Reps summon AGF over alleged missing 4.2m pounds and 5.5m euros
The House of Representatives yesterday summoned the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, to appear before it and explain the whereabouts of
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BREAKING: Ijaw Youths shut NDDC office, blocks East-West Road
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has shut down the Bayelsa office of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Mbiama-axis of
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ICPC vows to implement ports process manual
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has said it will enforce the Nigerian Ports Process Manual.The commission further stated that
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Petrol subsidy: Labour puts unions on strike alert. “Get ready for strike”.
Organised Labour may be heading for a showdown with governors over its recommendation that the price petrol be raised from N162/litre to N408.5/litre.
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Universal insurance takes ‘Keke Pass’ to Abuja
Universal Insurance Plc has taken its ‘Keke Pass’ campaign to Abuja as part of efforts to safeguard the lives of tricycle (popularly called Keke
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Changing Nigeria’s constitution can’t guarantee a perfect country, says Agbakoba
A former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has said a change of the 1999 Constitution will not guarantee a
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20 killed in Bauchi cholera outbreak
No fewer than 20 persons have died from cholera outbreak in Bauchi State. Commissioner for Health Dr. Aliyu Maigoro confirmed this at a
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Hisbah confiscates 8,400 bottles of beer in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board says it has confiscated 8,400 bottles of beer in Dawakin Kudu and Kura Local Government Areas. The Commander-General
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Nigeria should scrap 1999 Constitution, adopt 1963 Republican constitution –Sagay
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has said the 1999 Constitution should be scrapped and the 1963 Republican
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JUST IN: Police gun down two suspects behind Owerri attacks
Imo Police have gunned down two suspected hoodlums that allegedly masterminded the attacks on the Command Headquarters and Correctional Centre, Owerri on April
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BREAKING: Five cops feared killed as hoodlums raze Enugu police station
Gunmen on Tuesday morning attacked Iwollo Oghe Police station in Ezeagu local government area of Enugu state. It was gathered that no fewer
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How Ebubeagu, Police arrested 38 suspected bandits in Ebonyi
THE Southeast Security outfit codenamed “Ebubeagu” in Ebonyi State, in collaboration with the police have arrested 38 suspected bandits in the state. 37
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International friendly: Rohr picks Musa, Ekong, 22 others for Cameroon
Coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and home boys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24
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Don’t blame me for your failure, Amokachi replies Raheem Lawal
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi has replied Raheem Lawal over an allegation that he was unfairly dropped from the 2013 Africa
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Taiwo was billed to go on UK course from June 12, says sister of late pilot, Asaniyi
Mr Asaniyi Rufus, father of the late 29-year-old pilot, Asaniyi Taiwo, who flew the crashed military plane, has said that only God can
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Chief of Defence Staff to military: it’s time to get over shock of plane crash
Officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces have been urged to maintain the high spirit and not allow the death of the
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Over 116 killed by herders, militias in Benue, Plateau in 2 days
No fewer than 116 persons were weekend killed by killer herders in communities in Benue and Plateau states. While over 100 were killed
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Presidency slams Southern governors open grazing ban, says they offered no solution.
The Presidency yesterday described South’s governors ban on open grazing as legally questionable. It accused the governors of playing politics with serious security
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UBA appoints Anyanwu to the Board
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Caroline Anyanwu to its Board of Directors, effective May 19, 2021.
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New pump price of petrol: NNPC awaits FG, labour resolutions today
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is not halting the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, despite the recent recommendation of the
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Saudi Arabia orders mosques to use loudspeakers for only calls to prayer
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has imposed restrictions on the use of loudspeakers in mosques, allowing the use of loudspeakers only for
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Chapel Hill Denham joins UN-supported responsible investment
Chapel Hill Denham has become a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), joining a global network of nearly 4000 signatories representing
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Onyeama to new diplomats: change the stories about Nigeria
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama has urged officials of the ministry on diplomatic posting to change the narratives about Nigeria in the
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Yeni Kuti gets car gift from fans as she turns 60
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s eldest daughter, Yeni Kuti, has received a car gift from her fans as she turned 60 on Monday. The co-host of ‘Your
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JUST IN: FG to relocate Kaduna Forestry College
Following the recent kidnap of 37 students at Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, the Federal Government has concluded plans to temporarily relocate the
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I’m the only Nigerian governor who does not receive monthly salary – Obiano
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, weekend, said he is the only Nigerian governor who do not receive monthly salary. The governor explained
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Again, INEC office in Enugu set ablaze
Hoodlums have razed the Igboeze South Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Enugu State. This came barely a
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Breaking: IPOB, Cameroonian separatists to exchange weapons, personnel – Report
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and a pro-independence movement in western Cameroon, ‘Ambazonia Governing Council’ (AGovC), have agreed to exchange weapons and
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JUST IN: Buhari meets with Fayemi, Buni, Bello in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets wedding date
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have set a wedding date for next year after delaying plans due to
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