The Presidency, the APC and the enemies within
IS the All Progressives Congress, APC, a glass house? Is the APC a house of straw? Is the APC a sand castle? Hhmmmm! Where do I start? I think I speak the minds of most APC members, supporters, well-wishers and the general populace, to say we are disillusioned by the pace of governance in Nigeria today. The response time to very salient issues is unbelievably disturbing.
Alleged money laundering: INEC official convicted, sentenced
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday sentenced an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Yisa Olarenwaju, charged with obtaining proceeds of unlawfal act.
Contract document used in filing petition against Fintiri not verified, witness tells court
Ibrahim Welye, prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Adamawa governor, Umaru Fintiri, has said that he did not verify the contract document he used in writing petition against the former governor.
Photos: Gov. Ambode receives delegates of First Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry
Photos: Gov. Ambode receives delegates of First Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry
Ambode pledges support for first Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday pledged his administration’s commitment to make the first Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry a major success, adding that a master plan that would prescribe strategies and programmes to boost the potentials of the ancient town was also underway.
Obasanjo, Okebukola harp on curricula review
ABUJA-Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a prioritization of innovation in the development of Nigerian universities curricula to avail graduates opportunities to compete in the 21st century global economy. Obasanjo stated this yesterday at the 2nd Quarterly Distinguished Lecture organized by the National Universities Commission, NUC in Abuja.
Report about Buhari feeding through vein is bumkum – Lai Mohammadu
Again, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday stayed away from the regular Wednesday meeting of the Federal Executive Council. FEC, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Nigeria’s foreign debt stands at $11bn in 2016 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s foreign debt stood at 11.41 billion dollars while its domestic debts was N14.02 trillion respectively in 2016.
Buhari’s absence at FEC due to doctors advise- Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed said that the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting followed medical advice from his doctors.
Police arrest kingpin of kidnapping gang in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command on Wednesday said it had arrested the leader of a kidnapping gang that had been terrorising Dandango Town and its environs.
Facebook adding 3,000 people to screen out violent content
Facebook said Wednesday it is hiring an extra 3,000 staff to root out violent content as the social media giant faces scrutiny for a series of killings and suicides broadcast on its platform.
Trading on NSE sustains bullish trend
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday maintained an upward trend with the All-Share Index crossing the 26,000 mark.
Money Laundering charge: Court adjourns Lamido’s case till May 11
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned trial of former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido and his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, till May 11.
Osinbajo’s committee to submit report on Monday
The Presidential Committee investigating the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agence, NIA, Ayo Oke over allegations of corruption would submit its report on Monday, next week.
Ohanaeze applauds FG on agric initiatives
The President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has applauded the agricultural initiatives of the Federal Government saying they are yielding positive results in Igbo speaking states.
