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PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Sunday assured Nigerians of his administration's commitment to tackle the socio-political problems facing the country.
                 
He urged the people to join hands with him to develop the country.

He spoke at an interdenominational service to mark the nation's 50th anniversary celebration at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja,

Jonathan said: "The government is committed to change" and from what he has observed, Nigerians are also yearning for change.

He urged Nigerians to work hard for the change .

President: we're committed to change

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THE contract for the Direct Data Capture(DDC) machine will be signed in the next two or three weeks, it was learnt Monday.

Nafada: contract for Direct Data machine may be ready in three weeks

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A DAMNING verdict was Monday passed on the 6-3-3-4 system of education by the President.
                 
It has failed and its proponents should apologise to Nigerians, President Goodluck Jonathan said.

It was at a stakeholders summit at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja where speakers painted a grim picture of the sector.

The system was introduced nationwide as a response to the agitation for a more functional and qualitative education system.

It was anchored on six years primary school, three years Junior Secondary and another three years in Senior Secondary and four years in tertiary institution.

The 6-3-3-4 system has the primary focus of meeting the needs of the citizenry and equipping the youth with sellable skills that will make them self reliant.

Prof  Babatunde Fafunwa was the Minister of Education when the system was introduced.

6-3-3-4 system has failed, says Jonathan

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The Presidency has refuted the allegation that an aide of the President reached out to Henry Okah to deny the involvement of the Movement for

Presidency asks Okah to name associate

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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Monday sealed off the country home of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose in Afao Ekiti. A statement by

Anti-graft agency seals off ex-governor's country home

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A Federal High Court, Ibadan, Tuesday  restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from sealing off or tampering with two properties belonging to

Court restrains EFCC from seizing Fayose's property

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THE Labour Party (LP) Wednesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of "unwholesome interference" in the politics of Ekiti State.

The party said the commission erred by undermining the legitimate aspiration of its governorship aspirant, Mr Ayodele Fayose, when it moved to confiscate his property.

Fayose: LP urges Jonathan to call EFCC to order

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday held that the tenure of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi expires on May 29, next year.

Amaechi took over from ousted Governor Celestine Omehia on October 25, 2007, after the Supreme Court declared his substitution in the April 14, 2007 with Omehia as null and void.

The apex court held that Amaechi and not Omehia was the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP's) legitimate candidate as the party did not tender "cogent and verifiable reasons".

Delivering judgment in a suit filed by the former PDP Rivers State Legal Adviser, Chief Cyprian Chukwu, Justice Abdullahi Kafarati said Amaechi was not entitled to stay in office beyond May 29, 2010.

According to him, Amaechi's tenure is a continuation of Omehia's tenure since both are members of PDP, so he is deemed to have assumed office on May 29, 2007 when Omehia was sworn in.

Amaechi's tenure expires May next year, says court

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi has proposed a shift of the handover date to October 1.

Akinyemi said the May 29 handover date may not leave enough time for conclusion of possible run-offs and resolution of electoral disputes.

Such possibilities, he said, in a letter to the Senate President, Speaker of House of Representatives and Speakers of Houses of Assembly would mean in-coming governments would "operate under a cloud of immorality, illegitimacy and unacceptability."

Make October 1 handover date, Akinyemi tells lawmakers

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The occasion marking the beginning of a new life for Rabiu Babatunde Osinowo, son of Hon. Bayo Osinowo, a member ofthe Lagos State House of Assembly, and his heartthrob, Nafisat Bukola Gadonu, began on a prayerful note.

The joy on the faces of the couple this day was so visible and infectious that you would feel it. It was, indeed, a day to be much remembered for them as friends, family members and well-wishers gathered last Friday which coincided with the Goldn Jubilee Aniversary celebration, to witness their solemnisation.

It was at the CMD Guest House, Magodo, Lagos.

As son of Lagos lawmaker Bayo Osinowo finds love