Oyo, Osun flex muscle over LAUTECH ownership
A crisis of ownership is looming in the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso between Oyo and Osun states. The crisis seems to have become an indelible stigma which appears to have defied all solutions. The issue has been a ding-dong affair since the tenures of former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala in 2010.
Reps cry foul over use of N270m to clear grass at IDPs camps
House of Representatives committee investigating alleged diversion of funds and materials meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS), especially the alleged use of N270m just to clear grass by the office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) said it was being frustrated by the refusal of the SGF, Mr Babachir Lawal to appear before it.
Heartland relegated to NNL, fined N3m by LMC
Heartland FC of Owerri have been relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following Thursday’s decisions by the League Management Company (LMC).
Crave for foreign goods depletes our foreign reserves – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that Nigerians crave for consumption of foreign goods contributed to the depletion of the nation’s foreign reserves.
FG to float new agric-focused bank
THE Federal Government, Thursday, stated that it is planning an agriculture-focused financial institution that would be owned by both the Federal Government, farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
Court orders AMCON to pay N26.5 bn to Capital Oil
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to pay Capital Oil and Gas Industry Limited N26.5 billion as contained in a consent judgment delivered in 2013.
National Assembly summon: Buhari gives conditions for appearance
Presidency Thursday night gave conditions for the appearance of President Muhammadu Buhari before the National Assembly.
2019, PDP woes, cause of APC crisis – Dalung
The Minister of Sport and Youth Development, Mr Solomon Dalung, said the seeming crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may not be unconnected with 2019 elections. Dalung said this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen after visiting the party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at the secretariat.
IMF introduces zero interest rates for low income countries
As prospects for growth in low income countries become more challenging, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has introduced zero interest rates on all its concessional facilities until 2018. The Managing Director, IMF, Ms Christine Lagarde, disclosed this on Thursday at the ongoing IMF/ World Bank 2016 General Meeting in Washington D.C.
PHOTOS: Atiku hits gym in preparation for Arsenal transfer
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar thrilled Nigerians on Wednesday after he posted photos of himself in a private gym on social media, which he described as a step he is taking ahead of his transfer to Arsenal in January.
Change must come from top – Archbishop Akinfenwa
The Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Rev.Joseph Akinfenwa, has said that if there must be a change in the country,it must come from the top.
