Alleged N62bn fraud: Ohakim hits back at Okorocha
Former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has said he had never been invited, arrested or detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in connection with alleged N62 billion fraud peddled by Governor Rochas Okorocha.
Konvict Music producers comes to Omotola’s rescue
After taking a break from music for a while to concentrate on her acting career, and most recently, her reality TV show, ‘The Real Omosexy’, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is back in the studio working on her new album.
Borrowing has not helped Nigeria in terms of growth – Ekpo
Borrowing is not helping Nigeria in terms of growth and development, Professor Akpan Ekpo, Director General, West African Institute of Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has said.
Fashola blasts PDP over comment on Security Trust Fund
MONSUR OLOWOOPEJO LAGOS — GOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, faulted statement credited to the Lagos chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, saying, “they are getting closer to dance naked in the public.”
Salami’s re-instatement: Court fixes March 11 for ruling
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, fixed March 11 to deliver judgment on a suit seeking an immediate re-instatement of suspended President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, to office. Justice Adamu Bello adjourned for judgment after he listened to a heated argument between […]
BT will address cases of irresistibility of local crops to diseases – NRCRI
Sokoto – As Nigerian Cassava goes to international market, mass production to meet up with both local and international demands has become imperative, National Roots Crops Research Institute, NRCRI has stressed.
Nigeria seals $3bn agric facility deal with USAID
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, yesterday, signed a $3 billion agricultural facility agreement with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID.
NEITI, Auditors brainstorm on audit of NEITI accounts
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) is now set to meet with the appointed auditors for the proposed audit of all revenues and disbursements of allocated funds to entities involved in the extractive industries.
Nigeria vs alternatives
LAST week, I told you about the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study – which was published in the Washington Post. Having analysed the Quality Of Life in 80 different countries, it concluded that Nigeria is the worst place to be born in.
Northern leaders and peace talks
They ought to have gone beyound the condemnation of any attack and advancing the cause of dialogue to strategic moves toward achieving a successful dialogue with the sect. This would have made a huge difference at least. We cannot continue to believe the insurgence will fizzle out on its own while they are snuffing out lives out of people.
Waje debuts in Nollywood
Popular female singer, Waje has joined the league of musicians who are making a career in acting. She was recently spotted while shooting a new movie in Lagos. The award winning songbird has landed a major role in an upcoming movie.
