Stop diverting funds for DESOPADEC, APC chieftain tells Okowa
APC chieftain in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Efeturi Lawrence Diveramredje, has urged Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, to stop the diversion of fund meant for Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), noting that Deltans are aware that the Commission is supposed to receive 50% of the 13% derivation funds that accrue to the State from the Federation Account Allocation Commission (FAAC).
Just in: Stop military operation in south east now, Ohanaeze tells FG
By Anthony Ogbonna The Igbo apex socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has asked the Federal Government to immediately withdraw troops and stop the ongoing military operation in the South Eastern states, saying it would rather escalate the already tensed region.
Brazil’s Temer lashes out at corruption allegations
Brazil’s President Michel Temer lashed out Tuesday against what he described as an out of control judiciary’s use of unsubstantiated corruption allegations to destroy reputations.
Pochettino urges Spurs to make fast start
Mauricio Pochettino has warned his Tottenham Hotspur stars that they must make a fast start to their Champions League campaign or risk another early exit.
Chief Judge seeks protection of albinism rights
The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Justice Ishaq Bello has called for the protection of People Living with Albinism (PWA), saying “they are legitimate citizens of the country”.
Breaking: Gov. Ikpeazu declares curfew in Aba as soldiers invade city
By Anthony Ogbonna The Abia state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has declared a three-day curfew in Aba, a commercial city in the state following the Nigerian army’s inversion of the state.
Anambra governorship poll: CP reiterates readiness of security agents
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Garba Umar, has reiterated the preparedness of security agencies to help achieve credible, free, fair, and violence-free governorship election in Anambra on Nov.18.
Cannabis Plantation: NDLEA arrests 14 farmers with 413.19 kg in Gombe
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe State on Tuesday said its operatives arrested 14 farmers for cultivating Cannabis in two communities.
UN Security Council steps up sanctions on defiant North Korea
UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to step up sanctions on North Korea, with its profitable textile exports now banned and fuel supplies capped, prompting traditionally defiant threat of retaliation against the U.S.
Unruly passengers on flight Air Peace confirmed
Air Peace has confirmed that three passengers were on Monday taken in by security agents for interrogation after they disrupted and delayed its 18:30 Lagos-Abuja service for three hours.
Lawyer to Buhari: Sack some of your cabinet members, bring in fresh blood
By Anthony Ogbonna A Suleja based lawyer, Mr. Umar Musa, on Tuesday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to, in a swoop of a reshuffle, sack some of his cabinet members and bring in fresh blood to ensure efficiency and qualitative service delivery to Nigerians.
