Politics and the Institutional Disconnect in Nigeria, By Jibrin Ibrahim
On Monday, the Northern Union organised an anniversary lecture to honour Senator Olusola Saraki, five years after his death. The theme was national unity and […]
Month: November 2017
Forfeited Ikoyi Flat: Court fixes date hear Union Bank’s ownership claims
(EFCC Press Release) Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has fixed January 12, 2018 for the hearing of an […]
222 properties row: EFCC Denies Receiving Pension Assets From Maina
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied the allegation that its officials shared 222 properties which the former Chairman of the Presidential Pension […]
Ganduje appoints Tudun Wada as new Managing Director, Radio Kano
The Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has approved the appointment of Malam Umar Sa’id Tudun Wada as the new Managing Director of Kano State […]
Special assistant urges speedy passage of bill on rights of persons with disabilities
Dr Samuel Ankeli, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, on Thursday, called on National Assembly to expedite action toward passing the […]
Emefiele tasks graduates on job creation
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has challenged the graduating students of University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) to explore and take […]
Mugabe in `high spirit’ but recovering from cold, priest says
Catholic priest and long-standing friend of Mugabe, Fidelis Mukonori says ousted Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is in good spirits, though recovering from a touch of […]
H.E Abikoye’s 100 Days: Steadily Boosting Nigeria – Ghana Relations
Sequel to presentation of his Letter of Credence to the President of Ghana, H.E Nana Akufo Addo on August 18, 2017, Nigerian High Commissioner to […]
Hong Kong Group suggests heavier tax on cigarettes to reduce smokers
The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) on Thursday, suggested heavier tax on cigarettes to cut the number of smokers in Hong Kong. […]
PDP governors pledge free, fair convention
Governors of states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday pledged support for free and fair National Convention of the party on Dec. […]
2 Russians caught doping at 2012 Olympics in retests
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday said two additional Russian athletes have been disqualified from the 2012 Olympics after being caught doping in targeted […]
We have enough resources to go round, says Osinbajo
Nigeria’s future economic growth will be driven by small and medium-sized businesses, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo said this during the […]
CBN, Iwuanyanwu Foundation move to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) says it is partnering Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Foundation to tackle the lingering unemployment in Nigeria and Imo in particular. Dr […]
Ministry inaugurates committee on implementation of UN Security Resolution 1325
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development on Thursday inaugurated the National Advisory Committee on implementation of the 2nd National Action Plan (NAP) on […]
Peter Okoye, Bovi, Ini Dima Okojie, others step out for The Future Awards Africa 2017 Nominees Reception
The Ford Foundation hosted nominees of The Future Awards Africa to a reception on Thursday, 30 November, 2017. Anchored by Gbenga Aborowa, the nominees’ reception […]
N97.3m Fraud: Court dismisses Perm Sec’s application to stop trial
Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, November 30, 2017, dismissed an application filed by a Permanent Secretary […]
French govt offers scholarship to 35 FUNAI students, staff
The French Government says it has offered scholarships to 35 students and staff of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI) Ebonyi, to study in the […]
Union appeals to NLC to maintain N56,000 minimum wage demand
Mr Biobelemoye Josiah, the National President of Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigerian (MHWUN), has appealed to NLC to maintain its demand of N56,000 […]
Buhari, others demand Roadmap on resolution of political impasse in Togo
President Muhammadu Buhari and five other concerned West African leaders have called for an immediate roadmap to pave the way for negotiations between the Togolese […]
Eid Maulud: Dogara felicitates with Muslim faithful
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has felicitated with the Muslim community in the country as they join other believers all over the […]
FRSC sacks 25 on corruption
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, says a massive self-cleansing to rid the corps of corrupt officials is […]
Forensic audit, tool for preventing, tackling corruption – Audit association
The Association of Forensic and Investigative Auditors (AFIA) says corruption can be prevented and effectively tackled with the use of forensic and investigative audit skills. […]
Jonathan never desperate for power – Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said former President Goodluck Jonathan was never desperate for power, but got there by providence. He stated this […]
Trump considers plan to replace Tillerson at State Department – Reports
The White House has a plan which would force out Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, U.S. media […]
Nigeria’s rice importation drops by 95% – Ogbeh
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says rice importation into Nigeria has dropped by 95 per cent in the last two […]