How MMM-Nigeria ‘Number 1 Guider’ allegedly made over N5bn within 1yr
As mixed reactions continue to trail Tuesday's freezing of MMM-Nigeria accounts till 2017, reports emerged Wednesday, that the real mastermind of MMM-Nigeria, Chuddy Anayo Ugorji, popularly referred to as ”The MMM-Nigeria number one Guider,” has raked over N1billion within a year from the embattled system.
2017 Budget will take us away from hardship – Lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Omosede Igbinedion (PDP-Edo) on Wednesday said the 2017 budget, if well implemented would take Nigerians away from the current hardship.
Gambia in fear after Jammeh officially challenges election result
The streets of Gambia’s capital Banjul lay deserted on Wednesday due to a boycott stemming out of fear of outgoing President Yahya Jammeh’s decision to challenge the presidential election result.
Rivers re-run: Independent Observers laud Army, Police over conduct
An Independent election observer group, the New Initiative for Credible Leadership (NICRel) and its CSO Partners which deployed several observers and monitors to last Saturdays re-run election in Rivers state have commended the Nigerian Army as well as other security agencies for their professional conduct in the face of severe provocation by thugs loyal to politicians.
Husband, wife to hang for murder in Osun
Justice Adedotun Onibokun of Osun State High Court in Ile-Ife on Wednesday sentenced one Fatai Jimoh and his wife, Lateefat to death by hanging for murder.
Lekki Gardens building collapse: Lagos set to prosecute contractors, others
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it has concluded arrangement to commence the prosecution of suspects linked to the collapse of a five-story building on Tuesday March 8, 2016 in Lekki, Lagos which led to the death of 30 persons.
Lai Mohammed lauds creative industry at GAC Motor’s GS4 launch
The Minister of Information & Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the creative industry is a major driver for revenue and tourism and should be given the support it needs to develop.
Trump formally unveils Bayo Ogunlesi as Strategic and Policy Forum adviser
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday formally unveiled Nigerian-born U.S.-based Bayo Ogunlesi as a member of his Strategic and Policy Forum charged with advising the president on economic matters.
4 people living with disabilities win Taraba APC primaries
Four persons living with disabilities have emerged as winners for councillorship poll in the upcoming local government and ward primary elections conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba.
Femi Fani-Kayode returns to court Jan. 16
A Federal High Court in Lagos, has slated Jan. 16, 17 and 18, 2017 for continuation of trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode standing trial for money laundering.
Nigeria Army rescues additional 605 women, girls in Sambisa forest
The Nigeria Army on Wednesday said it had rescued additional 605 women and children during its operation in Sambisa forest.
