By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt – The recently kidnapped wife of a Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Mrs Ebire Ejor Ngowah Ejor, has been found dead. Our Correspondent reports that the deceased was abducted on Sunday July 5, by some heavily armed hoodlums in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The remains the deceased […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The Presidency has fired back at the opposition PDP and its agents over attempt to create unnecessary controversy over the effort by President Muhammadu Buhari to give some relief to state governments and long-suffering public sector workers via bailout. Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina in […]
By Nwaorgu Faustinus – Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply concerned about the IDPs and the living conditions in their camps, and that was why he sent Prof Osinbajo to personally assess the situation in some of those […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters Wednesday confirmed that troops have arrested the master mind of the Sunday Jos and Zaria bombings at a checkpoint in Gombe. A post by the Headquarters indicated that the military and Department of State Security (DSS) operatives trailed the suspect until he was apprehended while trying […]
By Niyi Adeyi – A Non political organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has descended heavily on former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode over the statement linked to him that the renewed bloody attacks by the dreaded Boko Haram militants, is the repercussion of refusal of Nigerians to re-elect his former boss, the immediate past […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Adamawa State Governor, Muritala Nyako as well as his son, Abdul Aziz who are being arraigned for alleged money laundering to be remanded in the custody of the anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ruling Wednesday, Justice Evoh Chukwu […]
By Eric Ojo – Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has faulted President Mohammadu Buhari’s decision to grant financial bailout to state governments that are unable to pay civil servants in their respective states across the country. The Centre said the President’s directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide a loan package ranging […]
By Ayo Balogun – Almost 10 months after the collapse of church building which killed over 116 worshipers and visitors, Lagos Coroner has admitted that the negligence by the authorities of the Synagogue Church of All Nations led to the unfortunate incident. Justice Oyetade Komolafe in his ruling Wednesday, held that consequent upon the criminal […]
Sunday Oliseh is in advanced talks with the Nigerian Football Federation over becoming the new Super Eagles coach. The 40-year-old former midfielder, who captained Nigeria and won 63 caps, is set to be appointed in the coming days. The NFF have acted quickly to fill the vacancy following the sacking of Stephen Keshi on Saturday. […]
*You’re Wrong, Presidency Replies PDP By Niyi Adeyi – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has countered the ruling All Progressives Congress over the claim that Former President Goodluck Jonathan, left an empty treasury for his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari. PDP Tuesday argued that the release of over N804 billion from the Nation’s coffers as […]
By Akinola Johnson – When one thinks about James Freeman Clarke’s observation that “Politicians all too often think about the next election; statesmen think about the next generation”, one would really have thought he had Nigeria in mind. With the 2015 presidential election concluded, politicians are now setting their sights on the next election which comes […]
By Ayo Balogun – Sequel to intelligence report, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase has directed the commencement of special stop and search on roads and highways nationwide, with emphasis on roads in and out of major cities/towns. A statement issued and signed by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abayomi Shogunle […]
By Ayo Balogun – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has doled out N30 million to last month’s victims of the Iyana-Ipaja and Idimu tanker fire victims. A total of 243 victims received cheques on Tuesday at the event held at the Igando Rehabilitation Centre, Igando, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Ambode appealed […]
By Ayo Balogun – The new Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni has vowed that the police are intensifying investigation to hunt down some armed robbers still on the run in the aftermath of last month’s Ikorodu banks robbery. Four armed robbers have already been arrested by the police in connection with the robbery. Speaking […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for coming to the aid of the long-suffering Nigerian workers with a multi-billion-naira package that will not only ensure that all arrears of salaries owed by many states across the country are immediately paid, but will also make it easier for […]
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday bombed Sabon Gari area of Zaria in Kaduna state, killing no fewer than 20 people. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai confirmed the attack on his Twitter handle. He therefore called on the people of the state to be vigilant, assuring that the state government is working with federal security […]
In fulfillment of its commitment to the realization of a sustainable and competitive retail banking environment in West Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable Banking Brand has partnered with the Asian Banker Magazine to host the West Africa International Retail Banking Dialogue 2015. The event which has the theme of “Building a […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Relief has finally come the way of about 18 States, currently burdened with backlog of unpaid salaries to their public servants, just as President Muhammadu Buhari has approved and directed the release of the sum of N400 Billion intervention fund as well as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) expressing willingness […]
*Ban Street Trading/Hawking on Abuja Roads The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase has mandated State Command Commissioners of Police to strengthen security at all mosques, churches and other worship centers across the country. Adequate security has also been ordered for venues where Moslems break-fast in the evenings. A statement by the Deputy Force PRO, […]
The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Apo, Abuja today overruled the Application challenging its jurisdiction brought by Rivers State Governor, Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike. Wike, who is the 2ndRespondent/Applicant in the matter filed by Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside of All Progressives Congress, APC, had argued […]
