Makarfi-led ICC aborted meeting: We acted to forestall breach of peace – Police
The Nigerian Police Force has given reasons why it stopped the Armed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members from holding their proposed stakeholders’ meeting at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Monday.
Go after CBN, MDAs, Senate tells EFCC
FOLLOWING the huge amount of cash to the tune of $9,772,800 and £74,000 concealed in a fireproof safe at a residence in Kaduna, belonging to former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Andrew Yakubu, the Senate Monday asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to as a matter of urgency go after the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Patience Jonathan launches another lawsuit against EFCC
Counsel to former first lady Mr Patience Jonathan, Granville Abibo has filed another lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC over the invasion of her property in Port Harcourt.
Gov. Ahmed’s administration to prioritize bursaries, scholarships in 2017
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has expressed his administration’s preparedness to prioritize bursary and scholarship awards to students in the 2017 fiscal year.
Zuma not backing Hayatou – minister
South Africa sports minister Fikile Mbalula Monday denied a Confederation of African Football statement that President Jacob Zuma was backing incumbent Issa Hayatou in the CAF leadership race.
No evidence Justice Ademola demanded bribe to grant Kanu, Dasuki bail – DSS
The Department of State Service, DSS, on Monday, told an Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama, that its investigations did not establish that Justice Adeniyi Ademola who is facing corruption charges, demanded bribe to grant bail to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
AUST clocks 10, graduates 354 master, doctorate degrees
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), a pan African ivory tower in Abuja, has graduated 332 masters and 22 PhD degree holders within its 10 years of existence.
Makarfi’s PDP faction faults Appeal Court’s judgement
The Senator Ahmed Makarfi’s faction of Peoples Democratic Party, after the Nigeria police barred them from holding their crucial stakeholders at the international conference centre, has faulted the last week’s judgement of the Appeal Court in Port Harcourt.
NPFL: Okey Emordi resigns as Abia Warrior’s head coach
Abia Warriors head coach and veteran of the Nigerian Professional Football League Okey Emordi has resigned his role at the club.
15 nabbed as FUTO Students protest over fee increment
No fewer than 15 students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), in Imo, were arrested following violent protests in the institution on Friday.
First female British Deputy High Commissioner arrives Lagos
By Emeka Aginam The British Deputy High Commission in Lagos has announced the arrival of a new Deputy High Commissioner, Laure Beaufils. Laure who is the first female Deputy High Commissioner Beaufils who will head the UK mission in Lagos while commenting on her arrival said that, “I’m delighted to be in Lagos and leading […]
