Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it is greatly distressed at the deaths of 19 job seekers at the venues of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) job test on Saturday, calling it a direct consequence of 15 years of misrule by the PDP-led federal government. In a statement issued in Lagos […]
The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has denied any wrongdoing in a statement he issued responding to allegations of financial recklessness leveled against him by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Presidency. Read his full press statement below: I am compelled to make this public statement to […]
…PDP Mourns Victims, Calls for Investigation By Muyiwa Bamidele, Abuja A tragic stampede among Nigerian jobseekers at a recruitment center at the national stadium, Abuja and around the country has left over 16 people dead and many injured. Reports say about 50 of the applicants were injured in the stampede that arose as the applicants […]
(Reuters) – Three people were killed when the small plane they were travelling in crashed near a landing strip in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal on Saturday, police and emergency services said. “The plane is apparently burnt beyond recognition,” Santi Steinmann, media liaison officer for private ambulance service Netcare 911, told Reuters. She […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that the rail lines linking Portharcourt, Makurdi, Lafia, Jos and Maiduguri will soon commence operation. He stated this on Saturday in Jos at a thanksgiving service marking the 70th birthday of Governor Jonah Jang. He said: “Rehabilitation of the Portharcourt, Makurdi, Lafia, Kuru and Maiduguri narrow gate […]
A false fire alarm on an Abuja-bound MedView Airline Boeing 737 from Lagos yesterday earned it immediate grounding by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The acting Director General of NCAA, Benedict Adeyileka, said the action was to enable the agency’s engineers and inspectors as well as engineers of the airline carry out checks on […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has criticized the Federal Government over the N7billion budget earmarked for the proposed National Conference. The staggering amount captured in the 2014 budget estimates under the heading “National Dialogue” would take care of the upkeep of the 492 delegates that would partake in the Conference that […]
Ignatius Okpara in Owerri What seems like the “Otokoto” days, a period some ruthless suspected ritual syndicates held Owerri and environ hostage as well as terrorised the people of the area for quite a long time is gradually rearing its ugly head again in the Heartland state. Unless urgent steps are taking by the Rochas […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the low purchasing power of the coin as opposed to other currency denominations was a major reason for its limited circulation. The acting Governor, CBN, Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Alade, disclosed this on Thursday during a school mentoring programme on financial literacy for students […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Retired Justice of the Court of Appeal and former chairman, Independent and Corrupt Practice Commission (ICPC), Justice Muhammed Akanbi have told President Goodluck Jonathan and the Governors that they cannot fight corruption if they are corrupt themselves. They spoke at the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday received the UEFA Champions League trophy on a tour of the State from former World Footballer of the Year, Ruud Gullit, with a challenge that Nigerians must take benefit of the power of football as tool for growing economies and alleviating poverty. The Governor, […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has hailed President Goodluck Jonathan for the approval of forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) accounts. The Presidency made this known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said that it had authorised […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A group under the aegis of Association of Former Speakers of State Legislature of Nigeria has condemned in totality the tinkering of the list of delegates it sent to the National conference, describing the action as unfortunate and out of tune with the spirit behind the convocation of the conference. This was […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers has on Thursday, March 13, 2014, condoled with victims of the recent fire that gutted the Iponri Shopping complex in Lagos, destroying properties worth millions of naira. According to media reports, no fewer than 30 shops were destroyed while goods worth millions of naira was […]
…Says All is Set For March 17 Inauguration The federal government of Nigeria has adjusted the list of delegates to the proposed national conference even as it said all is now set for the inauguration of the event. The new changes are as follows: Elder Statesmen Dr. Kunle Olajide from Ekiti State replaces Chief Afe […]
…Offers 2 Free Round Trip Tickets From New York To Lagos Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The forthcoming Enugu State Association (ESA), Washington DC branch fundraiser/ Gala night, has received a boost as one of Nigeria’s popular Airlines, Arik Air, is partnering with the organisation. The aim of the fundraiser is to tackle domestic violence against women […]
Gunmen have shot and kidnap one our Wazobia FM Presenters in Port Harcourt, Akas Baba. His wife Candy Akatakpo confirmed the incident saying her husband was attacked at about 2am today (Thursday) at his rumuekini residence in Port Harcourt in the presence of his family. Mrs. Akatakpo said Akas Baba whose real name is Anthony […]
Ahead of president GoodLuck Jonathan visit to katsina wind farm tomorrow, minister of State for power, Hon Mohammad Wakil was at Lamba rimi, the site of the project to assess the state of the project before the president’s arrival. Wakil who was conducted round the site by the project consultant, Mr TERRA Walt said the importance attached […]
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Zahradeen Dambazzau Mohammed before Justice Olasumbo Olanrewaju Goodluck of the FCT High Court, Abuja, on a 5-count charge bordering on forgery and issuance of dud cheque. According to a statement by EFCC’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren the accused and Ibrahim Ismail (still at large) allegedly conspired […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As Governor Jonah Jang clocks 70 years Thursday the State Government said adequate security arrangements have been put in place for President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to the State for the birthday bash. Barrister Olivia Dazyam who is the Commissioner for Information and Communication, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday, on the […]
