Former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume was named Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

They plan to hold an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Friday.

The NLC had expressed displeasure over the new pricing template, describing it as vexatious.

The opposition leader was found guilty of immoral behaviour towards a person below 21. He was, however, cleared of rape charges.

NDLEA boss Marwa expressed happiness with the collaboration between NDLEA and the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

The president shared his dedication to supporting the military and other forces.

It’s is to brief the President on the security situation across the country.

He attributed the current queues to panic buying.

The Former governor of Ogun state stated that rather than focusing on the reason for subsidy removal, attention should be shifted to finding ways to cushion its effect.

“One principle of negotiation… You don’t ask the partner to negotiate at gunpoint,” NLC President Ajaero said.

The war has killed hundreds of people, displaced more than 1.2 million inside Sudan and driven 400,000 others across borders to neighbouring states.

Meanwhile, China pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria.

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mrs Emmanuelle Blatmann signed a letter of intent.

It may not be unconnected with Tuesday’s invasion of the Lagos office of the anti-graft agency by the DSS.

The competition had 54 African country participating, only eight countries won Gold which includes Nigeria.

He said cases at the tribunal should not prevent the President from getting the job done.

He is expected to brief them about the removal of fuel subsidy with a view to charting a way forward.

This was just as sovereign dollar-denominated bonds rallied.

They urged Nigerians to be patient so that the president can deliver on his promises.

He said that subsidy needs to be removed as it was only benefitting the wealthy, not the average Nigerian.