Russia threatens U.S. over Syria
As tension mounts among the actors in Syrian crisis, Russia has warned it will shoot down US warplanes flying over Syria.
Independence: Ahmadiyya commends Nigerians’ sacrifices
The Amir, Head Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Nigeria; Dr Mashuud Fashola has commended the unique and unflinching sacrifices made by Nigerians since independence.
Religions abhor killing — Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said religions abhor killing.
Eagles to improve superior record against Chipolopolo
The Super Eagles are committed to improving Nigeria’s superior record against Zambia at senior international level, when both teams clash in a 2018 FIFA World Cup African Round 3 qualifying match in Ndola on Sunday.
Perversion of Justice: Ibori’s case resumes in London today
AS the James Onanefe Ibori London trial resumes today at the Southwark Crown Court in London, the former Delta State governor has called for independent inquiry into alleged perversion of justice in his prosecution occasioned by graft on the part of those, who investigated him
EFCC arrests Wonder Bank owner over N4bn depositors’ fund
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the Managing Director of a “wonder bank” in Enugu for allegedly defrauding its customers about N4 billion.
AGF gives state Attorneys-General fiat to try federal offences
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday, gave Attorneys-General of the 36 states of the federation the nod to prosecute federal offences.
Ijaw youths, women protest EFCC’s alleged harassment of Patience Jonathan
HUNDREDS of Ijaw youths and women, yesterday, took to the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital, in a peaceful protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over what they described as the “continuous and constant harassment” of the former First Family.
‘Nobody can force Oyegun out of office as APC national chairman’
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Chief Francis Inegbeniki, has warned that no amount of calls by some leaders of the party can remove Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, from office.
RECESSION: FG flags off 4-day training programme for SSE
THE Federal Government has flagged off a four-day entrepreneurial training programme for Small Scale Enterprises, SSE, as part of efforts towards tackling the economic recession in the country.
Ekiti Assembly suspends member for disloyalty
Ekiti State House of Assembly, yesterday, suspended its embattled former Chairman, House Committee on Information, Olugboyega Aribisogan, for 180 legislative days and also banished him from within one kilometre radius of the Assembly complex.
