Census 2017: FG deploys 1,214 persons to conduct EAD in 29 states
ABUJA — As part of preparations towards conducting an accurate and reliable population census early next year, the Federal Government, yesterday, deployed 1,214 persons to conduct the Enumeration Area Demarcation, EAD, across 29 states of the federation.
13 political parties hail Gov Emmanuel’s S-Court victory
Thirteen political parties in Akwa Ibom State, under the aegis of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, have commended the state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, for sustaining his mandate as governor through the Supreme Court.
2016 budget envelope-based, not zero-based, Auditor-General disagrees with Buhari
Auditor-General of the Federation, Samuel Ukura, has said that Federal Government’s 2016 Appropriation Bill was envelope-based and not zero-based as believed in some quarters.
Ijaw group faults call for Boroh’s removal
The Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, has faulted the African Anti-Corruption Network, AACN’s, commentary on a radio programme, demanding the immediate removal of the new boss of Amnesty Programme, General Paul Boroh (retd), over allegations of corruption.
‘Why there is artificial fuel scarcity’
LAGOS — Inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and its subsidiary, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company, PPMC, and other oil marketers, including the majors and the independents, to meet their respective product allocations has created artificial scarcity in Lagos and other parts of the country.
FG, states meet to address emerging socio-economic issues
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, yesterday in Abuja met with Commissioners for Economic Planning and Budget matters in the states to address emerging socio- economic policy issues in the country.
Troops destroy Boko Haram market, rescue 195 captives
The Nigerian troops on Wednesday destroyed patent medicine outlet and major market operated by Boko Haram insurgents and rescued 195 captives at various locations of Borno State.
Boko Haram: There are still systematic violation of human rights by Nigerian Military — AMNESTY INT’L
AMnesty International yesterday disclosed that despite the giant strides made by the Nigerian Army and the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure protection of human rights, there were strong evidences that indicate the systematic violation of human rights and international humanitarian laws by the Nigerian military in its operations.
16 Universities for Adeboye’s 74th Birthday Games
Not less than 300 students – players, male and female from 16 Nigerian Universities would later this month storm the Redemption camp of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos to participate in a sports fiesta which is part of the 74th birthday anniversary of Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
1,400 shops burnt in Kano market fire
Over 200 shops and 1,200 makeshift tents were, yesterday, destroyed as an early morning fire gutted the popular Singer Market in Kano.
N3.7bn theft: Ex-NIMASA boss, others’ trial adjourned again
lagos—The prosecution of the immediate past Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Patrick Akpolobokemi and nine others before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on charges of theft of N3.700, 629 billion, has again been adjourned till March 22.
