Supreme Court Upholds Nyesom Wike’s election

The Supreme Court Wednesday in a unanimous judgment, upheld the outcome of the April 11, 2015 governorship election that brought Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to power.

The judgment delivered by Justice Kekere-Ekun, restored the declaration of Wike as the valid winner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. April 11, poll.

Nigeria Today! President Buhari Presents 2016 Budget To National Assembly, Sagay Comes Hard On Ex-President Jonathan, Others In The News

PRESIDENT BUHARI PRESENTS 2016 BUDGET TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday morning arrived the National Assembly chamber to present the 2016 National Budget to a joint session of the parliament.


The presentation was started with a rendition of the National Anthem followed by a prayer said by adherents of Nigeria’s two major religions.


While stating that the 2016 budget would focus on addressing youth unemployment and cater for the vulnerable, President Buhari said that Nigeria remains committed to diversification to build and reflate the economy.


He stated that there would be changes in the way government conducts its business as all MDAs would be required to prepare and present their annual budgets on time. “We will align fiscal, monetary and investment policies,” said the President.