bills approved by the Senate in the ongoing Constitution amendment process. However, the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, while commending his colleagues for job well done, said that the senate has laid the foundation for a new and better Nigeria by approving the 29 bills in the ongoing Constitution amendment process. Saraki who spoke at the closing of electronic voting on the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria commended his colleagues for passing the recommended amendments. “I want to thank all our colleagues. I want to really commend and appreciate the efforts of our Deputy Senate President and all members of the Constitution Review Committ...

“Instead of respecting himself, shutting up and seeking for forgiveness from God for betraying his Igbo people, addressing his elders and betters in an inappropriate and insolent manner and playing the fool, the village … called Rochas Okorocha has once again fouled up the public space by opening his dirty mouth and talking about Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, the former Minister of Culture and Tourism and former Minister of Aviation. This time around he talks about FFK not having what he calls “native sense” and he goes on obsessing about his distinguished family, privileged upbringing and noble lineage. Clearly Rochas is obsessed with FFK and he has come to appreciate the fact that there are some things, like class, a good lineage and integrity that money cannot buy. Yet the truth is this: it is not a crime to have been born into a well-to-do family and neither is it a sin. That is why many people spend money sending their children to school and make great sacrifices in order to do s...

Photos of  President Buhari in meeting with some governors in London today,  Details later

Nigeria's eight Senate is currently voting on 33 major amendments to the Nigerian constitution. They voted to give financial autonomy for local governments The Senate  approved for the establishment of the Investment and Securities Tribunal. The Senate also approved the separation of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation from the Office of the accountant general of the Federal Government. The Senate has also voted to reject state creation and boundary adjustment. The Senate voted ‎in favour of financial autonomy for states’ Houses of Assembly. It also gave its nod to financial autonomy for local governments. The Senate also voted to reject devolution of power to states while voting to expand Council of states to include former NASS presiding officers. They also voted to ensure ministerial nominees are sent with their portfolios within 30 days of inauguration of the president and of governors for states. They also voted to empower INEC to deregiste...

Vanguard reports that Nigerian scientists ‎searching for crude in Lake Chad have been kidnapped by suspected members of Boko Haram Islamists. “About 10 staff from the survey and geological department of the University of Maiduguri were abducted on Tuesday,” said Ndu Ughamadu of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Ughamadu also said the NNPC had contracted the team to carry out research work on oil exploration activities taking place in the Lake Chad basin. Report had it that the victims were abducted near a village called Jibi in Gubio local government area on Tuesday, July 25, while moving alongside some personnel of the Civilian-JTF. A top personnel of the NNPC currently on exploration duty in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi state who pleaded not to be named due to the sensitivity of information, said the whereabouts of some officials could not be ascertained. He said: “I have just received a call from our head office asking us to confirm the attack if w...

North Korea threatened a nuclear strike on "the heart of the US" if it attempts to remove Kim Jong Un as Supreme Leader, Pyongyang's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Today. This is coming in response to the threat comments from CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who said last week that the Trump administration needed to find a way to separate Kim from his growing nuclear stockpile. "As for the regime, I am hopeful we will find a way to separate that regime from this system," Pompeo said. "The North Korean people I'm sure are lovely people and would love to see him go." KCNA report that a spokesman from the North Korean Foreign Ministry said, "The DPRK legally stipulates that if the supreme dignity of the DPRK is threatened, it must preemptively annihilate those countries and entities that are directly or indirectly involved in it, by mobilizing all kinds of strike means including the nuclear ones." "Should the US dare ...

The Nigeria Army has promoted soldiers fighting Boko Haram in the North East in recognition of their service to the nation, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, approved the special promotion of 6,199 of them. In a statement released by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman. The soldiers serving in Operation LAFIYA Dole were promoted to various ranks between Lance Corporal to Warrant Officers. According to the statement, 329 Staff Sergeants were promoted to Warrant Officers, 371 Sergeants were promoted to Staff Sergeants and 707 Corporals were promoted to Sergeants. Also, 1,290 Lance Corporals were promoted to Corporals, while 3,502 Privates were promoted to Lance Corporals. The Chief of Army Staff, who congratulated the soldiers for their promotion, called on them to intensify their efforts in clearing the remaining Boko Haram terrorists from the North East.

President Buhari was nominated at the just concluded 29th Session of the Assembly of Heads of State held on July 4 by African leaders and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday disclosed that President Buhari has accepted the nomination. He said the acceptance was contained in an appreciation letter addressed to the President of Guinea and Chairman of the Assemblies of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, Alpha Conde. “I wish to express my readiness to accept this new important role and to reiterate my commitment to contribute towards our collective efforts to strengthen good governance and development on the continent. “I, therefore, look forward to working closely with you in the realisation of this objective,” President Buhari said.

