Alleged N13bn land deal: Tompolo’s real transaction with Jonathan’s govt
THE Federal Government, under former President Goodluck Jonathan, actually approved the payment of N11 billion to ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, out of which he collected 90 per cent of the money, but it was not for land deal as claimed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Siasia: We didn’t deserve to be champions
Nigeria U-23 team coach Samson Siasia has dropped a bombshell by saying his team did not deserve to be champions of Africa if their preparations for the U-23 AFCON were anything to go by. Nigeria beat Algeria 2-1 in last Saturday’s final to clinch the second edition of the tournament, which also doubles as a […]
Ecobank: Court rules on contempt suit Jan 15
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Monday, heard a contempt charge filed against Ecobank Nigeria Limited by Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, Anchorage Leisures Limited and Siloam Global Services Limited. It also adjourned till January 15, 2016 to rule on the suit
2012 Subsidy protest: Court jails dismissed DPO 10yrs for manslaughter
Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere yesterday sentenced a dismissed Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Mr. Segun Fabunmi to 10 years in prison for manslaughter after he shot one Ademola Aderintola Daramola to death during the January 9, 2012 fuel subsidy protest in Lagos.
FG to move fuel price from N87 to N97, to remove subsidy next year
By Henry Umoru & Joseph Erunke ABUJA – THE Federal government Monday alerted Nigerians to prepare ahead for what it termed, more austere conditions in view of the strict economic policies being put in place by the Muhammadu Buhari led administration, just as it vowed to strictly monitor expenditure of all Ministries, Department and Agencies, […]
The Mediterranean Diet
ABOUT THE WRITER, BY CHUKS C. EGBE Princess Ngozi Kachikwu is an award- winning author. She has also developed a line of ethnic organic foods which are sold across the globe known as cross-cultures foods, and she is still researching lines of indigenous energy foods for therapeutic interventions in treating malnourished children and lactating mothers. […]
Relationships: Why is she always texting my husband?
I noticed my husband checking his mobile phone from time to time. I had a look at it and found a text message from a woman he works with. There wasn’t anything obscene in it, but I thought it odd she was sending him texts wishing him the best of the festive season.
Biafra: FG should engage insurgents in Sambisa, not protesters, Metuh insists
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has refuted reports in a national daily (not Vanguard), he warned pro-Biafra agitators to desist from disturbing the peace of the South-East zone.
How friendly fraud case against Messi was shelved
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has avoided another embarrassing court case for tax fraud after he and his foundation were cleared of allegations relating to charitable friendlies played in 2012 and 2013 on Monday.
Free Meal For School Children: FG tasked on quick implementation
The Principal of Babcock University Schools, Ogba, Lagos, Mr. Gabriel Fasanu has urged the Federal Government to facilitate the commencement of the implementation of its free meal programme for children in public schools across the country.
Briscoe opens auto workshop in UNILAG
Corporate fleet owners, institutional and individual vehicle owners can now avail themselves of quality auto repair and services with the opening of automobile workshop at the University of Lagos following collaborations between RT Briscoe plc,, franchise owners of the Toyota and Ford brands in Nigeria.
