I went into fraud for vengeance, says N1.9m swindler
The Lagos State Police Command has smashed a syndicate that specialised in swindling unsuspecting members of the public, on the pretence that it had goods to clear at the sea ports. Arrested is a suspected member of the syndicate, Hyacinth Nwogu, who allegedly defrauded a businesswoman of N1.9 million. Recovered from him were fake foreign […]
APGA: Why NWC suspended Ike-Oye – Okafor, acting chairman
Ozo Nwabueze Okafor is the acting national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. In this interview he spoke among others on why his party’s National Working Committee, NWC suspended its National Chairman, Dr Victor Ike-Oye and how Ike-Oye stalled moves to rescind the suspension.
Basketball: ASPAC’s coach, captain rate Nigeria high
Despite beating Nigeria Customs in their team’s opening game at the FIBA Africa Zone club basketball Championship, ASPAC coach, Basil Klegou has said that Nigeria basketball is way ahead of that of Benin Republic. Speaking after his team’s second victory over AS NIGELEC of Togo on match day three, Klegou admitted that the inclusion of […]
LG grooms new breed of engineers with scholarship scheme
The scholarship grant from LG Electronics had a positive impact on my life
DIGITAL MIGRATION: Avoid past mistakes, stakeholders warn FG
THE 11th Biennial Conference of African Broadcasters (AFRICAST) ended in Abuja last weekend with stakeholders warning the current administration about the mistakes of the past regime that militated against Nigeria’s smooth transition to digital broadcasting.
Nigeria ranks 169th position in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business
The World Bank yesterday said that Nigeria ranked 169th position out of 190 countries in on its Ease of Doing Business index for 2017.
Benue LG boss remanded in prison for alleged murder
ABOUT two weeks after being sworn in as the Sole Administrator of Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, Mr. David Yiman, has been remanded in prison by a Makurdi Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged involvement in the murder of one Dr. Wilfred Tondo, a lecturer at the University of Mkar, Gboko
Fayose challenges Ekiti people to be on alert against any attack by herdsmen
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, yesterday hit back at the Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, over its threat of violent reprisal on the alleged killing and ‘arrest’ of their cattle.
Again, Avengers blow up pipeline
NIGER Delta Avengers, NDA, yesterday bombed a Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, offshore Export Pipeline at Escravos, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.
World Cup Qualifiers: Eagles need team work to succeed — Villa
The Technical Director of FC Barcelona academy in Nigeria (FCBescola), Bernat Villa has urged the Super Eagles players to give more value to team work as it remains the only way they can go far in their World Cup campaign.
4-yr-old pupil rescued from kidnappers in Ogun, one arrested
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued a-four-year-old pupil of a private school in Obalende, Ijebu-Ode, Attahiru Amisu, from his abductors.
Confessions of killer, but now repentant cultists
Our cult group from today ceases to exist in our local government; we have all come out to accept the amnesty programme of the state government
Alleged fraud: Bala Mohammed, Abati remain in EFCC custody
Former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Bala Mohammed, and the ex-Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati, have been united in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and are likely to spend more time there until further notice.
Nigeria ranks 169th position in World Bank’s ease of doing business
The World Bank yesterday said that Nigeria ranked 169th position out of 190 countries in on its Ease of Doing Business index for 2017.
Group picks holes in Jimoh’s $1m bribe allegation
A Socio-Political Group, Movement for Democratic Dividend (MDD), yesterday, raised the alarm over allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] and its officers by Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, saying they were part of a media campaign by the businessman to force himself on the commission.
IPOB kicks, as Justice Nyako takes over Nnamdi Kanu’s case
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its Directorate of States, DOS, yesterday, kicked against the appointment of Justice Binta F. M. Nyako as the new trial judge for the case involving its leader and Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu and others.
