Akintokunbo A Adejumo As far as public money is concerned in Nigeria, the word MISSING has taken on a whole new sinister meaning. Every day, it is one massive amount (usually in billions, soon to graduate into trillions) of money missing from the coffers of one government ministry/department/agency or the other. The states are not […]
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 […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Ahead of the National conference billed to commence next week in Abuja, the south east zone of Nigeria, Thursday appointed former military Governor of Imo state, major General Ike Nwachkwu (retired) to lead Igbo delegates to the CONFAB. Chairman of southeast Governor’s forum and Governor of Abia state, chief Theodore Orji, announced […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo Suspended Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, is a man that can put a canary to shame. Even when he has nothing new or meaningful to say, he must seek out a journalist somewhere and sing his heart out. As such, it surprises nobody that he has been rehashing some […]
By Shaka Momodu To his admirers and detractors, he is certainly an intriguing personality. His calm mien makes it easy to underestimate him, but that will be at your peril. Mr Femi Otedola, needs no introduction. Rich, successful and sometimes controversial, he is the second Nigerian to ever make the Forbes annual list of 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 […]
…His Employers Condemn Attack The kidnappers of Wazobia FM Presenters Akas Baba have demanded N10 million naira ransom, in order to free him, the station management has disclosed. According to a statement sent to African Examiner and signed by Aduratomi Bolade, Head of Stations, Cool FM, Wazobia FM & Nigeria Info Port Harcourt, the kidnappers […]
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 […]
…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 […]
…Warns Police To Free Its Arrested Members Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Barrister Benjamin Onwuka, led pro-Biafra group, “Biafra Zionist Movement”, (BZM), has claimed responsibility for last Saturday’s early morning invasion of Enugu State Government House. Onwuka, a British trained lawyer, said members of his group took control of the Enugu State seat of power for almost […]
By Leonard Karshima Shilgba My attention has been drawn to a letter sent to President Jonathan by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on 24 February, 2014, titled, “MR. PRESIDENT, CALL GOVERNOR SUSWAM TO ORDER NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.” As much as the title of the letter is threatening enough, […]
…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 […]
The presidency has said the report by an online medium earlier today (Wednesday) that the Minister of Defense, Lt.-Gen Aliyu Gusau (rtd.) has resigned is untrue. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Dr Rueben Abati, says “General Gusau remains in Office as Minister of Defence.” According to Abati, “His […]
The Presidency has blasted the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi advising him to respond to charges of frauds against him. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Dr. Reuben Abati, the Presidency insisted that Sanusi was suspended over allegation of frauds and […]
