Education budget: Senate uncovers N5bn shortfall for meal subsidy
THE Senate yesterday uncovered N5 billion shortfall in the amount allocated as meal subsidy for Unity Schools across the country as well as personnel cost of Kings College in the 2016 budget proposal submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Jonathan’s former aide held on Army’s directive —EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that the Aide-de-Camp, ADC, to former President Goodluck Jonathan was being held on the orders of the Nigerian Army.
N780BN FINE: NCC slams MTN, denies N50bn payment claim
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, yesterday distanced itself from claims by MTN Nigeria that it persuaded the phone company to withdraw its lawsuit for both sides to reach an out-of-court settlement over a N780 billion fine imposed by the regulator.
Nigerians tasked on help for less privileged
An appeal has gone to good spirited Nigerians to come to the aid of less privileged citizens in society, especially the motherless babies and children orphaned by varying circumstances.
Enugu govt holds World Investment Summit, April
Worried by the dwindling economic fortunes in the country,the Enugu State Government,yesterday,activated machinery towards the successful hosting of a maiden World Investment Summit scheduled to hold April 12-14.
Police arrest man for inflicting machete cuts on police officer
AN indigene of Amasiri community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mr Ikiri Okugo was Friday arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command for allegedly inflicting severe machete cuts on a police officer (name withheld).
