ICPC, Okiro and graft allegations

ICPC, Okiro and graft allegations

THE much awaited outcome of the investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) on allegation of fraud against the Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC), Sir Mike Okiro by one Aaron Kasse was finally made public on Wednesday August 12. But contrary to the expectation of the blackmailers, the ICPC absolved Okiro of the allegations. Today, the elder statesman who has spent all his life diligently serving the nation is in the eye of the public, nevertheless for good reasons.
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I hate Okocha – Oliseh

I hate Okocha – Oliseh

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has finally laid to rest rumours that he does not see eye-to-eye with his former assistant in the Eagles Austin Jay-Jay Okocha when he said; ‘’yes, I hate Jay-Jay’’.

Tinubu vs Fashola: Apprehension as ex-gov launches books

Tinubu vs Fashola: Apprehension as ex-gov launches books

Apprehension yesterday gripped political stakeholders in Lagos State ahead of today’s launch of three books chronicling the stewardship of Mr. Babatunde Fashola as governor of Lagos State between 2007 and 2015.

If Igbos are butchered again, Nigeria will break; Fani- Kayode warns

If Igbos are butchered again, Nigeria will break; Fani- Kayode warns

FORMER Director of Publicity, Peoples Democratic Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode Monday lampooned the Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, describing his comments that President Muhammadu Buhari owes Igbos nothing as most
most insensitive, cruel and Puerile.

Benue soldiers’ rampage

Benue soldiers’ rampage

Acts of indiscipline among bad eggs of the Nigerian armed forces emerged, once again, last week when soldiers of the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME) in Makurdi, Benue State, were reported in the media as taking the law into their hands, invading a suburb of the city and allegedly committing various acts of heinous crimes.

Be part of fight against violent crimes, Ekhomu urges students

Be part of fight against violent crimes, Ekhomu urges students

The President of Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria, Dr. Ona Ekhomu, has advised National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to educate its members to partner federal government in the fight against violent crime in the country.

‘Every drug is a potential poison’

‘Every drug is a potential poison’

The word “poison” may evoke thoughts of murder and mayhem, but for centuries, healers and scientists have harnessed the power of natural poisons, toxins, and venoms, as medicine.

CVDs: Cardiologists advocate robust health package

CVDs: Cardiologists advocate robust health package

Cardiologists have called on Nigerian government to focus on developing a robust health insurance scheme complimented by expanded private health insurance as a major strategy in curbing the rising incidences of cardiovascular diseases, CVDs, in the country.

NERC, NBET disagree over renewable energy policy

NERC, NBET disagree over renewable energy policy

The NERC had last week presented to power sector stakeholders a consultation paper on the draft feed-in tariff regulations on renewable energy electricity in Nigeria. The policy was designed to promote generation of electricity from renewable energy sources by allowing power producers to sell renewable energy sourced electricity to distributors at a predetermined fixed tariff over a guaranteed period of time, usually from 20 to 35 years.

Nigeria requires $2.3bn to achieve gas targets – Report

Nigeria requires $2.3bn to achieve gas targets – Report

“Government may also consider dedicated bonds and developmental loans including Diaspora Bonds to fund the Master Plan. The Federal Government can consider guaranteeing loans and bonds for reputable companies to invest in the gas sector. By this arrangement, the Federal Government will only incur contingent liabilities which will not crystallise if the projects are well managed.”

NASS Petition: Tribunal admits 1,000 evidences from Nnamani

NASS Petition: Tribunal admits 1,000 evidences from Nnamani

The three-man National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu, headed by Justice M.OAdewara,yesterday, admitted over 1,000 documents into evidence brought before it by the petitioner, candidate of the People Democratic Change, PDC, former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani.