Happenings in Naija

1. NSCDC To Support War Against
Insurgency With 5,000 Officers
President Muhammadu Buhari is
determined to finally wipe out the
insurgency as 5,000 men will assist
Nigerian army on the battlefield.
2. Okupe Opens Up On Involvement
In Arms Deal Saga
Doyin Okupe, Goodluck Jonathan’s
media aide, has reacted to
allegations that companies linked to
him got contracts from the office of
the former National Security Adviser,
Sambo Dasuki.
3. FG Ordered To Produce Sambo
Dasuki In Court
Justice Ademola Adeniyi in his order
said the court has not excused
Dasuki’s absence in court and
ordered his appearence on the next
adjournment date.
4. Presidency Unveils Six Social
Protection Programmes
The presidency has unveiled the six
social protection programmes
promised by President Muhammadu
Buhari which would make life better
for Nigerians.
5. Buhari Set To Appoint New GMD
For The NNPC
Following the confirmation of Ibe
Kachikwu as a minister reports
emerged that President Buhari will
soon name his replacement in NNPC.
6. Ex-Minister Adoke, Obaigbena,
Others To Be Declared Wanted
Some top officials under the
Goodluck Jonathan tenure who are
currently outside the country will
soon be declared wanted for fraud.
7. Buhari Promises Commitment To
Polio Eradication
President Muhammadu Buhari has
supported Aliko Dangote, and one of
the richest men in the world Bill
Gates initiatives to maintain
Nigeria’s polio-free status,
strengthen routine immunization.
8. Boko Haram Kingpin, 10 Others
Caught In Borno
A suspected Boko Haram kingpin,
Jarasu Shira, and 10 other suspected
members of the sect were arrested in
Damboa, Borno state.
9. Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu To Kuje
Prison
Court orders DSS to take Nnamdi
Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous
People of Biafra to prison. The judge
made the order following a request
by Kanu’s counsel, Chief Chuks
Muomah, that his client be
transferred to prison.
10. Antigraft: Army Orders Officers
To Declare Asset
Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf
Buratai has directed all officers of
the Nigerian Army who have not
declared their assets to do so
immediately.