The Nigerian Senate has finally passed the Peace (establishment) Corps bill with Bukola Saraki declaring that it was a long journey that finally led the country to the promise land. "One long journey, we finally got to the Promise land. Thank you all," Saraki said after the bill was passed on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. The Bill, which was sponsored by Sen. Bayero Nafada (APC-Gombe), is meant to empower and provide employment for the youths, facilitate peace, volunteerism, community services and nation building. The bill was passed in a unanimous voice vote after the Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Sen. David Umaru, presented report on issues surrounding adoption of the conference report on the bill. The Peace Corps had lingered creating a bitter rift between its officers and the the Nigerian Police Force. The Peace Corps had lingered creating a bitter rift between its officers and the the Nigerian Police Force. Recently the power tus...

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the chairman of the African Union (AU) and president of Guinea, Alpha Conde, concerning his health status. In the letter on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, the president said he was prepared to resume work but was waiting for instruction from his doctors. Buhari made his status known in the ‘thank you’ letter to Conde, according to his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. In the statement from Adesina the spokesperson said Buhari had earlier called Conde on the phone. He said the in the letter to Conde dated July 24, 2017, Buhari said: “I thank you for your kind and thoughtful action in organising nationwide prayers for my good health. “It is a gesture that I will forever cherish and treasure. “Your Excellency will be pleased to hear that I am making good progress, and as soon as doctors advise, I shall return to my duties and continue serving the Nigerian people who elected me and are daily praying for my recovery.” ...

The office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has selected six governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The Punch reports that the NSA, Major General Babagana Munguno (retd.), selected the six governors from the six geo-political zones of the country. Four governors selected for the trip are from the south-south, south-east, north-west and south-west respectively, while two others are from the north-east and north-central. Listed among the six governors are Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi). A source has said Fayose and wike are not invited to the meeting. Fayose who's the chairman of PDP governor forum should have been the first person to have be invited. The governors are expected to have lunch with the president before returning to the country on Wednesday, July 26. The governor who did not want his name mentioned stated that those chosen for the journey were picked ou...

The Senator Respensenting Delta Central Senatorial District have gone against odd to continue his Empowerment Scheme despite the Assassination attempt on him some days back. Senator did Empowered the people of Sapale Market and Amukpe Market, Sapele where over 400 petty market traders and 200 Okada riders received financial assistance to support their trade and business. Photos below

At least 1300 candidates from 12 political parties are vying for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the just concluded election. The ruling All Progressives Congress has so far had a sweeping victory at the polls. The results announced so far show that the APC has won in all the 14 local governments announced so far. Here’s a list of the results released so far: 1. Lagos Island: APC 14,692; PDP 925; 2. Ikoyi Obalende: APC 7,112; PDP 756; 3. Agboyi-Ketu: APC 10,701; PDP 1,759 4. Ikorodu West: APC 3,088; PDP 555 5. Ikeja: APC 6,191; PDP 990 6. Ejigbo: APC 4,876; PDP 1,079 7. Badagry West: APC 5,300; PDP 935 8. Lagos Island East: APC 9,060; PDP 1,128 9. Epe: APC 21,401; Labour 948 10. Eredo: APC 10,910; PDP 737 11. Oshodi/Isolo: APC 8,429; PDP 3,928 12. Orile-Agege: APC 7,537; Accord 2,362; PDP 1,461 13. Amuwo Odofin: APC 4,467; PDP 1,461; Labour 1,067

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo is currently in a closed-door meeting with the service chiefs at the Vice President’s wing of the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. Those in attendance are: Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Abayomi Olonishakin, the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Burata and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. Also in attendance are the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali and the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima.

As both chambers of the National Assembly begin the clause-by-clause consideration of the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution on Tuesday, Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the process as another ‘Promise Kept’ by the 8th National Assembly. In a statement by his Media Office, the Senate President described the constitution amendment process as the fulfillment of a major commitment the 8th Senate made to Nigerians at the commencement of their tenure in 2015. “You will recall that when we first came into office, I made a promise that we will amend the Constitution to reflect new realities that have arisen. Now, we are doing just that. With just under two years left to spare in this tenure, we are wrapping up this process, which will then be transmitted to the State Assemblies for concurrence. “We will continue to ensure that all the promises that we have made to the Nigerian people will be kept. It is also our hope that we can get this Amendment se...