Budget padding: Jibrin writes presidential c’ttee on anti-corruption
ABUJA—EMBATTLED former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmunin Jibrin, has written the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption to enable him make a formal presentation on budget padding.
Invest in ICT for economic growth, SystemSpecs urges FG
Indigenous software giant SystemSpecs has urged the Federal Government to refocus its attention on Information Communication Technology (ICT) for speedy economic growth in light of dwindling oil prices on the international market.
Boko Haram: Between national security and our daily bread
On April 14th 2014, the entire globe was greeted with the news of the abduction of over 200 girls who were preparing for an examination, from their school in Chibok, Borno- State. As expected, the barbaric act was greeted with widespread condemnation especially when the abductors were confirmed to be the deadly terrorist sect: Boko Haram.
Ahmed Salkida: The Nigerian ‘Journalist’ Nigerians don’t know
The Nigerian Social Media and even the traditional media have played significant roles in shaping Nigerians’ views and opinions about critical State matters, in recent times. Chief among these critical State matters, in my view is the issue of Boko Haram.
Estate agent docked for N2.7m theft charge
Lagos—A 48-year-old estate agent, Olalekan Biodun, who allegedly stole N2.7 million from EcoBank Plc, was yesterday charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting at Igbosere.
Bayelsa teachers protest unpaid salaries
YENAGOA— SECONDARY school teachers in Bayelsa State, yesterday, took to the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital, to demand payment of four months’ salary arrears.
