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(Nigeria) Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, has said it was counting on President, Muhamadu Buhari to resolve the protracted Ogoni problem in the most peaceful and acceptable way. Speaking at the National Secretariat of MOSOP in Bori, Khana local government area of Rivers State on Monday, during a meeting of MOSOP faithful from Yeghe, Zaakpon, Kor, Kaani and Bori communities, President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke said just as the Nigerian President took a bold step to commence the Ogoni cleanup which unfortunately has been wrecked by corrupt management, the Ogoni people were counting on the president to rightly consider our suggestions on how to address the larger Ogoni problem. Nsuke said the way to go is to commence with the exoneration of the nine innocent activists including Ken Saro-Wiwa who were wrongly hanged by the government on November 10, 1995. The MOSOP president said the goodwill that will be earned from the exoneration will drive the Ogoni and Nigeria i

*National Theatre, Lagos  (Nigeria) The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the planned restoration and upgrade of the iconic National Theatre will generate about 10,000 jobs during and after the restoration.

*Nigerian Senate (Nigeria) President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, announced the constitution of a Joint Committee to engage the Executive arm of government on measures to be taken to insulate the Nigerian economy against the impact of the sudden crash of crude oil price globally.

*Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State (Nigeria) Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State,   has reiterated his commitment to the development of the state,   saying that Rivers State remains his top priority at all time.

*Nigerian Senate (Nigeria) The Senate on Thursday resolved to send a delegation to commiserate with the victims and people of Anambra State over the recent tanker fire incident which claimed scores of lives.

*Nigerian Senate (Nigeria) Senators belonging to the All Progressive Congress, APC and Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for adhering strictly to the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act by ensuring the timely submission of the 2020 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly.

*CBN, governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele (Nigeria) The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has called on the Nigerian Armed Forces and paramilitary organisations to patronise the Cross River State Garment Factory for their uniforms.

*Nigerian Senate (Nigeria) The Senate on Thursday referred the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper,  FSP, documents to its Committee on Finance.

*Federal High Court, Lagos (Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the management of Shoreline Power Company Ltd from interfering with a receiver-manager, Taiwo Ogbara, appointed by Ecobank Nigeria Ltd over the firm’s assets.

(Nigeria) The Media Aide of the former Governor of Zamfara State, Malam Ibrahim Dosara has said that Senator Kabir Marafa and his agents have no stake in the All Progressives Congress, APC, being already expelled members.

*Dr. Erastus Akingbola (Nigeria) A witness of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mrs. Modupe Ajayi on Monday, told a Federal High Court sitting  in Lagos, that all the loans approved by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc, Dr. Erastus Akingbola, followed due process.

*Prof. Charles Dokubo (Nigeria) Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Prof. Charles Dokubo,  said weekend,  that the Federal Government views the Amnesty Programme as a necessary and veritable tool to transform the hitherto restive oil rich region.

*Funke Egbemode (Nigeria) President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, congratulated Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her re-election as the President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGEu the guild's 13th annual conference in Lagos, weekend.

(Nigeria) As part of its mandate to promote citizen’s engagement, popular participation and inclusiveness in governance in Nigeria, the Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development, PRIMORG, with the support from MacArthur Foundation has launched a radio programme to amplify corruption related investigative report.

(Nigeria) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, denied media report that  it had raised teams to quiz governors  Ibekunle Amosun, Rochas Okorocha and Abdullaziz Yari of Ogun, Imo and Zamfara states respectively.

(Nigeria) The crisis rocking Accord Party in  Rivers State has taken a new twist, as Sir Precious Baridoo has  asked a  Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,  to declare him the authentic  governorship candidate of the party.

(Nigeria) Wife of Ekiti State governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has said that she was delighted at the United Nations Women award given the state government, describing it as a remarkable recognition of the state government’s laudable activities in gender mainstreaming.

*Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State (Nigeria) Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has called on the leadership and members of the Nigerian Legion in the state to reconcile their differences.

Late Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State,  has condemned the gruesome murder of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh by unknown gunmen on Tuesday night.

L-R: F ormer Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Emeka Ihedioha,  Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and  Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike   during a condolence visit on Governor Wike at the Government House Port Harcourt on Sunday. (Nigeria) The Sokoto State governor, Alhaji Aminu   Tambuwal has described the late Attorney-General of Rivers State, Mr Emmanuel Aguma, SAN,   as a rare gem and excellent lawyer.