Alleged N3bn bail out money tears Kwara apart
The economic lull plaguing the administration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has infected every strata of the state apparatus in a manner the residents have not experienced in recent time.
Lagos State Scholarships Board cautions students on fake forms
The Lagos State Scholarships Board on Friday dissociated itself from a website, www.scholarshipworld.org, and urged the general public, particularly students of Lagos State origin, not to patronise it.
Guinness appeals to Ikpoba-Okha LG leadership to act in compliance with applicable law
Operations of Guinness Nigeria Plc brewery in Edo State have appealed to the Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Edo State to act in compliance with applicable law this follows the blockade of the exit and entry of the premises for hours by Ikpoba-Okha Local Government officials on Thursday, 23 July 2015.
Policeman kills cab driver, female passenger
A trigger happy police corporal attached to Yankaba Division, Kano Saturday shot to death an unidentified Cab driver conveying sick female passenger to the hospital who also died in the encounter.
I’m ready to help you probe my stewardship under Jonathan, Kuku tells EFCC
Immediate past Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Kingsley Kuku has said that he is ready to assist the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its bid to probe the accounts of the agency under his leadership.
Senators to EFCC: We hope Mrs Saraki’s invitation not political
Senators who are members of the Group called ‘Like Minds’ have on Thursday said they found the decision of the anti- graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to invite the wife of the Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, in connection with an unknown investigation very curious.
African leaders rededicate themselves to accelerated development of continent
The Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), have rededicated themselves to the continent’s accelerated development and technological progress.
Odusile defeats Obamuwagun, others to emerge NUJ president
The Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) has elected Mr Abdulwaheed Odusile of the Nation Newspapers as its new president. He succeeds Malam Garba Mohammed.
We must take the battle to Boko Haram, dislodge them; Buratai tells soliders
Jaji (Kaduna) – The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday said that the Nigerian Military would adopt offensive disposition to eradicate the menace of insurgents in the country. The Army Chief made the remarks at the combined graduation of 105 personnel under the Basic Air bone Course 37 and Basic Rigger Course […]
Obama sings to Michelle, calls her “true star of Obama household”
US President Barack Obama is a man of many musical talents –- proven with previous public performances –- but rapping, he admits, just isn’t one of them.
Obama defends his ‘Power Africa’ initiative
US President Barack Obama defended his “Power Africa” initiative against claims that the $7 billion plan has failed to achieve its goal of doubling access to electricity in Africa.
