June 25 – President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday softened his stance on the vexed issue of restructuring the country, saying he will follow the lead of the National Assembly to implement the wishes of Nigerians on the subject.

On the Hydrocarbon Remediation Project, President Buhari said he had directed the Federal Ministry of Environment to ensure that the

remediation efforts in Ogoni are implemented with a high percentage of local content and inclusion of the surrounding communities.

Similarly, the president said the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), under the same Ministry of Environment, was working to ensure that oil spills are reduced and new ones prevented. Leadership / Read more