Dino’s recall gathers momentum as INEC confirms receipt of signatures
The process for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye is gathering momentum as his constituents, Kogi West Senatorial District, submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding his removal from the Senate.
2019 Elections: We need funds for Diaspora voting – INEC
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has urged the National Assembly to quicken the amendment of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act.
Banks want Etisalat $1.2b loan probed
Strong indications emerged on Wednesday that consortium of 13 banks, involved in Etisalat Nigeria’s 1.2 billion dollar loan is seeking the Federal Government’s intervention to investigate the management.
Study shows Nigerians don’t read
Prof. Lenrie Aina, the National Librarian, says that Nigeria is not rated among the most reading countries in the world.
Alleged N3.1bn fraud: Court defers Suswam’s trial till Sept 28
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed September 28 to resume hearing on the nine-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, entered against former governor of Benue State, Mr. Gabriel Suswam.
American Govt. grants Apostle Suleman highest non-resident Honorary Citizenship award
General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman was, earlier today, conferred with an ‘Award and Key Of The State of South Carolina’ which is a Honorary Citizenship by the state of South Carolina, United States of America.
Fayose to run for presidency in 2019, says Buhari has failed Nigerians
A pro-Fayose rally to signal the continuty agenda of Governor Ayodele Fayose in 2018 Thursday shut down Ado-Ekiti, capital city of Ekiti State.
World Bank approves $611m credit for out-of-school programme
The World Bank has approved a credit of 611 million dollars to support Nigeria in bringing back out-of-school children into the classrooms.
Ronaldo grabs first goal at Confed Cup
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the Confederations Cup on Wednesday to fire Portugal into the lead against hosts Russia in their second group match.
FG reviews 1964 explosive act
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has commenced the review of 1964 explosive act to curb illegal usage of the device in the country.
When he tried raping her again, she grabbed his scrotum
“On June 11, when he tried raping her again, the 15-year-old grabbed his scrotum. While he was writhing in pain, she had the opportunity to run to the nearest police station to report.”
Profit taking: NSE market indices record 2.62% loss
After two days of bullish trading, activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday closed negatively with the market indices dropping by 2.62 per cent.
UN says 9 countries to account for half of world population growth by 2050
The UN says nine countries will account for half of the world’s population growth from 7.6 billion in 2017 to 9.8 billion in 2050.
Lagos High Court declares demolition of houses illegal
Impoverished fishing communities in Nigeria’s financial capital, Lagos, celebrated a court ruling on Wednesday that said government demolitions of their homes were illegal.
#CSAwards2017: CAP to honour CSOs, NGOs, others in Lagos June 29
The Community Agenda for Peace (CAP), will on June 29, 2017, gather Civil Society Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Changemakers all around the world, at the Nigeria Institute for International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos for the Civil Society Awards 2017.
Woman divorces husband for giving daughter tribal marks
An Agege Customary Court, Lagos, on Wednesday dissolved the 10-year-old marriage between Adebisi and her husband, Olatunji Abiodun, over constant battering by the husband and his audacity to give their daughter tribal marks.
