"For us from the South-east, we believe that dialogue is better than any other form of engagement."

The leaders say there should be no quick fix to the region’s problems.

Governors and ministers are attending the meeting.

The minister said no one has been paid yet for any of the programmes.

“So you can't have two appointments , very key appointments like that coming from a particular zone that is already...

“We must take responsibility and we must never shift the responsibility to anybody,” Mr. Okorocha said.

President Muhammadu Buhari met with the APC governors behind closed doors.

"We are trying to see how we can reduce the number of inmates awaiting trial."

The petroleum minister listed some of the long term investments being expected from China.

Mr. Oyegun says he has no rift with Mr. Tinubu.

Four key speakers including Obadiah Mailafia, Birsmark Rewane and Bode Agusto will make presentations.

The governor says about 3,000 IDPs are still living in camps.

The council received briefing on the state of the economy, and efforts by the government to revamp it.

The meeting is expected to ratify the appointment of the police IG and others.

Mr. Idris has held the office in an interim capacity since his appointment in June.

Two executive directors were also appointed.

The former military ruler met Mr. Buhari at the presidential villa.

The government says it is still in talks with the sect.

The meeting was scheduled as private and took place in the president's office on Thursday.

The meeting is scheduled as private and taking place in the president's office.

The former president says he is opposed to the disintegration of Nigeria.

Mr. Dickson responds to the threat of force made by the chief of army staff.

The president says his government “will not touch those who don’t own houses in Abuja and Europe”.

The national economic council meeting held Thursday.

Mr. Buhari travelled to London on a 10-day medical vacation.