CBN Gov’s wife had four armed police men during her kidnap
By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja Following the rescue of the wife of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mrs Margaret Emefiele, from her abductors, Sunday Vanguard gathered, yesterday, that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, ordered the deployment of the ATR 42 maritime surveillance aircraft to comb the creeks of Edo […]
Willian and Costa steady Chelsea ship
Willian and Diego Costa scored twice in six second-half minutes as Chelsea won 2-0 at Hull City on Saturday to claim a first win in four Premier League games.
Nigeria will be the best because our children will learn from our mistakes — cleric
Rev. Innocent Chukwujindu of St. Paul Anglican Church, China Town, Enugu, has said that the country will survive the current economic challenges in spite of the seeming doubtful circumstances
Umahi commutes death sentences on 14 prisoners, pardons 32 others
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered that death sentences on 14 prisoners of Ebonyi origin in various prisons be commuted to life imprisonment.
Al-Makura pardons nursing mother, 8 others to mark Nasarawa at 20
Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa on Saturday granted amnesty to a 17-year-old nursing mother and eight other prison inmates on grounds of age.
Kano declares Tuesday public holiday to mark new Islamic calendar 1438 A.H
Kano state government has declared Tuesday, October 4th as Public Holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar 1438 A.H.
ECONOMY : How states can be self-sustaining, by Olatujoye, ex-CBN Director
Mr. Anthony Olatujoye is a legal practitioner, and Managing Partner, Difgland Partners, a law firm based in Abuja. Before his foray into private practice, he worked with the Central Bank of Nigeria for 31 years and retired as Legal Adviser/Director, Legal Services. In this interview, he talks about the economy and restructuring among other national issues.
Tweets from Nigerians on Independence day
Nigeria at 56
Geri Alimi underpass will decongest chaotic traffic, add aesthetic value – Kwara State govt
Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, has explained the state government’s decision to embark on the construction of Geri-Alimi Diamond Underpass, Ilorin, the state capital, which was flagged off on Tuesday by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed.
Trending: Peter Obi’s speech sparks social media debate
Trending: Peter Obi’s speech sparks social media debate
NIGERIA @ 56: We must unite to rescue economy from recession- ambode
As Nigeria marked its 56th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said there was no better time for Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation’s economy from the stranglehold of recession.
Nigeria @56: Watch eye-catching graphics from Nigerians
Nigeria @56: Watch eye-catching graphics from Nigerians
How Buhari ordered security operatives to rescue CBN Governor’s wife within 24 hrs
Following the kidnap and rescue of Mrs Margaret Emefiele, wife of the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN boss has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari over his directives to the security operatives to rescue his wife within 24 hours.
President Buhari presides over low-key 56th Independence Anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja presided over the celebration of Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary with former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and other personalities in attendance.
Chevron,Total fail to stop Nigeria claim
The applications filed by Chevron Plc and Total, seeking to stop claims by Nigerian government that they either failed to declare or under-declare crude oil lifted out of the country, were dismissed by a Federal High Court in Lagos today.
Dangote turns to coal
Coal, rather than gas is now used to power Dangote cement plants in Nigeria, according to the company’s chairman Aliko Dangote, who said coal also reduces costs.
