Judiciary urged to key into FG’s anti-corruption stance
Lagos—Following the renewed vigour by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to prosecute former public office holders accused of corrupt practices, Civil Society Network Against Corruption, CSNAC, has called on the judiciary to key into the anti-corruption mode of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Fund managers move to attract N4.9trn pension assets
Fund Managers Association of Nigeria (FMAN) has commenced moves to attract part of the N4.9 trillion pensions into the mutual funds industry.
Ladoja faults cuts in salaries by political office holders
Ibadan—FORMER governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja has said Nigerians would appreciate it better if current political leaders in the country could cut their total monthly take-home package and not salaries alone.
Stakeholders charge FG on increased revenue
Stakeholders, have called on the Federal Government to focus on areas of boosting government revenue as a means of meeting the country’s infrastructural deficits and financial obligations.
Woman arrested over lover’s death in Delta
OLEH—POLICEMEN at Oleh Division in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a-28-year-old woman in connection with the sudden death of her lover in her residence.
IMF moves to help nations improve domestic revenue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is taking measures to boost access to its resources and help countries better mobilise domestic revenue. The IMF said that it would also focus more of its own work on issues such as equity, inclusion and the environment.
I didn’t hand over ‘dossier of corrupt deals’ to Buhari —OKONJO-IWEALA
Lagos—Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described as false, baseless and without foundation, recent online and other media reports that she had handed over a “dossier of corrupt deals” perpetrated by the former Goodluck Jonathan administration to President Muhammadu Buhari.
IYC slams Obasanjo over Jonathan
Yenagoa—THE Ijaw Youths Council ,IYC, yesterday, attacked former President Olusegun Obasanjo over a statement credited to him against ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, describing same as “reckless and baseless.”
Probe Jonathan, be fair, PDP tells Buhari
EMINENT Nigerians and groups were unanimous, yesterday, in their support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s vow to probe the immediate past Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration.
ITF dismisses claim to relocate HQ
The Management of Industrial Training Fund, (ITF) has dismissed insinuations of relocating its Headquarter from Jos in Plateau State to Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT).
Enyimba beat Rangers 2-1
A 2-1 win against fierce rivals, Rangers, their first since 2007 helped six-time Glo Premier League Champions, Enyimba keep in competition with Sunshine Stars at the top rung of the log yesterday.
Anambra: Protests subside as FG promises to move B/Haram detainees
AFTER many days of protests by traders in all the major towns in Anambra State, calm has finally returned, even as the alleged promise by the Federal Government to remove the detainees from the state is being waited.
Buhari, first son, 32 others storm America
President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to the Department of State Services, DSS, to strengthen its intelligence gathering capability in order to stop the state of suicide bombings in the northern part of the country.
MTN rolls out HyNetLTE for high-speed broadband in Lagos
Committed to driving its bold new digital world vision through the delivery of business-enabling solutions and technology, MTN Business has rolled out its enhanced broadband Internet service, MTN HyNetLTE, across Lagos.
Mama Awards: Wizkid, D’banj, Paul Okoye mobbed!
Nigeria’s pop singers, including D’banj, Wizkid and Psquare’s Paul Okoye will live to retell their horrible experience after they separately escaped being mobbed by their South African fans who either wanted to take pictures with them or have the music acts spray some Dollars on them.
APGA willing to receive Obi, says Obiano
Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra has said that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), would welcome former Gov. Peter Obi if he showed willingness to return to the party.
